Ghosts of Glanvilles

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

Person Page 417

Florence May Glanville

Female, #12481, born circa February 1885
FatherThomas Glanville (b. circa 1846, d. 1903)
MotherArabella Stott (b. 1849, d. 1909)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Florence May Glanville was born circa February 1885 in Hull, YKS, ENG, registered Sculcoates.
     She was baptized on 1 March 1885 in Hull, YKS, ENG, parents named Thomas and Harabella Glanville.
     She married Pullen Ashton circa August 1905 in Kingston on Hull registered, YKS, ENG, (when age calculated as ~20.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Ashton.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Florence May Glanville appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 53 West Dock Avenue, Newington, Kingston on Hull, YKS, ENG; recorded age 6, living with her parents.
  • She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 16 Subway Street, Sculcoates, YKS, ENG; recorded age 16, living with her mother.
  • Florence was a dresssmaker on 31 March 1901.
  • She and Pullen Ashton appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 92 West Dock Avenue, Kingston on Hull, YKS, ENG; his age recorded 25, hers 26.

Hector Cowie

Male, #12482, born 1900, died 1964

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Hector Cowie was born in 1900 in NZ.
     He married Agnes Glanville, daughter of Uddy Bray Glanville and Margaret Blair Stewart, in 1924 in NZ (when age calculated as ~24.)
     He died in 1964 in NZ (when age calculated as ~64.)

Elizabeth Ann Lowden

Female, #12483, born between 1855 and 1856, died 28 October 1914

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Ann Lowden was born between 1855 and 1856 in Tavistock, DEV, ENG.
     She married Joseph Thomas Glanville, son of Robert Glanville and Betsy Burrows, circa February 1882 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG.
     She died on 28 October 1914 in Tavistock registered, DEV, ENG; recorded age 58.
     She was buried in October 1914 at Sheepstor, DEV, ENG, with inscription:
Elizabeth Ann Glanville died 28th October 1914 aged 58 yrs.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Other Information

     Elizabeth and Joseph Thomas Glanville had 7 children by the 1911 census, all still living at that date.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Elizabeth Ann Lowden and Joseph Thomas Glanville appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Scotland, Sheepstor, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 36, hers 35.
  • She and Joseph Thomas Glanville appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Chubstone Cott, Sheepstor Entire, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 46, hers 45.
  • She and Joseph Thomas Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in Scotland, Sheepstor, Horrabridge, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 57, hers 55.

Family: Joseph Thomas Glanville (b. 1854, d. 1941)

SonWilliam Thomas Glanville+ (b. 1883, d. 1944)
DaughterMabel Elizabeth Glanville (b. 1885, d. circa 1957)
DaughterEmily Eltrude Glanville (b. 1887, d. circa 1960)
SonEdwin John Glanville+ (b. 1889, d. circa 1973)
DaughterAnnie Glanville (b. 1892)
DaughterAda Maud Glanville (b. 1894)
SonFrederick George Glanville M. M.+ (b. 1897, d. 1985)

William Thomas Glanville

Male, #12484, born 30 April 1883, died 29 May 1944
FatherJoseph Thomas Glanville (b. 1854, d. 1941)
MotherElizabeth Ann Lowden (b. between 1855 and 1856, d. 1914)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Thomas Glanville was born on 30 April 1883 in Plymouth, DEV, ENG, registered Plymouth.
     He was baptized on 22 May 1883 in Holy Trinity, Plymouth, DEV, ENG, William Thomas of Joseph Thomas and Elizabeth Ann Glanville, abode 7 Mariners Cottage, born April 30 1883.
     He married Maud Roper on 12 November 1913 in Karachi, India, (when age calculated as 30) his age recorded 30, hers 28, bachelor and spinster. Fathers named Joseph Thomas Glanville, Lewis Roper.
     He died on 29 May 1944 in Totnes registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 61); recorded age 61.
     His estate was probated on 11 September 1945 indexed as:
1945 GLANVILLE William of West Mead, Rattery, Devon who died on 24 May 1944. Probate at Exeter on 11 September to Marion Frances Mitchell, widow, effects £665-10-11.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • William Thomas Glanville appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Scotland, Sheepstor, DEV, ENG; recorded age 7, living with his parents.
  • He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Chubstone Cott, Sheepstor Entire, DEV, ENG; recorded age 17, living with his parents.
  • William was a general labourer on 31 March 1901.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in Quetta, Balochistan, India; recorded age 27, bombardier.
  • William was a saddler in No 7 Mountain Battery RGA on 2 April 1911.
  • William was a soldier on 12 November 1913.
  • William was a general labourer on 29 September 1939.
  • As of 29 September 1939, William Thomas Glanville and Maud Roper lived at Westmead, Totnes R.D., DEV, ENG, widowed Anna Eliza Roper with them, born 1863.

