Ghosts of Glanvilles

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

Person Page 381

Ann Bale

Female, #11401, born before 1801

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ann Bale was born before 1801.
     She married Thomas Glanville on 28 October 1821 in St Andrew, Plymouth, DEV, ENG.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Lilian M. Glanville

Female, #11402, born 1883, died 1884
FatherEdward James Glanville (b. 1835, d. 1919)
MotherElizabeth Jane Fletcher (b. 1847)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Lilian M. Glanville was born in 1883 in Waterloo, NSW, AUS, Note these records also show this person also attributed to be a child of James Stevens Glanville and Elizabeth TREGONING.
     She died in 1884 in Waterloo, NSW, AUS, (when age calculated as ~1.)

Herbert Henry Glanville

Male, #11403, born 1881, died 1942
FatherEdward James Glanville (b. 1835, d. 1919)
MotherElizabeth Jane Fletcher (b. 1847)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Herbert Henry Glanville was born in 1881 in Waterloo, NSW, AUS.
     He married Elizabeth Agnes Roser in 1908 in QLD, AUS, (when age calculated as ~27.)
     He died in 1942 in Kogarah, NSW, AUS, (when age calculated as ~61.)

Family: Elizabeth Agnes Roser (b. before 1888)

SonVictor Glanville+ (b. 1909)
SonAllan Roy Glanville (b. 1910, d. 1950)
SonClement Eustace Glanville+ (b. 1911, d. 1984)
SonWarren Ernest Glanville (b. 1911, d. 1981)

John R. Glanville

Male, #11404, born after 1883, died 1902
FatherEdward James Glanville (b. 1835, d. 1919)
MotherElizabeth Jane Fletcher (b. 1847)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John R. Glanville was born after 1883 in NSW, AUS.
     He died in 1902 in Sydney, NSW, AUS.

Edward J. Glanville

Male, #11405, born 1868, died 1923
FatherEdward James Glanville (b. 1835, d. 1919)
MotherElizabeth Jane Fletcher (b. 1847)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Edward J. Glanville was born in 1868 in Braidwood registered, NSW, AUS.
     He married Hannah Jarvis in 1896 in Sydney registered, NSW, AUS, (when age calculated as ~28.)
     He died in 1923 in Redfern, NSW, AUS, (when age calculated as ~55.)

Family: Hannah Jarvis (b. before 1876)

SonEdward J. Glanville (b. 1899)

William Glanville

Male, #11406, born before 1801

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Glanville was born before 1801.
     He married Mary Mason on 17 June 1821 in St Andrew, Plymouth, DEV, ENG, William Glanville of this parish and Mary Mason of this parish.

Mary Mason

Female, #11407, born before 1801

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Mason was born before 1801.
     She married William Glanville on 17 June 1821 in St Andrew, Plymouth, DEV, ENG, William Glanville of this parish and Mary Mason of this parish.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

William Glanville

Male, #11408, born 1790, died circa May 1861
FatherJohn Glanville (b. 1754, d. 1825)
MotherBeatrice Best (b. before 1762)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Glanville was born in 1790 in Lanteglos by Fowey, CON, ENG, Fowey recorded in 1851 census.
     He was baptized on 27 June 1790 in Lanteglos by Fowey, CON, ENG, parents John and Beatrice.
     He married Catherine Robins on 4 May 1818 in St Andrew, Plymouth, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~28) William Glanville of this parish and Catharine Robins of this parish.
     He died circa May 1861 in Marylebone registered, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~71); recorded age 69.

Other Information


      On 21 July 1804 in Langeglos by Fowey, CON, ENG, he was apprenticed to a Noah who was a tailor.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 2 October 1830, William Glanville and Catherine Robins lived at Port, Amlwch, AGY, WLS, at baptism of daur Eleanor.
  • William was a prevention service man, at baptism of daur Eleanor on 2 October 1830.
  • William was in the Preventative Service, as recorded at baptism of daughter Mary on 25 August 1831.
  • William was in the coastguard service on 12 January 1840.
  • He and Catherine Robins appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Leysdown, KEN, ENG; his age recorded 53, hers 46.
  • William was a coastguard on 6 June 1841.
  • He and Catherine Robins appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Coast Guard Station, Leysdown, KEN, ENG; his recorded age 61 hers 56.
  • William was a commissioned boatman, coast guard service on 30 March 1851.
  • William was a coastguard pensioner on 7 April 1861.
  • He and Catherine Robins appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in 1 Charlton Street, Marylebone, MDX, ENG; his age recorded 69, hers 64.
  • William was a decease naval officer at marriage of daughter Grace on 27 June 1863.
  • William was an officer, coast guard, at marriage of daur Frances Thirza on 25 December 1869.

