Ghosts of Glanvilles

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

Person Page 355

Mary Glanville

Female, #10621, born before 6 March 1760
FatherNicholas Glanville (b. 1721, d. 1808)
MotherSusanna Wilcock (b. before 1732, d. circa 1815)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Glanville was born before 6 March 1760 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 6 March 1760 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Mary daughter of Nicholas Glanvill was baptized March 6th.
     She married William Ware on 21 May 1782 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, William Ware of this Parish and Mary Glanvill of this parish, were married in this church by banns by me William Bedford vicar. Both William and Mary made their mark, in the presence of Nichs Glanvill, Samuel Ware.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Ware.

Other Information

Mary Glanville and Joseph Vincent were associated in 1778 by virtue of having a son together. The only source of identification of Joseph is being named at his presumed son's marriage.

Family: Joseph Vincent (b. before 1758)

SonThomas Glanville+ (b. 1778, d. circa 1862)

George Rundle

Male, #10622, born between 1828 and 1829

Birth, Marriage and Death information

George Rundle was born between 1828 and 1829 in Kelly, DEV, ENG.
     He married Jane Glanville, daughter of John Glanville and Mary Ann Brooking, circa February 1849 in Tavistock registered, DEV, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • George Rundle and Jane Glanville appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Meadwell, Kelly, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 22, hers 34.
  • George was a mason on 30 March 1851.

Louisa Maria Anna Duffy

Female, #10623, born between 1826 and 1827

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Louisa Maria Anna Duffy was born between 1826 and 1827 in IRL.
     She married James Raymond Glenville, son of James Glenville, on 11 February 1849 in Rathmines, Dublin, DUB, IRL, witness Joseph Lucien Glenville. Records in Latin record James as Jacobus Raymondus and date the event to 14 February.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville. She was also known as Louisa Maryanne Duffy. Her married name was Glenville. She was also known as Mary Anne Louisa recorded in 1911 census.

Other Information

     Louisa and James Raymond Glenville had 4 children by 1911 census.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Louisa Maria Anna Duffy appeared on the census of 1911 in Charlemont Street, Dublin, DUB, IRL; recorded age 84, widowed, 74 yr old sister Mary Anne Duffy with her.

Family: James Raymond Glenville (b. before 1829)

SonPhilip Glenville (b. 1849, d. 1898)
SonJames Glenville (b. 1852, d. 1877)
DaughterFrances Charlotte Glenville (b. 1855)
DaughterEllen Mary Glenville (b. 1855)

Richard Glanville

Male, #10624, born before 1 August 1769
FatherNicholas Glanville (b. 1721, d. 1808)
MotherSusanna Wilcock (b. before 1732, d. circa 1815)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Richard Glanville was born before 1 August 1769 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 1 August 1769 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Richard son of Nicholas Glanvill.

Ann Windeatt

Female, #10625, born between 1761 and 1766

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ann Windeatt was born between 1761 and 1766 in DEV, ENG.
     She married Walter Glanville, son of Nicholas Glanville and Susanna Wilcock, on 27 March 1800 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Walter Glanvill of this parish and Ann Windeatt of this parish were married in this church by banns by me Chas Spry curate. Walter signed, and Ann Marked the register. In the presence of Mary Willcock and Jenny Willcock.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville. She was also known as Annie recorded age 1841 census.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Ann Windeatt appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Old Town Street, Plymouth St Andrew, DEV, ENG; recorded age 75.
  • Ann was independent on 6 June 1841.

Family: Walter Glanville (b. before 1772, d. 1833)

DaughterMary Ann Glanville (b. circa 1801)
SonJohn Glanville (b. before 1803)
DaughterArminelle Glanville (b. 1804)

James Raymond Glenville

Male, #10626, born before 1829
FatherJames Glenville (b. before 1805)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

James Raymond Glenville was born before 1829 in IRL.
     He married Louisa Maria Anna Duffy on 11 February 1849 in Rathmines, Dublin, DUB, IRL, witness Joseph Lucien Glenville. Records in Latin record James as Jacobus Raymondus and date the event to 14 February.