Family: Maud Roper (b. 1885, d. circa 1947)

SonWilliam Louis Thomas Glanville (b. 1914, d. circa 1977)
SonKenneth Roper Glanville (b. 1923, d. 2009)

Mabel Elizabeth Glanville

Female, #12485, born 8 March 1885, died circa November 1957
FatherJoseph Thomas Glanville (b. 1854, d. 1941)
MotherElizabeth Ann Lowden (b. between 1855 and 1856, d. 1914)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mabel Elizabeth Glanville was born on 8 March 1885 in Plymouth, DEV, ENG, registered Plymouth in q2 1885.
     She was baptized on 31 March 1885 in Holy Trinity, Plymouth, DEV, ENG, Mabel Elizabeth of Joseph Thomas and Elizabeth Ann Glanville, abode 7 Marine Cottages, born March 8 1885.
     She married David George Tolhurst circa May 1910 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~25.)
     She died circa November 1957 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~72.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Tolhurst. Her married name was Whitehouse.

Other Information


      On 2 April 1911 5mth old Sheepstor-born daughter Ada Elizabeth Ruth Tolhurst with her mother.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Mabel Elizabeth Glanville appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Scotland, Sheepstor, DEV, ENG; recorded age 6, living with her parents.
  • She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Vicarage, Sheepstor Entire, DEV, ENG; recorded age 16, servant in the household of Cornelius and Emma Crooke.
  • Mabel was a General Servant Domestic on 31 March 1901.
  • She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in Scotland, Sheepstor, Horrabridge, DEV, ENG; record age 26, living with her parents, married. The census annotated Mrs Tolhurst's husband is at present in Australia.

Emily Eltrude Glanville

Female, #12486, born 5 October 1887, died circa February 1960
FatherJoseph Thomas Glanville (b. 1854, d. 1941)
MotherElizabeth Ann Lowden (b. between 1855 and 1856, d. 1914)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Emily Eltrude Glanville was born on 5 October 1887 in Plymouth, DEV, ENG, registered Plymouth.
     She died circa February 1960 in Tavistock registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~72); recorded age 71.

Alternate Names

She was also known as Emily G. recorded in 1891 census. She was also known as Altred E. recorded in 1939 Register.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Emily Eltrude Glanville appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Scotland, Sheepstor, DEV, ENG; recorded age 3, living with her parents.
  • She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Chubstone Cott, Sheepstor Entire, DEV, ENG; recorded age 13, living with her parents.
  • Emily was a scholar on 31 March 1901.
  • She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in Scotland, Sheepstor, Horrabridge, DEV, ENG; recorded age 23, living with her parents.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Emily Eltrude Glanville lived at Scotland Cottage, Sheepstor, DEV, ENG, living with her widowed father.

Edwin John Glanville

Male, #12487, born 23 November 1889, died circa May 1973
FatherJoseph Thomas Glanville (b. 1854, d. 1941)
MotherElizabeth Ann Lowden (b. between 1855 and 1856, d. 1914)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Edwin John Glanville was born on 23 November 1889 in Meavy, DEV, ENG, registered Tavistock.
     He was baptized on 19 January 1890 in Meavy, DEV, ENG, Edwin John of Joseph Thomas and Elizabeth Ann Glanville, abode Meavy, born Nov 23 1889.
     He married Florence Maud Murrain circa May 1918 in Tavistock registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~28.)
     He died circa May 1973 in Tavistock registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~83.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Edwin John Glanville appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Scotland, Sheepstor, DEV, ENG; recorded age 1, living with his parents.
  • He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Chubstone Cott, Sheepstor Entire, DEV, ENG; recorded age 11, living with his parents.
  • Edwin was a scholar on 31 March 1901.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Edwin John Glanville and Florence Maud Murrain lived at Mully Well, Tavistock, DEV, ENG.
  • Edwin was a D.C.C. roadman on 29 September 1939.

