Ghosts of Glanvilles

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

Person Page 631

Joseph May

Male, #18901, born between 1819 and 1820

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Joseph May was born between 1819 and 1820 in Lifton, DEV, ENG.
     He married Ann Glanville, daughter of William Glanville, on 12 October 1848 in St Eustacius, Tavistock, DEV, ENG, both of full age, fathers named Joseph May gardener, William Glanvill labourer. Witnesses include John Glanvill.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Joseph was a gardener on 12 October 1848.
  • He and Ann Glanville appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Tinney, Lifton, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 31, hers 33.
  • Joseph was an inn keeper on 30 March 1851.

Family: Ann Glanville (b. between 1816 and 1817, d. before 1861)

DaughterAnna Bridgeman May (b. 1850)
SonJohn May (b. circa 1852)

Anna Bridgeman May

Female, #18902, born 1850
FatherJoseph May (b. between 1819 and 1820)
MotherAnn Glanville (b. between 1816 and 1817, d. before 1861)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Anna Bridgeman May was born in 1850 in Lifton, DEV, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Anna Bridgeman May appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Tinney, Lifton, DEV, ENG; recorded age 1, living with her parents.
  • She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Tinney, Lifton, DEV, ENG; married but living with her parents (husband absent). She was named Anna Bridgeman Stacey and her 1mth daughter was named Jane Ann Glanville Stacey.

John May

Male, #18903, born circa 1852
FatherJoseph May (b. between 1819 and 1820)
MotherAnn Glanville (b. between 1816 and 1817, d. before 1861)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John May was born circa 1852 in Lifton, DEV, ENG.

Thomas McCarthy

Male, #18904, born 1868

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Thomas McCarthy was born in 1868.
     He married Maria Mary Glanville, daughter of Brougham Napoleon Glanville and Maria Egan, circa May 1893 in Lambeth registered, SRY, ENG, (when age calculated as ~25.)

female Glanville

Female, #18905, born 25 October 1868, died circa November 1868
FatherJohn Guy Glanville (b. 1828, d. between 1871 and 1881)
MotherSarah Goldsmith (b. between 1823 and 1824)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Female Glanville was born on 25 October 1868 in 11 Albert Terrace, Alexander Street, Bermondsey, SRY, ENG, registered Bermondsey.
     She died circa November 1868 in Bermondsey registered, SRY, ENG, (when age calculated as ~0); recorded age 0.

Richard Glanville

Male, #18906, born August 1884, died 8 January 1947
FatherWilliam Glanville (b. between 1846 and 1847)
MotherEmily Seabrook (b. 1851, d. 1920)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Richard Glanville was born in August 1884 in Yonkers, NY, USA.
     He married Bertha E. Boder before 1919 in the USA.
     He died on 8 January 1947 in Manhattan, New York, NY, USA, (when age calculated as 62.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Richard Glanville appeared on the census of 1900 in Dobbs Ferry, Greenburgh, NY, USA; recording age 16, living as son to William and Emlie.
  • Richard was a clerk in 1900.
  • He and Bertha E. Boder appeared on the census of 1920 in Bronx, NY, USA; his age recorded 33, hers 31.
  • Richard and Bertha E. Boder were a superintendent, apartment building in 1940.
  • He and Bertha E. Boder appeared on the census of 1940 in Bronx, New City, NY, USA; his age recorded 53, hers 51.

Family: Bertha E. Boder (b. between 1888 and 1889)

SonRichard Glanville Jnr (b. between 1919 and 1920, d. 1966)

Ellen Glanville

Female, #18907, born June 1889
FatherWilliam Glanville (b. between 1846 and 1847)
MotherEmily Seabrook (b. 1851, d. 1920)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ellen Glanville was born in June 1889 in NY, USA.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Ellen Glanville appeared on the census of 1900 in Dobbs Ferry, Greenburgh, NY, USA; recording age 11, living as daughter to William and Emlie.
  • Ellen was at school in 1900.

