Ghosts of Glanvilles

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

Person Page 371

Sarah Ann Glanville

Female, #11101, born circa August 1845
FatherWilliam Glanville (b. before 1815)
MotherSophia Gomez (b. 1814, d. 1852)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Sarah Ann Glanville was born circa August 1845 in Bolton registered, LAN, ENG.

Harriet Agnes Glanville

Female, #11102, born circa February 1846
FatherJames Glanville (b. between 1817 and 1818, d. circa 1873)
MotherMary Harvey (b. between 1820 and 1821, d. 1888)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Harriet Agnes Glanville was born circa February 1846 in Bristol, SOM, ENG, registered Bedminster.
     She married James Gray on 16 June 1867 in St Mary's parish church, Islington, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~21) registered Islington. After banns, both of full age. Bachelor and spinster. Fathers named Henry Gray porter, James Glanville compositor. Witnesses George Harry Everitt, Mary Glanville (who marked.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Gray.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Harriet Agnes Glanville appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Castle Green Upper Terrace No 1 (Castle Precincts), Bristol, GLS, ENG; recorded age 5, living with her parents.
  • Harriet was a scholar on 30 March 1851.
  • She appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in 27 Lyon Street, Islington, MDX, ENG; recorded age 15, living with her parents.
  • As of 16 June 1867, Harriet Agnes Glanville and James Gray lived at 27 Lyon Street, Islington, MDX, ENG.

William John Glanville

Male, #11104, born circa February 1846, died circa May 1853
FatherThomas Glanville (b. between 1804 and 1808, d. 1891)
MotherMaria Dawe (b. between 1809 and 1810, d. between 1853 and 1861)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William John Glanville was born circa February 1846 in St Germans registered, CON, ENG.
     He was baptized on 1 February 1846 in St Stephen by Saltash, CON, ENG, parents named Thomas and Maria Glanville.
     He died circa May 1853 in Liskeard registered, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as ~7); recorded age 7.

John Glanville

Male, #11105, born circa February 1848

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanville was born circa February 1848 in Tavistock registered, DEV, ENG, mother maiden named Glanville, or name omitted.

Helen Marie Yustin

Female, #11106, born before 1909

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Helen Marie Yustin was born before 1909.
     She married Gordon Ashworth Glanville, son of George Benjamin Glanville and Alma Eunice Young, on 29 July 1929 in Vancouver, BC, CAN.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

George Theron Brooks

Male, #11107, born 6 August 1902, died 9 December 1970

Birth, Marriage and Death information

George Theron Brooks was born on 6 August 1902 in New Westminster, BC, CAN.
     He married Etta Mae Glanville before 1970 in CAN probably.
     He died on 9 December 1970 in White Rock, BC, CAN, (when age calculated as 68.)

Julia Glanville

Female, #11108, born circa February 1848, died circa November 1848
FatherWilliam Nicholas Merton Glanville (b. between 1820 and 1821, d. circa 1906)
MotherMartha Pearce (b. between 1820 and 1821, d. circa 1907)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Julia Glanville was born circa February 1848 in Portsea Island registered, HAM, ENG.
     She died circa November 1848 in Portsea Island registered, HAM, ENG, (when age calculated as ~0); recorded age 0.

Mary Ann Glanville

Female, #11109, born circa February 1848, died before 1851
FatherRichard Glanville (b. between 1822 and 1823, d. 1874)
MotherCharlotte E. Mitchell (b. between 1818 and 1821, d. 1912)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Ann Glanville was born circa February 1848 in Islington registered, MDX, ENG.
     She died before 1851; presumed from absence in census.

Thomas Glanville

Male, #11110, born circa February 1848

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Thomas Glanville was born circa February 1848 in Oxford registered, OXF, ENG.

Elizabeth Glanville

Female, #11111, born between 1827 and 1828, died April 1863
FatherJames Glanville (b. before 1791, d. before 1848)
MotherElizabeth Hensley (b. between 1789 and 1790)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Glanville was born between 1827 and 1828 in Camborne, CON, ENG.
     She married Captain John W. Richards on 28 May 1848 in Camborne, CON, ENG, registered Redruth. Both of full age. Fathers named James Richard deceased miner and James Glanville deceased miner. Witnesses William Soddy, John Duckham.
Reported in Royal Cornwall Gazette 2 Jun 1848:
At Camborne, on the 28th ult., Mr. John Richards to Miss Elizabeth Glanville.
     She died in April 1863 in WI, USA.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Richards.

