Ghosts of Glanvilles

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

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Thomas William King

Male, #12961, born 21 January 1850, died 20 October 1932

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Thomas William King was born on 21 January 1850.
     He married Wilmot Glanville, daughter of Thomas Burt Glanville and Wilmot Watson, on 28 August 1883 in Topsham, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 33) registered St Thomas. Fathers named Francis King, Thomas Burt Glanville.
     He died on 20 October 1932 (when age calculated as 82.)

Other Information

     Thomas and Wilmot Glanville had 10 children, named :
Queenie May Glanville KING (1884-1968) m 1921 Frank Wright Nelson (1891-),
Wilfred Glanville KING (1886-1955) m 1917 Jessie Louisa Scott (1890-1945),
Frances Elizabeth KING (1887-1893),
Mary Glanville KING (1888-1975) m 1915 George Holdway Moll (1884-1968),
Winnie Glanville KING (1889-1986),
Beatrice KING (1890-1890),
Thomas Glanville KING (1892-1978),
Hettie Glanville KING (1894-1990) m 1916 Ivan Robert Stewart Ainslie (1888-1963),
Ernest Burt Glanville KING (1895-1895),
Spencer Hartley KING (1898-1976) m 1939 Dora Glanville Godlonton, dau. of Maurice Godlonton, son of Wilmot's sister Flora.

Joseph Richards

Male, #12962, born circa 1860, died before 1947

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Joseph Richards was born circa 1860.
     He married Mary Edith Glanville, daughter of Thomas Burt Glanville and Wilmot Watson, on 10 January 1882 in Topsham, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~22) Registered St Thomas. Her age recorded 21, father Thomas Burt Glanville. His age recorded 22.
     He died before 1947.

Samuel Ratcliff

Male, #12963, born circa 1853

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Samuel Ratcliff was born circa 1853.
     He married May Glanville, daughter of Thomas Burt Glanville and Wilmot Watson, on 11 December 1902 in Topsham, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~49) registered St Thomas. Her age recorded 40, his 49. Fathers named Samuel Ratcliff, Thomas Burt Glanville.

John Daly

Male, #12965, born before 1848

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Daly was born before 1848.
     He married Mary Morgan Glanville, daughter of John Glanville and Sarah Morgan, on 15 October 1868 in St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Knutsford, CHS, ENG, registered Altrincham, witness Sarah Jane Blake. Her father named John Glanville.

Other Information


      They moved to The Lodge, Arrowe Hall, Arrowe CHS in 1870, John Daly taking job of head gardener to The Shaws, of Slave trade fame.Their childrens names follow from the 1881 census.
Elizabeth Daly.Born Knutsford aged 11
John Glanville Daly, born Arrowe, Cheshire (as all following named children). aged 10
Alice A Daly aged 6
Jessie Daly aged 5
Emily Maud Mary Daly aged 3
Sydney Herbert Daly aged 9 Months.
They had several more children who died at an early age.

female Leahy

Female, #12966, born before 1818

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Female Leahy was born before 1818 in IRL.
     She married Thomas Glanville before 1838.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Family: Thomas Glanville (b. before 1818)

SonJames Glanville+ (b. circa 1838)

Sarah Morgan

Female, #12967, born between 1817 and 1818, died circa February 1895

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Sarah Morgan was born between 1817 and 1818 in Swansea, GLA, WLS, daughter of William Morgan, a coastguard at her later marriage.
     She married John Glanville, son of John Glanville and Mary, on 12 July 1843 in St Peter's church, Bexhill, SSX, ENG, registered Battle. He Marked, she signed the register.
Both recorded "full age".
Witnesses Charles Nelson, Elizabeth Nelson.
     She died circa February 1895 in Hastings registered, SSX, ENG; recorded age 75.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 12 July 1843, Sarah Morgan and John Glanville lived at Bexhill, SSX, ENG.
  • She and John Glanville appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Martello Tower, Bexhill, SSX, ENG; his age recorded 43, hers 33.
  • Sarah was a coast guards wife on 30 March 1851.
  • She and John Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in 5 Union Street, All Saints, Hastings, SSX, ENG; his age recorded 64, hers 53.
  • She and John Glanville appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 1 Bourne Street, All Saints, Hastings, SSX, ENG; his age recorded 73, hers 63.
  • She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 9 Humphrey Avenue, Hastings All Saints, SSX, ENG; a widow, recorded age 73, living as mother in law to Daniel and Lois Morgan.

