Ghosts of Glanvilles

A One-Name Study on the surname "Glanville" & its variants

Person Page 130

James Holman

Male, #3871, born before 1783

Birth, Marriage and Death information

James Holman was born before 1783.
     He married Jane Glanville on 7 May 1803 in Camborne, CON, ENG, Marriage Date: 07-May 1803
Parish: Camborne
Groom: James HOLMAN
Occupation: Blacksmith
Father's Occupation:
Bride: Jane GLANVILL
Witness 1: Samuel Rowe
Witness 2: Mary Richards.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • James was a blacksmith on 7 May 1803.

Jane Glanville

Female, #3872, born before 1783

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Jane Glanville was born before 1783.
     She married James Holman on 7 May 1803 in Camborne, CON, ENG, Marriage Date: 07-May 1803
Parish: Camborne
Groom: James HOLMAN
Occupation: Blacksmith
Father's Occupation:
Bride: Jane GLANVILL
Witness 1: Samuel Rowe
Witness 2: Mary Richards.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Holman.

James Glanville

Male, #3873, born 1 August 1648
FatherAmos Glanville (b. 1622, d. 1698)
MotherMargery Williams (b. before 1624)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

James Glanville was born before 1 August 1648 in Camborne, CON, ENG.
     He was baptized on 1 August 1648 in Camborne, CON, ENG.

Grace Reed

Female, #3874, born between 1752 and 1753, died circa November 1828

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Grace Reed was born between 1752 and 1753 in Camborne, CON, ENG.
     She married Richard Glanville on 10 November 1782 in Camborne, CON, ENG.
     She died circa November 1828 in Guildford, Phillack, CON, ENG.
     She was buried on 2 November 1828 at Phillack, CON, ENG, recorded age 75.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of November 1828, Grace Reed lived at Guildford, Phillack, CON, ENG.

Family: Richard Glanville (b. between 1751 and 1752, d. 1827)

DaughterJennifer Glanville (b. 1783)
SonJames Glanville (b. 1784)
DaughterMary Anne Glanville (b. 1786)
SonJohn Glanville+ (b. 1790, d. 1848)
SonJohnson Glanville (b. 1791, d. 1794)
DaughterJohanna Glanville (b. before 1793, d. circa 1865)
SonJonathan Glanville (b. 1796, d. 1798)
SonJoseph Glanville (b. 1796, d. 1798)
DaughterBetsy Glanville (b. 1799)
DaughterMaria Glanville (b. 1802)

Richard Glanville

Male, #3875, born between 1751 and 1752, died July 1827

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Richard Glanville was born between 1751 and 1752.
     He married Grace Reed on 10 November 1782 in Camborne, CON, ENG.
     He died in July 1827 in Guildford, Phillack, CON, ENG.
     He was buried on 9 July 1827 at Phillack, CON, ENG, recorded age 75.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Richard was a blacksmith on 10 November 1782.
  • As of July 1827, Richard Glanville lived at Guildford, Phillack, CON, ENG.

Family: Grace Reed (b. between 1752 and 1753, d. circa 1828)

DaughterJennifer Glanville (b. 1783)
SonJames Glanville (b. 1784)
DaughterMary Anne Glanville (b. 1786)
SonJohn Glanville+ (b. 1790, d. 1848)
SonJohnson Glanville (b. 1791, d. 1794)
DaughterJohanna Glanville (b. before 1793, d. circa 1865)
SonJonathan Glanville (b. 1796, d. 1798)
SonJoseph Glanville (b. 1796, d. 1798)
DaughterBetsy Glanville (b. 1799)
DaughterMaria Glanville (b. 1802)

James Glanville

Male, #3876, born 14 November 1784
FatherRichard Glanville (b. between 1751 and 1752, d. 1827)
MotherGrace Reed (b. between 1752 and 1753, d. circa 1828)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

James Glanville was born before 14 November 1784 in Camborne, CON, ENG.
     He was baptized on 14 November 1784 in Camborne, CON, ENG.

