Ghosts of Glanvilles

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

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Nicholas Glanville

Male, #10561, born before 20 September 1669, died September 1679
FatherMatthew Glanville (b. before 1638)
MotherThomasine Mattacott (b. before 1640, d. 1691)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Nicholas Glanville was born before 20 September 1669 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 20 September 1669 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Nicholas Son of Matthew Glanvill.
     He died in September 1679 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     He was buried on 29 September 1679 at Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Nicholas sonne of Mathew Glanvill wsa buried ye 29 day of September.

Grace Glanville

Female, #10562, born before 27 December 1677
FatherMatthew Glanville (b. before 1638)
MotherThomasine Mattacott (b. before 1640, d. 1691)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Grace Glanville was born before 27 December 1677 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 27 December 1677 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Grace daughter of Matthew Glanvill baptized 27 of December.
     She married John Foote on 21 October 1703 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, John Foot and Grace the daughter of Matthew Glanvill were married October 21st 1703.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Foote.

John Foote

Male, #10563, born before 1683

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Foote was born before 1683.
     He married Grace Glanville, daughter of Matthew Glanville and Thomasine Mattacott, on 21 October 1703 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, John Foot and Grace the daughter of Matthew Glanvill were married October 21st 1703.

Honour Glanville

Female, #10564, born before 21 December 1664
FatherMatthew Glanville (b. before 1638)
MotherThomasine Mattacott (b. before 1640, d. 1691)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Honour Glanville was born before 21 December 1664 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 21 December 1664 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Honour: daughter of Matthew Glanvill.
     She married Francis Spry on 10 April 1710 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Francis Spry & Honor Glanvill married April 10th 1710.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Spry.

Francis Spry

Male, #10565, born before 1690

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Francis Spry was born before 1690.
     He married Honour Glanville, daughter of Matthew Glanville and Thomasine Mattacott, on 10 April 1710 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Francis Spry & Honor Glanvill married April 10th 1710.

Eleanor Glanville

Female, #10566, born before 2 November 1661, died October 1668
FatherMatthew Glanville (b. before 1638)
MotherThomasine Mattacott (b. before 1640, d. 1691)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Eleanor Glanville was born before 2 November 1661 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 2 November 1661 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Ellinor daughter of Mathew Glanvill.
     She died in October 1668 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     She was buried on 31 October 1668 at Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Ellinor daughter of Matthew Glanville buried 31 October.

Thomasine Glanville

Female, #10567, born before 27 May 1663
FatherMatthew Glanville (b. before 1638)
MotherThomasine Mattacott (b. before 1640, d. 1691)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Thomasine Glanville was born before 27 May 1663 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 27 May 1663 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Thomasin daughter of Matthew Glanvill.

Other Information


      In 1691 a Thomasine Glanvill burial at Whitchurch may have been of Matthew Glanville's wife or daughter.

John Glanville

Male, #10568, born before 19 May 1672, died 1722
FatherMatthew Glanville (b. before 1638)
MotherThomasine Mattacott (b. before 1640, d. 1691)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanville was born before 19 May 1672 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 19 May 1672 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, John sonn of Matthew Glanvill.
     He married Margaret Jope on 2 October 1693 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, John Glanvill Margett Jope/Pope? both of this pish imarried the second day October.
     He died in 1722; as Margaret named a widow in her burial of this year, however no burial record exists in the Whitchurch registers from 1710 to 1722 for him.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • John was a shoemaker, at baptism of son John on 2 March 1698.
  • John was a tanner, when listed with his son as master when apprentice Samuel Pearse was bound to them "John Glanvill Senr: John Glanvill junr; of Hallwill in the parish of Whitchurch" on 21 June 1711 in Halwill, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.

Family: Margaret Jope (b. before 1673, d. 1722)

SonJohn Glanville (b. 1698, d. 1716)

Margaret Jope

Female, #10569, born before 1673, died April 1722

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Margaret Jope was born before 1673.
     She married John Glanville, son of Matthew Glanville and Thomasine Mattacott, on 2 October 1693 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, John Glanvill Margett Jope/Pope? both of this pish imarried the second day October.
     She died in April 1722 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     She was buried on 5 April 1722 at the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Margaret widow of John Glanvill buried the fifth of April 1722.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville. She was also known as Pope credible alternative interpretation of her surname at marriage.