Family: Catherine Robins (b. between 1796 and 1797, d. 1866)

SonRobert Glanville (b. 1821)
DaughterBeatrice Glanville (b. between 1822 and 1823)
DaughterJane Glanville (b. before 1825)
DaughterCatherine Glanville (b. between 1827 and 1828)
DaughterEleanor Glanville (b. 1830)
DaughterMary Glanville+ (b. 1831, d. circa 1882)
DaughterGrace Glanville (b. between 1833 and 1834)
SonJohn Glanville (b. between 1836 and 1837)
DaughterFrances Thirza Glanville (b. circa 1838)

Catherine Robins

Female, #11409, born between 1796 and 1797, died November 1866

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Catherine Robins was born between 1796 and 1797 in Lostwithiel, CON, ENG.
     She married William Glanville, son of John Glanville and Beatrice Best, on 4 May 1818 in St Andrew, Plymouth, DEV, ENG, William Glanville of this parish and Catharine Robins of this parish.
     She died in November 1866 in Marylebone registered, MDX, ENG; recorded age 66.
     She was buried on 7 November 1866 at St Giles parish, Camberwell, SRY, ENG, recorded age 66.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 2 October 1830, Catherine Robins and William Glanville lived at Port, Amlwch, AGY, WLS, at baptism of daur Eleanor.
  • She and William Glanville appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Leysdown, KEN, ENG; his age recorded 53, hers 46.
  • She and William Glanville appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Coast Guard Station, Leysdown, KEN, ENG; his recorded age 61 hers 56.
  • She and William Glanville appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in 1 Charlton Street, Marylebone, MDX, ENG; his age recorded 69, hers 64.

Family: William Glanville (b. 1790, d. circa 1861)

SonRobert Glanville (b. 1821)
DaughterBeatrice Glanville (b. between 1822 and 1823)
DaughterJane Glanville (b. before 1825)
DaughterCatherine Glanville (b. between 1827 and 1828)
DaughterEleanor Glanville (b. 1830)
DaughterMary Glanville+ (b. 1831, d. circa 1882)
DaughterGrace Glanville (b. between 1833 and 1834)
SonJohn Glanville (b. between 1836 and 1837)
DaughterFrances Thirza Glanville (b. circa 1838)

William Henry Glanville

Male, #11410, born before 1801

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Henry Glanville was born before 1801.
     He married Ann Heath on 26 March 1821 in East Stonehouse, DEV, ENG.

Ann Heath

Female, #11411, born before 1801

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ann Heath was born before 1801.
     She married William Henry Glanville on 26 March 1821 in East Stonehouse, DEV, ENG.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Sarah Glanville

Female, #11412, born before 1805

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Sarah Glanville was born before 1805.
     She married John Gould on 16 February 1825 in St Edward parish church, Egg Buckland, DEV, ENG, both of this parish.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Gould.

John Gould

Male, #11413, born before 1805

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Gould was born before 1805.
     He married Sarah Glanville on 16 February 1825 in St Edward parish church, Egg Buckland, DEV, ENG, both of this parish.

Ann Glanville

Female, #11414, born before 1815, died 12 April 1894

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ann Glanville was born before 1815.
     She married William Henry Gullett on 1 September 1835 in Plympton St Mary, DEV, ENG.
     She died on 12 April 1894 in DEV, ENG; recorded age 81.
     She was buried in April 1894 at Shaugh Prior, DEV, ENG, with Monumental Inscription:
William died May 13 1890 aged 77
wife of the above
Ann died April 12th 1894 aged 81 years

Death an ever flowing stream, Sweeps us away
Our life's a dream, an empty tale
A morning flower cut down and withered in an hour."

Alternate Names

Her married name was Gullett.

Other Information


      In 1841 William was a shoemaker living in Colebrook PSM with wife Ann and children. They were Ann H born 1836, Elizabeth born 1839, and Emma born 1841. A son William John was born 1847 he died as a baby and wasn't in the 1851 census. In 1861 William was the landlord of the White Thorn Inn in Shaugh Prior and lived in Bickleigh a small village between Shaugh Prior and Plymouth in 1881. In 1851 the family was in Fore St Ermington. Emma married William Lillicrap in Plymouth in 1866 and she was described as a dressmaker in the census of 1861.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Ann Glanville and William Henry Gullett appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Ham Pool, Bickleigh, DEV, ENG; transcribed as:
    Name : Relation : Marital Status : Gender : Age :: Birthplace Occupation
    William GULLETT : Hea : M : Male : 67 : Shaugh, Devon : Retired Innkeeper
    Ann GULLETT : Wife : M : Female : 65 : Devonport, Devon.

