Ghosts of Glanvilles

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

Person Page 538

George Grantley Glanville

Male, #16111, born circa February 1857, died 31 October 1889
FatherFrancis Glanville (b. between 1829 and 1830, d. 1900)
MotherEllen Clara Savage (b. 1834, d. circa 1897)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

George Grantley Glanville was born circa February 1857 in Kensington, MDX, ENG, registered Kensington. Brompton recorded in 1861 census.
     He was baptized on 23 August 1857 in St Mary the Bolton's church, West Brompton, Kensington, MDX, ENG.
     He died on 31 October 1889 in Adelaide, SA, AUS, (when age calculated as ~32.)
     He was buried at West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, SA, AUS, recorded age 34.

Other Information


     George Grantley Glanville immigrated before 1889 to AUS.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • George Grantley Glanville appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in 3 Clifton Terrace, Kensington, MDX, ENG; recorded age 4, living with his parents.
  • George was a scholar on 7 April 1861.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in 156 Fulham Road, St Mary Abbott, Kensington, MDX, ENG; recorded age 13, living with his parents.
  • George was a chemists son on 2 April 1871.
  • He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 317 Fulham Road, Chelsea, MDX, ENG; recorded age 22, living with his parents.
  • George was a chemist on 3 April 1881.

Ernest Clifton Glanville

Male, #16112, born circa August 1865
FatherFrancis Glanville (b. between 1829 and 1830, d. 1900)
MotherEllen Clara Savage (b. 1834, d. circa 1897)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ernest Clifton Glanville was born circa August 1865 in Kensington, MDX, ENG, registered Kensington.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Ernest was a chemists son on 2 April 1871.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in 156 Fulham Road, Kensington, MDX, ENG; recorded age 5, living with his parents.
  • Ernest was a scholar on 3 April 1881.
  • He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 317 Fulham Road, Chelsea, MDX, ENG; recorded age 15, living with his parents.

Ellen Julia Glanville

Female, #16113, born 5 March 1858, died 6 June 1935
FatherFrancis Glanville (b. between 1829 and 1830, d. 1900)
MotherEllen Clara Savage (b. 1834, d. circa 1897)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ellen Julia Glanville was born on 5 March 1858 in Kensington, MDX, ENG, registered Kensington.
     She was baptized on 14 April 1858 in St Mary the Bolton's church, West Brompton, Kensington, MDX, ENG.
     She married Francis Peter Glanville, son of Peter Henry Glanville and Susan Essery, circa August 1921 in Exeter, St Thomas registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~63.)
     She died on 6 June 1935 in Exmouth, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 77); recorded age 77, registered St Thomas.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Other Information


      On 9 August 1935 The London Gazette listed
ELLEN JULIA GLANVILLE, Deceased.
Pursuant to the Trustee Act, 1925.
ALL persons having any claim against the estate of Ellen Julia Glanville, late of Lyndale, Hartley Road, Exmouth, Devon, Widow (who died on the 6th day of June, 1935, and whose Will was proved in the Exeter District Probate Registry on the 6th day of July, 1935, by William Henry Stone and Charles Henry Justus Glanville, the executors therein named), are hereby required to send particulars thereof to the undersigned, on or before the 18th day of October, 1935, after which date the executors iwill proceed to distribute the said estate, having regard only to the claims then notified.—Dated this 7th day of August, 1935.
W. H. STONE and CO., 6, Northernhay Place, Exeter, Solicitors for the Executors.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Ellen Julia Glanville appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in 3 Clifton Terrace, Kensington, MDX, ENG; recorded age 3, living with her parents.
  • Ellen was a scholar on 7 April 1861.
  • She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 317 Fulham Road, Chelsea, MDX, ENG; recorded age 21, living with her parents.
  • She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 317 Fulham Road, Chelsea, MDX, ENG; recorded age 25, living with her parents.
  • Ellen was recorded "none" on 5 April 1891.

Sweyn Morfey

Male, #16115, born circa August 1868, died before 1939

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Sweyn Morfey was born circa August 1868 in Kensington registered, MDX, ENG.
     He married Evelyn Maude Glanville, daughter of Francis Glanville and Ellen Clara Savage, on 17 January 1898 in St Mary' church, Streatham, SRY, ENG, (when age calculated as ~29) registered Wandsworth. By licence, his age 29, hers 22. Bachelor and spinster. Fathers named William Alfred Morfey gent., Francis Glanville apothecary. Witness Francis Glanville.
     He died before 1939.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 17 January 1898, Sweyn Morfey lived at 14 Comford Grove, Balham, SRY, ENG.
  • Sweyn was a contractor on 17 January 1898.
  • He and Evelyn Maude Glanville appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Streatham, SRY, ENG; his age recorded 32, hers 25.

