Ghosts of Glanvilles

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

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Eliza Johns

Female, #1171, born between 1815 and 1816, died 7 May 1887

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Eliza Johns was born between 1815 and 1816 in Wendron, CON, ENG.
     She married Richard Glanville, son of James Glanville and Elizabeth Hensley, on 24 December 1835 in Camborne, CON, ENG, witnesses Henry and Samuel Bennetts.
     She died on 7 May 1887 in Aberystwyth registered, CGN, WLS; reported in The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard of 13 May 1887:
GLANVILLE - May 7th, at 11, Sea View-place, Aberystwyth, Eliza, widow of the late Richard Glanville, formerly of Frongoch Mines, aged 73.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville. She was also known as Elizabeth recorded in 1861 census.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Eliza Johns and Richard Glanville appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Cornish Mount, Llanbadar Fawr, CGN, WLS; both with recorded age 25.
  • As of 20 March 1846, Eliza Johns and Richard Glanville lived at Goginan Mines, Capel Bangor, CGN, WLS, at baptism of son John.
  • She and Richard Glanville appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Frongoch, Llanfihangel y Creuddyn, CGN, WLS; his age recorded 38, hers 36. Grace Johns, widowed 71yr old Cornish born mother in law living with them.
  • She and Richard Glanville appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Frongoch Old Office, CGN, WLS; his age recorded 49, hers 47. Nephew William Johns aged 13 was living with them, a scholar.
  • She and Richard Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Frongoch, Llanfihangel, CGN, WLS; his age recorded 57, hers 56. 21yr old nephew William Johns living with them.
  • She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in New Row No 13, Llanfihangel Y Croyddyn Upper, CGN, WLS; recorded age 65, as a widow.

Family: Richard Glanville (b. 1813, d. 1881)

DaughterEliza Glanville (b. 1836)
SonRichard Glanville (b. circa 1838)
SonWilliam Johns Glanville (b. between 1839 and 1840)
SonJames Glanville (b. circa 1842, d. 1846)
SonJohn Glanville (b. circa 1845, d. 1846)
DaughterElizabeth Jane Glanville (b. circa 1847, d. 1938)
SonJames Glanville (b. circa 1850)
DaughterAmelia Annie Glanville (b. circa 1853)
DaughterFanny Glanville (b. circa 1855, d. after 1903)

Richard Glanville

Male, #1172, born 1813, died 3 March 1881
FatherJames Glanville (b. before 1791, d. before 1848)
MotherElizabeth Hensley (b. between 1789 and 1790)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Richard Glanville was born in 1813 in Camborne, CON, ENG.
     He was baptized on 19 June 1813 in Camborne, CON, ENG, Name: Richard GLANVILL
Parents: James / Elizabeth GLANVILL
Baptism Date: 19-Jun 1813
Parish: Camborne
Father's Occupation: Miner.
     He married Eliza Johns on 24 December 1835 in Camborne, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as ~22) witnesses Henry and Samuel Bennetts.
     He died on 3 March 1881 in New Row, Llanfighangel le Croyddin, CGN, WLS, (when age calculated as ~68); registered Aberystwyth, recorded age 68.
Reported in The Aberystwith Observer newspaper on 14 May 1881:
GLANVILLE - May 3rd, aged 67 years, at New Row. Captain Richard Glanville, manager of Wemyss's Mine, and late of Frongoch Mine.
     His estate was probated on 31 May 1881 indexed as:
1881 GLANVILLE Richard formerly of Bridge Street, Aberystwyth but late of New Row, Parish of Llanfihangel-le-Croyddin both in the County of Cardigan, mine agent who died on 3 March 1881 at New Row. Will proved at London on 31 May by Eliza Glanville of New Row, widow, the relict, the sole executrix, under £500.

Other Information


      Note the alternative history for Richard which is incompatible with his appearance in Wales after 1839:
Surname: GLANVILLE
Forename(s): Richard
Gender: M
Date of Birth: 1813
Place of Birth: Camborne
Country of Birth: Cornwall
Date of Death: 1839
Country of Death: Cuba
Place of Death: Cobre
Place of Burial: Cobre
Married (Y/N): Y
Spouse's Surname: JONES
Spouse's Forename(s): Eliza
Place of Marriage: Camborne
Country of Marriage: Cornwall
Date of Marriage: 24 December 1835
Year of Migration: 1838
From Which Parish: Camborne
Migration Country: Cuba
Migration Area: Cobre
Occupation at Migration: Miner
Additional Information: Employee of the Cobre Mining Association.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Richard was a miner at Bolinnow, Cornwall on 24 December 1835.
  • Richard was a miner at baptism of daur Eliza on 19 March 1836.
  • He and Eliza Johns appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Cornish Mount, Llanbadar Fawr, CGN, WLS; both with recorded age 25.
  • Richard was a lead miner on 6 June 1841.
  • Richard was a miner, at baptism of son John on 20 March 1846.
  • As of 20 March 1846, Richard Glanville and Eliza Johns lived at Goginan Mines, Capel Bangor, CGN, WLS, at baptism of son John.
  • Richard was an agent in lead mine on 30 March 1851.
  • He and Eliza Johns appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Frongoch, Llanfihangel y Creuddyn, CGN, WLS; his age recorded 38, hers 36. Grace Johns, widowed 71yr old Cornish born mother in law living with them.
  • Richard was a mine agent on 7 April 1861.
  • He and Eliza Johns appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Frongoch Old Office, CGN, WLS; his age recorded 49, hers 47. Nephew William Johns aged 13 was living with them, a scholar.
  • Richard was a lead mine agent on 2 April 1871.
  • He and Eliza Johns appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Frongoch, Llanfihangel, CGN, WLS; his age recorded 57, hers 56. 21yr old nephew William Johns living with them.

Family: Eliza Johns (b. between 1815 and 1816, d. 1887)

DaughterEliza Glanville (b. 1836)
SonRichard Glanville (b. circa 1838)
SonWilliam Johns Glanville (b. between 1839 and 1840)
SonJames Glanville (b. circa 1842, d. 1846)
SonJohn Glanville (b. circa 1845, d. 1846)
DaughterElizabeth Jane Glanville (b. circa 1847, d. 1938)
SonJames Glanville (b. circa 1850)
DaughterAmelia Annie Glanville (b. circa 1853)
DaughterFanny Glanville (b. circa 1855, d. after 1903)

male Jones

Male, #1173, died before 3 April 1881

Birth, Marriage and Death information


     He married Amelia Annie Glanville, daughter of Richard Glanville and Eliza Johns, between 1873 and 1880 possibly the Annie Glanville / Thomas Jones marriage registered Aberystwyth q4 1870.
     He died before 3 April 1881.

Amelia Annie Glanville

Female, #1174, born circa May 1853
FatherRichard Glanville (b. 1813, d. 1881)
MotherEliza Johns (b. between 1815 and 1816, d. 1887)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Amelia Annie Glanville was born circa May 1853 in Llanfihangel, CGN, WLS, Aberystwith registered.
     She married male Jones between 1873 and 1880 possibly the Annie Glanville / Thomas Jones marriage registered Aberystwyth q4 1870.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Jones. She was also known as Amy recorded in 1861 census.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Amelia Annie Glanville appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Frongoch, Lhanfihangel y Creuddyn Upper, CGN, WLS; recorded age 10, living with her parents.
  • Amelia was a scholar on 7 April 1861.
  • She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in New Row No 13, Llanfihangel Y Croyddyn Upper, CGN, WLS; recorded age 27, as a widow, living with her widowed mother.
  • Amelia was a housekeeper on 3 April 1881.