William Henry Gullett

Male, #11415, born before 1815, died 13 May 1890

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Henry Gullett was born before 1815 William was the son of Edward Gullett and Betsy Bickford.
     He married Ann Glanville on 1 September 1835 in Plympton St Mary, DEV, ENG.
     He died on 13 May 1890 in DEV, ENG; recorded age 77.
     He was buried in May 1890 at Shaugh Prior, DEV, ENG, with Monumental Inscription:
"William died May 13 1890 aged 77
wife of the above
Ann died April 12th 1894 aged 81 years

Death an ever flowing stream, Sweeps us away
Our life's a dream, an empty tale
A morning flower cut down and withered in an hour."

Other Information


      In 1841 William was a shoemaker living in Colebrook PSM with wife Ann and children. They were Ann H born 1836, Elizabeth born 1839, and Emma born 1841. A son William John was born 1847 he died as a baby and wasn't in the 1851 census. In 1861 William was the landlord of the White Thorn Inn in Shaugh Prior and lived in Bickleigh a small village between Shaugh Prior and Plymouth in 1881. In 1851 the family was in Fore St Ermington. Emma married William Lillicrap in Plymouth in 1866 and she was described as a dressmaker in the census of 1861.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • William Henry Gullett and Ann Glanville appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Ham Pool, Bickleigh, DEV, ENG; transcribed as:
    Name : Relation : Marital Status : Gender : Age :: Birthplace Occupation
    William GULLETT : Hea : M : Male : 67 : Shaugh, Devon : Retired Innkeeper
    Ann GULLETT : Wife : M : Female : 65 : Devonport, Devon.

Elizabeth Glanville

Female, #11416, born before 1817

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Glanville was born before 1817.
     She married Thomas Down Hawking on 23 May 1837 in Charles the Martyr, Plymouth, DEV, ENG, Thomas Down Hawking of this parish and Elizabeth Glanville of this parish were married.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Hawking.

Thomas Down Hawking

Male, #11417, born before 1817

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Thomas Down Hawking was born before 1817.
     He married Elizabeth Glanville on 23 May 1837 in Charles the Martyr, Plymouth, DEV, ENG, Thomas Down Hawking of this parish and Elizabeth Glanville of this parish were married.

Henrietta Glanville

Female, #11418, born 12 March 1794
FatherPeter Glanville (b. before 1744, d. 1824)
MotherJane Roberts (b. 1749/50, d. 1816)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Henrietta Glanville was born before 12 March 1794 in Payhembury, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 12 March 1794 in St Mary's parish church, Payhembury, DEV, ENG, Henrietta D of Peter Glanvil Bapt March ye 12.
     She married Henry Hayman on 5 February 1824 in St Mary's parish church, Payhembury, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 29) Henry Hayman of the parish of Feniton and Henrietta Glanvill of this parish were married by licence.
Witnesses Peter Glanvill, Sarah Glanvill.
Reported in Trumans Flying Post 5 Feb 1824:
Henry Hayman Jnr., Esq., of Cheriton Hill, Feniton, to Henrietta Glanville, third daughter of P Glanville of Milton House, Payhembury
In Exeter Flying Post 5 Feb 1824:
At Peyhembury, on Thursday last, Henry Hayman, Jun. Esq. of Cheriton-hill, Feniton, to Henrietta, third daughter of P. Glanvill, Esq. of Milton-House, Payhembury.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Hayman.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Henrietta Glanville and Henry Hayman appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Cheriton Hill, Feniton, DEV, ENG; both with recorded age 40.

Henry Hayman

Male, #11419, born before 1804

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Henry Hayman was born before 1804 in DEV, ENG.
     He married Henrietta Glanville, daughter of Peter Glanville and Jane Roberts, on 5 February 1824 in St Mary's parish church, Payhembury, DEV, ENG, Henry Hayman of the parish of Feniton and Henrietta Glanvill of this parish were married by licence.
Witnesses Peter Glanvill, Sarah Glanvill.
Reported in Trumans Flying Post 5 Feb 1824:
Henry Hayman Jnr., Esq., of Cheriton Hill, Feniton, to Henrietta Glanville, third daughter of P Glanville of Milton House, Payhembury
In Exeter Flying Post 5 Feb 1824:
At Peyhembury, on Thursday last, Henry Hayman, Jun. Esq. of Cheriton-hill, Feniton, to Henrietta, third daughter of P. Glanvill, Esq. of Milton-House, Payhembury.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 5 February 1824, Henry Hayman lived at Feniton, DEV, ENG.
  • He and Henrietta Glanville appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Cheriton Hill, Feniton, DEV, ENG; both with recorded age 40.
  • Henry was a farmer on 6 June 1841.

