Ghosts of Glanvilles

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

Person Page 314

Evelyn Jessie Glanville

Female, #9391, born circa August 1883
FatherArchibald Fairfax Richard Glanville (b. 1859, d. 1951)
MotherEvelyn Alice Venn (b. 1863, d. 1952)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Evelyn Jessie Glanville was born circa August 1883 in Plymouth, DEV, ENG, registered Plymouth.
     She married Joseph Brown on 21 September 1907 in Charles the Martyr Parish Church, Plymouth, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~24) registered Plymouth. his age recorded 27, hers 23, fathers name Robert Brown ironworks, Archibald Glanville upholsterer. Witnesses Archibald F R Glanville, Evelyn Alice Glanville.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Brown.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Evelyn Jessie Glanville appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 7 Kensington Place, Plymouth Charles the Martyr, DEV, ENG; recorded age 17, living with her parents.

Frank Glanville

Male, #9393, born between 1883 and 1884

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Frank Glanville was born between 1883 and 1884 in Leeds, YKS, ENG, Lancs recorded in military records.
     He married Eliza Lupton circa August 1907 in Knaresborough registered, YKS, ENG, Banns read St Mark Harrowgate Nov 4,11 & 18th 1906 : Frank bachelor of parish of St John's Bilton, Eliza spinster of this parish.

Other Information

Frank Glanville began military service on 7 January 1917 in Lancaster, LAN, ENG, recorded age 33years 3days, height 5ft 1.5inch, 8stone 7lbs, 32inch expanded chest, bad eyesight in both eyes (spectacles +2diopteres). R.A.M.C. Regtl No 96405. He was confirmed to barracks for periods of 6 and 10 days for being absent without leave for less then 24hours on multiple occasions. He served at Woolwich until 15 Aug 1918, thence King's Lancs Military Convalescence Hospital Blackpool. He ended military service on 23 January 1920; discharged from the 19th Company RAMC as a private.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Frank Glanville appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Wills Hyden, Ilkley, YKS, ENG; recorded age 17, servant in a hotel.
  • Frank was a domestic page boy on 31 March 1901.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 35 Sackville Street, Bradford, YKS, ENG; recorded age 27 lodging, married but wife not present.
  • Frank was a general labourer on 2 April 1911.
  • Frank was a waiter on 7 January 1917.
  • As of 7 January 1917, Frank Glanville lived at Albert Road, Blackpool, LAN, ENG.
  • As of 23 January 1920, Frank Glanville lived at 12 High Street, Blackpool, LAN, ENG.

Family: Eliza Lupton (b. before 1887)

DaughterFrances Amelia Amy Glanville (b. circa 1907)

William Glanville

Male, #9394, born 10 October 1883, died circa February 1944
FatherJohn Glanville (b. between 1857 and 1858, d. 1893)
MotherElizabeth Mackley (b. between 1857 and 1858)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Glanville was born on 10 October 1883 in London Bromley (Poplar), MDX, ENG, registered Poplar. Poplar recorded in 1911 census.
     He was baptized on 31 October 1883 in St Michael and All Angels church, London Bromley (Poplar), MDX, ENG.
     He married Maria Cook on 10 August 1907 in St Peters church, Islington, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as 23) registered Islington. By licence, his age 28, hers 32. Bachelor and widow. Fathers named John Glanville marine captain, William Cook licensed victualler. Maria marrying as Maria West.
     He died circa February 1944 in Essex South Western registered, ESS, ENG, (when age calculated as ~60); recorded age 60.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • William Glanville appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 82 Teviot Street, London Bromley (Poplar), MDX, ENG; recorded age 7, living with his parents.
  • William was a scholar on 5 April 1891.
  • He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 53 Burcham Street, London Bromley (Poplar), MDX, ENG; recorded age 17, living as stepson to William and Elizabeth Page.
  • William was book repair and cashier on 31 March 1901.
  • William was a clerk on 10 August 1907.
  • As of 10 August 1907, William Glanville lived at parish of East Ham, East Ham, ESS, ENG.
  • He and Maria Cook appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 259 Green Street, Bethnal Green, MDX, ENG; his age recorded 28, hers 40.
  • William was a licensed victualler on 2 April 1911.
  • William was a night watchman on 29 September 1939.
  • As of 29 September 1939, William Glanville lived at 66 Ladysmith Avenue, East Ham, ESS, ENG, widower.