Annie Glanville

Female, #1175, born between 1857 and 1858

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Annie Glanville was born between 1857 and 1858 in Moseley, WAR, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Annie Glanville appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Warwick Ho Ch Walks, Llandudno, CAE, WLS; recorded age 23, in the household of James Nichol ?
  • Annie was a ladys maid domestic servant on 3 April 1881.

Sarah Neville

Female, #1176, born between 1823 and 1824, died 29 May 1886

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Sarah Neville was born between 1823 and 1824 in Stonehouse, DEV, ENG.
     She married between 1843 and 1860 to a male Thompson.
     She married Francis Glanville J.P. Esquire, son of Francis Glanville Esquire and Elizabeth Fanshaw, on 25 November 1874 in St Mary, Reading, BRK, ENG, both of full age and both widowed. Sarah marrying as Sarah Thompson. Registered Reading.
     Her estate was probated on 16 January 1886 indexed as:
1886 GLANVILLE Sarah late of Stratford-sub-Castle, Wiltshire, widow who died on 29 May 1886 at Stratford-sub-Castle. Will with a codicil proved at London on 16 January by William Came Saunders of Manor House, Stratford-sub-Castle, esquire, the sole executor, estate £1,630.
     She died on 29 May 1886 in Stratford sub Castle, WIL, ENG; registered Alderbury, recorded age 62.
     She was buried on 2 June 1886 at Stratford sub Castle, WIL, ENG, recorded age 62.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville. Her married name was Thompson.

Other Information


      On 30 July 1886 The London Gazette listed:
SARAH.GLANVILLE, Deceased.
Pursuant to the Statute 22nd and 23rd Victoria, chapter 35, intituled " An Act to amend the Law of Property, and to relieve Trustees."
NOTICE is hereby given, that all creditors and other persons having any debts, claims, or demands against the estate of Sarah Glanville, late of Stratford sub-Castle, in the county of Wilts, Widow (who died on the 29th day of May, 1886, and whose will was proved by William Came Saunders, Esq., the sole executor therein named, in the Principal Registry of the Probate Division of Her Majesty's High Court of Justice, on the 16th day of July, 1886), are hereby required to send particulars, in writing, of their debts, claims, and demands to us the undersigned, as Solicitors for the said executor, on or before the 31st day of August, 1886; and notice is hereby given, that at the expiration of that time the said executor will proceed to distribute the assets of the said testatrix among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the debts, claims, and demands of which he shall then have notice; and that he will not be liable for the assets, or any part thereof so distributed to any person or persons of whose debt, claim, or demand he shall not then have had notice.—Dated this 27th day of July, 1886.
COBB and SMITH, Salisbury, Wilts, Solicitors for the said Executor.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Sarah Neville appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Buckton Road, Brampton, HUN, ENG; recorded age 30, widowed, a visitor in the house of Francis Glanville.
  • She and Francis Glanville J.P. Esquire appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Stratford sub Castle, WIL, ENG; his age recorded 83, hers 57.

Reginald Carew Glanville

Male, #1177, born 2 March 1836, died 12 April 1930
FatherFrancis Glanville J.P. Esquire (b. 1797, d. 1881)
MotherAmabel Pole-Carew (b. 1796, d. 1871)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Reginald Carew Glanville was born in 1836 in Lawhitton, CON, ENG, Catchfrench recorded in 1851 census. St Germans recorded in 1911 census.
     He was baptized on 2 March 1836 in St Germans, CON, ENG, parents Francis, Esquire and Annabel Glanville.
     He died on 12 April 1930 in St Germans, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as 94); recorded age 94, registered St Germans.
     He was buried in April 1930 at Parish Church, Sheviock, CON, ENG.
     His estate was probated on 23 August 1930 indexed as:
1930 GLANVILLE Reginald Carew of Catchfrench, St. Germans, Cornwall who died on 12 April 1930. Probate at London on 23 August to Arthur Glanville Tatham, brigadier general, Royal marine artillery, effects £29072-8-9.

Other Information


      On 13 July 1888 The London Gazette named him of Truro when the executor of the estate of William Henry Pole Carew Esq. who died 20 Jan 1888.
      On 22 August 1901 The Times p7 reported inauguration of Society of Landed Estate Agents, naming Reginald C Glanville, agent for the Antony and other estates in Cornwall as on the provisional council.
      On 3 September 1912 The London Gazette listed Reginald Carew Glanville, of the city of Truro, as executor of will of Georgiana Mary Gregor who died 24 Jun 1912, a spinster, Will with sixteen Codicils. He was co-executor with Frederick Parkin.
      In 1914 he was listed in Kelly's Directory:
Cornwall
Truro
Glanville Reginald Carew, 2 Robartes terrace.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Reginald was a scholar on 30 March 1851.
  • He appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in St Pauls Square, Bedford, BDF, ENG; pupil in the household of John Burton.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Sconner Villa, Sheviock, CON, ENG; recorded age 35, living with his mother, unmarried.
  • Reginald was a barrister at law (not in practice) on 2 April 1871.
  • He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Stratford sub Castle, WIL, ENG; recorded age 43, living with his father and step-mother.
  • Reginald was a Land Steward F Blff on 3 April 1881.
  • Reginald was a barrister at law on 31 March 1901.
  • He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in The Castle, St Michaels Mount, CON, ENG; recorded age 65, a visitor.
  • Reginald was a barrister practising as Land Agent on 2 April 1911.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 2 Robartes Terrace, Truro, CON, ENG; recorded age 75.

Rev James Gordon Glanville

Male, #1178, born between 1811 and 1812, died 1 August 1884
FatherDavid Glanville (b. 1775, d. 1824)
MotherSarah Gordon (b. before 1787)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Rev James Gordon Glanville was born between 1811 and 1812 in IRL.
     He married Elizabeth Glanville, daughter of John Glanville, on 29 May 1843 in St Nicholas, Brighton, SSX, ENG, registered Brighton. His father recorded John Glanville, hers David Glanville. It is suspected a mistake has been made as David Glanville and Sarah Gordon married by Licence, and James' brother (William Gordon Glanville) had a father David at his marriage.
     He died on 1 August 1884 in 7 Clarence Buildings, Weymouth, DOR, ENG; registered Weymouth, recorded age 72.
     His estate was probated on 24 September 1884 indexed as:
1884 GLANVILLE The Reverend James Gordon formerly of Ellingham Vicarage, County of Southampton but late of 7 Clarence Buildings, Weymouth, Dorset, clerk who died on 1 August 1884 at 7 Clarence Buildings. Will proved at London on 24 September by Sarah Amelia Glanville of 27 Union Grove, Wandsworth Road, Clapham, Surrey, spinster, the daughter, the sole executrix, estate £1,682-18-7.