Margaret Blair Stewart

Female, #11420, born between 1855 and 1856, died June 1925

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Margaret Blair Stewart was born between 1855 and 1856.
     She married Uddy Bray Glanville, son of Thomas Glanville and Mary Ann Bray, in 1880 in NZ.
     She died in June 1925 in NZ; recorded age 69.
     She was buried on 1 July 1925 at Port Chalmers Cemetery, Dunedin, OTG, NZ.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Family: Uddy Bray Glanville (b. circa 1841, d. 1933)

SonThomas Glanville (b. circa 1881)
DaughterEllen Glanville (b. circa 1882, d. circa 1960)
DaughterMary Bray Glanville (b. circa 1884)
DaughterMargaret Elizabeth Glanville (b. 1886)
DaughterJane Glanville (b. circa 1888, d. 1976)
DaughterAgnes Glanville (b. 1890, d. 1983)
DaughterMinnie Glanville (b. circa 1892, d. 1966)
SonVivian Glanville (b. circa 1893, d. 1959)
DaughterAlice Glanville (b. circa 1895, d. 1947)

William Hicks

Male, #11421, born before 1805

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Hicks was born before 1805.
     He married Mary Bowden Glanville, daughter of Robert Glanville and Mary Bowden, on 14 September 1825 in St Andrew, Plymouth, DEV, ENG, William Hicks mariner and Mary Glanville of this parish were married.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • William was a mariner on 14 September 1825.
  • He and Mary Bowden Glanville appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Newport Quay, Maker, CON, ENG; transcribed as:
    Parish Maker Piece Number 135/9 Enumeration District 5 Folio 14 Page 20
    Household 88 : Place Newport Quay
    Name William HICKS Age 40 Sex M Occupation Shipwright Born in Cornwall Y
    Name Mary HICKS Age 40 Sex F Occupation - Born in Cornwall Y
    Name Elizabeth HICKS Age 15 Sex F Occupation - Born in Cornwall Y
    Name Mary HICKS Age 13 Sex F Occupation - Born in Cornwall Y
    Name Margarata HICKS Age 11 Sex F Occupation - Born in Cornwall Y
    Name Ellan HICKS Age 9 Sex F Occupation - Born in Cornwall Y
    Name William HICKS Age 6 Sex M Occupation - Born in Cornwall Y
    Name John HICKS Age 4 Sex M Occupation - Born in Cornwall Y
    Name Sarah HICKS Age 1 Sex F Occupation - Born in Cornwall Y
    Name George GLANVILLE Age 25 Sex M Occupation Shipwright Born in Cornwall Y.

Maria Glanville

Female, #11422, born before 1811

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Maria Glanville was born before 1811.
     She married John Jones on 15 October 1831 in Plympton St Mary, DEV, ENG.

Alternate Names

As of 15 October 1831,her married name was Jones.

John Jones

Male, #11423, born before 1811

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Jones was born before 1811.
     He married Maria Glanville on 15 October 1831 in Plympton St Mary, DEV, ENG.

Jenny Glanville

Female, #11424, born before 1810

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Jenny Glanville was born before 1810. Marriage banns for Jenny Glanville and John Jope were published on 21 February 1830 in Tavistock, DEV, ENG, John Jope, Jenny Glanvill both of this parish. published 21 Feb, 28 Feb 7 March.
     She married John Jope on 25 March 1830 in the Parish Church, Tavistock, DEV, ENG, John Jope of this parish a labourer a bachelor and Jenny Glanville of this parish a spinster were married in this church by banns. Witnesses Ann Cook, Samuel Doney.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Jope.

John Jope

Male, #11425, born before 1810

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Jope was born before 1810. Marriage banns for John Jope and Jenny Glanville were published on 21 February 1830 in Tavistock, DEV, ENG, John Jope, Jenny Glanvill both of this parish. published 21 Feb, 28 Feb 7 March.
     He married Jenny Glanville on 25 March 1830 in the Parish Church, Tavistock, DEV, ENG, John Jope of this parish a labourer a bachelor and Jenny Glanville of this parish a spinster were married in this church by banns. Witnesses Ann Cook, Samuel Doney.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • John was a labourer on 25 February 1830.