Family: John Glanville (b. before 1672, d. 1722)

SonJohn Glanville (b. 1698, d. 1716)

John Glanville

Male, #10570, born before 7 January 1633/34, died January 1717
FatherThomas Glanville (b. 1605, d. 1659)
MotherGrace Brownson (b. before 1608, d. 1671)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanville was born before 7 January 1633/34 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 7 January 1633/34 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, John the sonne of Thomas Glanvill youngr was baptized the 27th Jannary.
     He married Marian Mattacott on 17 May 1652 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, John Glanvill was Married to Mariern Mattacott the 17th of May.
     He died in January 1717 in Holwell, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     He was buried on 15 January 1717 at Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, John Glanvil of Holwell (aged above 80) was buried 15th January.

Family: Marian Mattacott (b. before 1632, d. 1701)

SonFrancis Glanville (b. between 1652 and 1658, d. after 1658)
SonJohn Glanville+ (b. before 1655, d. 1693)
DaughterDorothy Glanville (b. before 1657)
DaughterMargaret Glanville (b. before 1659, d. 1692)
Daughterfemale Glanville (b. 1661, d. 1661)
Sonmale Glanville (b. 1662, d. 1662)
DaughterAbigail Glanville (b. before 1665)
SonFrancis Glanville (b. before 1668/69)
DaughterDewence Glanville (b. before 1672)

Marian Mattacott

Female, #10571, born before 1632, died November 1701

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Marian Mattacott was born before 1632.
     She married John Glanville, son of Thomas Glanville and Grace Brownson, on 17 May 1652 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, John Glanvill was Married to Mariern Mattacott the 17th of May.
     She died in November 1701 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     She was buried on 12 November 1701 at Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, however the Whitchurch parish registers do not support any Marian nor Glanvill burial 1699-1703.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Family: John Glanville (b. before 1633/34, d. 1717)

SonFrancis Glanville (b. between 1652 and 1658, d. after 1658)
SonJohn Glanville+ (b. before 1655, d. 1693)
DaughterDorothy Glanville (b. before 1657)
DaughterMargaret Glanville (b. before 1659, d. 1692)
Daughterfemale Glanville (b. 1661, d. 1661)
Sonmale Glanville (b. 1662, d. 1662)
DaughterAbigail Glanville (b. before 1665)
SonFrancis Glanville (b. before 1668/69)
DaughterDewence Glanville (b. before 1672)

Ursula Holle

Female, #10572, born before 1584, died July 1644

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ursula Holle was born before 1584.
     She married Thomas Glanville, son of Thomas Glanville and Dorothy Willye, on 24 July 1604 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Thomas Glanvile & Ursula Holle maryed ye 24 of July.
     She died in July 1644 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     She was buried on 19 July 1644 at the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Ursula the wife of Thomas Glanvill was buried the 19 Jul.
10 July 1644 also recorded but the Whitchurch registers do not support that date.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Family: Thomas Glanville (b. before 1586, d. 1650)

SonThomas Glanville+ (b. 1605, d. 1659)
SonNicholas Glanville+ (b. before 1611, d. 1662)
DaughterDorothy Glanville (b. before 1613)
SonFrancis Glanville+ (b. before 1615/16)
DaughterElizabeth Glanville (b. 1622, d. 1630)

Thomas Glanville

Male, #10573, born before 21 February 1586, died January 1650
FatherThomas Glanville (b. before 1521, d. 1599)
MotherDorothy Willye (b. before 1548)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Thomas Glanville was born before 21 February 1586 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 21 February 1586 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Thomas the Sonne of Thomas Glanvill.
     He married Ursula Holle on 24 July 1604 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Thomas Glanvile & Ursula Holle maryed ye 24 of July.
     He died in January 1650 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     He was buried on 30 January 1650 at the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Thomas Glanvill the elder bu: 30th day of Jannuarie.

Family: Ursula Holle (b. before 1584, d. 1644)

SonThomas Glanville+ (b. 1605, d. 1659)
SonNicholas Glanville+ (b. before 1611, d. 1662)
DaughterDorothy Glanville (b. before 1613)
SonFrancis Glanville+ (b. before 1615/16)
DaughterElizabeth Glanville (b. 1622, d. 1630)

Nicholas Glanville

Male, #10574, born before 15 April 1611, died January 1662
FatherThomas Glanville (b. before 1586, d. 1650)
MotherUrsula Holle (b. before 1584, d. 1644)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Nicholas Glanville was born before 15 April 1611 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 15 April 1611 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Nicholas ye sonne of Thomas Glanvile was baptised April 15.
     He married Joan Sleeman on 26 January 1635 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Nicholas Glanvill was married to Jone Bickford widow the 26 of Jan.
Jone being a widow at marriage, and hence not born surnamed Bickford.
     He died in January 1662 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     He was buried on 14 January 1662 at Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Nicholas Glanvill wsa buried the 14th day of Januarie.