Family: Florence Maud Murrain (b. 1898, d. 1983)

SonRichard John Glanville (b. circa 1918, d. after 1955)
DaughterElizabeth Ann Glanville (b. circa 1919, d. circa 1919)
SonEdwin Thomas Patrick Glanville (b. 1920, d. 2007)
DaughterIda Ruth Glanville (b. 1923, d. 1995)
DaughterDoris Glanville (b. circa 1924, d. circa 1924)
DaughterDora Irene Glanville (b. circa 1926)
SonGerald William Glanville (b. circa 1928, d. 2015)
SonNorman Murrain Glanville (b. circa 1930, d. circa 2019)
DaughterAmy Maud Glanville (b. 1932, d. 1994)
DaughterSheila Joan Glanville (b. circa 1934, d. circa 1934)
SonRoy Glanville (b. circa 1941, d. 2017)

Annie Glanville

Female, #12488, born 13 January 1892
FatherJoseph Thomas Glanville (b. 1854, d. 1941)
MotherElizabeth Ann Lowden (b. between 1855 and 1856, d. 1914)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Annie Glanville was born on 13 January 1892 in Sheepstor, DEV, ENG, registered Tavistock.
     She was baptized on 14 February 1892 in Sheepstor, DEV, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Annie Glanville appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Chubstone Cott, Sheepstor Entire, DEV, ENG; recorded age 9, living with her parents.
  • Annie was a scholar on 31 March 1901.

Elizabeth Glanville

Female, #12489, born before 1682

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Glanville was born before 1682.
     She married John Curtain on 27 December 1702 in Sunningwell, BRK, ENG, Elizabeth Clanvill and John Curtain.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Curtain.

Frederick George Glanville M. M.

Male, #12490, born 1 September 1897, died 26 April 1985
FatherJoseph Thomas Glanville (b. 1854, d. 1941)
MotherElizabeth Ann Lowden (b. between 1855 and 1856, d. 1914)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Frederick George Glanville M. M. was born on 1 September 1897 in Sheepstor, DEV, ENG, registered Tavistock q4 1897.
     He was baptized on 31 October 1897 in Sheepstor, DEV, ENG.
     He married Mary Ellen Spry on 19 March 1921 in Wesleyan Methodist, Walkhampton, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 23) registered Tavistock. His age recorded 23, hers 24, fathers named Joseph Thomas Glanville ag lab, Thomas Spry ag lab.
     He died on 26 April 1985 in Doiran, Walkhampton, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 87); registered Tavistock.
     His estate was probated on 21 August 1985 indexed:
GLANVILLE, Frederick George of Doiran Walkhampton Yelverton Devon died 26 April 1985 Probate Bristol 21 August £54512.

Other Information


      Between 1914 and 1918 he lost a leg at the age of 19, awarded the Military Medal for devotion to duty at Lake Doiran in Greece.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Frederick George Glanville M. M. appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Chubstone Cott, Sheepstor Entire, DEV, ENG; recorded age 3, living with his parents.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in Scotland, Sheepstor, Horrabridge, DEV, ENG; recorded age 13, living with his parents.
  • Frederick was at school on 2 April 1911.
  • Frederick was a boot and shoe repairer on 19 March 1921.
  • As of 19 March 1921, Frederick George Glanville M. M. lived at Walkampton, DEV, ENG.
  • Frederick was a boot repairer on 29 September 1939.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Frederick George Glanville M. M. and Mary Ellen Spry lived at Doiraw, Walkhampton, DEV, ENG.

Family: Mary Ellen Spry (b. 1897, d. 1985)

DaughterElizabeth Ellen Glanville (b. 1921)
DaughterCharlotte Joan Glanville (b. 1922)
SonPeter Spry Glanville (b. 1924, d. 1928)
SonJohn Frederick Glanville (b. 1925, d. 2010)
DaughterRuth Mabel Glanville (b. 1927)
SonRoger Thomas Glanville (b. 1929, d. 2010)

James Ferguson

Male, #12491, born before 1887

Birth, Marriage and Death information

James Ferguson was born before 1887.
     He married Nellie Glanville in 1907 in NZ.

