Ghosts of Glanvilles

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

Person Page 638

George William Glanville

Male, #19111, born 30 October 1922, died 26 May 1986
FatherEarl John Glanville (b. 1887, d. 1970)
MotherMyrtle Louise Chatten (b. 1889, d. 1967)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

George William Glanville was born on 30 October 1922 in Auburn, NY, USA.
     He married Marion Lenore Surdam on 16 August 1942 in Fleming, NY, USA, (when age calculated as 19.)
     He died on 26 May 1986 in NY, USA, (when age calculated as 63.)
     He was buried at Owasco Rural Cemetery, NY, USA.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • George William Glanville appeared on the census of 1930 in Owasco, NY, USA; recorded age 8, living with his parents.
  • George was a truck driver in 1940.
  • He appeared on the census of 1940 in Owasco, NY, USA; recorded age 18, living with his parents.
  • He and Marion Lenore Surdam appeared on the census of 1950 in Owasco, NY, USA; his age recorded 28, hers 26. Living next door to his parents.
  • George was a truck driver, wholesale hauling in 1950.

Family: Marion Lenore Surdam (b. 1924, d. 1984)

SonDonald Glanville (b. 1946, d. 1946)
SonGeorge Glanville (b. 1959, d. 1959)

Edward Henry Privett

Male, #19112, born between 1868 and 1869

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Edward Henry Privett was born between 1868 and 1869 in Portsmouth, HAM, ENG.
     He married Julia Ann Glanville, daughter of Adolphus Selway Glanville and Ann Eliza Gorring, circa November 1891 in Portsea Island registered, HAM, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Edward Henry Privett and Julia Ann Glanville appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 28 & 30 Surrey Street, Portsmouth, HAM, ENG; his age recorded 32, hers 29. 2 children with them and sister in law Ada A Glanville.

Bertha

Female, #19113, born 24 October 1880, died 11 July 1945

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Bertha was born on 24 October 1880.
     She married male Glanville between 1900 and 1939.
     She died on 11 July 1945 in Watford registered, HRT, ENG, (when age calculated as 64); recorded age 64.
     Her estate was probated on 28 August 1945 indexed as:
1945 GLANVILLE Bertha of Wayside, 37 Watford Road, Radlett, Hertfordshire, widow who died on 11 July 1945. Probate at Llandudno on 28 August to Alastair Russell MacWilliam, departmental manager, effects £14,245-18-1.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Bertha was living on private means on 29 September 1939.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Bertha lived at 37 Watford Road, Watford, HRT, ENG, widowed. Living with her Patricia Ferrara-Husel, born 1912 married woman.

male Glanville

Male, #19114, died before 1939

Birth, Marriage and Death information


     He married Bertha between 1900 and 1939.
     He died before 1939.

James Ernest Glanvill

Male, #19115, born circa February 1921, died 25 February 1944
FatherErnest Glanvill (b. 1889, d. circa 1962)
MotherElsie Irene King (b. 1891)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

James Ernest Glanvill was born circa February 1921 in Bristol registered, GLS, ENG.
     He died on 25 February 1944 in Germany (when age calculated as ~23); commemorated:
Name: GLANVILL, JAMES ERNEST
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Sergeant (Nav.)
Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Unit Text: 97 Sqdn.
Age: 22
Date of Death: 25/02/1944
Service No: 1316279
Additional information: Son of Ernest and Elsie Irene Glanvill, of Horfield, Bristol.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: 4. K. 10.
Cemetery: DURNBACH WAR CEMETERY

Aircraft Avro Lancaster III
Serial Number ND497.
     His estate was probated on 16 May 1945 indexed as:
1945 GLANVILL James Ernest of 19 Reynolds Walk, Horfield, Bristol 7 who died on 25 February 1944 on war service. Administration at Bristol on 16 May to Ernest Glanvill, canteen charge hand, effects £309-14-2.
     He was buried at Durnback War Cemetery, Germany, with epitaph:-
MAY GOD FORGIVE THE TEAR, THE WISH THAT HE WERE HERE. DAD, GWEN, JOHN & AUNTY GLADYS.