Other Information

     James and Louisa Maria Anna Duffy had 4 children by 1911 census.

Family: Louisa Maria Anna Duffy (b. between 1826 and 1827)

SonPhilip Glenville (b. 1849, d. 1898)
SonJames Glenville (b. 1852, d. 1877)
DaughterFrances Charlotte Glenville (b. 1855)
DaughterEllen Mary Glenville (b. 1855)

John Glanville

Male, #10627, born before 13 March 1803
FatherWalter Glanville (b. before 1772, d. 1833)
MotherAnn Windeatt (b. between 1761 and 1766)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanville was born before 13 March 1803 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 13 March 1803 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, John Son of Walter Glanville and Ann his wife.

George Glanville

Male, #10628, born before 7 September 1766
FatherWilliam Glanville (b. before 1721, d. 1791)
MotherMary Quint (b. before 1728, d. 1796)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

George Glanville was born before 7 September 1766 in Sampford Spiney, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 7 September 1766 in the Parish Church, Sampford Spiney, DEV, ENG, George ye Son of William Glanvil & Mary his wife was Baptised ye 7th day of September.

James Glanville

Male, #10629, born before 2 January 1758
FatherWilliam Glanville (b. before 1721, d. 1791)
MotherMary Quint (b. before 1728, d. 1796)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

James Glanville was born before 2 January 1758 in Sampford Spiney, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 2 January 1758 in the Parish Church, Sampford Spiney, DEV, ENG, James ye Son of William Glanvill & Mary his wife was Baptised ye 2d of January.

Hugh Hunsden Smart

Male, #10630, born before 1728

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Hugh Hunsden Smart was born before 1728.
     He married Mary Glanville, daughter of John Glanville and Sarah Forstrait, on 19 June 1748 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Hugh Hundson Smart and Mary Glanvil were married Jun 19.

Joan Glanville

Female, #10631, born before 28 April 1755
FatherWilliam Glanville (b. before 1721, d. 1791)
MotherMary Quint (b. before 1728, d. 1796)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Joan Glanville was born before 28 April 1755 in Sampford Spiney, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 28 April 1755 in the Parish Church, Sampford Spiney, DEV, ENG, Joan ye Daughter of William Glanvil & Mary his wife was Baptised ye 28th of April.

Mellin Wilcocks

Female, #10632, born before 1722, died March 1805

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mellin Wilcocks was born before 1722.
     She married John Glanville, son of John Glanville and Sarah Forstrait, on 11 May 1742 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, John Glanvil & Mellin Wilcocks were married May ye 11th.
     She died in March 1805 in Peter Tavy, DEV, ENG.
     She was buried on 10 March 1805 at Peter Tavy, DEV, ENG, transcribed as Melling Glanvill, without age recorded.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville. She was also known as Melling recorded at burial.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 1 June 1754, Mellin Wilcocks and John Glanville lived at Holwell, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, at baptism of son Julius.

Family: John Glanville (b. 1716, d. after 1769)

SonJohn Glanville (b. 1742, d. 1742)
DaughterElizabeth Glanville (b. before 1745)
DaughterSarah Glanville (b. before 1747)
SonJohn Glanville (b. 1750, d. 1750)
DaughterJenny Glanville (b. 1751, d. circa 1758)
SonJulius Glanville (b. before 1754, d. circa 1814)
DaughterMary Glanville (b. 1756, d. 1758)
DaughterJoan Glanville (b. before 1759)
DaughterJenny Glanville (b. before 1761, d. 1761)
DaughterMary Glanville (b. before 1761)
DaughterAnn Glanville (b. before 1764)
DaughterJenny Glanville (b. before 1764)
SonJohn Glanville+ (b. before 1766, d. 1830)

John Glanville

Male, #10633, born 1742, died February 1742
FatherJohn Glanville (b. 1716, d. after 1769)
MotherMellin Wilcocks (b. before 1722, d. 1805)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanville was born illegitimate in 1742 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 8 February 1742 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, John son of Mr Glanvil jun. Other records did not use the title Mr for father's names.
     He died in February 1742 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~0.)
     He was buried on 10 February 1742 at Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, John son of Jno Glanvil junr was buried Feb ye 10th.