John Glanville

Male, #9396, born April 1819

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanville was born in April 1819 in Newpassage, DEV, ENG, this is possibly New Passage Hill, Stoke Damerel, Plymouth.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • John was in the Royal Navy, possibly for longer between 1835 and 1859.
  • John was in the Royal Navy volunteering 1 Aug 1859 according to the National Archives ADM 139/444/4379 1853-1872.
    HMS Indus, August 1859 height 5.5, complexion Fresh, hair Light, eyes Grey, marks None.
    Ship entered HMS Ship Indus, 18 June 1859, Leading Seaman, joining for 10 years.
    Previous Service:
    Belecophon bic Apr '35 - Oct '40
    Belecophon ord April '40 - Jul '41
    Dublin ab Aug '41 - Apr '45
    Caledonia ab Jun '41 - Jul'41
    Trafalgar ab Oct ' 45 - Oct '45
    Amazon ab Dec '48 - May '50
    Amazon ab Jun '50 - May '52
    Vulture ab Dec '52 - Oct '53
    Vulture ab Oct '53 - Sep '55
    Vulture Ld Seaman Oct '55 - Jun '56
    Indus Ld Seaman Dec '56 - Feb '58
    Devastation C.F.C. Feb '58 - Jun '58
    Devastation C.F.C. Sep '58 - Jun '59
    Indus Ld Seaman Jun '59

    John Glanville No. 4379A.

Robert Alexander Amess

Male, #9397, born circa May 1884, died circa May 1940

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Robert Alexander Amess was born circa May 1884 in Barton Regis registered, GLS, ENG.
     He married Ellen Glanville, daughter of Thomas Glanville and Ellen Spiller, on 23 December 1907 in Llanfabon, GLA, WLS, (when age calculated as ~23) registered Pontypridd. Her age recorded 24, father Thomas Glanville.
     He died circa May 1940 in Bristol registered, GLS, ENG, (when age calculated as ~56.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Robert was a fireman in merchant service in 1925.

Lilian Annie Glanville

Female, #9398, born circa January 1909
FatherPercival George Nankivell Glanville (b. circa 1861, d. circa 1919)
MotherAnne Western (b. circa 1875)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Lilian Annie Glanville was born circa January 1909 in Gillingham, KEN, ENG, registered Medway.
     She was baptized on 7 January 1909 in St Mark, Gillingham, KEN, ENG, parents named George and Annie.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Lilian Annie Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 18 Frederick Street, Landport, HAM, ENG; recorded age 2, living with her mother.

Lillie Glanville

Female, #9399, born circa August 1889
FatherJoseph Glanville (b. circa 1843, d. circa 1906)
MotherAnn Richards (b. between 1847 and 1848)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Lillie Glanville was born circa August 1889 in Camborne, CON, ENG, registered Redruth.
     She was baptized on 28 August 1889 in Camborne, CON, ENG, parents Joseph and Nanny.
     She married Samuel John Rogers circa November 1907 in Redruth registered, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as ~18.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Rogers. She was also known as Lily.

Other Information


     Lillie (when aged ~17) was present at the marriage of Beatrice Mary Glanville and James Harris on 1 June 1907 in Camborne, CON, ENG; registered Redruth. His age recorded 23, hers 22. Fathers named James Harris deceased miner, Joseph Glanville miner. Witnesses John Glanville, Lillie Glanville.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Lillie Glanville appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 12 Vyvyans Street, Camborne, CON, ENG; recorded age 2, living with her parents.
  • She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Vyvyans Street, Camborne, CON, ENG; recorded age 11, living with her parents.
  • She and Samuel John Rogers appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 11 Vyvyans Street, Camborne, CON, ENG; his age recorded 24, hers 21. With them widowed mother 65 Ann Glanville.

Charles Dean Glanville

Male, #9400, born 13 February 1907, died 13 May 1990
FatherCharles Thomas Glanville (b. 1872, d. 1948)
MotherEsther Marzetta Vandeventer (b. between 1878 and 1879, d. 1959)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Charles Dean Glanville was born on 13 February 1907 in Des Moines, IA, USA.
     He married Wylma Hadasa Beck on 13 September 1934 in CA, USA, (when age calculated as 27.)
     He married Ruth Rosemarie Petrovitz on 4 July 1949 in CA, USA, (when age calculated as 42.)
     He died on 13 May 1990 in Irwin, PA, USA, (when age calculated as 83.)