Other Information


     Rev James Gordon Glanville was educated in 1837 in Trinity College, Dublin, IRL, gaining a BA in Maths in that year.
      In 1876 in WAT, IRL, a Rev J G Glanville address Evesham England held 18a 2r 25p of land, valued 19s 5d.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • James was a clergyman, at baptism of daur Sarah Amelia on 9 April 1844.
  • He and Elizabeth Glanville appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Vicarage, Whiteparish, WIL, ENG; his age recorded 38, hers 39.
  • James was curate of Whiteparish on 30 March 1851.
  • He and Elizabeth Glanville appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Ellingham, HAM, ENG; his recorded age 48, hers 49.
  • James was vicar of Ellingham on 7 April 1861.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Ellingham, HAM, ENG; his age recorded 59, widowed.
  • James was vicar of Ellingham on 2 April 1871.
  • He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 7 Clarence Bdgs, Melcombe Regis, DOR, ENG; recorded age 69, a widower.
  • James was Vicar Of Ellingham (Hants) on 3 April 1881.

Family: Elizabeth Glanville (b. between 1811 and 1812, d. circa 1864)

DaughterSarah Amelia Glanville (b. circa 1844, d. 1921)
SonRev John Usher Glanville+ (b. circa 1845, d. 1927)

Sarah Amelia Glanville

Female, #1179, born circa April 1844, died 16 April 1921
FatherRev James Gordon Glanville (b. between 1811 and 1812, d. 1884)
MotherElizabeth Glanville (b. between 1811 and 1812, d. circa 1864)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Sarah Amelia Glanville was born circa April 1844 in Whiteparish, WIL, ENG, registered Alderbury.
     She was baptized on 9 April 1844 in Whiteparish, WIL, ENG, parents named James Gordon Glanville and Elizabeth. Baptised by JG GLanville.
     She died on 16 April 1921 in Church House, Clyde Road, Dublin, DUB, IRL, (when age calculated as ~77); recorded age 77, recorded Spinster.
     Her estate was probated on 5 July 1921 indexed as:
1921 GLANVILLE Sarah Amelia of The Church Home, Clyde Road, Dublin, spinster who died on 9 June 1921. Probate at Dublin to the Reverend John Usher Glanville, clerk, effects £877-13-3. Sealed at London 4 July
and
1921 GLANVILLE, Sarah Amelia, (Sister Amy), of Church Home, Clyde Road, County Dublin, formerly of St. Audrey's Lodge, Church Road, Bournemouth, died 16 April 1921 at Church Home aforesaid, testate. Probate of the Will granted Dublin, 9 June 1921 to Rev. John Usher Glanville, the brother, one of the Executors. Certified at Edinburch 22 Augst. Value of Estate, £4593:9:9.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Sarah Amelia Glanville appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Vicarage, Whiteparish, WIL, ENG; recorded age 7, living with her parents.
  • Sarah was a scholar at home on 30 March 1851.
  • She appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Ellingham, HAM, ENG; recorded age 17, living with her parents.
  • She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Ellingham, HAM, ENG; recorded age 27, living with her widowed father.
  • She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 7 Clarence Bdgs, Melcombe Regis, DOR, ENG; recorded age 37, living with her widowed father.
  • She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Delkin, Drummond Road, Christchurch, HAM, ENG; recorded age 47, a lodger.
  • Sarah was living on her own means on 5 April 1891.
  • Sarah was a sister in religion on 16 April 1921.

Rev John Usher Glanville

Male, #1180, born circa August 1845, died 29 April 1927
FatherRev James Gordon Glanville (b. between 1811 and 1812, d. 1884)
MotherElizabeth Glanville (b. between 1811 and 1812, d. circa 1864)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Rev John Usher Glanville was born circa August 1845 in Bengeworth, WOR, ENG, registered Evesham.
     He was baptized on 29 August 1845 in Bengeworth, WOR, ENG, parents named James Gordon Glanville and Elizabeth.
     He married Amy Birt on 29 October 1885 in St John the Evangelist, East Dulwich, Southwark, SRY, ENG, (when age calculated as ~40) registered Camberwell. After banns, his 40, hers 19. Bachelor and spinster. Fathers named John Gordon Glanville deceased Clerk in Holy Orders, Alfred Birt architect. witness Sarah Amelia Glanville.
     He died on 29 April 1927 in Bournemouth, HAM, ENG, (when age calculated as ~81); recorded age 81, registered Bournemouth.
     His estate was probated on 20 July 1927 indexed as:
1927 GLANVILLE the reverend John Usher of Effin Knole Road, Bournemouth, clerk who died on 29 April 1927 at Aston Grays Nursing Home, Knole Road. Probate at London on 20 July to Amy Glanville, widow, Gordon Glanville, advertising expert and the reverend Herbert Bloomfield, clerk, effects £29681-5-11.
Also
recorded at Belfast Northern Ireland:
Glanville the reverend John Usher of Effin Knole Road Bournemouth county Hants clerk died 27 April 1927 at Aston Grays Nursing Home Knole Road Probate London 20 July to Amy Glanville the widow Gordon Glanville and reverend Herbert Bloomfield clerk. Effects in Northern Ireland £30. Re-sealed Belfast 5 December.

Other Information

     John and Amy Birt had 2 children by the 1911 census, both still living at that time.
      In 1897 he appeared on the Clergy List as:
Glanville, John Usher, M.A. Ex. Coll. Ox.; d 1869, p 1870 (Worc.); cur. of St. Martin, Worcester 1869-71; Sacred Trinity, Salford. 1871-5; Holy Ascension, Hyde, Winchester 1876-7; St. Augustine, Queen's-gate, S.W. 1877-81; St. John Evang. E. Dulwich, S.E. 1881-2' Sh. Cha. Clapham, S.W. 1882-4; chapln to orphanage of Sisters of Bethany, Bournemeouth : Ferniehurst, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Hants.
      On 9 September 1901 The Times p5 reported publication of "The Acrostic Poems of the Old Testament", an English version, metrical and alphabetical by J U Glanville, 2s net. Skeffington.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • John was a scholar at home on 30 March 1851.
  • He appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Vicarage, Whiteparish, WIL, ENG; recorded age 5, living with his parents.
  • He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Ellingham, HAM, ENG; recorded age 16, living with his parents.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in 35 George Street, Worcester St Martins, WOR, ENG; recorded age 25, lodging with a family named Perkes.
  • John was curate of St Martins Worcester on 2 April 1871.
  • John was (Clergyman) East Dulwich St Marks No St Johns (Off) on 3 April 1881.
  • He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 7 Clarence Bdgs, Melcombe Regis, DOR, ENG; recorded age 35, living with his widowed father.
  • As of 29 October 1885, Rev John Usher Glanville lived at Springbourne, Bournemouth, HAM, ENG.
  • John was a clerk in holy orders on 29 October 1885.
  • John was a clerk in holy orders, at baptism of daughter Hilda on 15 May 1887.
  • John was a clerk in holy orders, at baptism of son Gordon on 4 January 1891.
  • He and Amy Birt appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Church Road, Christchurch, HAM, ENG; his age recorded 45, hers 25.
  • John was a clerk in holy orders on 5 April 1891.
  • John was clergyman Church of England on 31 March 1901.
  • He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in The Vicarage, Southampton West End, HAM, ENG; his age recorded 55, living as a visitor with 2 servants.
  • He and Amy Birt appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in Effin, 24 Knole Road, Bournemouth, HAM, ENG; his recorded age 65, hers 45.
  • John was a clerk in holy orders, Church of England on 2 April 1911.
  • John was a clerk in 1921.