Celia Constable

Female, #18908, born 19 January 1882, died 14 October 1941

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Celia Constable was born on 19 January 1882 in SSX, ENG.
     She married William Henry Jeremiah Glanville, son of male Glanville and Elizabeth Scott, circa May 1919 in Hastings registered, SSX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~37.)
     She died on 14 October 1941 in Hastings registered, SSX, ENG, (when age calculated as 59); recorded age 59.
     Her estate was probated on 10 November 1941 indexed as:
1941 GLANVILLE Celia of 15 Silverlands Road, St Leonards on Sea, widow who died on 14 October 1941. Administration at Lewes on 10 November to William Frank Glanville, driver H.M. army, effects £68-0-4.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 1921, Celia Constable and William Henry Jeremiah Glanville lived at 37 Herbert Road, Lambeth, SRY, ENG.
  • As of 1926, Celia Constable and William Henry Jeremiah Glanville lived at 37 Herbert Road, Lambeth, SRY, ENG.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Celia Constable lived at 21 Silverlands Road, Hastings, SSX, ENG, widowed, in the household of Emma Gallop, single born 1875.
  • Celia was housekeeper on 29 September 1939.

Family: William Henry Jeremiah Glanville (b. circa 1879, d. before 1939)

SonWilliam Frank Glanville (b. 1920)
DaughterConstance Mildred Glanville (b. circa 1921, d. circa 1926)

Edith Glanville

Female, #18909, born circa February 1914, died circa February 1914
FatherEdward Glanville (b. 1875, d. circa 1958)
MotherRuth Sarah Almey (b. 1875, d. circa 1948)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Edith Glanville was born circa February 1914 in Leicester registered, LEI, ENG.
     She died circa February 1914 in Leicester registered, LEI, ENG, (when age calculated as ~0); recorded age 0.

John Alfred Alphonso Glanville

Male, #18910, born circa August 1913, died circa February 1914
FatherSamuel Charles Glanville (b. 1879, d. circa 1943)
MotherBlanche Maud French (b. between 1882 and 1883, d. circa 1938)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Alfred Alphonso Glanville was born circa August 1913 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG.
     He died circa February 1914 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~0); recorded age 0.

Ira Maurice Glanville

Male, #18911, born 3 February 1914, died April 1914
FatherIra Glanville (b. circa 1888, d. circa 1927)
MotherFlorence Elizabeth Morrell (b. circa 1887)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ira Maurice Glanville was born on 3 February 1914 in Tiverton registered, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 8 March 1914 in St John parish church, Sampford Peverell, DEV, ENG, Ira Morris of Ira and Florence Elizabeth born feb 3, abode Sampford Peverell.
     He died in April 1914 in Sampford Peverell, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 0); recorded age 0, registered Tiverton.
     He was buried on 13 April 1914 at St John parish church, Sampford Peverell, DEV, ENG, recorded age 2mths.

Alternate Names

He was also known as Ira Morris.

Sylvia Irene Glanville

Female, #18912, born circa February 1914, died circa November 1914
FatherArthur Glanville (b. 1888, d. circa 1959)
MotherEmma Jane Hawke (b. 1882, d. 1954)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Sylvia Irene Glanville was born circa February 1914 in St Columb Major registered, CON, ENG.
     She died circa November 1914 in St Columb Major registered, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as ~0); recorded age 0.

Sarah Ann Flowers

Female, #18913, born circa February 1858, died circa August 1948

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Sarah Ann Flowers was born circa February 1858 in Corsham, WIL, ENG, Chippenham recorded in 1891 census, registered Chippenham.
     She married John Glanville, son of James Glanville and Hannah Glanville, circa February 1884 in Cardiff registered, GLA, WLS, (when age calculated as ~26.)
     She died circa August 1948 in Bridgend registered, GLA, WLS, (when age calculated as ~90); recorded age 90.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville. She was also known as Kate recorded in 1891, 1901 and 1911 censuses, and known by descendants to have used that name. She was also known as Flower. She was also known as Sarah Jane recorded at birth.

Other Information


      On 3 April 1881 in West Streeet, Newcastle Lower, GLA, WLS, an unmarried 22yr old Kate Granville, Crosham Wilts born was general servant to grocer William Gladdish.      Sarah and John Glanville had 12 children by the 1911 census, all still living at that date.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Sarah Ann Flowers and John Glanville appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Higher Tythegston, GLA, WLS; his age recorded 31, hers 32.
  • She and John Glanville appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 55-56 Cefn Road, Tythegston, GLA, WLS; his age recorded 42, hers 43.
  • She and John Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 55 Afw Road, Cefn Cribbw, Bridgend, GLA, WLS; his age recorded 51, hers 52.