Alternate Names

He was also known as Charles recorded in 1910 census. He was also known as Dean recorded in 1920, 30, 40 and 60 censuses.

Other Information


     Charles was married 2 times.
     Charles Dean Glanville and Wylma Hadasa Beck were divorced before 1949.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Charles Dean Glanville appeared on the census of 1910 in Franklin, IA, USA; recorded age 3, living with his parents.
  • He appeared on the census of 1920 in Des Moines, IA, USA; recorded age 12, living with his parents.
  • He appeared on the census of 1930 in Los Angeles, CA, USA; recorded age 12, a lodger.
  • He and Wylma Hadasa Beck appeared on the census of 1940 in Los Angeles, CA, USA; his recorded age 33, hers 25.
  • He and Ruth Rosemarie Petrovitz appeared on the census of 1950 in Wilmington, CA, USA; his age recorded 43, hers 24.
  • Charles was a stevedore foreman for a shipping company in 1950.

Richard Glanville

Male, #9401, born before 1757, died June 1771

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Richard Glanville was born before 1757.
     He died in June 1771 in Bridport, DOR, ENG.
     He was buried on 11 June 1771 at Bridport, DOR, ENG, unlike some other entries on same page, he was NOT recorded as an infant.

Other Information


      On 17 July 1770 in Bridport, DOR, ENG, he was bound apprentice to John Webber sailclothmaker.

Annie Glanville

Female, #9402, born before 1888

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Annie Glanville was born before 1888.
     She married Bertie Frederick Thomas circa May 1908 in Bristol registered, GLS, ENG.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Thomas.

Margaret Ellen Murphy

Female, #9403, born 3 December 1916, died 7 July 2019

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Margaret Ellen Murphy was born on 3 December 1916 in Hartford, AR, USA.
     She married George Paul Glanville, son of Charles Thomas Glanville and Esther Marzetta Vandeventer, on 10 July 1937 in Santa Ana, CA, USA, (when age calculated as 20.)
     She died on 7 July 2019 in CA, USA, (when age calculated as 102); with obituary:
Obituary for Margaret E. Glanville
Margaret Ellen Glanville was born in Hartford Arkansas on Dec 03, 1916 she was the only girl of 5 brothers. She then moved to California where she met Paul Glanville who was a Longshoreman until retirement. They married in the year of 1937. Margaret also known as “HONEY” to most of us was a homemaker where she cared for many of her family member over her 102 years of life. Honey was like a mother figure especially to Ronald, Pamela, Shaun and Megan. Her hobbies included baking, cooking, yardwork and sewing. She was also very involved in church, light of the lost and foreign missionary services. Her passion was FAMILY as she was content and happy when she had a house full of kids and a table full of food. A visitation will be held 4:00PM, Friday, July 12, 2019 at the Malaga Suite, Green Hills Mortuary. A funeral service will be held 10:00AM, Saturday, July 13, 2019 at the Historic Church at Green Hills Memorial Park, Rancho Palos Verdes, California.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Margaret Ellen Murphy was employed by Pacific Coast Borax Co., as an Employee on 10 July 1937.

Dora Glanville

Female, #9404, born circa May 1883
FatherOliver Glanville (b. between 1843 and 1844, d. circa 1915)
MotherHannah Wilson (b. 1850, d. circa 1900)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Dora Glanville was born circa May 1883 in Cleator Moor, CUL, ENG, registered Whitehaven.
     She married William Henry Webber circa May 1908 in Newcastle upon Tyne registered, NBL, ENG, (when age calculated as ~25.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Webber.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Dora Glanville and William Henry Webber appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 114 Shipley Street, Byker, NBL, ENG; his age recorded 23, hers 28.

Edgar Thomas Glanville

Male, #9405, born 4 June 1888, died circa February 1968
FatherEdward George Glanville (b. 1850, d. 1888)
MotherCharlotte Smith (b. between 1851 and 1852)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Edgar Thomas Glanville was born on 4 June 1888 in 296 Southwark Park Road, Rotherhithe, SRY, ENG, registered St Olave in q3 1888.
     He married Annie Ethel Ashford on 25 April 1908 in the Register Office, Wandsworth, SRY, ENG, (when age calculated as 19) registered Wandsworth. Annie recorded age 21, daughter of Albert William Ashford, a railway carriage cleaner.
     He died circa February 1968 in Kingston upon Thames registered, SRY, ENG, (when age calculated as ~79); recorded age 79.