Elsie Irene King

Female, #19116, born 12 April 1891

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elsie Irene King was born on 12 April 1891.
     She married Ernest Glanvill, son of Henry Standage Glanville and Henrietta Plenty Slade, circa May 1917 in Chepstow registered, MON, WLS, (when age calculated as ~26.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanvill.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Elsie Irene King and Ernest Glanvill lived at 19 Reynolds Walk, Bristol, GLS, ENG.
  • As of circa 1945, Elsie Irene King and Ernest Glanvill lived at Bristol, GLS, ENG, at death of son James.

Family: Ernest Glanvill (b. 1889, d. circa 1962)

DaughterElsie Gwendoline Glanville (b. 1920)
SonJames Ernest Glanvill (b. circa 1921, d. 1944)
SonJohn Bernard Glanville (b. circa 1927)

Stuart Leslie Glanvill

Male, #19117, born circa February 1933, died 20 February 2020
FatherLeslie Harry Albert Glanvill (b. 1901, d. 1943)
MotherJessie Margaret Torrance (b. 1903, d. circa 1964)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Stuart Leslie Glanvill was born circa February 1933 in Birmingham registered, WAR, ENG.
     He died on 20 February 2020 in Edinburgh, MLN, SCT, (when age calculated as ~87); with obituary:
GLANVILL Stuart Leslie (Edinburgh)
Peacefully, in his sleep, on Thursday, February 20, 2020, with his beloved wife Marjory by his side. Dear father of Doug and Neil and much loved grandfather of Fin, Max and Emily. Funeral service to be held on Wednesday, March 4, at 11.30 am, at Pentland Chapel, Mortonhall Crematorium, Edinburgh.

Other Information

Stuart Leslie Glanvill graduated in 1952 in George Watson's College, Colinton Road, Edinburgh, MLN, SCT.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Stuart Leslie Glanvill lived at 46 Mirfield Road, Solihull, WAR, ENG, living with his parents.

Peter William Glanville

Male, #19118, born 22 March 1921, died January 2003
FatherWilliam Francis Glanville (b. 1894, d. 1977)
MotherMaud Elizabeth Lethbridge (b. before 1881)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Peter William Glanville was born on 22 March 1921 in Islington registered, MDX, ENG, registered q2 1921.
     He married Marjorie Christine Whitehead circa May 1947 in Edmonton registered, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~26.)
     He died in January 2003 in Alton registered, HAM, ENG, (when age calculated as 81.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Peter William Glanville lived at 165 North Circular Road, Edmonton, MDX, ENG, living with his father in the house of Margaret Smith.
  • Peter was a clerk, general office on 29 September 1939.
  • As of 1952, Peter William Glanville and Marjorie Christine Whitehead lived at 14 Holland Mews, Kensington, MDX, ENG.
  • As of 1999, Peter William Glanville and Marjorie Christine Whitehead lived at Kingswood, Crossways Road, Hindhead, SRY, ENG.

Family: Marjorie Christine Whitehead (b. circa 1923, d. 2014)

SonStuart William Glanville (b. 1952, d. 2018)

Maud Elizabeth Lethbridge

Female, #19119, born before 1881

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Maud Elizabeth Lethbridge was born before 1881.
     She married Samuel Roberts circa November 1901 in Paddington registered, MDX, ENG.
     She married William Francis Glanville, son of Archibald Fairfax Richard Glanville and Evelyn Alice Venn, circa May 1916 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, Maud marrying in surname Roberts.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Roberts. Her married name was Glanville.

Other Information


      A Maude Hester Lethbridge was born 1877 Clapham and appeared with her parents in the 1891 and 1901 censuses in the London area, but her marriage was registered q2 1907 at Camberwell, and she was not the person who married William Glanville after a previous marriage.
     Maud was married 2 times.

Family: William Francis Glanville (b. 1894, d. 1977)

SonPeter William Glanville+ (b. 1921, d. 2003)

Samuel Roberts

Male, #19120, born before 1881

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Samuel Roberts was born before 1881.
     He married Maud Elizabeth Lethbridge circa November 1901 in Paddington registered, MDX, ENG.