Lydia Trowell

Female, #12492, born between 1880 and 1881, died after 1925

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Lydia Trowell was born between 1880 and 1881 in Sheerness, KEN, ENG.
     She married William Resker Glanville, son of George Glanville and Susanna Resker, circa May 1899 in Sheppey registered, KEN, ENG.
     She died after 1925.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Other Information

     Lydia and William Resker Glanville had 4 children by the 1911 census, 1 deceased by that date.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Lydia Trowell and William Resker Glanville appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 23 Alexandra Road, Sheerness, KEN, ENG; his recorded age 25, hers 20.
  • She and William Resker Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 92 Jefferson Road, Sheerness, KEN, ENG; his age recorded 35, hers 30.

Family: William Resker Glanville (b. 1875, d. 1925)

DaughterLilian Edith Victoria Glanville (b. circa 1900)
SonGeorge Edward Glanville (b. circa 1902, d. circa 1904)
SonGilbert Norman Glanville+ (b. 1906, d. 1987)
DaughterPhyllis Muriel Glanville (b. circa 1910, d. 1961)
SonRonald Resker Glanville (b. 1912, d. 1992)

Lilian Edith Victoria Glanville

Female, #12493, born circa April 1900
FatherWilliam Resker Glanville (b. 1875, d. 1925)
MotherLydia Trowell (b. between 1880 and 1881, d. after 1925)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Lilian Edith Victoria Glanville was born circa April 1900 in Sheerness, KEN, ENG, registered Sheppey.
     She married Henry James Danton circa August 1922 in Sheppey registered, KEN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~22.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Danton.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Lilian Edith Victoria Glanville appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 23 Alexandra Road, Sheerness, KEN, ENG; recorded age 11m, living with her parents.
  • She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 92 Jefferson Road, Sheerness, KEN, ENG; recorded age 10, living with her parents.

William John Glanville

Male, #12494, born 20 May 1892, died 2 June 1974
FatherWilliam John Glanville (b. circa 1858, d. circa 1904)
MotherEllen Giles (b. 1869, d. circa 1952)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William John Glanville was born on 20 May 1892 in Chacewater, Kenwyn, CON, ENG, registered Truro in q3 1892.
     He was baptized on 12 August 1892 in Chacewater, CON, ENG, parents William John and Ellen.
     He married Ethel Butler circa August 1928 in Derby registered, DBY, ENG, (when age calculated as ~36) following banns read St John the Evangelist, Wembley July 1, 8 and 15. He of this parish, her of St Barnabas, Derby.
     He died on 2 June 1974 in Torbay registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 82.)
     His estate was probated on 22 July 1974 indexed:
GLANVILLE, William John of South Devon Hotel St Margarets Rd St Marychurch Torquay died 2 June 1974 Probate Bristol 22 July £18461.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • William John Glanville appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Rose Hill Terrace, Doubletrees, St Blazey, CON, ENG; recorded age 8, living with his parents.
  • William was a scholar on 31 March 1901.
  • William was an artificial silk manufacturer (manager) on 29 September 1939.
  • As of 29 September 1939, William John Glanville and Ethel Butler lived at 77 Woodland Way, Southgate, MDX, ENG.

Nellie Glanville

Female, #12495, born before 1887

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Nellie Glanville was born before 1887.
     She married James Ferguson in 1907 in NZ.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Ferguson.

Harry Norman Brice Glanville

Male, #12496, born circa November 1896
FatherWilliam John Glanville (b. circa 1858, d. circa 1904)
MotherEllen Giles (b. 1869, d. circa 1952)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Harry Norman Brice Glanville was born circa November 1896 in Chacewater, Kenwyn, CON, ENG, registered Truro.
     He married Ida Frances Bice circa February 1923 in St Columb Major registered, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as ~26.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Harry Norman Brice Glanville appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Rose Hill Terrace, Doubletrees, St Blazey, CON, ENG; recorded age 4, living with his parents.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in Lerrin, St Veep, CON, ENG; recorded age 14, living with his widowed mother.