Alternate Names

He was also known as Egar Sims as recorded in 1901 census.

Other Information


      After 1911 separated as Edgar had family and lived with Florence Comber whilst Annie was still alive. Edgar Thomas Glanville and Florence May Comber were associated after 1911 by virtue of having children together and being found in the Electoral Rolls, but no formal marriage was found.
      On 16 August 1915 he was a chaffeur mechanic when attested into the Royal Navy (RNAS), recorded at 5ft 8 3/4", 37in chest, brown hair, blue eyes, fresh complexion. He served at Anglesy and was discharged 30 Apr 1920, having been transferred to reserves 18 April 1919.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Edgar Thomas Glanville appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 68 Queens Road, Camberwell, SRY, ENG; recorded age 2, living as stepson to Edward and Charlotte Sims.
  • He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 1 Atalanta Street, Fulham, MDX, ENG; recorded age 12, living as son to Edward and Charlotte Sims.
  • As of 25 April 1908, Edgar Thomas Glanville lived at 34 Birdhurst Road, Wandsworth, SRY, ENG.
  • Edgar was a chaffeur (private employment) on 2 April 1911.
  • He and Annie Ethel Ashford appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 52 Harbut Road, New Wandsworth, Battersea, SRY, ENG; his age recorded 23, hers 24.
  • As of 1912, Edgar Thomas Glanville lived at 52 Harbut Road, Battersea, SRY, ENG.
  • As of 1919, Edgar Thomas Glanville lived at 23 Wakehurst Road, Battersea, SRY, ENG.
  • As of 1923, Edgar Thomas Glanville lived at 91 Pavilion Road, Chelsea, MDX, ENG.
  • As of 1932, Edgar Thomas Glanville and Florence May Comber lived at Garage Next 156 High Street, Fulham, MDX, ENG.
  • As of 1936, Edgar Thomas Glanville and Florence May Comber lived at 22 Harbord Street, Fulham, MDX, ENG.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Edgar Thomas Glanville and Florence May Comber lived at 27 Cromwell Avenue, Maldon & Coombe, SRY, ENG.
  • Edgar was a garage proprietor engineer on 29 September 1939.

Family 1: Annie Ethel Ashford (b. between 1886 and 1887, d. 1981)

DaughterDoris Ethel Glanville (b. circa 1908)

Family 2: Florence May Comber (b. 1892, d. 1976)

DaughterWinifred Gladys Glanville (b. 1915)
DaughterBrenda Glanville (b. 1921)

Maud Marion Glanville

Female, #9406, born circa February 1875
FatherEdward Glanville (b. between 1813 and 1814, d. 1879)
MotherSarah Ellen Cowen (b. between 1846 and 1847)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Maud Marion Glanville was born circa February 1875 in Doncaster, YKS, ENG, registered Doncaster.
     She was baptized on 5 July 1875 in Christ Church, Doncaster, YKS, ENG, Maud Marian born Feb 11 /75, Edward and Sarah Ellen Glanville, abode 59 Spring Gardens Doncaster, painter.
     She married Percy Edwards on 6 April 1908 in St John's Church, Great Horton, YKS, ENG, (when age calculated as ~33) His recorded age 30, hers 31. Fathers named Robert Edwards clerk and Edward Glanville deceased printer. Witnesses Robert Glanville Fieldhouse, Minnie Wade. Registered Bradford.

Alternate Names

She was also known as Maud Marner recorded in 1891 census. Her married name was Edwards.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Maud Marion Glanville appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 15 Victoria Street, Doncaster, YKS, ENG; recorded age 6, living with her widowed mother.
  • Maud was a scholar on 3 April 1881.
  • She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Park Lane, Hatfield, YKS, ENG; recorded age 16, in the household of George and Elizabeth Yates.
  • Maud was a general servant on 5 April 1891.
  • She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 63 Arhol Road, Bradford, YKS, ENG; recorded age 26 servant in the household of Thomas and Marion Sagar.
  • As of 6 April 1908, Maud Marion Glanville and Percy Edwards lived at 10 Ramsden Court, Great Horton, YKS, ENG.