Margaret Wilden

Female, #16116, born 14 February 1875, died circa August 1951

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Margaret Wilden was born on 14 February 1875 in Manchester, LAN, ENG, daughter of James Wilden.
     She married John Glanville, son of Edwin Battan Glanville and Mary Jewitt, on 19 April 1903 in St Michael, Garston, LAN, ENG, (when age calculated as 28) registered West Derby. Fathers named Edward Glanville, deceased miner and James Wilden deceased labourer.
     She died circa August 1951 in Oswestry registered, SAL, ENG, (when age calculated as ~76); recorded age 76.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Other Information

     Margaret and John Glanville had 7 children by the 1911 census, 1 deceased by that date.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Margaret Wilden and John Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in Wyres Barn, Kenley, Cressage, SAL, ENG; his age recorded 34, hers 35.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Margaret Wilden and John Glanville lived at 3 Council Houses, Ellesmere R.D., SAL, ENG.

Family: John Glanville (b. 1877, d. circa 1949)

DaughterMargaret Glanville (b. circa 1901)
SonGeorge Edwin Glanville (b. 1904, d. circa 1982)
SonErnest Glanville (b. 1905, d. 1965)
SonJohn Glanville+ (b. 1906, d. 1992)
SonAlbert Glanville (b. 1907, d. 1984)
DaughterDoris Glanville (b. circa 1909, d. circa 1909)
DaughterMabel Glanville (b. 1910, d. 1992)
SonWilfred Thomas Glanville (b. 1915, d. 2001)
DaughterGladys Mary Glanville (b. circa 1919)

Edwin Ball

Male, #16117, born between 1875 and 1876

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Edwin Ball was born between 1875 and 1876 in St Ervan, CON, ENG.
     He married Junita Glanville, daughter of Richard Henry Glanville and Jane Rawlings, circa May 1904 in St Austell registered, CON, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Edwin Ball and Junita Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in Mount Whilstle, Bugle, St Austell, CON, ENG; his age recorded 35, hers 31.
  • Edwin was a clay labourer in a clay quarry on 2 April 1911.

Albert Cheese

Male, #16118

Birth, Marriage and Death information


     He married Mabel Glanville, daughter of Isaac Glanville and Mary Ellen Trafford, after 1924.

Doris Lillian C. Birch

Female, #16119, born 30 October 1906, died June 1987

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Doris Lillian C. Birch was born on 30 October 1906.
     She married George Edwin Glanville, son of John Glanville and Margaret Wilden, circa August 1934 in Ellesmere registered, SAL, ENG, (when age calculated as ~27.)
     She died in June 1987 in Shrewsbury registered, SAL, ENG, (when age calculated as 80.)

Alternate Names

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

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Doris Lillian C. Birch and George Edwin Glanville lived at Wilcot Marsh, Ellesmere R.D., SAL, ENG, living with Richard and Florence Birch born 1864 and 1874 respectively.

Ernest Glanville

Male, #16120, born 3 March 1905, died 22 January 1965
FatherJohn Glanville (b. 1877, d. circa 1949)
MotherMargaret Wilden (b. 1875, d. circa 1951)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ernest Glanville was born on 3 March 1905 in Wavertree, LAN, ENG, Liverpool recorded in 1911 census.
     He married Eva Katherine Onions on 11 June 1932 in St Michaels, Shrewsbury, SAL, ENG, (when age calculated as 27) registered Atcham.
     He died on 22 January 1965 in Royal Salop Infirmary, Shrewsbury, SAL, ENG, (when age calculated as 59); recorded age 59, registered Shrewsbury.
     He was buried on 26 January 1965 at St Martins, Little Ness, SAL, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Ernest Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in Wyres Barn, Kenley, Cressage, SAL, ENG; recorded age 6, living with his parents.
  • Ernest was at school on 2 April 1911.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Ernest Glanville and Eva Katherine Onions lived at Sunderton Cottage, Atcham R.D., SAL, ENG.
  • Ernest was a waggoner on farm on 29 September 1939.