Family: Amy Birt (b. 1865, d. 1941)

DaughterHilda Mabel Agnes Glanville (b. 1887, d. 1963)
SonGordon Glanville+ (b. circa 1890, d. 1952)

Francis Cust Glanville

Male, #1181, born 1818, died 26 June 1892
FatherSamuel Glanville (b. 1777, d. 1859)
MotherHannah Churley (b. between 1774 and 1775, d. 1822)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Francis Cust Glanville was born in 1818 in Honiton, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 26 June 1818 in Honiton on Otter, DEV, ENG, parents Samuel and Hannah Glanville, abode Honiton, harness maker.
     He married Elizabeth Edwards Harding on 12 March 1850 in St George, Brandon Hill, Bristol, GLS, ENG, (when age calculated as ~32) registered Bristol. He recorded of Honiton, Devon, father Samuel Glanvill.
     He died on 26 June 1892 in Honiton, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~74); registered Axbridge with a recorded age of 74.
     His estate was probated on 2 August 1892 indexed as:
1892 GLANVILLE Francis Cust of Banwell, Somerset, retired saddler who died on 26 June 1892. Probate at Wells on 2 August to William Harding, retired farmer and Charles Harding Glanville, spirit merchant, effects £12,941-9-9.

Other Information


     Francis (when aged ~29) was present at the marriage of Mary Ann Glanville and Philip Tucker circa November 1847 in St Edmund parish church, Exeter, DEV, ENG; registered Exeter. Both of full age, widower and spinster. Fathers named William Tucker deceased, Samuel Glanville, harness maker. Philip of Uffcolumbe. Witnesses Francis Glanvill, Elizabeth Cock.
      On 28 February 1877 The Supplement to The London Gazette listed him a shareholder in National Provincial Bank of England, address Honiton, occupation Saddler.
      In 1878 mayor of Honiton.
      On 27 February 1878 The Supplement to The London Gazette listed him a shareholder in National Provincial Bank of England, address Honiton, occupation Saddler.
      On 25 February 1880 The Supplement to The London Gazette listed him a shareholder in National Provincial Bank of England, address Honiton, occupation Saddler.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Francis was a journeyman harness maker on 6 June 1841.
  • He appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in New Street, Honiton, DEV, ENG; recorded age 20, living with Samuel and Ann.
  • Francis was a sadler and harness maker on 30 March 1851.
  • He and Elizabeth Edwards Harding appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in New Street, Honiton, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 32, hers 26.
  • Francis was a sadler and harness maker, at baptism of son Charles on 1 November 1854.
  • Francis was a saddle harness maker on 7 April 1861.
  • He and Elizabeth Edwards Harding appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in New Street, Honiton, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 42, hers 36.
  • Francis was a saddler &c on 2 April 1871.
  • He and Elizabeth Edwards Harding appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in High Street, Honiton, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 50, hers 44.
  • He and Elizabeth Edwards Harding appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in High Street, Honiton, DEV, ENG; his age 60, hers 56. Both visitors in the household of Edward Telling.
  • Francis was a retired saddler on 3 April 1881.
  • He and Elizabeth Edwards Harding appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Towerhead, Banwell, SOM, ENG; his recorded age 72, hers 66, living as brother-in-law and sister respectively to widowed Mary Ann Corfield.
  • Francis was a retired saddler on 5 April 1891.

Family: Elizabeth Edwards Harding (b. between 1824 and 1825, d. 1897)

SonSamuel Glanville (b. circa 1850, d. 1885)
SonCharles Harding Glanville+ (b. circa 1854, d. 1934)
SonFrank Henry Glanville+ (b. circa 1858, d. 1938)

Elizabeth Edwards Harding

Female, #1182, born between 1824 and 1825, died 5 July 1897

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Edwards Harding was born between 1824 and 1825 in Branscombe, DEV, ENG, daughter of Charles HARDING and Elizabeth EDWARDS.
     She married Francis Cust Glanville, son of Samuel Glanville and Hannah Churley, on 12 March 1850 in St George, Brandon Hill, Bristol, GLS, ENG, registered Bristol. He recorded of Honiton, Devon, father Samuel Glanvill.
     She died on 5 July 1897 in Towerhead, Banwell, SOM, ENG.
     Her estate was probated on 26 March 1898 indexed as:
1898 GLANVILLE Elizabeth Edwards of Towerhead in Banwell, Somerset, widow who died on 5 July 1897. Administration at Wells on 26 March to Charles Harding Glanville, wine and spirit merchant, effects £1308-10-8.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Elizabeth Edwards Harding and Francis Cust Glanville appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in New Street, Honiton, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 32, hers 26.
  • She and Francis Cust Glanville appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in New Street, Honiton, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 42, hers 36.
  • She and Francis Cust Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in High Street, Honiton, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 50, hers 44.
  • She and Francis Cust Glanville appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in High Street, Honiton, DEV, ENG; his age 60, hers 56. Both visitors in the household of Edward Telling.
  • She and Francis Cust Glanville appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Towerhead, Banwell, SOM, ENG; his recorded age 72, hers 66, living as brother-in-law and sister respectively to widowed Mary Ann Corfield.

Family: Francis Cust Glanville (b. 1818, d. 1892)

SonSamuel Glanville (b. circa 1850, d. 1885)
SonCharles Harding Glanville+ (b. circa 1854, d. 1934)
SonFrank Henry Glanville+ (b. circa 1858, d. 1938)

William Glanville

Male, #1183, born 13 May 1816, died April 1888
FatherPeter Glanville (b. between 1780 and 1781, d. 1868)
MotherRebecca Saunders (b. between 1784 and 1785, d. circa 1879)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Glanville was born between 1815 and 1816 in Broadhembury, DEV, ENG, Feniton recorded in 1871 census.
     He was baptized on 13 May 1816 in Feniton, DEV, ENG, William son of Peter and Rebecca Glanvill, abode Feniton, yeoman.
     He married Elizabeth Frost on 9 June 1840 in St Mary's parish church, Payhembury, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 24) registered Honiton. Both of full age, fathers named Peter Glanvill labourer, William Frost labourer.
     He died in April 1888 in Payhembury, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 71.)
     He was buried on 18 April 1888 at St Mary's parish church, Payhembury, DEV, ENG, recorded age 73.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • William was a labourer on 9 June 1840.
  • He and Elizabeth Frost appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Higher Tale, Payhembury, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 25, hers 20.
  • William was an Ag Lab on 6 June 1841.
  • William was an Ag Lab on 30 March 1851.
  • He and Elizabeth Frost appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Tale, Payhembury, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 35, hers 34.
  • He and Elizabeth Frost appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Tale, Payhembury, DEV, ENG; his recorded age 44, hers 43.
  • William was an Ag Lab on 7 April 1861.
  • He and Elizabeth Frost appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Higher Gate, Payhembury, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 55, hers 53.
  • William was an Ag Labourer on 2 April 1871.
  • William was an Ag Lab on 3 April 1881.
  • He and Elizabeth Frost appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Payhembury, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 65, hers 64.