Family: Joan Sleeman (b. before 1609, d. 1696)

SonThomas Glanville (b. 1630)
DaughterDorothy Glanville (b. before 1636)
DaughterJoan Glanville (b. before 1638)
DaughterElizabeth Glanville (b. before 1641)
SonJohn Glanville (b. 1643/44)
SonNicholas Glanville+ (b. 1646, d. 1678)

Joan Sleeman

Female, #10575, born before 1609, died 1696

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Joan Sleeman was born before 1609.
     She married John Bickford on 19 October 1629 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Jo: Bickford of Colleson wsa maryed to Joane Sloman?/Sleeman? 19th October.
     She married Nicholas Glanville, son of Thomas Glanville and Ursula Holle, on 26 January 1635 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Nicholas Glanvill was married to Jone Bickford widow the 26 of Jan.
Jone being a widow at marriage, and hence not born surnamed Bickford.
     She died in 1696 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     She was buried on 3 May 1696 at Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Joane Glanvill was *** buried the 3 day of May.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville. She was also known as Bickford.

Other Information


     Joan was married 2 times.

Family: Nicholas Glanville (b. before 1611, d. 1662)

SonThomas Glanville (b. 1630)
DaughterDorothy Glanville (b. before 1636)
DaughterJoan Glanville (b. before 1638)
DaughterElizabeth Glanville (b. before 1641)
SonJohn Glanville (b. 1643/44)
SonNicholas Glanville+ (b. 1646, d. 1678)

Dorothy Glanville

Female, #10576, born before 29 October 1636
FatherNicholas Glanville (b. before 1611, d. 1662)
MotherJoan Sleeman (b. before 1609, d. 1696)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Dorothy Glanville was born before 29 October 1636 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 29 October 1636 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Dorothy the Daughter of Nicholas Glanvill.

Thomas Glanville

Male, #10577, born 1630
FatherNicholas Glanville (b. before 1611, d. 1662)
MotherJoan Sleeman (b. before 1609, d. 1696)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Thomas Glanville was born in 1630 in ENG there appears to be no evidence in the Whitchurch parish registers to support this birth.

Nicholas Glanville

Male, #10578, born 29 July 1646, died April 1678
FatherNicholas Glanville (b. before 1611, d. 1662)
MotherJoan Sleeman (b. before 1609, d. 1696)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Nicholas Glanville was born before 29 July 1646 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 29 July 1646 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     He married Grace Clarke on 12 October 1672 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 26) Nicholas Glanvill of this parish and Grace Clarke of the parish of beerferris were married 12 October.
     He died in April 1678 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 31.)
     He was buried on 18 April 1678 at the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Nicholas Glanvill was buried the 18th day of Aprill.

Family: Grace Clarke (b. before 1652)

SonNicholas Glanville (b. 1673, d. 1688/89)
SonGeorge Glanville (b. before 1676/77)

Grace Clarke

Female, #10579, born before 1652

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Grace Clarke was born before 1652.
     She married Nicholas Glanville, son of Nicholas Glanville and Joan Sleeman, on 12 October 1672 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Nicholas Glanvill of this parish and Grace Clarke of the parish of beerferris were married 12 October.
     She married William Stephens on 26 February 1692 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, William Stephens & Grace Glanvill widw were marid February 26.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville. Her married name was Stephens.

Other Information


     Grace was married 2 times.

Family: Nicholas Glanville (b. 1646, d. 1678)

SonNicholas Glanville (b. 1673, d. 1688/89)
SonGeorge Glanville (b. before 1676/77)

William Stephens

Male, #10580, born before 1672

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Stephens was born before 1672.
     He married Grace Clarke on 26 February 1692 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, William Stephens & Grace Glanvill widw were marid February 26.

George Glanville

Male, #10581, born before 9 January 1676/77
FatherNicholas Glanville (b. 1646, d. 1678)
MotherGrace Clarke (b. before 1652)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

George Glanville was born before 9 January 1676/77 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 9 January 1676/77 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, George Sonne of Nicholas Glanvill was baptized the 9th of January.