Alice Woods

Female, #3877, born 24 February 1867, died 29 October 1921

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Alice Woods was born on 24 February 1867 in ENG.
     She married George William Glanville, son of William Wright Glanville and Esther Isabel Swires, between 1888 and 1889 in the USA married 11 years in 1900 census.
     She died on 29 October 1921 in CA, USA, (when age calculated as 54.)
     She was buried in 1921 at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, Colma, CA, USA.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Other Information


     Alice Woods immigrated in 1884 to the USA.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Alice Woods and George William Glanville appeared on the census of 1900 in Blackfoot Precincts, ID, USA; his age recorded 34, hers 33.
  • She and George William Glanville appeared on the census of 1910 in Blackfoot, ID, USA; both with recorded age 43.
  • She and George William Glanville appeared on the census of 1920 in UT, USA; his age recorded 52, hers 51.

Family: George William Glanville (b. 1866, d. 1951)

DaughterLulu M. Glanville (b. 1890)
DaughterGrace I. Glanville (b. 1893)
SonGrant W. Glanville (b. 1898, d. 1902)
DaughterJoy Glanville (b. 1898)
SonJohn Sievers Glanville+ (b. 1900, d. 1951)
DaughterMary Esther Glanville (b. 1903, d. 1981)
SonRichard Reed Glanville (b. between 1911 and 1912)

Margery Nicholls

Female, #3878, born 1742, died 1 March 1824

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Margery Nicholls was born in 1742 in Phillack, CON, ENG, daughter of Richard and Mary.
     She was baptized on 10 May 1742 in Phillack, CON, ENG.
     She married James Glanville, son of Richard Glanville and Alice Ley, on 26 February 1756 in Phillack, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as ~14) also recorded at Phillack 9 Jan 1766.
     She died on 1 March 1824 in Copperhouse, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as ~82); reported in Royal Cornwall Gazette 6 Mar 1824:
At the same place (Hayle Copper-house), on Monday last, in her 82nd year, Mrs. Margery Glanville.
     She was buried on 5 March 1824 at Copperhouse Chapel, Phillack, CON, ENG, recorded age 81.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of March 1824, Margery Nicholls lived at Copperhouse, CON, ENG.

Family: James Glanville (b. before 1743, d. 1823)

DaughterMary Glanville (b. 1766)
SonRichard Glanville (b. 1768, d. circa 1845)
SonJames Glanville+ (b. 1770, d. circa 1806)
DaughterAlice Glanville (b. 1772, d. 1851)
SonJohn Glanville+ (b. 1774, d. 1822)

James Glanville

Male, #3879, born before 3 July 1743, died 1823
FatherRichard Glanville (b. 1719, d. circa 1772)
MotherAlice Ley (b. before 1719, d. 1782)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

James Glanville was born before 3 July 1743 in Camborne, CON, ENG.
     He was baptized on 3 July 1743 in Camborne, CON, ENG.
     He married Margery Nicholls on 26 February 1756 in Phillack, CON, ENG, also recorded at Phillack 9 Jan 1766.
     He died in 1823.

Family: Margery Nicholls (b. 1742, d. 1824)

DaughterMary Glanville (b. 1766)
SonRichard Glanville (b. 1768, d. circa 1845)
SonJames Glanville+ (b. 1770, d. circa 1806)
DaughterAlice Glanville (b. 1772, d. 1851)
SonJohn Glanville+ (b. 1774, d. 1822)

James Glanville

Male, #3880, born 23 March 1770, died circa August 1806
FatherJames Glanville (b. before 1743, d. 1823)
MotherMargery Nicholls (b. 1742, d. 1824)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

James Glanville was born before 23 March 1770 in Camborne, CON, ENG.
     He was baptized on 23 March 1770 in Camborne, CON, ENG.
     He married Elizabeth Pearce on 16 April 1791 in Camborne, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as 21) witnesses Ralph Clemens and Richard Thomas.
     He died circa August 1806 in Camborne, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as ~36.)
     He was buried on 2 August 1806 at Camborne, CON, ENG, Name: James GLANVILL
Burial Date: 02-Aug 1806
Parish: Camborne.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • James was a miner on 16 April 1791.