Family: Elizabeth Frost (b. between 1816 and 1817, d. 1894)

SonHenry Glanville (b. 1842, d. 1846)
SonWilliam Glanville+ (b. between 1844 and 1845, d. 1933)
SonCharles Glanville+ (b. circa 1847, d. circa 1931)
DaughterElizabeth Glanville (b. circa 1849)
DaughterAnn Glanville (b. 1851)
SonHenry Glanville+ (b. circa 1853, d. circa 1940)
DaughterJane Glanville (b. circa 1856)
SonJohn Glanville+ (b. circa 1861, d. circa 1928)

Elizabeth Frost

Female, #1184, born between 1816 and 1817, died 12 March 1894

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Frost was born between 1816 and 1817 in Broadhembury, DEV, ENG, 1891 census records Kentisbeare, 1851, 61, 71 & 1881 record Broadhembury. Daughter of William Frost and Jane Mills.
     She was baptized on 25 December 1817 in Kentisbeare, DEV, ENG.
     She married William Glanville, son of Peter Glanville and Rebecca Saunders, on 9 June 1840 in St Mary's parish church, Payhembury, DEV, ENG, registered Honiton. Both of full age, fathers named Peter Glanvill labourer, William Frost labourer.
     She died on 12 March 1894 in Higher Tale, Payhembury, DEV, ENG; recorded age 77, named widow of William Glanville farm labourer. Registered Honiton. Cause of death: Senile Decay certified by Charles Matthew MRCS. The mark of Jane Glanville, Daughter, present at death Higher Tale Payhembury.
     She was buried on 17 March 1894 at St Mary's parish church, Payhembury, DEV, ENG, Elizabeth Glanvill, abode Payhembury, recorded age 77.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville. She was also known as Favet marriage certif is unclear on her surname.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Elizabeth Frost and William Glanville appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Higher Tale, Payhembury, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 25, hers 20.
  • She and William Glanville appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Tale, Payhembury, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 35, hers 34.
  • She and William Glanville appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Tale, Payhembury, DEV, ENG; his recorded age 44, hers 43.
  • She and William Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Higher Gate, Payhembury, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 55, hers 53.
  • She and William Glanville appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Payhembury, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 65, hers 64.
  • She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Higher Tale, Payhembury, DEV, ENG; recorded age 73, widowed.

Family: William Glanville (b. 1816, d. 1888)

SonHenry Glanville (b. 1842, d. 1846)
SonWilliam Glanville+ (b. between 1844 and 1845, d. 1933)
SonCharles Glanville+ (b. circa 1847, d. circa 1931)
DaughterElizabeth Glanville (b. circa 1849)
DaughterAnn Glanville (b. 1851)
SonHenry Glanville+ (b. circa 1853, d. circa 1940)
DaughterJane Glanville (b. circa 1856)
SonJohn Glanville+ (b. circa 1861, d. circa 1928)

Jane Glanville

Female, #1185, born circa July 1856
FatherWilliam Glanville (b. 1816, d. 1888)
MotherElizabeth Frost (b. between 1816 and 1817, d. 1894)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Jane Glanville was born circa July 1856 in Payhembury, DEV, ENG, registered Honiton.
     She was baptized on 3 August 1856 in St Mary's parish church, Payhembury, DEV, ENG, Jane daughter of William and Elizabeth Glanville, abode Tale, labourer.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Jane Glanville appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Tale, Payhembury, DEV, ENG; recorded age 5, living with her parents.
  • She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Higher Gate, Payhembury, DEV, ENG; recorded age 14, living with her parents.
  • Jane was at home on 2 April 1871.
  • She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Payhembury, DEV, ENG; recorded age 23, living with her parents.
  • She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Higher Tale, Payhembury, DEV, ENG; living with her widowed mother, recorded age 33, unmarried.
  • Jane was a domestic servant on 5 April 1891.
  • She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901; may have appeared on the census as 36yr old Jane, in household of Thomas Berry. Jane housekeeper (domestic) at Knapp Farm, Sidbury, Devon.

John Glanville

Male, #1186, born circa November 1861, died circa November 1928
FatherWilliam Glanville (b. 1816, d. 1888)
MotherElizabeth Frost (b. between 1816 and 1817, d. 1894)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanville was born circa November 1861 in Payhembury, DEV, ENG, registered Honiton.
     He was baptized on 19 June 1862 in St Mary's parish church, Payhembury, DEV, ENG.
     He married Maria Bubear on 14 June 1892 in Clyst Hydon, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~30) registered St Thomas.
     He died circa November 1928 in Honiton registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~67); recorded age 66.

Other Information

     John and Maria Bubear had 6 children by the 1911 census.
     John (when aged ~57) was present at the marriage of Charlie Wilson and Alice May Glanville on 15 July 1919 in Talaton, DEV, ENG; reported in Western Times 18 Jul 1919 describing Charlies Wilson as a discharged soldier of Devon.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • John Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Higher Gate, Payhembury, DEV, ENG; recorded age 9, living with his parents.
  • John was at home on 2 April 1871.
  • He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Payhembury, DEV, ENG; recorded age 19, living with his parents.
  • John was an Ag Lab on 3 April 1881.
  • He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Higher Tale, Payhembury, DEV, ENG; living with his widowed mother, recorded age 29.
  • John was an agricultural labourer on 5 April 1891.
  • John was a labourer at baptism of son Sidney John on 22 January 1893.
  • John was a farm labourer on 31 March 1901.
  • He and Maria Bubear appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Westcott, Talaton, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 39, hers 35. Place of birth of entire family possibly Payhembury, depending upon interpretation of ditto marks in census record.
  • He and Maria Bubear appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in Westcot, Talaton, Ottery St Mary, DEV, ENG; his recorded age 49, hers 45.
  • John was a waggoner on farm on 2 April 1911.

Family: Maria Bubear (b. 1866, d. circa 1949)

SonSidney John Glanville (b. circa 1893)
SonWilliam Gilbert Glanville (b. 1894, d. 1982)
DaughterAlice May Glanville (b. circa 1896)
DaughterGertrude Elizabeth Glanville (b. circa 1898)
DaughterEdith Miriam Glanville (b. circa 1900)
SonErnest Frank Glanville+ (b. 1906, d. circa 1975)

Ann Glanville

Female, #1187, born 1813, died circa May 1898
FatherPeter Glanville (b. between 1780 and 1781, d. 1868)
MotherRebecca Saunders (b. between 1784 and 1785, d. circa 1879)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ann Glanville was born in 1813 in Feniton, Colestock, DEV, ENG, Talaton recorded in 1891 census.
     She was baptized on 24 November 1813 in Feniton, DEV, ENG.
     She died circa May 1898 in Honiton registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~85); recorded age 85.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Ann Glanville appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Escott Cott, Talaton, DEV, ENG; recorded age 36, unmarried.
  • Ann was a laundress on 30 March 1851.
  • She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Talaton, DEV, ENG; recorded age 56.
  • Ann was formerley a laundress on 2 April 1871.
  • She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Talaton Moor, Talaton, DEV, ENG; recorded age 66.
  • Ann was formerly a laundress on 3 April 1881.
  • She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Talaton, DEV, ENG; recorded age 78, recorded a widow.
  • Ann was living on own means on 5 April 1891.