Family: John Glanville (b. between 1806 and 1807, d. circa 1886)

SonJohn Morgan Glanville (b. 1844)
DaughterMary Morgan Glanville (b. circa 1846, d. circa 1920)
DaughterSarah Jane Glanville (b. circa 1847, d. circa 1867)
SonWilliam Thomas Glanville (b. circa 1849, d. circa 1856)
DaughterElizabeth Moore Glanville (b. circa 1851)
DaughterDorothy Morgan Glanville (b. circa 1853, d. 1885)
DaughterLois Glanville (b. circa 1857)
SonDaniel Curtis Glanville (b. circa 1860, d. 1862)
SonAndrew Morgan Glanville+ (b. circa 1863)

Sarah Jane Glanville

Female, #12968, born circa August 1847, died circa November 1867
FatherJohn Glanville (b. between 1806 and 1807, d. circa 1886)
MotherSarah Morgan (b. between 1817 and 1818, d. circa 1895)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Sarah Jane Glanville was born circa August 1847 in Bexhill, SSX, ENG, registered Battle.
     She died circa November 1867 in Hastings registered, SSX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~20); recorded age 20.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Sarah Jane Glanville appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Martello Tower, Bexhill, SSX, ENG; recorded age 3, living with her parents.
  • She appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Hastings All Saints, SSX, ENG; recorded age 13, living as daughter, parents absent.
  • Sarah was a scholar - both on the record at Hastings and Bexhill on 7 April 1861.
  • She appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Martello Tower, Kewhurst Coast Guard Station, Bexhill, SSX, ENG; recorded age 13, visiting Charles and Mary Ann Ayling.

William Thomas Glanville

Male, #12969, born circa November 1849, died circa May 1856
FatherJohn Glanville (b. between 1806 and 1807, d. circa 1886)
MotherSarah Morgan (b. between 1817 and 1818, d. circa 1895)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Thomas Glanville was born circa November 1849 in Bexhill, SSX, ENG, registered Battle.
     He died circa May 1856 in Battle registered, SSX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~6); recorded age 7.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • William Thomas Glanville appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Martello Tower, Bexhill, SSX, ENG; recorded age 1, living with his parents.

John Glanville

Male, #12970, born before 1786

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanville was born before 1786.
     He married Mary before 1806.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • John was a labourer, at baptism of son John on 31 October 1807.
  • John was a coastguard, at marriage of son John on 12 July 1843.

Family: Mary (b. before 1786)

SonJohn Glanville+ (b. between 1806 and 1807, d. circa 1886)

William Retallick

Male, #12971, born 1824, died 10 April 1895

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Retallick was born in 1824 in Creber, Tavistock, DEV, ENG.
     He married Mary Ann Glanville, daughter of William Glanville, on 6 November 1852 in St Andrews Parish Church, Plymouth, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~28) Registered Plymouth. His age recorded 22, hers 24, fathers named William Retallick miner, William Glanville miner.
     He died on 10 April 1895 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~71.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 6 November 1852, William Retallick and Mary Ann Glanville lived at 2 Martin Lane, Plymouth, DEV, ENG, known to be the home of William's sister Jane Bishop.
  • William was a miner on 6 November 1852.
  • He and Mary Ann Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 47, hers 42.
  • William was a copper miner on 2 April 1871.
  • He and Mary Ann Glanville appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG; his recorded age 50, hers 46.