Family: Elizabeth Pearce (b. before 1771)

SonJames Glanville+ (b. 1791, d. before 1841)
SonJohnson Glanville (b. 1792)
DaughterElizabeth Glanville (b. 1794, d. 1806)
DaughterMary Glanville (b. 1797, d. 1806)
DaughterHonour Glanville (b. 1799)
SonJohn Glanville (b. 1802)

James Glanville

Male, #3881, born 28 March 1792
FatherRoger Glanville (b. 1754, d. 1818)
MotherJoanna Trathen (b. circa 1757)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

James Glanville was born before 28 March 1792 in Camborne, CON, ENG.
     He was baptized on 28 March 1792 in Camborne, CON, ENG.

Mary Esther Glanville

Female, #3882, born 31 May 1903, died 24 June 1981
FatherGeorge William Glanville (b. 1866, d. 1951)
MotherAlice Woods (b. 1867, d. 1921)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Esther Glanville was born on 31 May 1903 in ID, USA.
     She married male Stuart before 1923 in the USA.
     She married Harry Perrin after 1930 in the USA.
     She died on 24 June 1981 in CA, USA, (when age calculated as 78.)
     She was buried in 1981 at Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, CA, USA.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Perrin. She was also known as Mildred recorded in 1930 census. Her married name was Stuart.

Other Information


     Mary was married 2 times.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Mary Esther Glanville appeared on the census of 1910 in Blackfoot, ID, USA; recorded age 7, living with her parents.
  • She appeared on the census of 1920 in UT, USA; recorded age 16, living with her parents.
  • She appeared on the census of 1930 in San Francisco, CA, USA; recorded age 25, widowed, living with her widowed father. Her 7yr old daughter Ardis Stuart with them.
  • She and Harry Perrin appeared on the census of 1940 in Compton, CA, USA; his age recorded 44, hers 36. 17yr old daughter Ardis Perrin with them.

Harry Perrin

Male, #3883, born 1895, died 1972

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Harry Perrin was born in 1895 in MI, USA.
     He married Mary Esther Glanville, daughter of George William Glanville and Alice Woods, after 1930 in the USA.
     He died in 1972 (when age calculated as ~77.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Harry Perrin and Mary Esther Glanville appeared on the census of 1940 in Compton, CA, USA; his age recorded 44, hers 36. 17yr old daughter Ardis Perrin with them.

Mary Jewell

Female, #3884, born between 1826 and 1827

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Jewell was born between 1826 and 1827 in Hendron, CON, ENG.
     She married Richard Glanville, son of Hannah Glanville, on 13 October 1849 in St John, Treslothan, CON, ENG, registered Redruth. Her father named Simon Jewell, but Richard's father not named.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Other Information


     Mary Jewell and Richard Glanville immigrated on 19 August 1854 to Port Adelaide, SA, AUS, on the vessel William Prowse 602 tons, having left Plymouth 25 May 1854. His age recorded 35, hers 25.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Mary Jewell and Richard Glanville appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Union Street, Camborne, CON, ENG; his recorded age 30, hers 24.

Family: Richard Glanville (b. 1817, d. 1901)

DaughterMary Jane Glanville (b. 1851)
SonRichard Glanville (b. circa 1853, d. 1854)
DaughterEmily Glanville (b. 1855)
DaughterElizabeth Glanville (b. 1857, d. 1869)
DaughterEllen Glanville (b. 1861, d. 1864)
SonJohn Glanville (b. 1863)
SonRichard Glanville (b. 1866)
SonSimon Glanville (b. 1868, d. 1912)

William Spray

Male, #3885, born 1809, died 1873
FatherWilliam Spray (b. before 1788)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Spray was born in 1809 in Phillack, CON, ENG.
     He married Elizabeth Glanville, daughter of John Glanville and Elizabeth Sampson, on 4 October 1831 in Phillack, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as ~22) William's brother married Elizabeth's sister.
     He died in 1873 (when age calculated as ~64.)