Edward Oldry

Male, #9407, born between 1865 and 1866

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Edward Oldry was born between 1865 and 1866 in Exeter, DEV, ENG.
     He married Isabella Glanville, daughter of Edwin Glanville and Ellen Marles, on 31 March 1888 in Holy Cross parish church, Crediton, DEV, ENG, registered Crediton. His age recorded 22, hers 26. His father omitted from marriage certif, her father named Edwin Glanvil shoemaker. Witnesses Edwin Glanvill, Eliza Glanvill. Edward Oldrey of St Pancras, Exeter. Banns at All Hallows, Goldsmith Street, Exeter, identify him of St Pancras, her of Crediton.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Edward was a salesman on 31 March 1888.
  • He and Isabella Glanville appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 9 Ladypool Avenue, Aston, WAR, ENG; his age recorded 35, hers 39.
  • Edward was an insurance agent on 31 March 1901.

Jean Patricia Bartlett

Female, #9408, born 11 April 1931, died 18 August 1986

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Jean Patricia Bartlett was born on 11 April 1931.
     She married Henry Thomas Glanville, son of Alan Arthur Glanville and Ethel May Laura Moore, in September 1949 in Southampton registered, HAM, ENG, (when age calculated as 18.)
     She died on 18 August 1986 in Southampton registered, HAM, ENG, (when age calculated as 55.)
     Her estate was probated on 23 February 1987 indexed:
GLANVILLE, Jean Patricia of 15 Highfield Av Ringwood Hants died 18 August 1986 Administration with Will Winchester 23 February Not exceeding £40000.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Jean Patricia Bartlett lived at 106 Magnolia Road, Southampton, HAM, ENG, living with her parents Wilfred and Hilda Maud.
  • Jean was at school on 29 September 1939.

James Wesley Kenner

Male, #9409, born between 1886 and 1887

Birth, Marriage and Death information

James Wesley Kenner was born between 1886 and 1887 in St Mewan, CON, ENG.
     He married Beatrice Glanville, daughter of Robert John Glanville and Jemima Retallick, circa August 1908 in St Austell registered, CON, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • James Wesley Kenner and Beatrice Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in Boldventure, near St Austell, CON, ENG; his age recorded 24, hers 25.
  • James was a clay miner, in the china clay industry on 2 April 1911.

Edith Lily Glanville

Female, #9410, born circa February 1884
FatherWilliam Glanville (b. 1861, d. circa 1923)
MotherHarriet Haywood (b. between 1862 and 1863, d. circa 1914)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Edith Lily Glanville was born circa February 1884 in Nottingham, NTT, ENG, registered Nottingham.
     She married Joseph Heath on 1 August 1908 in St Saviours Church (with St Augustine & St Margaret), Nottingham, NTT, ENG, (when age calculated as ~24) his age recorded 23, hers 24. Fathers named John Heath miner, William Glanville salesman.
Witnesses James Heath, Florence Mary Glanville.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Heath.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Edith Lily Glanville appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 227 Waterways Street, Nottingham, NTT, ENG; recorded age 7, living with her parents.
  • Edith was a scholar on 5 April 1891.
  • She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 6 Mabel Street, Nottingham, NTT, ENG; recorded age 17, living with her parents.
  • Edith was an aprons etc machinist on 31 March 1901.
  • Edith was a blouse hand on 1 August 1908.
  • As of 1 August 1908, Edith Lily Glanville lived at 6 Mabel Street, Nottingham, NTT, ENG.

Emma Maria Glanville

Female, #9411, born circa August 1883
FatherThomas Glanville (b. between 1852 and 1853)
MotherMary Jane Hill (b. between 1855 and 1856, d. 1889)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Emma Maria Glanville was born circa August 1883 in Devonport, DEV, ENG, registered Stoke Damerel.
     She was baptized on 10 October 1894 in Saltash, CON, ENG, parents Thomas and Annie. Born 27 Jun 1883.
Jay Note : Annie was her stepmother, not natural mother.
     She married Edmund Matthew Evans circa August 1908 in Devonport registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~25.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Evans.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Emma Maria Glanville appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 54 Fore Street, Saltash, CON, ENG; recorded age 7, living with her widowed father.
  • She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 3 Westbourne Terrace, Saltash, CON, ENG; recorded age 17, servant in the household of Fannie Swinney.
  • Emma was a general domestic servant on 31 March 1901.
  • She and Edmund Matthew Evans appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 1 Wadham Terrace, Devonport, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 30, hers 28.