Mary Ann Glanville

Female, #12972, born 1828, died 13 March 1883
FatherWilliam Glanville (b. before 1808)

Birth, Marriage and Death information


     She was baptized circa 1828 researchers have failed to find a baptism around 1813-39 in Peter Tavy and Tavistock. Mary Ann Glanville was born in 1828 in Peter Tavy, Tavistock, DEV, ENG.
     She married William Retallick on 6 November 1852 in St Andrews Parish Church, Plymouth, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~24) Registered Plymouth. His age recorded 22, hers 24, fathers named William Retallick miner, William Glanville miner.
     She died on 13 March 1883 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~55); recorded age 55. Registered Tavistock.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Retallick.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Mary Ann Glanville appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in St Mary Tavy, DEV, ENG; recorded age 13, in the Castle family household.
  • Mary was a female servant on 6 June 1841.
  • As of 6 November 1852, Mary Ann Glanville and William Retallick lived at 2 Martin Lane, Plymouth, DEV, ENG, known to be the home of William's sister Jane Bishop.
  • She and William Retallick appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 47, hers 42.
  • She and William Retallick appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Whitchurch, DEV, ENG; his recorded age 50, hers 46.

Elizabeth Sage

Female, #12973, born 18 March 1871, died 30 November 1955

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Sage was born on 18 March 1871 in Somersham, SFK, ENG.
     She married Frederick Adolphus Glanville, son of Adolphus Glanville and Eliza Goss, on 26 March 1889 in St Philips, Mile End, Stepney, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as 18.)
     She died on 30 November 1955 in St Nicholas Hospital, Plumstead, KEN, ENG, (when age calculated as 84.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Other Information

     Elizabeth and Frederick Adolphus Glanville had 7 children by the 1911 census, 1 deceased by that date.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Elizabeth Sage and Frederick Adolphus Glanville appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 8 Manthorp Road, Plumstead, KEN, ENG; his age recorded 26, hers 20.
  • She and Frederick Adolphus Glanville appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 33 Sladedale Road, Plumstead, KEN, ENG; his recorded age 35, hers 30.
  • She and Frederick Adolphus Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 33 Sladedale Road, Plumstead, KEN, ENG; his age recorded 46, hers 40.

Family: Frederick Adolphus Glanville (b. 1865, d. 1911)

SonArthur John Glanville (b. circa 1889, d. circa 1890)
SonFrederick Charles Glanville+ (b. 1890, d. 1959)
SonAlbert Edward Glanville+ (b. 1893, d. 1980)
DaughterElsie Jane Glanville (b. 1895)
DaughterEllen Gladys Glanville (b. circa 1897)
DaughterLilian Edith Glanville (b. circa 1900)
SonSydney William Glanville (b. 1910, d. 1991)

Arthur John Glanville

Male, #12974, born circa August 1889, died circa August 1890
FatherFrederick Adolphus Glanville (b. 1865, d. 1911)
MotherElizabeth Sage (b. 1871, d. 1955)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Arthur John Glanville was born circa August 1889 in Kingston upon Thames registered, SRY, ENG.
     He died circa August 1890 in Kingston upon Thames registered, SRY, ENG, (when age calculated as ~1); recorded age 1.

Frederick Charles Glanville

Male, #12975, born 14 December 1890, died 9 December 1959
FatherFrederick Adolphus Glanville (b. 1865, d. 1911)
MotherElizabeth Sage (b. 1871, d. 1955)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Frederick Charles Glanville was born on 14 December 1890 in Plumstead, KEN, ENG.
     He married Ruth Elizabeth Chapman on 13 November 1915 in The Peoples Hall, Plumstead, KEN, ENG, (when age calculated as 24.)
     He died on 9 December 1959 in Eltham, KEN, ENG, (when age calculated as 68.)

Alternate Names

He was also known as Granville.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Frederick Charles Glanville appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 33 Sladedale Road, Plumstead, KEN, ENG; recorded age 10, living with his parents.

Family: Ruth Elizabeth Chapman (b. 1893, d. 1987)

SonFrederick H. Granville (b. circa 1916)
SonLeonard H. Granville (b. circa 1919)
DaughterAudrey R. Granville (b. circa 1925)
SonRaymond A. Granville (b. circa 1926)

Ruth Elizabeth Chapman

Female, #12976, born 22 February 1893, died 28 May 1987

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ruth Elizabeth Chapman was born on 22 February 1893.
     She married Frederick Charles Glanville, son of Frederick Adolphus Glanville and Elizabeth Sage, on 13 November 1915 in The Peoples Hall, Plumstead, KEN, ENG, (when age calculated as 22.)
     She died on 28 May 1987 (when age calculated as 94.)