Elizabeth Glanville

Female, #10634, born before 13 May 1745
FatherJohn Glanville (b. 1716, d. after 1769)
MotherMellin Wilcocks (b. before 1722, d. 1805)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Glanville was born before 13 May 1745 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 13 May 1745 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Elisabeth daughter of Mr John Glanvil junr wsa baptd May 13th. Marriage banns for Elizabeth Glanville and David Metters were published on 3 April 1768 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, also 10 and 17th April, reading Banns of Marriage between David Mettars of the parish of Walkhampton and Elizabeth Glanvill of this parish were published on three Sundays. Marriage banns for Elizabeth Glanville and David Metters were published on 10 April 1768 in the Parish Church, Walkampton, DEV, ENG, Banns of marriage between David Metters of this parish & Elizabeth Glanvil of ye parish of Whitechurch were published ye 10th, y 17th & 24th of April 1768.
The Walkhampton records have not been updatedwith the marriage details.
     She married David Metters on 10 May 1768 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, David Metters of the parrish of Walkhampton and Elizabeth GLanville fo this parish were married in the church by banns this tenth day of May in the year one thousand seven hundred and sixty eight, by me J Hornbrook curate.
He made a Mark, she signed.
In the presence of John Glanvill and Robert Matthews (the latter a witness to other marriages and probably a churchwarden.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Metters.

Sarah Glanville

Female, #10635, born before 4 January 1747
FatherJohn Glanville (b. 1716, d. after 1769)
MotherMellin Wilcocks (b. before 1722, d. 1805)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Sarah Glanville was born before 4 January 1747 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 4 January 1747 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Sarah daughter of Mr John Glanvil. Marriage banns for Sarah Glanville and John Bone were published on 14 May 1769 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, he of this parish, she of the same. Dated 14, 21 and 28 May 1769.
     She married John Bone on 6 June 1769 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, John Bone of this parish and Srah Glanvill of this parish, by banns, both signed the register. In the presence of John Glanvill and Robert Matthew (the latter a witness to many marriages and hence probably a churchwarden.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Bone.

Jenny Glanville

Female, #10636, born 1751, died circa January 1758
FatherJohn Glanville (b. 1716, d. after 1769)
MotherMellin Wilcocks (b. before 1722, d. 1805)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Jenny Glanville was born in 1751 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 16 December 1751 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Jinny daughter of Mr John Ganvil. Other records on the same page did not use the title Mr for father's names.
     She died circa January 1758 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~7.)
     She was buried on 2 January 1758 at the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, 2 January 1758 Jenny Daughter of Mr John Glanvill.

Alternate Names

She was also known as Jinny recorded at baptism.

Mary Glanville

Female, #10637, born 1756, died January 1758
FatherJohn Glanville (b. 1716, d. after 1769)
MotherMellin Wilcocks (b. before 1722, d. 1805)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Glanville was born in 1756 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 3 November 1756 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Mary Daughter of Mr John Glanvil was bapt Nov 3.
     She died in January 1758 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~2.)
     She was buried on 28 January 1758 at the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, 28 Jan 1758 Mary Daughter of Mr John Glanvill.

John Glanville

Male, #10638, born 1750, died October 1750
FatherJohn Glanville (b. 1716, d. after 1769)
MotherMellin Wilcocks (b. before 1722, d. 1805)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanville was born in 1750 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 15 August 1750 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, John son of John Glanvil.
     He died in October 1750 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~0.)
     He was buried on 30 October 1750 at the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, John son of John Glanvil was buried Oct 30th.