Winifred Charlotte Bates

Female, #19121, born 8 June 1908, died March 1992

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Winifred Charlotte Bates was born on 8 June 1908.
     She married Alfred John Hooper Glanville, son of Albert James Hooper Glanville and Annie Elizabeth Maria Mills, on 28 June 1930 in St Gabriels, Pimlico, Westminster, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as 22) registered St George Hanover Square. his age recorded 24, hers 22. Fathers named Alfred James Glanville deceased police officer, William Charles Bates painter. Witnesses A. Glanville, Eric Glanville.
     She married Hector H. Hill circa May 1947 in Westminster registered, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~38.)
     She died in March 1992 in Torbay registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 83.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville. Her married name was Hill.

Other Information


     Winifred was married 2 times.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Winifred was a clerk on 28 June 1930.
  • As of 1931, Winifred Charlotte Bates and Alfred John Hooper Glanville lived at 43 Claverton Street, Westminster, MDX, ENG.
  • As of 1933, Winifred Charlotte Bates and Alfred John Hooper Glanville lived at 72 Elgin Avenue, Paddington, MDX, ENG.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Winifred Charlotte Bates and Alfred John Hooper Glanville lived at 103 Ebury Buildings, Ebury Square, Westminster, MDX, ENG.
  • Winifred was a clerk on 29 September 1939.

Family: Alfred John Hooper Glanville (b. 1906, d. 1944)

SonRichard James Glanville (b. 1937, d. 2000)

George Glanville

Male, #19122, born 28 September 1870

Birth, Marriage and Death information

George Glanville was born on 28 September 1870 in ENG.
     He married before 1939.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • George was a wooollen weaver on 29 September 1939.
  • As of 29 September 1939, George Glanville lived at 58 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, YKS, ENG, married but wife not present. In same household was Lena Hutchinson who later married a Mr Winstanley, she was also a Woollen Weaver, single born 20 Nov 1898.

Jabez Glanville

Male, #19123, born before 1898

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Jabez Glanville was born before 1898.
     He married Annie Care circa August 1918 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG.
     He married Elizabeth Ellen Thomas circa August 1948 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, Elizabeth marrying in Phillips surname.

Other Information

     Jabez and Annie Care had no children with births registered England/Wales.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Jabez was a naval pensioner, when granted probate on his wife's estate in February 1943.
  • Jabez was a retired chief petty officer, when granted probate on his second wife's estate in 1958.

Family: Annie Care (b. between 1880 and 1881, d. 1943)

SonWilliam Peter Glanville (b. after 1918)

Winifred Mary Maunder

Female, #19124, born 30 January 1897, died 13 July 1974

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Winifred Mary Maunder was born on 30 January 1897.
     She married Jabez Glanville, son of William Glanville and Jane Caddy, circa November 1915 in Tavistock registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~18.)
     She died on 13 July 1974 in Tiverton registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 77.)
     Her estate was probated on 29 October 1974 indexed:
GLANVILLE, Winifred Mary of 17 Park Hill Tiverton Devon died 13 July 1974 Probate Bristol 29 October £10831.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanvill. Her married name was Glanville.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Winifred Mary Maunder and Jabez Glanville lived at The Red Lion, Tiverton, DEV, ENG.

Family: Jabez Glanville (b. 1889, d. 1972)

DaughterDorothy Glanvill (b. circa 1916)
SonLeslie John Glanvill (b. 1917, d. 1991)
SonFrederick Glanvill (b. circa 1918, d. circa 1918)
SonGeorge Kenneth Glanville+ (b. circa 1921, d. 2009)

Elsie Mary Noble

Female, #19125, born 3 February 1883, died circa May 1973

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elsie Mary Noble was born on 3 February 1883 in Stoke Newington, MDX, ENG.
     She married Edward Reginald Glanvill, son of Edward William Courtenay Glanvill and Eliza Dunn, circa May 1905 in Croydon registered, SRY, ENG, (when age calculated as ~22.)
     She died circa May 1973 in Bromley registered, KEN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~90.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanvill.