Other Information


      Master Mariner
He served in the "Auspicious" for some years having joined it in 1833 as its master. In 1834 he was joined by two of his brothers Phillips as mate and Samuel as cook. This vessel was engaged in the Hayle/South Wales trade. In 1845 he was the master of a ship registered at Scarborough. He obtained his master's certificate in 1851. though foreign-going masters were required to hold a certificate from 1845 this was not made comulsory for all until 1850. From 1855-65 William was the captain of the "Queen" a paddle steamer sailing between Hayle and Bristol and from 1867-8 of the Albion' a coaster. He held shares in the "Margaret" and the "Ocean". He was one of those responsible for getting a lifeboat stationed at Hayle in 1863.      William and Elizabeth Glanville had 4 children between 1838 and 1847.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • William Spray and Elizabeth Glanville appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Hayle Terrace, Phillack, CON, ENG; both with recorded age 30.

Elizabeth Glanville

Female, #3886, born 1809, died 1 March 1888
FatherJohn Glanville (b. 1774, d. 1822)
MotherElizabeth Sampson (b. before 1784, d. 1839)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Glanville was born in 1809 in Phillack, CON, ENG.
     She was baptized on 14 November 1809 in Phillack, CON, ENG, parents John and Elizabeth Glanville.
     She married William Spray, son of William Spray, on 4 October 1831 in Phillack, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as ~22) William's brother married Elizabeth's sister.
     She died on 1 March 1888 in Phillack, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as ~79.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Spray.

Other Information

     Elizabeth and William Spray had 4 children between 1838 and 1847.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Elizabeth Glanville and William Spray appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Hayle Terrace, Phillack, CON, ENG; both with recorded age 30.
  • She appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Hayle Terrace, Phillack, CON, ENG; recorded age 39, married but husband not present. Children William 12, Glanville Spray 9, Elizabeth Spray 7, Emily Spray, sister Mary Ann widowed 27 with her.
  • Elizabeth was a master of ship's wife on 30 March 1851.

John Ellery

Male, #3887, born before 1810

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Ellery was born before 1810.
     He married Elizabeth Glanville, daughter of John Donkin Glanville and Elizabeth Tyack, on 14 February 1830 in Camborne, CON, ENG, Witnesses William and Christian Tyack Thomas. John named John Ellery Jnr at marriage.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • John was a brewer on 14 February 1830.
  • He and Elizabeth Glanville appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Glebe, Camborne, CON, ENG; his age recorded 35, hers 30. 60yr old Elizabeth Glanville living with them. 9yr old Kitty Thomas also living there.

Elizabeth Glanville

Female, #3888, born 1808
FatherJohn Donkin Glanville (b. 1777, d. before 1841)
MotherElizabeth Tyack (b. 1779)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Glanville was born in 1808 in Camborne, CON, ENG.
     She was baptized on 16 February 1808 in Camborne, CON, ENG, parents named John and Elizabeth Glanvill.
     She married John Ellery on 14 February 1830 in Camborne, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as ~22) Witnesses William and Christian Tyack Thomas. John named John Ellery Jnr at marriage.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Ellery.

Other Information


      Elizabeth named Elizabeth Glanville Jnr at marriage.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Elizabeth Glanville and John Ellery appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Glebe, Camborne, CON, ENG; his age recorded 35, hers 30. 60yr old Elizabeth Glanville living with them. 9yr old Kitty Thomas also living there.