Nicholas Glanville

Male, #10582, born 7 October 1673, died March 1688/89
FatherNicholas Glanville (b. 1646, d. 1678)
MotherGrace Clarke (b. before 1652)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Nicholas Glanville was born before 7 October 1673 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 7 October 1673 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Nicholas sonne of Nicholas Glanvill was baptized 7 of October.
     He died in March 1688/89 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 15.)
     He was buried on 10 March 1688/89 at Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Nicholas Glanvill was buried the 10 day of March.

Joan Glanville

Female, #10583, born before 5 December 1638
FatherNicholas Glanville (b. before 1611, d. 1662)
MotherJoan Sleeman (b. before 1609, d. 1696)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Joan Glanville was born before 5 December 1638 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 5 December 1638 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Jone the daughter of Nicholas Glanvill was baptis the 5 day of Decemb.
5 Jan 1638 also reported but the Whitchurch registers do not support this date.

Elizabeth Glanville

Female, #10584, born before 26 April 1641
FatherNicholas Glanville (b. before 1611, d. 1662)
MotherJoan Sleeman (b. before 1609, d. 1696)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Glanville was born before 26 April 1641 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 26 April 1641 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Elizabeth the daughter of Nicholas Glanvill was bapd ye 26 April.

John Glanville

Male, #10585, born 16 March 1643/44
FatherNicholas Glanville (b. before 1611, d. 1662)
MotherJoan Sleeman (b. before 1609, d. 1696)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanville was born before 16 March 1643/44 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 16 March 1643/44 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, John the sonne of Nicholas Glanvill was baptiz the 16th of March.

Dorothy Glanville

Female, #10586, born before 18 July 1613
FatherThomas Glanville (b. before 1586, d. 1650)
MotherUrsula Holle (b. before 1584, d. 1644)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Dorothy Glanville was born before 18 July 1613 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 18 July 1613 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Dorothy ye daughter of Thomas Glanvile & Ursula his wife was baptised Julye 18.

Francis Glanville

Male, #10587, born before 16 January 1615/16
FatherThomas Glanville (b. before 1586, d. 1650)
MotherUrsula Holle (b. before 1584, d. 1644)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Francis Glanville was born before 16 January 1615/16 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 16 January 1615/16 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, ffrances Glanvile y son of Thomas Glanvile & Ursula his wife was baptized Jannarie 16.
     He married Susanna between 1635 and 1660.
     He married Joan Pope on 14 January 1675/76 ffrancis Glanvill widow of this parish and Joane Pope widow of the parish of Maker were married the 14th day of January.

Other Information


     Francis was married 2 times.

Family: Susanna (d. 1675)

SonOliver Glanville+ (b. 1660, d. 1715)

Susanna

Female, #10588, died September 1675

Birth, Marriage and Death information


     She married Francis Glanville, son of Thomas Glanville and Ursula Holle, between 1635 and 1660.
     She died in September 1675 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     She was buried on 22 September 1675 at the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Susanna wife of ffrancis Glanvill was buried the 22 day of september.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Family: Francis Glanville (b. before 1615/16)

SonOliver Glanville+ (b. 1660, d. 1715)

Joan Pope

Female, #10589, born before 1650

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Joan Pope was born before 1650 Joan was not born surnamed Pope.
     She married Francis Glanville, son of Thomas Glanville and Ursula Holle, on 14 January 1675/76 ffrancis Glanvill widow of this parish and Joane Pope widow of the parish of Maker were married the 14th day of January.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville. Her married name was Pope.

Oliver Glanville

Male, #10590, born 29 January 1660, died August 1715
FatherFrancis Glanville (b. before 1615/16)
MotherSusanna (d. 1675)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Oliver Glanville was born before 29 January 1660 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 29 January 1660 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Oliver (very hard to read name) son of Francis Glanvill.
     He married Sarah Hamlin on 3 November 1687 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 27) Ollever Glanvill & Sarah Hamleny wed*ing? the 3 day of Nov.
     He died in August 1715 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 55.)
     He was buried on 29 August 1715 at the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Olliver Glanvill was buried 29 of August 1715.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Oliver was a weaver at baptism of unnamed son in 1700.

Family: Sarah Hamlin (b. before 1667, d. 1712)

SonGeorge Glanville (b. before 1688)
SonHenry Glanville (b. before 1691)
DaughterSusanna Glanville (b. before 1694)
SonWilliam Glanville+ (b. before 1697, d. 1781)
Sonmale Glanville (b. 1700)
SonThomas Glanville (b. 1703)