Eva Katherine Onions

Female, #16121, born 18 April 1908, died circa November 1971

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Eva Katherine Onions was born on 18 April 1908.
     She married Ernest Glanville, son of John Glanville and Margaret Wilden, on 11 June 1932 in St Michaels, Shrewsbury, SAL, ENG, (when age calculated as 24) registered Atcham.
     She died circa November 1971 in Shrewsbury registered, SAL, ENG, (when age calculated as ~63.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville. She was also known as Eva Catherine.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Eva Katherine Onions and Ernest Glanville lived at Sunderton Cottage, Atcham R.D., SAL, ENG.

John Glanville

Male, #16122, born 10 August 1906, died November 1992
FatherJohn Glanville (b. 1877, d. circa 1949)
MotherMargaret Wilden (b. 1875, d. circa 1951)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanville was born on 10 August 1906 in Liverpool, LAN, ENG, registered Prescot.
     He married Sarah H. Challoner circa May 1930 in Atcham registered, SAL, ENG, (when age calculated as ~23.)
     He died in November 1992 in Shrewsbury registered, SAL, ENG, (when age calculated as 86.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • John Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in Wyres Barn, Kenley, Cressage, SAL, ENG; recorded age 4, living with his parents.
  • As of 29 September 1939, John Glanville and Sarah H. Challoner lived at 17 Back Lane, Atcham R.D., SAL, ENG.
  • John was a cowman on 29 September 1939.

Family: Sarah H. Challoner (b. 1908)

SonJohn Hughson Glanville (b. circa 1931, d. circa 1931)
SonRonald George Glanville (b. 1936, d. 2008)

Sarah H. Challoner

Female, #16123, born 29 June 1908

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Sarah H. Challoner was born on 29 June 1908.
     She married John Glanville, son of John Glanville and Margaret Wilden, circa May 1930 in Atcham registered, SAL, ENG, (when age calculated as ~21.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Sarah H. Challoner and John Glanville lived at 17 Back Lane, Atcham R.D., SAL, ENG.

Family: John Glanville (b. 1906, d. 1992)

SonJohn Hughson Glanville (b. circa 1931, d. circa 1931)
SonRonald George Glanville (b. 1936, d. 2008)

Albert Glanville

Male, #16124, born 10 November 1907, died September 1984
FatherJohn Glanville (b. 1877, d. circa 1949)
MotherMargaret Wilden (b. 1875, d. circa 1951)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Albert Glanville was born on 10 November 1907 in Liverpool, LAN, ENG, registered q1 1908 Prescot.
     He was baptized on 28 January 1908 in Garston, LAN, ENG, parents named John and Margaret Glanville.
     He married Lydia Underhill circa November 1965 in Shrewsbury registered, SAL, ENG, (when age calculated as ~58.)
     He died in September 1984 in Shrewsbury registered, SAL, ENG, (when age calculated as 76.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Albert Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in Wyres Barn, Kenley, Cressage, SAL, ENG; recorded age 3, living with his parents.

Wilfred Thomas Glanville

Male, #16125, born 22 August 1915, died May 2001
FatherJohn Glanville (b. 1877, d. circa 1949)
MotherMargaret Wilden (b. 1875, d. circa 1951)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Wilfred Thomas Glanville was born on 22 August 1915 in Atcham registered, SAL, ENG, registered q4 1915.
     He married Florence E. Weightman circa February 1947 in Shrewsbury registered, SAL, ENG, (when age calculated as ~31.)
     He died in May 2001 in Shrewsbury registered, SAL, ENG, (when age calculated as 85.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 1999, Wilfred Thomas Glanville and Florence E. Weightman lived at 9 Caradoc Crescent, Shrewsbury, SAL, ENG.
  • As of 2001, Wilfred Thomas Glanville lived at Shrewsbury, SAL, ENG.

Florence E. Weightman

Female, #16126, born 15 June 1910, died September 1999

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Florence E. Weightman was born on 15 June 1910.
     She married Wilfred Thomas Glanville, son of John Glanville and Margaret Wilden, circa February 1947 in Shrewsbury registered, SAL, ENG, (when age calculated as ~36.)
     She died in September 1999 in Shrewsbury registered, SAL, ENG, (when age calculated as 89.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

Gladys Mary Glanville

Female, #16127, born circa February 1919
FatherJohn Glanville (b. 1877, d. circa 1949)
MotherMargaret Wilden (b. 1875, d. circa 1951)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Gladys Mary Glanville was born circa February 1919 in Golding, Acton Burnell, SAL, ENG, registered Atcham.
     She married John Samuel Fleet circa November 1948 in Chapel-en-le-Frith registered, DBY, ENG, (when age calculated as ~29.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Fleet.