Elizabeth Glanville

Female, #3889, born between 1823 and 1824
FatherJohn Glanville (b. 1800, d. between 1846 and 1851)
MotherHonour Ostler (b. between 1800 and 1801, d. circa 1852)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Glanville was born between 1823 and 1824 in Camborne, CON, ENG.
     She was baptized on 19 June 1824 in Camborne, CON, ENG, Name: Elizabeth GLANVILLE
Parents: John / Honour GLANVILLE
Baptism Date: 19-Jun 1824
Parish: Camborne
Father's Occupation: Miner
Abode: Ramsgate.
     She married Frederick Wake on 28 November 1846 in Camborne, CON, ENG, registered Redruth. Both of full age. Fathers named Charles Wake deceased dier and John Glanville miner
Witnesses John Glanville, John Duckham.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Wake.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Elizabeth Glanville appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Penponds, Camborne, CON, ENG; recorded age 15, living with her mother.
  • Elizabeth was mine girl on 6 June 1841.
  • She and Frederick Wake appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Penponds, Camborne, CON, ENG; his age recorded 36, hers 37. Richard Glanville lodging in the next property with William and Mary Ann Williams.

Alice Dunstone

Female, #3890, born between 1796 and 1797

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Alice Dunstone was born between 1796 and 1797 in Camborne, CON, ENG.
     She married John Glanville on 16 September 1820 in Camborne, CON, ENG, John of Rosewarne. Witnesses James Prideaux & John Gribbell.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Alice Dunstone and John Glanville appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Treswithan, Camborne, CON, ENG; both with recorded age 40.
  • She and John Glanville appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Basset Street, Camborne, CON, ENG; both with recorded age 51.
  • She and John Glanville appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Basset Street, Camborne, CON, ENG; both with recorded age 64.

Family: John Glanville (b. between 1796 and 1797)

DaughterElizabeth Glanville (b. circa 1822)
SonJohn Glanville+ (b. between 1825 and 1826, d. circa 1874)
SonWilliam Glanville (b. between 1826 and 1828)
SonJames Glanville+ (b. between 1830 and 1831)
SonJohnson Glanville (b. between 1833 and 1834, d. 1889)

John Glanville

Male, #3891, born between 1796 and 1797

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanville was born between 1796 and 1797 in Camborne, CON, ENG.
     He married Alice Dunstone on 16 September 1820 in Camborne, CON, ENG, John of Rosewarne. Witnesses James Prideaux & John Gribbell.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • John was a miner at baptism of daur Elizabeth on 25 May 1822.
  • He and Alice Dunstone appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Treswithan, Camborne, CON, ENG; both with recorded age 40.
  • John was a copper miner on 6 June 1841.
  • John was a copper miner on 30 March 1851.
  • He and Alice Dunstone appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Basset Street, Camborne, CON, ENG; both with recorded age 51.
  • He and Alice Dunstone appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Basset Street, Camborne, CON, ENG; both with recorded age 64.
  • John was a copper miner on 7 April 1861.

Family: Alice Dunstone (b. between 1796 and 1797)

DaughterElizabeth Glanville (b. circa 1822)
SonJohn Glanville+ (b. between 1825 and 1826, d. circa 1874)
SonWilliam Glanville (b. between 1826 and 1828)
SonJames Glanville+ (b. between 1830 and 1831)
SonJohnson Glanville (b. between 1833 and 1834, d. 1889)

Elizabeth Glanville

Female, #3892, born circa 1822
FatherJohn Glanville (b. between 1796 and 1797)
MotherAlice Dunstone (b. between 1796 and 1797)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Glanville was born circa 1822 in Camborne, CON, ENG.
     She was baptized on 25 May 1822 in Camborne, CON, ENG, parents John and Alice Glanville.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Elizabeth was a mine girl on 6 June 1841.
  • She appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Treswithan, Camborne, CON, ENG; recorded age 15, living with her parents.