Julius Glanville

Male, #10639, born before 1 June 1754, died circa July 1814
FatherJohn Glanville (b. 1716, d. after 1769)
MotherMellin Wilcocks (b. before 1722, d. 1805)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Julius Glanville was born before 1 June 1754 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 1 June 1754 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Julius son of John Glanvil of Holwell was bapt'd June 1st.
Some sources quote 5 Jun 1754.
     He died circa July 1814 in DEV, ENG.
     He was buried on 3 July 1814 at Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, recorded age 60, being "of Brentor."

Other Information


      In 1790 Julius is reputed to have sold Holwell to John Moore Knighton of Grenofen.
     Julius was present at the marriage of Henry Knight and Jenny Glanville on 3 May 1796 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG; Henry Knight of this parish bachelor and Jenny Glanvill of this parish spinster were married in this church by banns by me Chas Spry curate. Both Henry and Jenny signed rather than Marked the register. In the present of John Glanvill, Julius Glanvill.

Joan Glanville

Female, #10640, born before 17 March 1759
FatherJohn Glanville (b. 1716, d. after 1769)
MotherMellin Wilcocks (b. before 1722, d. 1805)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Joan Glanville was born before 17 March 1759 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 17 March 1759 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Joan Daughter of John Glanvill.

Mary Glanville

Female, #10641, born before 26 May 1761
FatherJohn Glanville (b. 1716, d. after 1769)
MotherMellin Wilcocks (b. before 1722, d. 1805)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Glanville was born before 26 May 1761 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 26 May 1761 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Mary daur of John Glanvill. Marriage banns for Mary Glanville and Andrew Harris were published on 24 June 1787 in the Parish Church, Tavistock, DEV, ENG, Banns between Robrt Strong of this parish and Mary Glanvill of the parish of Whitchurch. Dated Jun 24, July 1 and 8.
     She married Robert Strong on 11 July 1787 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Robert Strong of the parish of Tavistock and Mary Glanvill of this parish were married in this church by banns, by Henry Pengelly vicar. Both signed the register rather than Marking. In the presence of George Glanvill, Andrew Harris.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Strong. Her married name was Harris.

Other Information


     Mary was present at the marriage of Andrew Harris and Ann Glanville on 25 June 1784 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG; Andrew Harris of the parish of Tavistock and Ann Glanvill of this parish were married in this church by me J Jago minister, both Andrew and Ann signed the register rather than Marked. In the presence of Wm William, Mary Glanvill.

Jenny Glanville

Female, #10642, born before 30 June 1764
FatherJohn Glanville (b. 1716, d. after 1769)
MotherMellin Wilcocks (b. before 1722, d. 1805)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Jenny Glanville was born before 30 June 1764 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 30 June 1764 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Jinny daur of John Glanvill.
     She married Henry Knight on 3 May 1796 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Henry Knight of this parish bachelor and Jenny Glanvill of this parish spinster were married in this church by banns by me Chas Spry curate. Both Henry and Jenny signed rather than Marked the register. In the present of John Glanvill, Julius Glanvill.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Knight. She was also known as Jinny recorded at baptism.

Henry Knight

Male, #10643, born before 1776

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Henry Knight was born before 1776.
     He married Jenny Glanville, daughter of John Glanville and Mellin Wilcocks, on 3 May 1796 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Henry Knight of this parish bachelor and Jenny Glanvill of this parish spinster were married in this church by banns by me Chas Spry curate. Both Henry and Jenny signed rather than Marked the register. In the present of John Glanvill, Julius Glanvill.

Susanna Glanville

Female, #10644, born 1788, died January 1825
FatherJohn Glanville (b. 1762)
MotherJoan Knight (b. before 1768)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Susanna Glanville was born in 1788 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 22 December 1788 in the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Susanna daughter of John and Joan Glanville.
     She died in January 1825 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~37.)
     She was buried on 13 January 1825 at the Parish Church, Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, Susanna Glanville, parish of Whitchurch, 13 jan 1825, recorded age 36.