Herbert Parker

Male, #9412, born between 1885 and 1886

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Herbert Parker was born between 1885 and 1886 in Bow, DEV, ENG.
     He married Florence Ellen Glanville, daughter of Edwin Glanville and Ellen Marles, circa February 1909 in Exeter registered, DEV, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Herbert Parker and Florence Ellen Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 4 Bowden Hill Villas Terrace, Crediton, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 25, hers 22.
  • Herbert was an assistant grocer on 2 April 1911.

John Glanville

Male, #9413, born circa May 1885, died after 1931
FatherJohn Smale Glanville (b. 1854, d. 1931)
MotherFanny Squance (b. between 1849 and 1850, d. 1890)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanville was born circa May 1885 in Maiden Town, Culmstock, DEV, ENG, Maidendown, Devon reported in 1901 census. Registered Wellington.
     He married Annie Louisa Langmead circa August 1908 in Keynsham registered, SOM, ENG, (when age calculated as ~23.)
     He died after 1931; as 5 sons were at his father's funeral.

Alternate Names

He was also known as Jack recorded in 1901 census.

Other Information

     John and Annie Louisa Langmead had 1 child by the 1911 census, still living at that date.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • John was a scholar on 5 April 1891.
  • He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Greenway, Sampford Arundel, SOM, ENG; recorded age 6, living with his widowed father.
  • He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 2 Gladstone Street, Taunton, St James, SOM, ENG; recorded age 16, boarding with Samuel and Elizabeth Shattock.
  • John was a GWR Stoker on 31 March 1901.
  • He and Annie Louisa Langmead appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 2 Mayfield Cottages, Brislington, SOM, ENG; his age recorded 26, hers 25.
  • John was a railway engine fireman on 2 April 1911.

Family: Annie Louisa Langmead (b. 1885)

DaughterMarjorie Annie Glanville (b. circa 1909)
SonJohn Glanville (b. circa 1916, d. circa 1917)
DaughterElsie Glanville (b. 1919, d. 1990)

Mary Ellen Glanville

Female, #9414, born circa May 1886
FatherJohn Glanville (b. circa 1857, d. 1908)
MotherMary Ellen Graves (b. between 1860 and 1861, d. circa 1925)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Ellen Glanville was born circa May 1886 in Cleator, CUL, ENG, registered Whitehaven.
     She married circa August 1908 in Whitehaven registered, CUL, ENG, (when age calculated as ~22) either to Charles Frederick Pickering or James Walden (Mary Edwards.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Mary Ellen Glanville appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 24 North Street, Cleator, CUL, ENG; recorded age 4, living with her parents.
  • She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 160 & 161 Ennerdale Road, Cleator, CUL, ENG; recorded age 14, living with her parents.
  • Mary was a machine ... cotton mill on 31 March 1901.

Frederick James Glanville

Male, #9415, born 24 March 1882, died 10 December 1917
FatherDaniel Godfrey Glanville (b. circa 1848, d. before 1901)
MotherMartha Clatworthy (b. between 1853 and 1854)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Frederick James Glanville was born on 24 March 1882 in Stonehouse, DEV, ENG, registered East Stonehouse in q2 1882.
     He married Jessie Amelia Earl circa November 1908 in East Stonehouse registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~26.)
     He died on 10 December 1917 (when age calculated as 35); commemorated:
Name: GLANVILLE, FREDERICK JAMES
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Petty Officer Stoker
Regiment/Service: Royal Navy
Unit Text: H.M.S. "Cassandra."
Date of Death: 10/12/1917
Service No: 305277
Additional information: Son of Daniel and Martha Glanville, of 23 Peel St., Stonehouse, Devon.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: General G. 11. 62.
Cemetery: FORD PARK CEMETERY (FORMERLY PLYMOUTH OLD CEMETERY) (PENNYCOMEQUICK.)

Other Information

Frederick James Glanville began military service on 14 October 1903 in the Royal Navy, for a period of 12 years. At that time 5ft 9" rising to 5ft 11" in 1915. Light/Fair hair, blue eyes and fair complexion. He was a Stoker, Leading Stoker and Stoker Petty Officer. In 1917 he had a perforating gastric ulcer.      Frederick and Jessie Amelia Earl had 1 child by the 1911 census, still living at that date.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Frederick James Glanville appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 68 & 69 George Street, Double House, East Stonehouse, DEV, ENG; recorded age 9, living with his parents.
  • Frederick was a scholar on 5 April 1891.
  • He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 20 Rendle Street, Plymouth, DEV, ENG; recorded age 19, living with his widowed mother.
  • Frederick was a labourer on 14 October 1903.
  • Frederick was a stoker at baptism of daughter on 9 September 1909.