Family: Frederick Charles Glanville (b. 1890, d. 1959)

SonFrederick H. Granville (b. circa 1916)
SonLeonard H. Granville (b. circa 1919)
DaughterAudrey R. Granville (b. circa 1925)
SonRaymond A. Granville (b. circa 1926)

Albert Edward Glanville

Male, #12977, born 21 May 1893, died 11 October 1980
FatherFrederick Adolphus Glanville (b. 1865, d. 1911)
MotherElizabeth Sage (b. 1871, d. 1955)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Albert Edward Glanville was born on 21 May 1893 in Kennington, SRY, ENG.
     He married Violet Wintle circa August 1917 in Woolwich registered, KEN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~24.)
     He died on 11 October 1980 in Swindon registered, WIL, ENG, (when age calculated as 87.)

Alternate Names

He was also known as Granville registered at marriage & death.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Albert Edward Glanville appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 33 Sladedale Road, Plumstead, KEN, ENG; recorded age 7, living with his parents.
  • Albert was apprentice boilermaking on 2 April 1911.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 33 Sladedale Road, Plumstead, KEN, ENG; recorded age 17, living with his parents.

Family: Violet Wintle (b. 1891, d. 1987)

DaughterDoris A. E. Granville (b. circa 1918)

Violet Wintle

Female, #12978, born 16 September 1891, died 6 February 1987

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Violet Wintle was born on 16 September 1891.
     She married Albert Edward Glanville, son of Frederick Adolphus Glanville and Elizabeth Sage, circa August 1917 in Woolwich registered, KEN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~25.)
     She died on 6 February 1987 in Swindon registered, WIL, ENG, (when age calculated as 95.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Granville.

Family: Albert Edward Glanville (b. 1893, d. 1980)

DaughterDoris A. E. Granville (b. circa 1918)

Lilian Edith Glanville

Female, #12979, born circa December 1900
FatherFrederick Adolphus Glanville (b. 1865, d. 1911)
MotherElizabeth Sage (b. 1871, d. 1955)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Lilian Edith Glanville was born circa December 1900 in Plumstead, KEN, ENG.
     She married Henry Hannam after 1914.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Hannam. She was also known as Lilian Winifred recorded in 1911 census.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Lilian Edith Glanville appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 33 Sladedale Road, Plumstead, KEN, ENG; recorded age 4mths, living with her parents.
  • She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 33 Sladedale Road, Plumstead, KEN, ENG; recorded age 10, living with her parents.
  • Lilian was at school on 2 April 1911.

Henry Hannam

Male, #12980

Birth, Marriage and Death information


     He married Lilian Edith Glanville, daughter of Frederick Adolphus Glanville and Elizabeth Sage, after 1914.

Elsie Jane Glanville

Female, #12981, born 1895
FatherFrederick Adolphus Glanville (b. 1865, d. 1911)
MotherElizabeth Sage (b. 1871, d. 1955)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elsie Jane Glanville was born in 1895 in Plumstead, KEN, ENG.
     She married William Philpot after 1915.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Philpot.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Elsie Jane Glanville appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 33 Sladedale Road, Plumstead, KEN, ENG; recorded age 6, living with her parents.
  • Elsie was dressmaking on 2 April 1911.
  • She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 33 Sladedale Road, Plumstead, KEN, ENG; recorded age 16, living with her parents.

William Philpot

Male, #12982

Birth, Marriage and Death information


     He married Elsie Jane Glanville, daughter of Frederick Adolphus Glanville and Elizabeth Sage, after 1915.

Ellen Gladys Glanville

Female, #12983, born circa February 1897
FatherFrederick Adolphus Glanville (b. 1865, d. 1911)
MotherElizabeth Sage (b. 1871, d. 1955)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ellen Gladys Glanville was born circa February 1897 in Plumstead, KEN, ENG, registered Woolwich.
     She married Sydney J.S. Atterton circa August 1916 in Woolwich registered, KEN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~19.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Atterton. She was also known as Granville recorded at birth and marriage.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Ellen Gladys Glanville appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 33 Sladedale Road, Plumstead, KEN, ENG; recorded age 4, living with her parents.
  • She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 33 Sladedale Road, Plumstead, KEN, ENG; recorded age 14, living with her parents.