Family: Ida Frances Bice (b. 1903, d. 1963)

SonHarold Brice Glanville+ (b. 1923, d. 1992)
SonFrances Audrey Glanville (b. circa 1924)

Frederick Henry Cleary

Male, #12497, born before 1887

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Frederick Henry Cleary was born before 1887.
     He married Mary Glanville in 1907 in NZ.

Harriet Ann French

Female, #12498, born 16 May 1874, died circa November 1956

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Harriet Ann French was born on 16 May 1874 in Devonport, DEV, ENG.
     She married William Ernest Glanville, son of John Henry Glanville and Mary Jane Benerthan, circa May 1893 in St Germans registered, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as ~19) his age recorded 32, hers 26.
     She died circa November 1956 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~82.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Other Information

     Harriet and William Ernest Glanville had 3 children by the 1911 census, all still living at that date.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Harriet Ann French and William Ernest Glanville appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in St Germans Quay, St Germans, CON, ENG; his age recorded 32, hers 26.
  • She and William Ernest Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in Polbathic, St Germans, CON, ENG; his age recorded 42, hers 36.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Harriet Ann French lived at Memorial Cottage, Fore Street, St Germans, CON, ENG, widowed.

Family: William Ernest Glanville (b. 1868, d. circa 1926)

DaughterElsie Maude Glanville (b. circa 1893)
SonErnest Henry Glanville+ (b. 1894, d. 1939)
DaughterIvy May Glanville (b. circa 1896)

Jane Ball

Female, #12499, born between 1858 and 1859, died after 1919

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Jane Ball was born between 1858 and 1859 in St Germans, CON, ENG.
     She married John Stapleton circa May 1882 in St Germans registered, CON, ENG. Marriage banns for Jane Ball and John Stapleton were published between 21 October 1888 and 4 November 1888 in St Germans, CON, ENG, Both Of This Parish, John recorded a Bachelor and Jane recorded a Spinster (incorrectly.)
     She married John Glanville, son of Thomas Glanville and Elizabeth Jory, on 6 November 1888 in St Germans, CON, ENG, Jane marrying as Jane Stapleton. Registered St Germans
GROOM: John GLANVILLE
Groom's age: 25
Groom's condition: Bachelor
Groom's rank/profession: Labourer
Groom's residence: St. Germans
Father: Thomas
Father's rank/profession: Labourer

BRIDE: Jane STAPLETON
Bride's age: 30
Bride's condition: Widow
Bride's rank/profession: None shown
Bride's residence: St. Germans
Father: John BALL
Father's rank/profession: Labourer

Banns(B) or Licence(L): Banns
Groom Signed(S) or Marked(M): S
Bride Signed(S) or Marked(M): M
Witness 1: John CARDEW
Witness 2: Louisa STANTON.
     She died after 1919.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville. Her married name was Stapleton.

Other Information


     Jane was married 2 times.      Jane and John Glanville had 7 children by the 1911 census, 3 deceased by that date. It is unclear whether these numbers refer to children of John and Jane or of Jane (alone) who was previously married.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Jane Ball and John Glanville appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Mount Folly, St Germans, CON, ENG; his age recorded 26, hers 30.
  • She and John Glanville appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Mount Folly, St Germans, CON, ENG; his age recorded 36, hers 42. Widowed father in law John Ball with them.
  • She and John Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in Mount Folly, St Germans, CON, ENG; both with recorded age 48. 3 yr old adopted daughter Dorothy Phyllis Hassall with them, born Devonport.
  • Jane and John Glanville were a quarryman on 2 April 1911.
  • As of 1919, Jane Ball and John Glanville lived at Mount Folly, St Germans, CON, ENG, at son Robert's discharge from Army.