Other Information


     Elizabeth Glanville and Captain John W. Richards immigrated in 1852 to the USA.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Elizabeth Glanville and Captain John W. Richards appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Pendavies Row, Camborne, CON, ENG; his recorded age 25, hers 23. Living as Son in law and daughter to widowed Elizabeth Granville. Their 1 year old son John J with them.

Thomas Pugh

Male, #11112, born between 1865 and 1866

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Thomas Pugh was born between 1865 and 1866 in Birmingham, WAR, ENG.
     He married Emily Marian Dean circa February 1908 in Aston registered, WAR, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Thomas Pugh and Emily Marian Dean appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 5 Holt Street, Aston, WAR, ENG; his age recorded 45, hers 42.
  • Thomas was a chimney sweep on 3 April 1911.

Etta Mae Glanville

Female, #11113

Birth, Marriage and Death information


     She married George Theron Brooks before 1970 in CAN probably.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Brooks.

William Hughes Glanville

Male, #11114, born 21 August 1899
FatherThomas Robert Glanville (b. between 1862 and 1863)
MotherMenitta Hughes (b. between 1869 and 1870)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Hughes Glanville was born on 21 August 1899 in Mount Forest, ONT, CAN.

Alice Glanville

Female, #11115, born circa May 1864, died circa August 1867
FatherEdwin Glanville (b. circa 1840, d. circa 1922)
MotherEllen Marles (b. between 1839 and 1840, d. 1912)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Alice Glanville was born circa May 1864 in Crediton registered, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 31 July 1867 privatel. Parents Edwin and Ellen Glanvill.
     She died circa August 1867 in Crediton registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~3); recorded age 3.

John Gordon Glanville

Male, #11116, born 27 December 1901
FatherJohn Glanville (b. between 1859 and 1860, d. 1921)
MotherElizabeth Fursier (b. between 1862 and 1863)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Gordon Glanville was born on 27 December 1901 in ONT, CAN.

Other Information


      On 22 August 1918 he attested into the Royal Air Force at Toronto, private 2nd class. Height 5ft 4 1/2in, 33inch chest. He was discharged after 64 days for having made a false attestation about his date of birth (he claimed 22 April 1899 but his birth certificate showed 27 Dec 1901.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • John was labourer (mail order clerk for) on 22 August 1918.

John Glanville

Male, #11117, born circa May 1864
Motherfemale Glanville (b. before 1844)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanville was born circa May 1864 in St Columb Major registered, CON, ENG, mother maiden named Glanville, or name omitted.

Alice Glanville

Female, #11119, born circa May 1864
Motherfemale Butler (b. before 1844)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Alice Glanville was born circa May 1864 in Warwick registered, WAR, ENG.

Catherine Glanville

Female, #11120, born circa May 1864
FatherOliver Glanville (b. 1840, d. 1918)
MotherJane Crocker (b. circa 1836, d. 1927)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Catherine Glanville was born circa May 1864 in Redruth registered, CON, ENG.
     She married H. C. Fauselow on 5 November 1891 in Hampton, IA, USA, (when age calculated as ~27) both with recorded age 28. His parents Henry Fauselow and Louisa Smith; hers Oliver Glanville and Jane Crocker.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Fauselow. She was also known as Kate recorded age marriage.

Other Information


     Catherine Glanville immigrated before 1870 to the USA.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Catherine Glanville appeared on the census of 1870 in Benton, WI, USA; recorded age 6, living with her parents.

Rose Glanville

Female, #11121, born circa May 1864
FatherJames Glanville (b. between 1825 and 1826, d. circa 1874)
MotherElizabeth Ann Hardy (b. between 1829 and 1832, d. circa 1889)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Rose Glanville was born circa May 1864 in Bridgwater, SOM, ENG, registered Bridgwater.
     She married Sidney Ford on 1 August 1891 in St Paul's church, Clapham, SRY, ENG, (when age calculated as ~27) registered Wandsworth. After banns, his age 22, hers 23. Bachelor and spinster. Fathers named John Ford labourer, James Glanville shoemaker. Witnesses J Glanville, Lilly Glanville.
     She married Edward Kay on 5 May 1907 in St Mary the Virgin, Prittlewell, ESS, ENG, (when age calculated as ~43) her father named James Glanville. Rose marrying in surname Ford.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Ford. Her married name was Kay.

Other Information


     Rose was married 2 times.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Rose Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in 5 Horsepool Street, Bridgwater, SOM, ENG; recorded age 6, living with her parents.
  • Rose was a scholar on 2 April 1871.
  • She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 19 MacCaulay Road, Clapham, SRY, ENG; recorded age 24, in the household of Henry and Emily Vaughan.
  • Rose was a cook domestic servant on 5 April 1891.
  • As of 1 August 1891, Rose Glanville lived at 31 Victoria Road, Clapham, SRY, ENG.