Other Information

     Elsie and Edward Reginald Glanvill had 3 children by the 1911 census, all still living at that date.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Elsie Mary Noble and Edward Reginald Glanvill appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 153 Trevelyan Road, Tooting, SRY, ENG; his age recorded 27, hers 28.
  • She and Edward Reginald Glanvill appeared on the census of 19 June 1921 in 25 Mountgrove, Islington, MDX, ENG; his age recorded 38yrs 1 month, hers 38yr 4mths.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Elsie Mary Noble lived at Westdown Cottage, Keyes Lane, Priors Marston, WAR, ENG, married but husband not present.

Family: Edward Reginald Glanvill (b. 1883, d. 1943)

SonReginald Louis Cooper Glanvill (b. 1906, d. 1969)
SonArthur Henry Francis Glanvill+ (b. 1907, d. 1969)
DaughterWinifred Ruth Mary Glanvill (b. circa 1909)
DaughterGertrude Ellen Bertha Glanvill (b. 1911, d. 2003)
DaughterMargaret Annie Glanvill (b. 1913)
DaughterConstance Lillian Glanvill (b. 1916, d. 1994)

Sydney Robert Hart

Male, #19126, born 12 March 1904

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Sydney Robert Hart was born on 12 March 1904 in Barnstaple registered, DEV, ENG, registered q2 1904. 12 Mar 1903 recorded in 1939 Register.
     He married Florence Ada Tucker circa May 1927 in Barnstaple registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~23.)

Alternate Names

He was also known as Sidney Robert.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Sydney Robert Hart and Florence Ada Tucker lived at Gonde Wood, Barnstaple R.D., DEV, ENG.

Ethel May D. Harrison

Female, #19127, born 27 July 1905

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ethel May D. Harrison was born on 27 July 1905.
     She married Albert Glanville, son of William Francis Glanville and Caroline Amelia Oakes, circa August 1941 in Portsmouth registered, HAM, ENG, (when age calculated as ~36.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Ethel May D. Harrison lived at 1a Waverley Grove, Portsmouth, HAM, ENG.

infant Glanville

Unknown Sex, #19128, born October 1912, died October 1912
FatherGeorge Henry Glanville (b. 1882, d. 1971)
MotherIva Laduska Way (b. between 1889 and 1890, d. 1925)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Infant Glanville was born in October 1912 in Auburn, NY, USA.
     He/she died in October 1912 in Auburn, NY, USA, (when age calculated as ~0.)
     He/she was buried on 14 October 1912 at Fort Hill Cemetery, Auburn, NY, USA, recorded age 1 day.

Henrietta Elizabeth Blakey

Female, #19129, born 13 November 1860, died 3 April 1942

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Henrietta Elizabeth Blakey was born on 13 November 1860.
     She married David Hill Glanville, son of William Hill Glanville and Mary Jane Slaith, on 20 October 1917 in St Andrew's parish church, Holborn, LND, ENG, (when age calculated as 56) registered London City. By licence, his age 45, hers 56. Widower and Spinster. Fathers named William Hill Glanville master builder, Robert Healy Blakey clerk in holy orders.
     She died on 3 April 1942 in St Thomas Institution, Exeter, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 81); recorded age 81, registered Exeter.
     Her estate was probated on 5 August 1942 indexed as:
1942 GLANVILLE Henrietta Elizabeth of 43 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth (wife of David Hill Glanville) who died on 3 April 1942 at St Thomas Institution, Exeter. Probate at Llandudno on 5 August to Lloyds Bank Limited, effects £4954-17-11.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville. She was also known as Elizabeth recorded in 1918 Electoral Roll.

Other Information


     Henrietta Elizabeth Blakey and David Hill Glanville were divorced on 26 January 1914 following petition 21 Jan 1913, Nisi granted 15 July 1913. Petition by Glanville and Blakey v. Glanville for Nullity of marriage between them 20 October 1910 in church of the Ascension, Toronto, Ontario Canada between Henrietta Elizabeth Blakey and David Hill Glanville on basis that at that time he was married to Harriet Armstrong who was still alive at that time.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 20 October 1917, Henrietta Elizabeth Blakey lived at 36 Brook Street, Holborn, LND, ENG.
  • As of 1918, Henrietta Elizabeth Blakey and David Hill Glanville lived at 25 Liverpool Street, St Pancras, MDX, ENG.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Henrietta Elizabeth Blakey lived at 43 Wimbourne Road, Bournemouth, HAM, ENG, married, husband not present.
  • Henrietta was living on private means on 29 September 1939.