John Samuel Fleet

Male, #16128, born before 1928

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Samuel Fleet was born before 1928.
     He married Gladys Mary Glanville, daughter of John Glanville and Margaret Wilden, circa November 1948 in Chapel-en-le-Frith registered, DBY, ENG.

Alternate Names

He was also known as Sam.

Esther Emma Glanville

Female, #16129, born 11 July 1856
MotherMary Ann Glanville (b. before 1836)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Esther Emma Glanville was born illegitimate on 11 July 1856 in Cross Street, Westminster St James, MDX, ENG; registered St James Westminster.
     She was baptized on 4 August 1856 in St James parish church, Piccadilly, Westminster, MDX, ENG, Esther Emma of Mary Ann Glanvill, abode 12 Cross Street, born 11 Jul 1856.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Esther Emma Glanville appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in 7 King Street, Westminster St James, MDX, ENG; recorded age 4, living as niece to Henry and Mary Otone?, 49 and 55 respectively, locksmith and bell hanger, boron Marylebone and Uxbridge respectively.
  • She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in 53 King Street, Westminster St James, MDX, ENG; recorded age 15, living as niece to widowed 66yr old Mary A Stone, an Uxbridge born dressmaker.
  • Esther was a machinist on 2 April 1871.

Ethel Christiana Parker

Female, #16130, born before 1888

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ethel Christiana Parker was born before 1888.
     She married William Nicholas Glanville, son of Benjamin Nicholas Glanville and Harriet Annie Ford, circa August 1908 in Burnley registered, LAN, ENG.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Family: William Nicholas Glanville (b. circa 1886)

DaughterChristiana Glanville (b. circa 1912)
DaughterAnnie Granville (b. circa 1914)

Mary Jane? Glanville

Female, #16131, born between 1849 and 1850
FatherRichard Glanville (b. 1802, d. 1888)
MotherAnna Guy (b. between 1803 and 1804, d. 1877)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Jane? Glanville was born between 1849 and 1850 in Bristol, GLS, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Mary Jane? Glanville appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Bermondsey, SRY, ENG; recorded age 13, living with her parents.
  • Mary was a scholar on 7 April 1861.
  • She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in 63 St Mary Street, Woolwich, KEN, ENG; recorded age 21, a visitor in the household of Joseph and Charlotte Cohen.

Eva Glanville

Female, #16133, born before 4 September 1872
FatherJames Glanville (b. before 1852)
MotherEva (b. before 1852)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Eva Glanville was born before 4 September 1872 in Bristol, GLS, ENG.
     She was baptized on 4 September 1872 in St Raphael, Bedminster, SOM, ENG, parents named James and Eva Glanville.

George Glanville

Male, #16134, born between 1854 and 1855

Birth, Marriage and Death information

George Glanville was born between 1854 and 1855 in Watford, HRT, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • George Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in High Street, Lewisham, KEN, ENG; recorded age 16, in the household of Christopher Akers , grocer.
  • George was an apprentice on 2 April 1871.

Hannah Glanville

Female, #16135

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Hannah Glanville was born before 1814.
     She married George Mantle on 2 August 1824 in St Peter the Great, Chichester, SSX, ENG.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Mantle.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Hannah Glanville and George Mantle appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Little Bush Farm, Kingsbury, MDX, ENG; may have appeared as George and Hannah aged 59 and 61 respectively,; he an Ag Lab born Kingsbury, Mddx, she born Ireland.

George Mantle

Male, #16136, born before 1814

Birth, Marriage and Death information

George Mantle was born before 1814.
     He married Hannah Glanville on 2 August 1824 in St Peter the Great, Chichester, SSX, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • George Mantle and Hannah Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Little Bush Farm, Kingsbury, MDX, ENG; may have appeared as George and Hannah aged 59 and 61 respectively,; he an Ag Lab born Kingsbury, Mddx, she born Ireland.

James Glanville

Male, #16137, born before 1795

Birth, Marriage and Death information

James Glanville was born before 1795.
     He married Mary Ann Harris on 5 June 1815 in Brighton, SSX, ENG.

Mary Ann Harris

Female, #16138, born before 1795

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Ann Harris was born before 1795.
     She married James Glanville on 5 June 1815 in Brighton, SSX, ENG.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Joseph Glanville

Male, #16139, born before 1803

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Joseph Glanville was born before 1803.
     He married Judith Dunk on 24 May 1823 in Rye, SSX, ENG, both recorded as Sojourners.

Judith Dunk

Female, #16140, born before 1803

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Judith Dunk was born before 1803.
     She married Joseph Glanville on 24 May 1823 in Rye, SSX, ENG, both recorded as Sojourners.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.