Emma Margaret Glanville

Female, #11122, born 20 August 1911, died 1991
FatherWilliam Hubert Glanville (b. between 1877 and 1878)
MotherWinona Irene Miller (b. 1883, d. 1927)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Emma Margaret Glanville was born on 20 August 1911 in Tiverton, ONT, CAN.
     She married Wilbur John Pritchett on 6 October 1928 in London, ONT, CAN, (when age calculated as 17.)
     She died in 1991 in ONT, CAN, (when age calculated as ~80.)

Alternate Names

She was also known as Margaret. Her married name was Pritchett.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Emma Margaret Glanville appeared on the census of 1921 in 547 Hamilton Road, London, ONT, CAN; recorded age 9, living with her parents.
  • Emma was a student in 1921.

Estella Beula Glanville

Female, #11123, born 24 August 1911
FatherArthur Edward Glanville (b. 1879, d. 1949)
MotherClara Neeb (b. 1882, d. 1944)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Estella Beula Glanville was born on 24 August 1911 in Exeter, ONT, CAN.

William John Glanville

Male, #11124, born 12 April 1911, died 1996
FatherSamuel George Glanville (b. circa 1861, d. 1940)
MotherLouisa Elizabeth Mercer (b. between 1872 and 1873, d. 1957)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William John Glanville was born on 12 April 1911 in Clarke, ONT, CAN.
     He died in 1996 in Madrid, Spain, (when age calculated as ~85); quoting date of birth 13 Apr 1911.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • William John Glanville appeared on the census of 1911 in Durham, ONT, CAN; reporting date of birth Apr 1911, living with his parents.

Charles James Clarridge

Male, #11125, died before 1964

Birth, Marriage and Death information


     He married Mary Beatrice Glanville, daughter of George Benjamin Glanville and Alma Eunice Young, after 1911 in CAN probably.
     He died before 1964.

John Joseph Glanvill

Male, #11126, born circa May 1877, died circa February 1956
FatherRobert Glanville (b. circa 1838, d. 1897)
MotherJane Rew (b. between 1842 and 1843, d. 1912)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Joseph Glanvill was born circa May 1877 in Woodbury, DEV, ENG, registered St Thomas.
     He died circa February 1956 in Exeter registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~78); recorded age 78.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • John Joseph Glanvill appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Village, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; recorded age 3, living with his parents.
  • He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Brewery, Village, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; recorded age 14, living with his parents.
  • John was a scholar on 5 April 1891.
  • He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in The Brewery, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; recorded age 23, living with his widowed mother.
  • John was a maltsters assistant on 31 March 1901.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in The Brewery, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; recorded age 33, living with his widowed mother.
  • John was a farmer on 2 April 1911.

Robert Glanville

Male, #11127, born circa May 1838, died 18 August 1897
FatherJohn Glanville (b. 1811, d. 1859)
MotherMary P. Lindsey (b. between 1813 and 1814, d. 1890)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Robert Glanville was born circa May 1838 in Woodbury, DEV, ENG, registered St Thomas.
     He was baptized on 21 June 1838 in Woodbury, DEV, ENG, Robert son of John and Mary Glanville, abode Rydon, yeoman.
     He married Jane Rew on 26 April 1866 in the Parish Church, Sowton, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~27) registered St Thomas. His age recorded 27, hers 24. Fathers named John Glanville farmer, Thomas Rew farmer. Married by licence.
     He died on 18 August 1897 in Woodbury, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~59); registered St Thomas, recorded age 59.
     He was buried in August 1897 at Woodbury, DEV, ENG.
     His estate was probated on 27 October 1897 indexed as:
1897 GLANVILL Robert of Woodbury, Devon, brewer and maltster who died on 18 August 1897. Probate at London on 27 October to Jane Glanvill, widow and Tom Glanvill, brewer and maltster, effects £2398-19-5.

Alternate Names

He was also known as Glamill as transcribed in the 1881 census.