Harriott Glanville

Female, #11426, born 1806
FatherThomas Glanville (b. before 1769, d. circa 1847)
MotherElizabeth Bealy (b. between 1767 and 1768, d. 1813)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Harriott Glanville was born in 1806 in Meavy, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 23 November 1806 in Meavy, DEV, ENG, Harriot the Daughter of Thomas Glanville and Elizabeth his wife.
     She married Edmund Louden on 10 June 1827 in Meavy, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~21) Edmund Louden and Herriott Glanvill both of the parish of Meavy.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Louden.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Harriott Glanville and Edmund Louden appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Shop Tennant, Meavy, DEV, ENG; Edmund Lowdon (ag lab), aged 35, Harriott, aged 30 and children Elizabeth 10, Thomas 7 and Anna Maria 2.
  • She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Cottage, Meavy, DEV, ENG; recorded age 65, widowed.

Edmund Louden

Male, #11427, born circa 1806

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Edmund Louden was born circa 1806.
     He married Harriott Glanville, daughter of Thomas Glanville and Elizabeth Bealy, on 10 June 1827 in Meavy, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~21) Edmund Louden and Herriott Glanvill both of the parish of Meavy.

Alternate Names

He was also known as Edmund Lowden.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Edmund Louden and Harriott Glanville appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Shop Tennant, Meavy, DEV, ENG; Edmund Lowdon (ag lab), aged 35, Harriott, aged 30 and children Elizabeth 10, Thomas 7 and Anna Maria 2.

Elvina Katerina Soro

Female, #11428, born between 1878 and 1879, died 22 October 1972

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elvina Katerina Soro was born between 1878 and 1879 in Invercargill, NZ.
     She married William Leonard Glanville M.B.E., son of William James Glanville and Charlotte Elizabeth Authors, in 1910 in NZ it is suspected that the marriage took place much earlier and this was a late registration, as the births of their children were registered in later years too.
     She died on 22 October 1972 in NZ.
     She was buried on 27 October 1972 at Sydenham Cemetery, Christchurch, CBY, NZ, recorded age 93.

Alternate Names

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

Other Information

     Elvina and William Leonard Glanville M.B.E. had Leonard Raymond Glanville (Eldest Son of Captain William Leonard Glanville)
Born 23-Sept-1902
Died 1986
Married Alice Glanville (nee Hepworth) Born. 1908, Died 1995
Six children
from whom Max Glanville (max@hypermax.net.au) is descended

William Gordon Glanville (Second eldest Son of Captain William Leonard Glanville)
Born. 15-Dec-1903
Married Myrtle
Six children

Elvina Rosa Olivia Glanville (Elder daughter of Captain William Leonard Glanville)
Born. 04-Oct-1905
Married Arthur Crawford
Two children, two step children

Lindo Vernon Glanville (Youngest Son of Captain William Leonard Glanville)
Born. 24-Jul-1919 Died 1985
Married Greta Elaine Drewery
Three children

Thelma Avril Merle Glanville (Younger Daughter of Captain William Leonard Glanville)
Married Murray McGillivray
Three children.

Family: William Leonard Glanville M.B.E. (b. 1882, d. 1966)

SonLeonard Raymond Glanville+ (b. 1902, d. 1986)
SonWilliam Gordon Glanville+ (b. 1903, d. 1972)
DaughterElvina Rosa Olivia Glanville (b. 1905, d. 1989)
SonLindo Vernon Glanville+ (b. 1910, d. 1985)
DaughterThelma Avril Merle Glanville (b. 1911, d. 1985)

Joseph Medlend

Male, #11429, born between 1795 and 1796, died before 1851

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Joseph Medlend was born between 1795 and 1796 in DEV, ENG.
     He married Sarah Glanville on 26 November 1831 in St Andrew, Plymouth, DEV, ENG, Joseph Medlend of this parish and Sarah Glanville of this parish were married.
     He died before 1851.

Alternate Names

He was also known as Medland recorded in 1841 census.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Joseph Medlend and Sarah Glanville appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Village, Kingsteignton, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 45, hers 44, children aged 18 to 12 with them.
  • Joseph was a mason on 6 June 1841.

Elizabeth Glanville

Female, #11430, born before 1803

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Glanville was born before 1803.
     She married James Moore on 20 February 1823 in St Andrew, Plymouth, DEV, ENG, James Moore Seaman in HM Tender Providence and Elizabeth Glanville of this parish were married.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Moore.