Mary P. Lindsey

Female, #1188, born between 1813 and 1814, died 6 September 1890

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary P. Lindsey was born between 1813 and 1814 in Woodbury, DEV, ENG, daughter of Samuel LINDSEY and Elizabeth SEARLE.
     She was baptized on 20 June 1813 in Woodbury, DEV, ENG.
     She married John Glanville, son of Henry Glanville and Mary Lee Warren, on 28 July 1833 in St Sidwell, Exeter, DEV, ENG.
     She died on 6 September 1890 in Rydon Farm, Woodbury, DEV, ENG.
     She was buried on 10 September 1890 at Woodbury, DEV, ENG.
     Her estate was probated on 8 October 1890 indexed as:
1890 GLANVILL Mary late of Rydon Farm, Woodbury, Devon, widow who died on 6 September 1890 at Rydon Farm. Will proved at Exeter on 8 October by John James Glanvill, farmer, the son and Alma Lee Glanvill and Amanda Glanvill, spinsters, the daughters all of Rydon Farm, the executors, estate £1,047-14-3.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 21 December 1836, Mary P. Lindsey and John Glanville lived at Rydon, Woodbury, DEV, ENG, given at the baptism of their daughter.
  • As of 21 June 1838, Mary P. Lindsey and John Glanville lived at Rydon, Woodbury, DEV, ENG, given at the baptism of their son.
  • She and John Glanville appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Rydon, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; both with recorded age 25.
  • She and John Glanville appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Rydon Farm, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 39, hers 37.
  • Mary was a farmers widow on 7 April 1861.
  • She appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Rydon Farm, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; a widow, recorded age 48.
  • Mary was a farmer of 94 acres employing 2 labourers and 1 boy on 2 April 1871.
  • She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Rydon Farm House, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; recorded age 56, widowed.
  • Mary was a Farmer Of 130 Acres Employing 3 Lab & 1 Boy on 3 April 1881.
  • She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Rydon Farm House, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; recorded age 67, as a widow.

Family: John Glanville (b. 1811, d. 1859)

DaughterMary Ann Glanville (b. 1836)
SonRobert Glanville+ (b. circa 1838, d. 1897)
DaughterBlanche Sarah Lee Glanville (b. circa 1840)
SonHenry Glanville+ (b. circa 1842, d. 1912)
DaughterAngeline Glanville+ (b. between 1844 and 1845)
SonJohn James Glanville+ (b. circa 1844, d. 1917)
DaughterGeorgina Glanville (b. circa 1850)
DaughterAlma Lee Glanville (b. circa 1855)
DaughterAmanda Glanville (b. circa 1857, d. circa 1931)

John Glanville

Male, #1189, born 1811, died 8 September 1859
FatherHenry Glanville (b. 1780, d. 1841)
MotherMary Lee Warren (b. between 1779 and 1780, d. 1840)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanville was born in 1811 in Woodbury, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 29 October 1811 in Clyst St George, DEV, ENG, parents named Henry and Mary Lee Glanville.
     He married Mary P. Lindsey on 28 July 1833 in St Sidwell, Exeter, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~22.)
     He died on 8 September 1859 in Woodbury, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~48); registered St Thomas, recorded age 47.
     His estate was probated on 3 October 1859 indexed as:
1859 GLANVILL John late of Woodbury, Devon, yeoman who died on 8 September 1859 at Woodbury. Will proved on 3 October at Exeter by Mary Glanvill of Woodbury, widow, the relict, the sole executrix, under £800.
     He was buried in October 1859 at Woodbury, DEV, ENG.

Alternate Names

He was also known as John James at marriage of daughter Alma Lee.

Other Information


     John (when aged ~30) was present at the marriage of Mary Lee Glanville and John Warren on 12 July 1841 in Clyst St George, DEV, ENG; registered St Thomas. Both of full age. Fathers named Joseph Warren yeoman, Henry Glanville deceased yeoman. Witnesses include John Glanvill
Reported in Exeter and Plymouth Gazette 17 Jul 1841:
July 12, at Clist St. George, by the Rev. J. F. Doveton, Mr. J. Warren, (of the firm of Reed and Warren, Land Agents and Surveyors, Auctioneers, &c.,) to Mary Lee, youngest daughter of the late Mr. Henry Glanvill, of Exton Farm, Woodbury.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • John was a yeoman on 21 December 1836.
  • As of 21 December 1836, John Glanville and Mary P. Lindsey lived at Rydon, Woodbury, DEV, ENG, given at the baptism of their daughter.
  • As of 21 June 1838, John Glanville and Mary P. Lindsey lived at Rydon, Woodbury, DEV, ENG, given at the baptism of their son.
  • John was a yeoman on 21 June 1838.
  • He and Mary P. Lindsey appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Rydon, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; both with recorded age 25.
  • John was a farmer on 6 June 1841.
  • John was a yeoman, at baptism of daur Angelina on 8 October 1845.
  • John was a farmer on 30 March 1851.
  • He and Mary P. Lindsey appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Rydon Farm, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 39, hers 37.
  • John was a yeoman, at marriage of daughter Mary Ann on 27 February 1861.
  • John was a yeoman, at marriage of son John James on 19 May 1875.
  • John was a deceased farmer, at marriage of daughter Alma Lee on 15 December 1894.

Family: Mary P. Lindsey (b. between 1813 and 1814, d. 1890)

DaughterMary Ann Glanville (b. 1836)
SonRobert Glanville+ (b. circa 1838, d. 1897)
DaughterBlanche Sarah Lee Glanville (b. circa 1840)
SonHenry Glanville+ (b. circa 1842, d. 1912)
DaughterAngeline Glanville+ (b. between 1844 and 1845)
SonJohn James Glanville+ (b. circa 1844, d. 1917)
DaughterGeorgina Glanville (b. circa 1850)
DaughterAlma Lee Glanville (b. circa 1855)
DaughterAmanda Glanville (b. circa 1857, d. circa 1931)

Alma Lee Glanville

Female, #1190, born circa February 1855
FatherJohn Glanville (b. 1811, d. 1859)
MotherMary P. Lindsey (b. between 1813 and 1814, d. 1890)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Alma Lee Glanville was born circa February 1855 in Woodbury, DEV, ENG, registered St Thomas.
     She was baptized on 5 February 1855 in Woodbury, DEV, ENG, Alma Lee of John and Mary Glanvill, abode Rydon, yeoman.
     She married James Robins Crook on 15 December 1894 in St David, Exeter, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~39) registered Exeter. His recorded age 32, hers 39. Fathers named Samuel Crook farmer, John James Glanvill dec farmer. Witnesses John James Glanvill, Amanda Glanvill.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Crook.

Other Information


     Alma (when aged ~18) 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.
     Alma (when aged ~20) was present at the marriage of John James Glanville and Ann Elizabeth Nicks on 19 May 1875 in the Parish Church, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; registered St Thomas. His age recorded 31, hers 27. Fathers named John Glanvill yeoman, Francis Nicks yeoman. Witnesses include Alma Lee Glanvill.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Alma Lee Glanville appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Rydon Farm, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; recorded age 4, living with her widowed mother.
  • Alma was a scholar on 7 April 1861.
  • She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Rydon Farm House, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; recorded age 15, living with her widowed mother.
  • Alma was a scholar on 2 April 1871.
  • She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Rydon Farm House, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; recorded age 24, living with her widowed mother.
  • She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Hydon Farm, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; as sister to John J Glanvill, with a recorded age of 29.
  • Alma was a housekeeper on 5 April 1891.
  • She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Rydon Farm, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; recorded age 45, living as sister to John Glanville, married but husband not present. Mary B Crook was also there as 6yr old niece to John Glanville.
  • Alma was assistant in dairy work on 2 April 1911.
  • She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in Rydon Farm, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; recorded age 55, married but husband not present, living as sister to John James Glanvill.