Family 1: John Stapleton (b. circa 1859, d. circa 1885)

DaughterBessie Stapleton (b. between 1882 and 1883)

Family 2: John Glanville (b. 1864, d. 1948)

DaughterIda Mary Glanville (b. circa 1889)
SonWilfrid John Glanville (b. circa 1890, d. circa 1890)
DaughterEmily Glanville (b. circa 1892)
DaughterEdith Lillian Glanville (b. circa 1893)
SonRobert Glanville+ (b. 1896, d. 1976)
DaughterLena Fanny Geraldine Glanville (b. circa 1898)
SonErnest John Glanville (b. circa 1901, d. circa 1903)
DaughterWinnie Glanville (b. after 1901)

Emily Glanville

Female, #12500, born circa February 1892
FatherJohn Glanville (b. 1864, d. 1948)
MotherJane Ball (b. between 1858 and 1859, d. after 1919)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Emily Glanville was born circa February 1892 in St Germans, CON, ENG, registered St Germans.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Emily Glanville appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Mount Folly, St Germans, CON, ENG; recorded age 9, living with her parents.

Mary Glanville

Female, #12501, born before 1887

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Glanville was born before 1887.
     She married Frederick Henry Cleary in 1907 in NZ.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Cleary.

Susan Lee

Female, #12502, born 28 December 1866, died circa August 1954

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Susan Lee was born on 28 December 1866 in Clerkenwell, MDX, ENG.
     She married William Robert Glanville, son of Henry Thomas Glanville and Isabella Chance, on 1 March 1885 in St Thomas, Bethnal Green, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as 18) registered Bethnal Green. After banns, His age 20, hers 19. bachelor and spinster. Fathers named Henry Robert Glanvill french polisher, Thomas Lee printer. William's father's name was incorrectly written in the marriage register.
     She died circa August 1954 in Edmonton registered, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~87); recorded age 88.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Susan was a flower ** on 1 March 1885.
  • As of 1 March 1885, Susan Lee lived at 13 John Street, Hackney Road, Bethnal Green, MDX, ENG.
  • As of 14 March 1886, Susan Lee and William Robert Glanville lived at 2 Normans Buildings, Islington, MDX, ENG.
  • As of 8 January 1888, Susan Lee and William Robert Glanville lived at 45 Bastarick Street, Islington, MDX, ENG.
  • As of 14 December 1890, Susan Lee and William Robert Glanville lived at 14 Sutton Buildings, Clerkenwell, MDX, ENG.
  • She and William Robert Glanville appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 14 Sutton Buildings, Clerkenwell, MDX, ENG; his age recorded 26, hers 24. 41yr old married Aunt Martha Jones was living with them.
  • She and William Robert Glanville appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 24 Halfield H, London St Lukes Old St, MDX, ENG; his age recorded 36, hers 34.
  • She appeared on the census of 19 June 1921 in Tottenham, MDX, ENG.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Susan Lee lived at 94 Markfield Road, Tottenham, MDX, ENG, widowed, living with her widowed daughter Martha.
  • Susan was incapacitated on 29 September 1939.

Family: William Robert Glanville (b. circa 1865, d. circa 1902)

DaughterMartha Isabella Glanville (b. 1886)
SonWilliam Henry Robert Glanville+ (b. 1887)
DaughterEmily Elizabeth Glanville (b. 1890, d. circa 1902)

Martha Isabella Glanville

Female, #12503, born 17 February 1886
FatherWilliam Robert Glanville (b. circa 1865, d. circa 1902)
MotherSusan Lee (b. 1866, d. circa 1954)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Martha Isabella Glanville was born on 17 February 1886 in St Luke, MDX, ENG, registered Holborn.
     She was baptized on 14 March 1886 in St Thomas church, Charterhouse, Islington, MDX, ENG.
     She married Frederick Wood on 25 December 1907 in Christchurch, Hoxton, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as 21) registered Shoreditch. After banns, his age 25, hers 22. Bachelor and spinster. Fathers named Benjamin William Wood labourer, William Robert Glanvill stone grinder. Witness William Robert Glanvill.
     She married Charles Edward Gibson circa August 1915 in Edmonton registered, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~29) Martha marrying in surname Wood.

Alternate Names

She was also known as Martha J. Her married name was Wood. She was also known as Glanvill. Her married name was Gibson.