David Hill Glanville

Male, #19130, born 18 February 1872, died circa February 1969
FatherWilliam Hill Glanville (b. between 1829 and 1830, d. 1906)
MotherMary Jane Slaith (b. between 1831 and 1832, d. 1900)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

David Hill Glanville was born on 18 February 1872 in Dublin South registered, DUB, IRL.
     He married Harriett Frances Armstrong in 1893 in Dublin South registered, DUB, IRL, (when age calculated as ~21) married 18yrs in 1911 census.
     He married Henrietta Elizabeth Blakey on 20 October 1917 in St Andrew's parish church, Holborn, LND, ENG, (when age calculated as 45) registered London City. By licence, his age 45, hers 56. Widower and Spinster. Fathers named William Hill Glanville master builder, Robert Healy Blakey clerk in holy orders.
     He died circa February 1969 in Tiverton registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~97); recorded age 96.

Other Information


     David was married 2 times.
      Before 1901 David and Harriet appear to have separated as she was recorded a widow in the 1901 census, and he a widower at his second marriage.
     David Hill Glanville and Henrietta Elizabeth Blakey were divorced on 26 January 1914 following petition 21 Jan 1913, Nisi granted 15 July 1913. Petition by Glanville and Blakey v. Glanville for Nullity of marriage between them 20 October 1910 in church of the Ascension, Toronto, Ontario Canada between Henrietta Elizabeth Blakey and David Hill Glanville on basis that at that time he was married to Harriet Armstrong who was still alive at that time.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • David was a barrister on 20 October 1917.
  • David was on 20 October 1917 in 24 Liverpool Street, Kings Cross, MDX, ENG.
  • As of 1918, David Hill Glanville and Henrietta Elizabeth Blakey lived at 25 Liverpool Street, St Pancras, MDX, ENG.
  • As of 29 September 1939, David Hill Glanville lived at Higher Coombe Farm, Tiverton, DEV, ENG, married, wife not present. In the household of farmer Richard Gilchrist.
  • David was living on private means on 29 September 1939.

Family: Harriett Frances Armstrong (b. between 1865 and 1866, d. 1917)

DaughterKathleen Glanville (b. 1895, d. 1950)

Roger Francis Richard Glanville

Male, #19131, born 4 August 1912, died 27 November 2009
FatherErnest Richard John Glanville (b. circa 1864, d. 1925)
MotherHelen Hatfield (b. 1873, d. 1941)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Roger Francis Richard Glanville was born on 4 August 1912 in Canterbury, KEN, ENG, registered Canterbury.
     He married Joan Templeton circa February 1940 in Dover registered, KEN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~27.)
     He died on 27 November 2009 in Malvern, WOR, ENG, (when age calculated as 97.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Roger Francis Richard Glanville lived at The Cottage, Dover R.D., KEN, ENG, living with his widowed mother.
  • Roger was a poultry farm manager on 29 September 1939.
  • As of 1999, Roger Francis Richard Glanville and Joan Templeton lived at 15 Manor Road, Clifton on Teme, Worcester, WOR, ENG.

Ida Helen Northmore

Female, #19132, born circa August 1884, died circa November 1946

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ida Helen Northmore was born circa August 1884 in Totnes registered, DEV, ENG.
     She married Harry Glanville, son of Henry Glanville and Elizabeth Hart Luscombe, circa May 1924 in Tavistock registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~39.)
     She married Reginald J. Kelly circa August 1943 in Tavistock registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~59.)
     She died circa November 1946 in Tavistock registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~62); recorded age 62.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville. Her married name was Kelly.

Other Information


     Ida was married times.      Ida and Harry Glanville had no children with births registered England/Wales.