Family: Jessie Amelia Earl (b. 1885, d. circa 1958)

DaughterFrances Lillian Glanville (b. 1909, d. circa 1912)
SonFrederick James Glanville (b. circa 1912)

John Glanville

Male, #9416, born between 1811 and 1812, died April 1842

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanville was born between 1811 and 1812.
     He died in April 1842 in Infirmary, Liverpool, LAN, ENG; recorded age 20.
     He was buried on 6 April 1842 at St Mary Cemetery, Liverpool, LAN, ENG, recorded age 30.

George Glanville

Male, #9417, born circa May 1881, died 18 October 1917
FatherMoses Glanville (b. circa 1842, d. 1926)
MotherFanny Palmer (b. between 1844 and 1845)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

George Glanville was born circa May 1881 in New Silksworth, DUR, ENG, registered Sunderland. Tunstall recorded in 1891 & 1911 censuses.
     He married Ann Jane Adams circa May 1902 in Sunderland registered, DUR, ENG, (when age calculated as ~21.)
     He married Janet Scott circa May 1909 in Houghton Le Spring registered, DUR, ENG, (when age calculated as ~28.)
     He died on 18 October 1917 in France (when age calculated as ~36); recorded:
Name: George Glanville
Birth Place: Selksworth, Durham
Residence: Seaham Harbour, Durham
Death Date: 18 Oct 1917
Rank: L/Corporal
Regiment: Labour Corps
Number: 65432 Type of Casualty: Died of wounds
Theater of War: Aldershot
Comments: Formerly 33023, D.L.I.

commemorated as:
Name: GLANVILLE
Initials: G
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment: Durham Light Infantry
Unit Text: 16th Bn.
Secondary Regiment: Labour Corps
Secondary Unit Text: transf. to (65432) 110th Labour Coy.
Age: 36
Date of Death: 18/10/1917
Service No: 33023
Additional information: Son of Moses and Fanny Glanville, of 39, Smith St., Ryhope, Co. Durham. Native of New Silksworth, Sunderland.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: I. G. 78.
Cemetery: YPRES RESERVOIR CEMETERY

His soldier's effects were settled with his widow Janet.

Other Information


     George was married 2 times.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • George Glanville appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 28 Silksworth Terrace, Bishopwearmouth, DUR, ENG; recorded age 9, living with his parents.
  • George was a scholar on 5 April 1891.
  • He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 28 Silksworth Terrace, Tunstall, DUR, ENG; recorded age 18, living with his widowed father.
  • George was a coal miner on 31 March 1901.
  • He and Janet Scott appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 14 Cornelia Street, New Silksworth, DUR, ENG; his age recorded 29, hers 21.
  • George was a coal miner, railwayman below ground on 2 April 1911.

Family 1: Ann Jane Adams (b. between 1882 and 1883, d. circa 1907)

DaughterJane Glanville (b. circa 1903, d. 1949)
DaughterElizabeth Glanville (b. circa 1907, d. circa 1908)

Family 2: Janet Scott (b. between 1889 and 1890)

SonWilliam Glanville (b. 1911)

Peter Anthony Glanville

Male, #9418, born July 1941, died 2018
FatherEdwin Mark Glanville (b. 1909, d. 1988)
MotherEileen Ellks (b. circa 1911, d. 2010)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Peter Anthony Glanville was born in July 1941 in Surrey Mid Eastern registered, SRY, ENG.
     He died in 2018 in Lerwick, Shetland Isle, (when age calculated as ~77); recorded age 77.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 1999, Peter Anthony Glanville lived at North Hamarsland, Shetland Isle.
  • Peter was a crofter in 2008.

Margaret Belling

Female, #9419, born before 1787

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Margaret Belling was born before 1787.
     She married John Glanville on 26 May 1807 in the Parish Church, Egg Buckland, DEV, ENG.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville. She was also known as Margaret Billing.

John Glanville

Male, #9420, born before 1787

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanville was born before 1787.
     He married Margaret Belling on 26 May 1807 in the Parish Church, Egg Buckland, DEV, ENG.