Other Information


     Martha was married 2 times.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Martha was a scholar on 5 April 1891.
  • She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 14 Sutton Buildings, Clerkenwell, MDX, ENG; recorded age 6, living with her parents.
  • Martha was a Card Board Box Maker on 31 March 1901.
  • She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 24 Halfield H, London St Lukes Old St, MDX, ENG; recorded age 15, living with her parents.
  • As of 25 December 1907, Martha Isabella Glanville and Frederick Wood lived at 40 Cavendish Street, Hackney, MDX, ENG.
  • She and Charles Edward Gibson appeared on the census of 19 June 1921 in Tottenham, MDX, ENG.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Martha Isabella Glanville lived at 94 Markfield Road, Tottenham, MDX, ENG, widowed, with her Gibson children borth 1916 and 1920.
  • Martha was office cleaning on 29 September 1939.

William Henry Robert Glanville

Male, #12504, born 15 December 1887
FatherWilliam Robert Glanville (b. circa 1865, d. circa 1902)
MotherSusan Lee (b. 1866, d. circa 1954)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Henry Robert Glanville was born on 15 December 1887 in St Luke, MDX, ENG, registered Holborn q1 1888.
     He was baptized on 8 January 1888 in St Thomas church, Charterhouse, Islington, MDX, ENG.
     He married Ada Latham circa November 1905 in St Columba parish church, Haggerston, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~17) registered Shoreditch. After banns, both aged 21, Bachelor and spinster. Fathers named William Robert Glanvill deceased stone printer/grinder, Alfred Latham iron dresser. Witness Martha Glanvill.

Alternate Names

He was also known as William Robert recorded at marriage. He was also known as Glanvill. He was also known as William Henry registered at birth and baptism.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • William Henry Robert Glanville appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 14 Sutton Buildings, Clerkenwell, MDX, ENG; recorded age 4, living with his parents.
  • He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 24 Halfield H, London St Lukes Old St, MDX, ENG; recorded age 13, living with his parents.
  • William was a packer on 17 December 1905.
  • As of 17 December 1905, William Henry Robert Glanville lived at 40 Essex Street, Hackney, MDX, ENG.

Family: Ada Latham (b. between 1883 and 1884)

SonWilliam Robert Glanville (b. circa 1906, d. circa 1906)
DaughterAda Glanville (b. circa 1906, d. circa 1906)

Ada Jane Shaddick

Female, #12506, born between 1868 and 1869, died 2 January 1940

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ada Jane Shaddick was born between 1868 and 1869 in St Philip, Bristol, GLS, ENG.
     She married Tom Glanville, son of George Glanville and Emma Shepheard, on 19 August 1886 in St John, Bedminster, SOM, ENG, registered Bedminster. His father named George Glanville.
     She died on 2 January 1940 in Bristol, GLS, ENG; recorded age 70, registered Bristol.
     Her estate was probated on 28 June 1940 indexed as:
1940 GLANVILLE Ada Jane of Rose Cottage, 64 Picton Lane, Montpelier, Bristol 6, widow who died on 2 January 1940. Administration (with will) at Bristol on 28 June to Thomas William Glanville, grocer, effects £155.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Other Information

     Ada and Tom Glanville had 5 children by the 1911 census, 1 deceased by that date.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Ada Jane Shaddick and Tom Glanville appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 57 Somerset Street, Bedminster, SOM, ENG; his age recorded 24, hers 22.
  • She and Tom Glanville appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 8 Sandholm Road, Knowle, Bristol, GLS, ENG; his recorded age 34, hers 32.
  • She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 6 Temple Street, Bristol, GLS, ENG; recorded age 42, married, husband not present. Living as Housekeeper to John Hammett.
  • Ada was housekeeper on 2 April 1911.

Family: Tom Glanville (b. 1867, d. circa 1931)

DaughterAda Jane Glanville (b. circa 1887, d. circa 1889)
SonThomas William Glanville+ (b. 1889, d. circa 1959)
SonFrank Victor Glanville D.C.M.+ (b. 1891, d. 1978)
DaughterGrace Alice Glanville (b. circa 1893)
SonHerbert James Shaddick Glanville D.C.M.+ (b. 1895, d. 1964)