Ethel Hannah Bender

Female, #19133, born 13 September 1889, died 24 February 1992

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ethel Hannah Bender was born on 13 September 1889.
     She married Charles Glanville, son of Harry Glanville and Martha Ann Dow, on 9 November 1918 in All Saints, Leyton, ESS, ENG, (when age calculated as 29) registered West Ham.
     She died on 24 February 1992 in Waltham Forest registered, ESS, ENG, (when age calculated as 102.)
     Her estate was probated on 23 March 1998 indexed:
GLANVILLE, ETHEL HANNAH : 23 March 1998 : 9852411587 : 24 February 1992 : Grant and will : Winchester.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Ethel Hannah Bender and Charles Glanville lived at 133 Murchison Road, Leyton, ESS, ENG.

Family: Charles Glanville (b. 1891, d. 1942)

SonPeter Glanville (b. 1920, d. 1988)
SonJames Charles Glanville (b. 1923, d. 1992)
DaughterPamela Glanville (b. circa 1925)

William Glanville

Male, #19134, born before 1891

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Glanville was born before 1891.
     He married Bessie Louise Underhill circa November 1911 in Exeter, St Thomas registered, DEV, ENG.

Other Information

     William and Bessie Louise Underhill had no children with birth registrations in England / Wales.
      In 1942 he had a shop at 32 Paris Street, where his wife was killed in the war.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • William was a gardener, when granted admin on the estate of his wife in 1942.

Bessie Louise Underhill

Female, #19135, born 19 May 1882, died 24 April 1942

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Bessie Louise Underhill was born on 19 May 1882 in Exeter registered, DEV, ENG.
     She married William Glanville circa November 1911 in Exeter, St Thomas registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~29.)
     She died on 24 April 1942 in Exeter registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 59); recorded age 60. Commemorated:
Name: GLANVILLE, BESSIE
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Civilian
Regiment/Service: Civilian War Dead
Age: 60
Date of Death: 25/04/1942
Additional information: of 32 Paris Street. Died at Paris Street.
Casualty Type: Civilian War Dead
Reporting Authority: EXETER, COUNTY BOROUGH
She was killed at her husband's shop.
     Her estate was probated on 23 October 1942 indexed:
1942 GLANVILLE Bessie Louise of 32 Paris Street, Exeter (wife of William Glanville) who died on 24 April 1942. Administration at Exeter on 23 October to the said William Glanville, gardener, effects £1115-15-8.
     Her estate was probated on 25 March 1957 indexed:
GLANVILLE Bessie Louise of 32 Paris-street Exeter (wife of William Glanville) died 24 April 1942 Administration Exeter 25 March to Eleanor Caldwell (wife of Bert Caldwell). Effects £750
Former Grant D.R. Exeter 23 October 1942.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville. She was also known as Bessie Louisa recorded at birth.

Other Information

     Bessie and William Glanville had no children with birth registrations in England / Wales.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Bessie Louise Underhill appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in Silverlands, Alphington, DEV, ENG; recorded age 29, servant in household of Jane Evans.
  • Bessie was a domestic servant housemaid on 2 April 1911.

Freddie L. Glanville

Male, #19136, born 1881, died August 1882
FatherWilliam L. Glanville (b. 1848, d. 1933)
MotherSarah J. McIntosh (b. 1846, d. 1920)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Freddie L. Glanville was born in 1881 in NY, USA.
     He died in August 1882 in Auburn, NY, USA, (when age calculated as ~1.)
     He was buried on 27 August 1882 at Fort Hill Cemetery, Auburn, NY, USA, recorded age 1.

Lizzie Cousan Thomas1

Female, #19137, born 8 March 1883, died circa August 1968

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Lizzie Cousan Thomas was born on 8 March 1883 in Trawsfynnydd, MER, WLS.
     She married Andrew Glanville, son of George Glanville and Ellen Croft, circa August 1908 in Festiniog registered, MER, WLS, (when age calculated as ~25.)
     She died circa August 1968 in Newton Abbot registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~85); recorded age 85.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville. She was also known as Elizabeth recorded in 1911 census & 1939 Register. She was also known as Elizabeth C. recorded at death.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Lizzie Cousan Thomas and Andrew Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 30 Glancynon Terrace, Abercynon, GLA, WLS; his age recorded 30, hers 28. With them was 7year old Janet Thomas born Trawsfynydd.
  • As of 6 October 1912, Lizzie Cousan Thomas and Andrew Glanville lived at 11 Caemain Street, Penrhiwceiber, GLA, WLS, a baptism of children.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Lizzie Cousan Thomas and Andrew Glanville lived at 11 Caemaen Street, Mountain Ash, GLA, WLS.