Family: John Glanville (b. 1860, d. circa 1938)

DaughterKate Hannah Glanville (b. circa 1880)
DaughterEllen Gertrude Glanville (b. circa 1884)
DaughterMary Ethel Glanville (b. circa 1885)
DaughterClara Elizabeth Glanville (b. circa 1887)
DaughterHilda Glanville (b. circa 1889)
SonLeonard John Granville+ (b. 1890, d. circa 1962)
SonSydney James Glanville+ (b. circa 1892, d. circa 1957)
DaughterAgnes Winifred Granville (b. circa 1895)
DaughterEdna Alice Granville (b. circa 1897)
SonWalter Leslie Granville+ (b. 1899)
SonArthur Merlin Granville (b. 1901, d. 1989)
SonKenneth Thomas Granville (b. 1903, d. 1978)

Albert Glanville

Male, #18914, born between 1842 and 1843
FatherJames Glanville (b. circa 1795)
MotherMary (b. circa 1807)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Albert Glanville was born between 1842 and 1843 in Edington, SOM, ENG.

Alternate Names

He was also known as Granville.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Albert Glanville appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Edington, SOM, ENG; recorded age 8, living with his parents.

Leonard John Granville

Male, #18915, born 8 April 1913, died circa February 1977
FatherLeonard John Granville (b. 1890, d. circa 1962)
MotherDecima Harris (b. 1893, d. circa 1953)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Leonard John Granville was born on 8 April 1913 in Bridgend registered, GLA, WLS.
     He married Doris M. Anger circa May 1939 in Bridgend registered, GLA, WLS, (when age calculated as ~26.)
     He died circa February 1977 in Ogwr registered, GLA, WLS, (when age calculated as ~63.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Leonard John Granville and Doris M. Anger lived at Vailima, Pourts Lane, Brentwood, ESS, ENG.
  • Leonard was a male nurse on 29 September 1939.

Decimus Glanville

Male, #18917, born 1850
FatherJames Glanville (b. circa 1795)
MotherMary (b. circa 1807)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Decimus Glanville was born in 1850 in Edington, SOM, ENG.

Alternate Names

He was also known as Granville.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Decimus Glanville appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Edington, SOM, ENG; recorded age 9mths, living with his parents.

Desmond George Granville

Male, #18918, born 26 July 1914, died April 1992
FatherLeonard John Granville (b. 1890, d. circa 1962)
MotherDecima Harris (b. 1893, d. circa 1953)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Desmond George Granville was born on 26 July 1914 in Bridgend registered, GLA, WLS.
     He died in April 1992 in Ogwr registered, GLA, WLS, (when age calculated as 77.)

Alternate Names

He was also known as Dessie. He was also known as George recorded in 1939 Register.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Desmond George Granville lived at Sunnymede 89C Cefn Road, Penybont R.D., GLA, WLS, living with his parents.
  • Desmond was a butchery manager on 29 September 1939.

Henry Bertram Hebb

Male, #18919, born before 1900

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Henry Bertram Hebb was born before 1900.
     He married Matilda Townsend circa November 1945 in Portsmouth registered, HAM, ENG.

Edith Granville

Female, #18920, born 7 March 1921
FatherLeonard John Granville (b. 1890, d. circa 1962)
MotherDecima Harris (b. 1893, d. circa 1953)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Edith Granville was born on 7 March 1921 in Bridgend registered, GLA, WLS.
     She married Benjamin J. Rees circa May 1946 in Bridgend registered, GLA, WLS, (when age calculated as ~25.)
     She married Victor G. Matthews circa February 1974 in Mid Glamorgan registered, GLA, WLS, (when age calculated as ~52.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Rees. Her married name was Matthews.

Other Information


     Edith was married 2 times.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Edith Granville lived at Sunnymede 89C Cefn Road, Penybont R.D., GLA, WLS, living with her parents.
  • Edith was a drapery assistant on 29 September 1939.

Raymond Phillip Granville

Male, #18921, born 21 April 1928, died February 1989
FatherLeonard John Granville (b. 1890, d. circa 1962)
MotherDecima Harris (b. 1893, d. circa 1953)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Raymond Phillip Granville was born on 21 April 1928 in Bridgend registered, GLA, WLS.
     He died in February 1989 in Ogwr registered, GLA, WLS, (when age calculated as 60.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Raymond Phillip Granville lived at Sunnymede 89C Cefn Road, Penybont R.D., GLA, WLS, living with his parents.
  • Raymond was at school on 29 September 1939.

George J. Jones

Male, #18922, born before 1896

Birth, Marriage and Death information

George J. Jones was born before 1896.
     He married Louisa Maud Margaret Wellington circa August 1916 in Totnes registered, DEV, ENG.