Sophia Barnett

Female, #10645, born before 1701

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Sophia Barnett was born before 1701 in IRL.
     She married Nicolas Glanville on 21 September 1721 in St Peter and St Kevin, Dublin, DUB, IRL, Nickolas Glanvil to Sophia Barnatt, married by licence from the Consistory Court.

Alternate Names

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

Nicolas Glanville

Male, #10646, born before 1701

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Nicolas Glanville was born before 1701 in Ireland probably.
     He married Sophia Barnett on 21 September 1721 in St Peter and St Kevin, Dublin, DUB, IRL, Nickolas Glanvil to Sophia Barnatt, married by licence from the Consistory Court.

Alternate Names

He was also known as Glanvil recorded at marriage.

Other Information


      Is this the son of Launcelot Glanville and Margaret Blennerhassett ?

Mary Ann Coyne

Female, #10647, born before 1840

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Ann Coyne was born before 1840.
     She married Henry Glenville, son of James Glenville and Frances Byrne, on 16 September 1860 in St Andrew, Dublin, DUB, IRL, his father named James Glenville, hers James Coyne.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glenville.

Other Information


     Mary Ann Coyne and Henry Glenville were Roman Catholic.

Family: Henry Glenville (b. between 1836 and 1837, d. 1874)

DaughterCharlotte Mary Xavier Glenville (b. 1861)
DaughterFrances Mary Bonaventure Glenville (b. 1863)

Frances Glanville

Female, #10648, born after 1691, died circa 1692
FatherWilliam Glanville (b. between 1638 and 1671, d. circa 1718)
MotherFrances Hales (b. before 1671)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Frances Glanville was born after 1691 in ENG.
     She died circa 1692.

Henry Glenville

Male, #10649, born between 1836 and 1837, died 1874
FatherJames Glenville (b. before 1812, d. before 1878)
MotherFrances Byrne (b. between 1800 and 1801, d. 1878)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Henry Glenville was born between 1836 and 1837 in IRL.
     He married Mary Ann Coyne on 16 September 1860 in St Andrew, Dublin, DUB, IRL, his father named James Glenville, hers James Coyne.
     He married Catherine Costello on 24 July 1864 in St Andrew, Dublin, DUB, IRL, his father illegible, mother Frances; her father Patrick Costello.
     He died in 1874 in Dublin South registered, DUB, IRL; recorded age 37.

Other Information


     Henry was married 2 times.
     Henry Glenville and Mary Ann Coyne were Roman Catholic.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 16 September 1860, Henry Glenville lived at 15 Fleet Street, Dublin, DUB, IRL.
  • As of 24 July 1864, Henry Glenville lived at 15 Fleet Street, Dublin, DUB, IRL.
  • As of 1874, Henry Glenville and Catherine Costello lived at 6 Mark Street, Dubin, DUB, IRL.

Family 1: Mary Ann Coyne (b. before 1840)

DaughterCharlotte Mary Xavier Glenville (b. 1861)
DaughterFrances Mary Bonaventure Glenville (b. 1863)

Family 2: Catherine Costello (b. before 1864)

SonAlbert Joseph Glenville (b. 1874, d. 1874)

James Glenville

Male, #10650, born before 1812, died before 1878

Birth, Marriage and Death information

James Glenville was born before 1812 in IRL.
     He married Frances Byrne before 1832 in IRL.
     He died before 1878 in DUB, IRL.

Alternate Names

He was also known as Glanville.

Family: Frances Byrne (b. between 1800 and 1801, d. 1878)

DaughterCharlotte Glenville (b. 1832)
SonAldbourough Thomas Glenville (b. 1835)
SonHenry Glenville+ (b. between 1836 and 1837, d. 1874)
SonCharles Glenville (b. 1839)
SonTheobald Glenville (b. 1842, d. 1879)
SonGeorge Glenville (b. between 1845 and 1846, d. 1886)