Family: Andrew Glanville (b. 1880, d. 1960)

DaughterKate Ellen Glanville+ (b. 1909)
SonWilliam George Glanville (b. 1910, d. 1940)
SonAlfred Victor Glanville+ (b. 1912, d. circa 1969)
SonGordon Leonard Glanville (b. circa 1914, d. circa 1915)
SonRobert Charles Thomas Glanville (b. circa 1918, d. circa 1923)
SonHeddwch Glyn Glanville (b. 1919, d. 2005)
DaughterBeti Morganwg Glanville (b. 1921, d. circa 1976)

William George Glanville

Male, #19138, born 14 November 1910, died 24 June 1940
FatherAndrew Glanville (b. 1880, d. 1960)
MotherLizzie Cousan Thomas (b. 1883, d. circa 1968)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William George Glanville was born on 14 November 1910 in 30 Glancynon Terrace, Abercynon, GLA, WLS.
     He was baptized on 6 October 1912 in Penrhiwceiber, GLA, WLS, parents Alfred Andrew and Elizabeth Glanville, abode 11 Caemine Street, collier. Born 14 Nov 1910.
     He married Winifred Alice Louisa King circa May 1937 in Weston super Mare registered, SOM, ENG, (when age calculated as ~26.)
     He died on 24 June 1940 in at sea (when age calculated as 29); commemorated:
Name: GLANVILLE, WILLIAM GEORGE
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Petty Officer
Regiment/Service: Royal Navy
Unit Text: H.M.S. Submarine Grampus
Age: 29
Date of Death: 24/06/1940
Service No: D/JX 127473
Additional information: Son of Alfred Andrew and Elizabeth Glanville; husband of Winifred A. L. Glanville, of Blagdon, Somerset.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 36, Column 3.
Memorial: PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL.
     His estate was probated on 10 February 1941 indexed as:
1941 GLANVILLE William George of Sea View House, Blagdon, Somerset who died on 24 June 1940 on war service. Administration at Bristol on 10 February to Winifred Alice Louisa Glanville, widow, effects £166-6.

Other Information

     William and Winifred Alice Louisa King had no children with birth registrations in England nor Wales.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • William George Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 30 Glancynon Terrace, Abercynon, GLA, WLS; recorded age 4 months, living with his parents.
  • William was a Royal Naval Seaman JX 127473, according to National Archives records ADM 362/19/473 1925-29.

Winifred Alice Louisa King

Female, #19139, born 23 November 1905, died 16 May 1994

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Winifred Alice Louisa King was born on 23 November 1905 in Axbridge registered, SOM, ENG, registered q1 1906.
     She married William George Glanville, son of Andrew Glanville and Lizzie Cousan Thomas, circa May 1937 in Weston super Mare registered, SOM, ENG, (when age calculated as ~31.)
     She died on 16 May 1994 in Bath registered, SOM, ENG, (when age calculated as 88.)
     Her estate was probated on 10 June 1994 indexed:
GLANVILLE, WINIFRED ALICE LOUISA OF SEA VIEW HSE SLADACRE LANE BLAGDON AVON DIED 16 MAY 1994 PROBATE BRISTOL 10 JUN NOT EXCEEDING £125000.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Other Information

     Winifred and William George Glanville had no children with birth registrations in England nor Wales.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Winifred Alice Louisa King lived at Sladacre Lane, Blagdon, SOM, ENG, married but husband not present, living with George and Caroline King.

Hayley Caroline Glanville

Female, #19140, born 21 February 1985, died April 1988

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Hayley Caroline Glanville was born on 21 February 1985 in Gloucester registered, GLS, ENG.
     She died in April 1988 in Evesham registered, WOR, ENG, (when age calculated as 3.)