Amanda Glanville

Female, #1191, born circa August 1857, died circa November 1931
FatherJohn Glanville (b. 1811, d. 1859)
MotherMary P. Lindsey (b. between 1813 and 1814, d. 1890)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Amanda Glanville was born circa August 1857 in Woodbury, DEV, ENG, registered St Thomas.
     She was baptized on 19 September 1857 in Woodbury, DEV, ENG, parents John and Mary Glanvill, Rydon, yeoman.
     She died circa November 1931 in Exeter registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~74); recorded age 74.

Other Information


     Amanda (when aged ~37) was present at the marriage of Alma Lee Glanville and James Robins Crook on 15 December 1894 in St David, Exeter, DEV, ENG; registered Exeter. His recorded age 32, hers 39. Fathers named Samuel Crook farmer, John James Glanvill dec farmer. Witnesses John James Glanvill, Amanda Glanvill.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Amanda Glanville appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Rydon Farm, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; recorded age 3, living with her widowed mother.
  • She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Rydon Farm House, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; recorded age 13, living with her widowed mother.
  • Amanda was a scholar on 2 April 1871.
  • She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Rydon Farm House, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; recorded age 21, living with her widowed mother.
  • She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Hydon Farm, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; living with brother John J Glanvill, with a recorded age of 27.
  • Amanda was assistant housekeeper on 5 April 1891.
  • She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Rydon Farm, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; recorded age 39, living as sister to John J Glanville.
  • Amanda was a housekeeper on 31 March 1901.
  • She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in Rydon Farm, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; recorded age 52, living as sister to widower John James Glanvill.
  • Amanda was housekeeper on 2 April 1911.

Angeline Glanville

Female, #1192, born between 1844 and 1845
FatherJohn Glanville (b. 1811, d. 1859)
MotherMary P. Lindsey (b. between 1813 and 1814, d. 1890)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Angeline Glanville was born between 1844 and 1845 in Woodbury, DEV, ENG, registered St Thomas q3 1846 (mother's maiden name transcribed Livorey.)
     She was baptized on 8 October 1845 in Woodbury, DEV, ENG, parents John and Mary Glanville.
     She married 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.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Frost. She was also known as Angelina.

Other Information


     Angeline 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.
     Angeline was present at the marriage of Henry Glanville and Henrietta Lindsey on 8 April 1868 in the Parish Church, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; registered St Thomas. Both with recorded age 26. Fathers named John Glanvill yeoman, Joseph Searle Lindsey yeoman. Witnesses J. S. Lindsey, Angelina Glanvill. Married by licence.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Angeline Glanville appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Rydon Farm, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; recorded age 4, living with her parents.
  • She appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Rydon Farm, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; recorded age 14, living with her widowed mother.
  • Angeline was a farmers daughter on 7 April 1861.
  • She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Rydon Farm House, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; recorded age 24, living with her widowed mother.
  • She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Rydon Farm House, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; recorded age 36, living with her widowed mother, but with her husband absent.
  • Angeline was retired on 3 April 1881.

Family: Walter Hamilton Frost (b. between 1839 and 1840, d. after 1881)

SonFrederick Frost (b. between 1873 and 1874)

Walter Hamilton Frost

Male, #1193, born between 1839 and 1840, died after 3 April 1881

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Walter Hamilton Frost was born between 1839 and 1840.
     He married Angeline Glanville, daughter of John Glanville and Mary P. Lindsey, 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.
     He died after 3 April 1881.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Walter was a chemist on 3 August 1872.

Family: Angeline Glanville (b. between 1844 and 1845)

SonFrederick Frost (b. between 1873 and 1874)

Frederick Frost

Male, #1194, born between 1873 and 1874
FatherWalter Hamilton Frost (b. between 1839 and 1840, d. after 1881)
MotherAngeline Glanville (b. between 1844 and 1845)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Frederick Frost was born between 1873 and 1874 in Exeter, DEV, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Frederick Frost appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Woodbury, DEV, ENG; living with his mother.

James Glanville

Male, #1195, born between 1820 and 1821, died circa November 1894
FatherHenry Glanville (b. 1780, d. 1841)
MotherMary Lee Warren (b. between 1779 and 1780, d. 1840)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

James Glanville was born between 1820 and 1821 in Woodbury, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 16 May 1821 in Woodbury, DEV, ENG, parents Henry and Mary Lee Glanville, abode Ridon, yeoman.
     He married Mary Jane Holdsworth Yea circa February 1845 in Exeter, St Thomas registered, DEV, ENG.
     He died circa November 1894 in Exeter, St Thomas registered, DEV, ENG; with a recorded age of 73.

Other Information


      On 21 January 1848 The London Gazette listed:
WHEREAS a Petition of James Glanville, of Exton, within the parish of Woodbury, in the county of Devon, Farmer, an insolvent debtor, having been filed in the County Court of Devonshire, at Paul-street, Exeter, and an interim order for protection from process having been given to the said James Glanville, under the provisions of the Statutes in that case made and provided, the said James Glanville is hereby required to appear before the said Court, on the 4th of February next, at ten in the forenoon precisely, for his first examination touching his debts, estate, and effects, and to be further dealt with according to the provisions of the said Statutes; and the choice of the creditors' assignees is to take place at the time so appointed. All persons indebted to the said James Glanville, or that have any of his effects, are not to pay or deliver the same but to Mr. John Daw, the Clerk of the said Court, at his office, at Post Office-street, Exeter, the Official Assignee of the estate and effects of the said insolvent.
      On 20 July 1849 The London Gazette listed:
Before the Judge of the County Court of Devonshire, holden at Exeter, at the Castle of Exeter, on Saturday the 4th day of August 1849, at Ten o'Clock in the Forenoon.
James Glanville, late of Exton, within the parish of Woodbury, in the county of Devon, Farmer, previously of the same place, Farm Bailiff, formerly of Exton Farm, Exton, Woodbury, aforesaid, Farmer.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • James was a farmer on 6 June 1841.
  • He appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Exton Farm, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; recorded age 20.
  • As of 9 December 1846, James Glanville and Mary Jane Holdsworth Yea lived at Exton Farm, Woodbury, DEV, ENG, at baptism of daughter.
  • James was a yeoman, at baptism of daughter on 9 December 1846.
  • He and Mary Jane Holdsworth Yea appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Scotsmoor, St Thomas, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 30 / 38, hers 23.
  • James was a farmer on 30 March 1851.
  • James was a labourer, at baptism of daur Edith on 10 July 1857.
  • As of 10 July 1857, James Glanville and Mary Jane Holdsworth Yea lived at Exton, Woodbury, DEV, ENG, at baptism of daur Edith.
  • James was a fund holder on 7 April 1861.
  • He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Exton, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; recorded age 40, widower.
  • James was a farmer on 2 April 1871.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Exton, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; recorded age 50, widowed.
  • James was a farmer 5 acres on 3 April 1881.
  • He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Exeter Rd, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; recorded age 60, a widower.
  • He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Exmouth Road, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; a widower with a recorded age of 70.

Family: Mary Jane Holdsworth Yea (b. between 1827 and 1828, d. circa 1859)

DaughterBertha Yea Glanville (b. circa 1846, d. 1868)
DaughterEsther Glanville (b. circa 1848)
DaughterFaith Glanville (b. circa 1851, d. circa 1888)
DaughterEdith Glanville (b. circa 1857)

Edith Glanville

Female, #1196, born circa May 1857
FatherJames Glanville (b. between 1820 and 1821, d. circa 1894)
MotherMary Jane Holdsworth Yea (b. between 1827 and 1828, d. circa 1859)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Edith Glanville was born circa May 1857 in Woodbury, DEV, ENG, registered St Thomas.
     She was baptized on 10 July 1857 in Woodbury, DEV, ENG, parents James and Mary Jane Glanville.