Elizabeth Glanville

Female, #3893, born 1820, died circa February 1863
FatherJohn Glanville (b. 1797, d. between 1847 and 1851)
MotherElizabeth Wagstaff (b. between 1798 and 1799)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Glanville was born in 1820 in Camborne, CON, ENG.
     She was baptized on 21 October 1820 in Camborne, CON, ENG, Name: Elizabeth GLANVILLE
Parents: John / Elizabeth GLANVILLE
Baptism Date: 21-Oct 1820
Parish: Camborne
Father's Occupation: Miner
Abode: Rosewarne Downs.
     She married Matthew Laity on 4 May 1839 in Camborne, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as ~19) Fathers named Mathew Laity deceased miner and John Glanville miner. Witnesses James Pooley, John Glanvill.
     She died circa February 1863 in Redruth registered, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as ~43.)
     She was buried on 8 February 1863 at Redruth, CON, ENG.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Laity.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Elizabeth Glanville and Matthew Laity appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Beacon, Camborne, CON, ENG; his age recorded 32, hers 30.

Elizabeth Wagstaff

Female, #3894, born between 1798 and 1799

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Wagstaff was born between 1798 and 1799 in Illogan, CON, ENG.
     She married John Glanville, son of Roger Glanville and Joanna Trathen, on 10 September 1818 in Camborne, CON, ENG, Witnesses John Gribble and Johnson Glanville.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Elizabeth Wagstaff and John Glanville appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Tuckingmill, Camborne, CON, ENG; both with recorded age 40.
  • Elizabeth was a miners widow on 30 March 1851.
  • She appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Fore Street, Camborne, CON, ENG; recorded age 52, widow.
  • She appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Folly, Camborne, CON, ENG; recorded age 65, widowed.
  • She appeared on the census of 1870 in WI, USA; recorded age 76, living with Johnson and Mary.

Family: John Glanville (b. 1797, d. between 1847 and 1851)

DaughterElizabeth Glanville (b. 1819, d. 1820)
DaughterElizabeth Glanville (b. 1820, d. circa 1863)
SonJohn Glanville (b. before 1821)
DaughterMarianne Glanville (b. 1823)
DaughterJane Glanville (b. between 1825 and 1826)
SonJohnson Glanville (b. before 1827, d. circa 1841)
DaughterHannah Glanville (b. 1832, d. 1833)
DaughterRebecca Glanville (b. between 1833 and 1834)
DaughterHannah Glanville+ (b. 1833)
SonJames Glanville+ (b. between 1834 and 1835)
DaughterCaroline Glanville (b. between 1838 and 1839)
SonJohnson Glanville (b. circa 1843)
DaughterEmma Glanville (b. between 1846 and 1849)
DaughterLavinia Glanville (b. circa 1846)

John Glanville

Male, #3895, born 9 April 1797, died between 1847 and 1851
FatherRoger Glanville (b. 1754, d. 1818)
MotherJoanna Trathen (b. circa 1757)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanville was born before 9 April 1797 in Camborne, CON, ENG.
     He was baptized on 9 April 1797 in Camborne, CON, ENG.
     He married Elizabeth Wagstaff on 10 September 1818 in Camborne, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as 21) Witnesses John Gribble and Johnson Glanville.
     He died between 1847 and 1851; not named Deceased at 1847 marriage of daughter Mary Ann, whereas the father of her spouse was named deceased. He was recorded deceased at the 1857 marriage of daughter Hannah
Death of Johns were registered Redruth q2 1848 (age 57), q1 1849 (age 48), q2 1850 (age 51) and q2 1851 (age 53.)