Sydney J.S. Atterton

Male, #12984, born before 1898

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Sydney J.S. Atterton was born before 1898.
     He married Ellen Gladys Glanville, daughter of Frederick Adolphus Glanville and Elizabeth Sage, circa August 1916 in Woolwich registered, KEN, ENG.

Sydney William Glanville

Male, #12985, born 15 July 1910, died 12 January 1991
FatherFrederick Adolphus Glanville (b. 1865, d. 1911)
MotherElizabeth Sage (b. 1871, d. 1955)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Sydney William Glanville was born on 15 July 1910 in Plumstead, KEN, ENG.
     He married Edith Monk after 1930.
     He died on 12 January 1991 in Canterbury, KEN, ENG, (when age calculated as 80.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Sydney William Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 33 Sladedale Road, Plumstead, KEN, ENG; recorded age 8mths, living with his parents.

Edith Monk

Female, #12986

Birth, Marriage and Death information


     She married Sydney William Glanville, son of Frederick Adolphus Glanville and Elizabeth Sage, after 1930.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Thomas Glanville

Male, #12988, born between 1821 and 1822
FatherThomas Glanville (b. 1778, d. circa 1862)
MotherAnn Granger (b. circa 1784, d. 1832)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Thomas Glanville was born between 1821 and 1822 in Devonport, DEV, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Thomas was an Able Seaman on HMS San Josef, paying an Allotment of his monthly wage to his sister Mary Ann in 1843.
  • He appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in 12 Bath Street, Plymouth St Andrew, DEV, ENG; recorded age 29, as brother in law to Henry Caller and his wife Mary Ann.
  • Thomas was pensioner, royal marines on 30 March 1851.

Susan Symons

Female, #12989, born between 1835 and 1836

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Susan Symons was born between 1835 and 1836 in St Andrews, Plymouth, DEV, ENG.

Other Information


      In 1862 was a witness at Emma Callers marriage, named Susan Glanville Symons.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Susan Symons appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Octagon, Plymouth, DEV, ENG; visting Henry Caller and his wife Mary Ann. She was a dressmaker.

Mary Ann Cook

Female, #12990, born 22 December 1840, died 15 January 1932

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Ann Cook was born on 22 December 1840 in Nova Scotia Province, NS, CAN.
     She married Amos Edward Glanville, son of Benjamin Glanville and Maria Samson, on 22 April 1860 in Portland Prairie, MN, USA, (when age calculated as 19.)
     She died on 15 January 1932 in the USA (when age calculated as 91.)
     She was buried in 1932 at Beulah Cemetery, Leoti, KS, USA.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Other Information

     Mary and Amos Edward Glanville had 8 children.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Mary Ann Cook and Amos Edward Glanville appeared on the census of 1870 in Cedar Falls Twp, IA, USA; his age recorded 38, hers 30.
  • She and Amos Edward Glanville appeared on the census of 1880 in Cedar Falls, IA, USA; his age recorded 46, hers 38.
  • She and Amos Edward Glanville appeared on the census of 1900 in Augustine, KS, USA; his age recorded 67, hers 59.
  • She and Amos Edward Glanville appeared on the census of 1910 in Augustine, KS, USA; his age recorded 76, hers 69.
  • She appeared on the census of 1930 in Orange, CA, USA; recorded age 89, widowed, living with son Benjamin.

Family: Amos Edward Glanville (b. 1833, d. 1916)

SonBenjamin Glanville+ (b. 1861, d. 1952)
DaughterSarah Maria Glanville (b. between 1863 and 1864, d. 1941)
DaughterMary Glanville (b. between 1865 and 1866, d. 1928)
DaughterElizabeth Olive Glanville (b. 1867, d. 1952)
SonAmos Edward Glanville+ (b. 1870, d. 1951)
SonJohn Glanville (b. 1872, d. 1892)
DaughterCharlotte Glanville (b. 1876, d. 1912)
DaughterPerlina G. Glanville (b. 1885, d. 1973)