Thomas Burt Glanville

Male, #12507, born 28 February 1882, died 30 May 1958
FatherErnest Glanville (b. 1855, d. 1925)
MotherEmma Priscilla Powell (b. between 1859 and 1860, d. 1935)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Thomas Burt Glanville was born on 28 February 1882 in Grahamstown, Cape Colony, RSA.
     He was baptized on 14 April 1882 in Wesleyan Methodist Church, Grahamstown, Cape Province, RSA, parents named Ernest and Emma Priscilla Glanville. Born February 28th 1882.
     He married Gwynneth Clifton Tainton after 1902 in the RSA.
     He died on 30 May 1958 in Barberton, East Transvaal, RSA, (when age calculated as 76.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Thomas Burt Glanville appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 13 Bournevale Road, Streatham, SRY, ENG; recorded age 9, living with his parents.
  • He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 60 Lewin Road, Streatham, SRY, ENG; recorded age 19, living with his parents.
  • Thomas was a clerk shipping on 31 March 1901.

Family: Gwynneth Clifton Tainton (b. 1885, d. 1967)

DaughterGwynneth Valerie Burt Glanville (b. after 1903)
SonErnest Clifton Burt Glanville (b. 1913, d. 1984)

Eva Jane Glanville

Female, #12508, born circa February 1878
FatherJohn Glanville (b. circa 1856, d. 1922)
MotherSophia Matthews (b. between 1850 and 1851, d. circa 1920)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Eva Jane Glanville was born circa February 1878 in St Pinnock, CON, ENG, registered Liskeard.
     She married Charles Henry King circa August 1901 in Liskeard registered, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as ~23.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was King. She was also known as Eliza J. transcribed in 1881 census.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Eva Jane Glanville appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in St Pinnock, CON, ENG; recorded age 3, living with her parents.
  • She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Hurlands, St Pinnock, CON, ENG; recorded age 13, living as granddaughter to James Glanville, aged 60.
  • Eva was a scholar on 5 April 1891.
  • She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Highway, St Pinnock, CON, ENG; recorded age 23, living with her parents.
  • Eva was a dressmaker on 31 March 1901.

George Frederick Glanville

Male, #12509, born between 1828 and 1829, died 26 August 1886
FatherBenjamin Glanvill (b. 1793, d. 1868)
MotherSarah Ann Smith (b. between 1803 and 1804, d. 1878)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

George Frederick Glanville was born between 1828 and 1829 in New Windsor, BRK, ENG.
     He died on 26 August 1886 in Abingdon, OXF, ENG; recorded age 57, registered Abingdon.
     He was buried at Abingdon Old Cemetery, Abingdon, BRK, ENG.
     His estate was probated on 3 March 1887 indexed as:
1887 GLANVILLE George Frederick late of Abingdon, Berkshire, gentleman who died on 26 August 1886 at Abingdon. Will proved at Oxford on 3 March by Charles Glanville of Abingdon, actuary and Edwin Glanville of Basingstoke, County of Southampton, grocer, the brothers, the executors, estate £1,668-5-1.

Other Information


      On 26 October 1883 The London Gazette listed:
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between us the undersigned, George Frederick Glanville and James Burgess, in the business of Printers, Booksellers, Music Sellers, and Stationers, at Abingdon, in the county of Berks, under the style of Baylis and Co., has been dissolved, by mutual consent, as from the 29th day of September last. All debts due to or from the said firm will be received or paid by the said James Burgess, by whom the said business will in future be carried on.— Dated this 23rd day of October, 1883.
G. F. Glanville.
James Burgess.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • George Frederick Glanville appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Boar Street, Abingdon St Helens, BRK, ENG; recorded age 12, living with his parents.
  • He appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Bear Street, Abingdon St Helens, BRK, ENG; recorded age 22, living with his parents.
  • George was a solicitors clerk on 30 March 1851.
  • He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Bear Street, Abingdon St Helens, BRK, ENG; recorded age 31, living with his parents.
  • George was a solicitors managing clerk on 7 April 1861.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Bath Street, Abingdon St Helens, BRK, ENG; recorded age 41, living with his widowed mother.
  • George was a solicitors general managing clerk on 2 April 1871.
  • He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Market Place, Abingdon St Helens, BRK, ENG; recorded age 50.
  • George was an attorneys clerk on 3 April 1881.

George Augustus Fraser

Male, #12510, born before 1882

Birth, Marriage and Death information

George Augustus Fraser was born before 1882.
     He married Florence Jane Glanville, daughter of John Reed Glanville and Sarah Ewart, in 1902 in NZ.