Alternate Names

He was also known as Grenfeld recorded on 1841 census.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • John was a miner of Rosewarne Downs and Tucking Mill on 10 September 1818.
  • As of 6 March 1819, John Glanville lived at Wheal Kity, Camborne, CON, ENG, recorded at baptism of daughter Elizabeth.
  • John was a miner, recorded at baptism of daughter Elizabeth on 6 March 1819.
  • As of 21 October 1820, John Glanville lived at Rosewarne Downs, Camborne, CON, ENG, recorded at baptism of daughter Elizabeth.
  • As of 17 June 1823, John Glanville lived at Rosewarne Downs, Camborne, CON, ENG, recorded at baptism of daughter Marianne.
  • John was a miner, recorded at baptism of daughter Marianne on 17 June 1823.
  • As of 31 August 1833, John Glanville lived at Tuckingmill, Camborne, CON, ENG, recorded at baptism of daughter Hannah.
  • John was a miner, recorded at baptism of daughter Hannah on 31 August 1833.
  • As of 31 August 1833, John Glanville lived at Tuckingmill, Camborne, CON, ENG, recorded at baptism of daughter Hannah.
  • As of 27 February 1836, John Glanville lived at Tuckingmill, Camborne, CON, ENG, recorded at baptism of son James.
  • John was a miner, recorded at baptism of son James on 27 February 1836.
  • He and Elizabeth Wagstaff appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Tuckingmill, Camborne, CON, ENG; both with recorded age 40.
  • John was a copper miner on 6 June 1841.

Family: Elizabeth Wagstaff (b. between 1798 and 1799)

DaughterElizabeth Glanville (b. 1819, d. 1820)
DaughterElizabeth Glanville (b. 1820, d. circa 1863)
SonJohn Glanville (b. before 1821)
DaughterMarianne Glanville (b. 1823)
DaughterJane Glanville (b. between 1825 and 1826)
SonJohnson Glanville (b. before 1827, d. circa 1841)
DaughterHannah Glanville (b. 1832, d. 1833)
DaughterRebecca Glanville (b. between 1833 and 1834)
DaughterHannah Glanville+ (b. 1833)
SonJames Glanville+ (b. between 1834 and 1835)
DaughterCaroline Glanville (b. between 1838 and 1839)
SonJohnson Glanville (b. circa 1843)
DaughterEmma Glanville (b. between 1846 and 1849)
DaughterLavinia Glanville (b. circa 1846)

male Glanville

Male, #3896, born 5 November 1613
FatherOliver Glanville (b. before 1587, d. 1658)
MotherPetronell (b. before 1587, d. circa 1642)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Male Glanville was born before 5 November 1613 in Camborne, CON, ENG.
     He was baptized on 5 November 1613 in Camborne, CON, ENG, probably the Roger who later married Jane Ton.

Elizabeth Glanville

Female, #3897, born 2 June 1615
FatherOliver Glanville (b. before 1587, d. 1658)
MotherPetronell (b. before 1587, d. circa 1642)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Glanville was born before 2 June 1615 in Camborne, CON, ENG.
     She was baptized on 2 June 1615 in Camborne, CON, ENG.
     She married John Braye on 28 April 1643 in Camborne, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as 27.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Braye.

James Thomas

Male, #3898, born before 1 May 1791, died 25 January 1847

Birth, Marriage and Death information

James Thomas was born before 1 May 1791 in Camborne, CON, ENG, son of James Thomas and Hannah Tuck.
     He was baptized on 1 May 1791 in Camborne, CON, ENG.
     He married Alice Glanville, daughter of Roger Glanville and Joanna Trathen, on 19 February 1814 in Camborne, CON, ENG, witnesses Roger Glanville and James Thomas.
     He died on 25 January 1847 in Camborne, CON, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • James was a husbandman on 19 February 1814.