Rosina Mary Glanville

Female, #18924, born 24 August 1917, died December 1993
FatherCharles Henry Glanville (b. 1888, d. 1946)
MotherRosina Sabina Harris (b. 1892, d. circa 1963)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Rosina Mary Glanville was born on 24 August 1917 in City of London registered, LND, ENG, 29 Aug 1917 recorded at death.
     She married Thomas J. Hart circa February 1940 in Islington registered, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~22.)
     She died in December 1993 in Hackney registered, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as 76.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Hart.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Rosina Mary Glanville lived at 12 Lambert Street, Islington, MDX, ENG, living with her parents.
  • Rosina was a cardboard boxmaker on 29 September 1939.

Thomas J. Tuson

Male, #18926, born before 1927

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Thomas J. Tuson was born before 1927.
     He married Edna Caroline Glanville, daughter of Harry Glanville and Caroline Maud Bennett, circa May 1948 in Preston registered, LAN, ENG.

Sydney James Glanville

Male, #18927, born circa August 1892, died circa May 1957
FatherJohn Glanville (b. 1860, d. circa 1938)
MotherSarah Ann Flowers (b. circa 1858, d. circa 1948)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Sydney James Glanville was born circa August 1892 in Tythegston, GLA, WLS, registered Bridgend. Cefn Cribbw also reported.
     He married Dorothy Salmon before 1926.
     He died circa May 1957 in Chester registered, CHS, ENG, (when age calculated as ~64); recorded age 64.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Sydney James Glanville appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 55-56 Cefn Road, Tythegston, GLA, WLS; recorded age 8, living with his parents.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 55 Afw Road, Cefn Cribbw, Bridgend, GLA, WLS; recorded age 19, living with his parents.
  • Sydney was a coal miner, hewer on 2 April 1911.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Sydney James Glanville and Dorothy Salmon lived at 16 Elmore Road, Sheffield, YKS, ENG.
  • Sydney was a minister of religion (Methodist) on 29 September 1939.

Family: Dorothy Salmon (b. 1893)

SonPaul S. Glanville (b. 1926)

Agnes Winifred Granville

Female, #18928, born circa May 1895
FatherJohn Glanville (b. 1860, d. circa 1938)
MotherSarah Ann Flowers (b. circa 1858, d. circa 1948)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Agnes Winifred Granville was born circa May 1895 in Tythegston, GLA, WLS, registered Bridgend. Cefn Cribbw also reported.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Agnes Winifred Granville appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 55-56 Cefn Road, Tythegston, GLA, WLS; recorded age 5, living with her parents.
  • She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 55 Afw Road, Cefn Cribbw, Bridgend, GLA, WLS; recorded age 16, living with her parents.

Edna Alice Granville

Female, #18929, born circa February 1897
FatherJohn Glanville (b. 1860, d. circa 1938)
MotherSarah Ann Flowers (b. circa 1858, d. circa 1948)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Edna Alice Granville was born circa February 1897 in Tythegston, GLA, WLS, registered Bridgend.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Edna Alice Granville appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 55-56 Cefn Road, Tythegston, GLA, WLS; recorded age 4, living with her parents.
  • She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 55 Afw Road, Cefn Cribbw, Bridgend, GLA, WLS; recorded age 14, living with her parents.
  • Edna was at school on 2 April 1911.

Walter Leslie Granville

Male, #18930, born 1 June 1899
FatherJohn Glanville (b. 1860, d. circa 1938)
MotherSarah Ann Flowers (b. circa 1858, d. circa 1948)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Walter Leslie Granville was born on 1 June 1899 in Tythegston, GLA, WLS, registered Bridgend. Cefn Cribbw also reported.
     He married Hilda A. Martin circa November 1926 in Bridgend registered, GLA, WLS, (when age calculated as ~27.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Walter Leslie Granville appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 55-56 Cefn Road, Tythegston, GLA, WLS; recorded age 1, living with his parents.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 55 Afw Road, Cefn Cribbw, Bridgend, GLA, WLS; recorded age 12, living with his parents.
  • Walter was at school on 2 April 1911.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Walter Leslie Granville and Hilda A. Martin lived at 89B Cefn Road, Penybont R.D., GLA, WLS.
  • Walter was a colliery hewer on 29 September 1939.

Family: Hilda A. Martin (b. 1902)

SonLawrence Martin Granville (b. 1928, d. 2003)