Alternate Names

She was also known as Editha.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Edith Glanville appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Exton, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; recorded age 3, living with her widowed father.
  • She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Exton, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; recorded age 193, living with her widowed father.
  • Edith was a farmers daughter on 2 April 1871.
  • She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Exeter Rd, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; recorded age 23, living with her widowed father, recorded as an imbecile.

John Glanville

Male, #1197, born 1802, died 5 December 1882
FatherJohn Glanville (b. between 1775 and 1776, d. 1844)
MotherEleanor Blackmore (b. between 1778 and 1779, d. circa 1852)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanville was born in 1802 in Broadhembury, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 5 November 1802 in St Andrew parish church, Broadhembury, DEV, ENG, John son of John & Eleanor Glanville Novbr 5th.
     He married Maria Ridler Merry on 15 February 1837 in Broad Clyst, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~35.)
     He died on 5 December 1882 in Street Farm, Whimple, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~80); recorded age 79, registered St Thomas.
     His estate was probated on 20 February 1883 indexed as:
1883 GLANVILLE John late of Whimple, Devon, farmer who died on 5 December 1882 at Street Farm in Whimple. Administration granted at Exeter on 20 February to Maria Glanville of Exminster, Devon, widow, the relict, estate £105-6-3.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • John was a yeoman at baptism of daughter on 27 September 1837.
  • As of 12 April 1841, John Glanville and Maria Ridler Merry lived at Southbrook, Broad Clyst, DEV, ENG, at baptism of daur.
  • He and Maria Ridler Merry appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Trath Boost?, Broad Clyst, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 35, hers 25.
  • John was a yeoman on 6 June 1841.
  • He and Maria Ridler Merry appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Southbrook Farm, Broad Clyst, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 48, hers 34, transcribed as John Clanville.
  • John was a farmer of 100 acres employing 2 lab on 30 March 1851.
  • John was a retired farmer on 7 April 1861.
  • He and Maria Ridler Merry appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Perkinses, Whimple, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 57, hers 44. Living as father-in-law and mother-in-law to Edward W Whitton and wife Maria.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Strete Farm, Whimple, DEV, ENG; recorded age 68, living as brother to widowed Eleanor Sanders and her 5 daughters. Marrried but wife not present.
  • John was a farm bailiff on 2 April 1871.
  • He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Strete Farm, Whimple, DEV, ENG; recorded age 77, living as brother to widowed sister Ellen Sanders, John's wife not with him.
  • John was a farm bailiff on 3 April 1881.

Family: Maria Ridler Merry (b. between 1816 and 1817, d. 1894)

DaughterMaria Anne Glanville (b. circa 1837, d. circa 1917)
DaughterElizabeth Ellen Glanville+ (b. 1841)
SonWilliam Ridler Glanville+ (b. 1843, d. circa 1921)

John Glanville

Male, #1198, born between 1775 and 1776, died 6 January 1844

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanville was born between 1775 and 1776 in DEV, ENG.
     He married Eleanor Blackmore on 14 April 1800 in Broadhembury, DEV, ENG.
     He died on 6 January 1844 in Broad Clyst, DEV, ENG; registered St Thomas, recorded age 70.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • John Glanville and Eleanor Blackmore appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Lower Whothyard, Broad Clyst, DEV, ENG; his recorded age 65, hers 60.
  • John was a yeoman on 6 June 1841.
  • John was a yeoman, at marriage of daughter Eleanor on 14 April 1847.

Family: Eleanor Blackmore (b. between 1778 and 1779, d. circa 1852)

SonHenry Glanville (b. 1800, d. 1831)
SonJohn Glanville+ (b. 1802, d. 1882)
DaughterAnn Glanville+ (b. before 1805, d. 1851)
SonPeter Glanville (b. 1807, d. 1822)
SonWilliam Glanville+ (b. 1811, d. 1877)
DaughterEleanor Blackmore Glanville+ (b. between 1828 and 1829, d. circa 1909)

Eleanor Blackmore Glanville

Female, #1199, born between 1828 and 1829, died circa November 1909
FatherJohn Glanville (b. between 1775 and 1776, d. 1844)
MotherEleanor Blackmore (b. between 1778 and 1779, d. circa 1852)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Eleanor Blackmore Glanville was born between 1828 and 1829 in Broad Clyst, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 28 September 1830 in Rockbeare, DEV, ENG, parents named John and Elenor Glanville.
     She married Charles Sanders on 14 April 1847 in St Lawrence, Exeter, DEV, ENG, registered Exeter. Both of age, fathers named John Sanders yeoman and John Glanville yeoman.
     She died circa November 1909 in St Thomas registered, DEV, ENG; recorded age 77.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Sanders. She was also known as Ellen Glanville transcribed in 1881 census.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Eleanor Blackmore Glanville appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Lower Whothyard, Broad Clyst, DEV, ENG; recorded age 10, living with her parents.
  • She and Charles Sanders appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Millyard Farm, Broad Clyst, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 30, hers 25. Living as son in law and daughter to Eleanor Glanvill.
  • Eleanor was a farmers wife on 30 March 1851.
  • She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Strete Farm, Whimple, DEV, ENG; recorded age 48, widowed. 5 daughters with her. Brother John living with her.
  • She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Strete Farm, Whimple, DEV, ENG; recorded age 52, as a widow, with her brother John living with her.
  • Eleanor was a Farmer Of 100 Acres Employing 3 Laborers on 3 April 1881.

Family: Charles Sanders (b. between 1820 and 1821, d. circa 1867)

DaughterElizabeth Ann Sanders+ (b. between 1848 and 1849)
DaughterAmelia Sanders (b. between 1856 and 1857)
DaughterElia Sanders (b. between 1863 and 1864)
DaughterMyra Sanders (b. between 1867 and 1868)

Charles Sanders

Male, #1200, born between 1820 and 1821, died circa November 1867

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Charles Sanders was born between 1820 and 1821 in Whimple, DEV, ENG.
     He married Eleanor Blackmore Glanville, daughter of John Glanville and Eleanor Blackmore, on 14 April 1847 in St Lawrence, Exeter, DEV, ENG, registered Exeter. Both of age, fathers named John Sanders yeoman and John Glanville yeoman.
     He died circa November 1867 in St Thomas registered, DEV, ENG; recorded age 47.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Charles was a yeoman on 14 April 1847.
  • As of 14 April 1847, Charles Sanders lived at Whimple, DEV, ENG.
  • He and Eleanor Blackmore Glanville appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Millyard Farm, Broad Clyst, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 30, hers 25. Living as son in law and daughter to Eleanor Glanvill.
  • Charles was a farmer of 60 acres on 30 March 1851.

Family: Eleanor Blackmore Glanville (b. between 1828 and 1829, d. circa 1909)

DaughterElizabeth Ann Sanders+ (b. between 1848 and 1849)
DaughterAmelia Sanders (b. between 1856 and 1857)
DaughterElia Sanders (b. between 1863 and 1864)
DaughterMyra Sanders (b. between 1867 and 1868)