Elizabeth Glanville

Female, #3899, born 1 January 1844, died 14 February 1915
FatherSeth Glanville (b. 1817, d. 1905)
MotherElizabeth Vincent (b. 1816, d. 1892)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Glanville was born on 1 January 1844 in Redruth registered, CON, ENG.
     She married John Hocking on 21 January 1866 in IL, USA, (when age calculated as 22.)
     She died on 14 February 1915 in Scales Mound, IL, USA, (when age calculated as 71); with obituary in The Galena Gazette 24 Feb 1915:
Obituaries
Mrs and Mr John Hocking
Elizabeth Glanville was born in Cornwall, England, January 1, 1846, and came to the United States with her parents the same year of her birth. They were six weeks crossing on a sailing vessel. The family settled on a tract of land in Scales Mound township. Jan. 21, 1866 she was united in marriage to Mr. John Hocking of Vinegar Hill. To this union was born three daughters and the same number of sons. Mrs. Etta Wickler, Mrs Lizzie McQuitty and Seth preceded their parents to the great beyond. Those surviving are Mrs. L.E. Anschutz Warran; John, Stockton and Thomas W. Galena. Mrs. Hocking leave three brothers, John Glanville, on the homestead, Jonathan and Sesh, Burley county, North Dakota, Mrs. Hocking passed to her reward at 7:40 Sunday evening Feb. 14, 1915. Her age was 69 years, one month and thirteen days. He Husband, Mr. John Hocking, was born in Cornwall, England, Oct. 15, 1836 and died at the village home in Scales Mound at 12:45 Monday morning, Feb. 15, 1915, five hours and five minutes after the death messenger had called and taken his wife to the home of the Redeemer. He lived to the ripe age of 78 years and four months. Mr. Hocking leaves besides the daughter and sons, one brother, James, of Dubuque, and one sister, Mrs. Margaret Walton, Vinegar Hill. He came to this country when nine years old and with his people lived in Vinegar Hill until 1862,. when he enlisted in company F, of the 96th regiment, as a soldier of his country in the civil war. His regiment was in several skirmishes, but the first real battle was a Chickamauga, Sept. 19 20 1863. During the first day's engagement he was shot in the left hip - a confederate ounce minnie ball made a cripple of him for life. He was unable to help himself and lay on the battlefield two days without food or drink of water. He was made a prisoner by the rebels for two weeks, when paroled and taken to Chattanooga the wound was badly infected. Later he was placed in Murphysborou hospital where we was kept two months, and given a furlough for ninety days to come home to see his folks. After returning to the front he was assigned to duty in Block house nO. 8. During five months stay at the front he was in one engagement; then returned to the regiment as was with his commander when mustered out of service. One year after close of the war - 1866 - he was married to Miss Glanville at time previously mentioned. Not long after getting married they moved to the Glanville farm. About twenty-five years ago they moved to this village where they enjoyed the friendship of many neighbours until the end of life's journey was reached. The passing of Mr. and Mrs. Hocking so close together has filled the hearts of many with much sorrow. The funeral services were held at the M.E. Church, at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Rev. R. W. VanAlstyne preached the sermon for Mr. Hocking and Rev. C. Hayenga delivered the address for Mrs. Hocking. The church was too small to accommodate the multitude present. A large number of Warren gentlemen and lady friends of Mrs. Anschutz attended the services. Several of the soldier citizens from Apple River, Warren, Schapville, Galena and Scales Mound showed respect to the fallen member by attending the funeral. The following comrades of Co. F. were noticeable at the sad services: John Sincox, Warren; Anton Shapp, Schappville; Thomas Trevarthan, Galena; Simeon Spencer and Erhard Dittmar of Scales Mound. Mr. and Mrs. Hocking were carefully laid to reset in one grave in Scales Mound cemetery.
     She was buried in 1915 at Scales Mount Township Cemetery, Scales Mound, IL, USA.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Hocking.

Other Information


     Elizabeth Glanville immigrated in 1846 to the USA with her parents.

William Hoskin

Male, #3900, born before 1802

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Hoskin was born before 1802.
     He married Alice Glanville, daughter of Oliver Glanville and Prudence Thomas, on 14 December 1822 in Camborne, CON, ENG, Witnesses Thomas Martin and Richard Martin.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • William was a miner on 14 December 1822.