Other Information


     Robert (when aged ~22) was present at the marriage of Henry Rew and Mary Ann Glanville on 27 February 1861 in the Parish Church, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; Registered St Thomas. His age recorded 32, hers 24. Fathers named Thomas Rew yeoman, John Glanville yeoman. Witnesses include Robert Glanville. Married by Licence.
     Robert (when aged ~27) was present at the marriage of Blanche Sarah Lee Glanville and Henry Pile on 6 July 1865 in the Parish Church, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; registered St Thomas.
His age recorded 26, hers 25. Fathers named William Pile yeoman, John Glanville yeoman. Witnesses Robert Glanvill, Angelina Glanvill.      Robert and Jane Rew had 9 children by the 1911 census, 3 deceased by that date.
     Robert (when aged ~34) was present at the marriage of Angeline Glanville and Walter Hamilton Frost on 3 August 1872 in the Parish Church, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; registered St Thomas. His age recorded 32, hers 26. Fathers named Walter Frost chemist, John Glanvill yeoman. Witnesses Robert and Georgina Glanvill.
     Robert (when aged ~35) was present at the marriage of Georgina Glanville and William Bodley Dunsford on 7 January 1874 in Woodbury, DEV, ENG; registered St Thomas. His age recorded 29, hers 23. Fathers named William Bodley Dunsford farrier, John Glanvill yeoman. Witnesses Robert Glanville, Alma Lee Glanvill, Fanny Jane Dunsford.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Robert Glanville appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Rydon, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; recorded age 3, living with his parents.
  • Robert was a scholar at home on 30 March 1851.
  • He appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Rydon Farm, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; recorded age 12, living with his parents.
  • He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Rydon Farm, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; recorded age 22, living with his widowed mother.
  • Robert was a farmers son on 7 April 1861.
  • Robert was a maltster on 26 April 1866.
  • As of 26 April 1866, Robert Glanville lived at Woodbury, DEV, ENG.
  • Robert was a maltster, at baptism of daur Ada on 26 March 1869.
  • He and Jane Rew appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Village, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 32, hers 28.
  • Robert was a maltster & brewer on 2 April 1871.
  • He and Jane Rew appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Village, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; his recorded age 42, hers 38.
  • Robert was a brewer & maltster on 3 April 1881.
  • Robert was a brewer on 5 April 1891.
  • He and Jane Rew appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Brewery, Village, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; his recorded age 52, hers 48.

Family: Jane Rew (b. between 1842 and 1843, d. 1912)

SonHenry Glanville (b. circa 1867, d. circa 1869)
DaughterAda Elizabeth Glanville (b. circa 1869)
DaughterKate Glanville (b. circa 1871, d. 1945)
SonTom Glanville+ (b. circa 1873, d. circa 1944)
DaughterFlorence Glanville (b. circa 1875, d. circa 1881)
SonJohn Joseph Glanvill (b. circa 1877, d. circa 1956)
DaughterGertrude Glanville (b. circa 1879, d. circa 1882)
SonGeorge Glanville (b. 1881, d. circa 1953)
DaughterEmmeline Jane Glanville (b. circa 1886)

Kate Glanville

Female, #11128, born circa May 1871, died December 1945
FatherRobert Glanville (b. circa 1838, d. 1897)
MotherJane Rew (b. between 1842 and 1843, d. 1912)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Kate Glanville was born circa May 1871 in Woodbury, DEV, ENG, St Thomas registered.
     She married William Henry Stamp on 26 October 1903 in the Parish Church, Woodbury, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~32) registered St Thomas. His age recorded 29 widower, hers 32. Fathers named Charles Henry Stamp butcher, Robert Glanvill brewer. Witnesses Emmeline Glanvill, Thomas Charles White.
     She died in December 1945 in Bushayes, Clyst St George, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~74.)
     She was buried on 19 December 1945 at St Swithuns Parish Church, Woodbury, DEV, ENG.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Stamp.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Kate Glanville appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Village, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; recorded age 9, living with her parents.
  • Kate was a scholar on 3 April 1881.
  • She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Brewery, Village, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; recorded age 19, living with her parents.
  • Kate was an assistant on 5 April 1891.
  • She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Mook? Farm, Sowton, DEV, ENG; recorded age 29, living as sister in law to Thomas and Ada White.
  • She and William Henry Stamp appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in Woodbury, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 36, hers 39.

Edwin John Roberts Glanville

Male, #11130, born circa May 1871, died 1917
FatherJoseph Glanville (b. 1834)
MotherElizabeth Thomas (b. between 1835 and 1836)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Edwin John Roberts Glanville was born circa May 1871 in Redruth registered, CON, ENG.
     He died in 1917 in NZ (when age calculated as ~46); recorded age 44.

Other Information


     Edwin John Roberts Glanville immigrated on 23 February 1873 to vessel "Warwick", Auckland, Auckland, NZ, recorded age 1.5yrs.