Ghosts of Glanvilles

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

Person Page 669

Ernest John Glanville

Male, #20041, born 16 September 1911, died 19 December 1941
FatherJabez Glanville (b. circa 1880, d. 1960)
MotherJane Couch Lakeman (b. between 1879 and 1880, d. circa 1917)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ernest John Glanville was born on 16 September 1911 in Devonport, DEV, ENG, registered q4 1911.
     He was baptized on 8 October 1911 in St Mark, Ford, Plymouth, DEV, ENG, Ernest John of Jabez and Jane Glanville, abode 12 Ainsleigh? Terrace, born Sep 16 1911.
     He married Kathleen Annette Sheila Foley on 4 December 1937 in St James, Simonstown, Cape Province, RSA, (when age calculated as 26) his age recorded 26, hers 24.
     He died on 19 December 1941 in H.M.S. Neptune, at sea, (when age calculated as 30); commemorated:
Name: GLANVILLE, ERNEST JOHN
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Chief Engine Room Artificer
Regiment/Service: Royal Navy
Unit Text: H.M.S. Neptune
Age: 30
Date of Death: 19/12/1941
Service No: D/MX 46529
Additional information: Husband of Kathleen Annette Sheila Glanville.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 51, Column 1.
Memorial: PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL.

Other Information

     Ernest and Kathleen Annette Sheila Foley had 1 son.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Ernest was a Royal Naval Seaman MX 46529, according to National Archives records ADM 362/57/29 1925-29.
  • Ernest was an ERA (R.N.) Artificer on 4 December 1937.
  • As of 4 December 1937, Ernest John Glanville lived at Simonstown, Cape Province, RSA.

Hilda Irene Glanville

Female, #20042, born 15 September 1911, died circa May 1976
FatherGeorge Joseph Glanville (b. 1869, d. 1931)
MotherAmy Adelaide Kendrick (b. 1876, d. 1955)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Hilda Irene Glanville was born on 15 September 1911 in Poplar registered, MDX, ENG.
     She married Alfred F. Sharp circa August 1934 in Hackney registered, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~22.)
     She died circa May 1976 in Barking registered, ESS, ENG, (when age calculated as ~64.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Sharp.

Maud Ellen Glanville

Female, #20043, born circa February 1912
FatherWilliam Glanville (b. before 1880)
MotherAnnie Tomlinson (b. before 1880)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Maud Ellen Glanville was born circa February 1912 in Cardiff registered, GLA, WLS.
     She married George Daniells circa November 1930 in Cardiff registered, GLA, WLS, (when age calculated as ~18.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Daniells.

Bessie Louisa Corrick

Female, #20044, born circa August 1885, died circa November 1962

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Bessie Louisa Corrick was born circa August 1885 in Plymouth, DEV, ENG, registered Plymouth.
     She married Ernest Glanville, son of William Glanville and Elizabeth Webber, circa August 1910 in Tiverton registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~25.)
     She died circa November 1962 in Devon Central registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~77); recorded age 78.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Other Information

     Bessie and Ernest Glanville had 2 children by the 1911 census, both still living at that date.
      On 29 September 1939 in 32 Paris Street, Exeter, DEV, ENG, a Bessie L Glanville born 19 May 1880 was recorded married, assistant to husband.
      On 29 September 1939 in Devon Mental Hospital, St Thomas R.D., DEV, ENG, a Bessie L Glanville born 1884, married was an inmate.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Bessie Louisa Corrick and Ernest Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in Ford Moor, Plymtree, DEV, ENG; both with recorded age 25.

Family: Ernest Glanville (b. circa 1886, d. circa 1959)

SonHarry Corrick Glanville+ (b. 1910, d. circa 1976)
SonLeonard Ernest Glanville+ (b. 1910, d. circa 1975)
DaughterMinnie Louisa Glanville (b. circa 1912, d. circa 1955)
SonWilliam John Glanville (b. 1914, d. 1995)

Minnie Louisa Glanville

Female, #20045, born circa February 1912, died circa November 1955
FatherErnest Glanville (b. circa 1886, d. circa 1959)
MotherBessie Louisa Corrick (b. circa 1885, d. circa 1962)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Minnie Louisa Glanville was born circa February 1912 in Honiton registered, DEV, ENG.
     She married Cecil C. D. Newberry circa May 1936 in Tiverton registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~24.)
     She died circa November 1955 in Tiverton registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~43); recorded age 43.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Newberry.

William John Glanville

Male, #20046, born 19 November 1914, died 24 January 1995
FatherErnest Glanville (b. circa 1886, d. circa 1959)
MotherBessie Louisa Corrick (b. circa 1885, d. circa 1962)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William John Glanville was born on 19 November 1914 in Honiton registered, DEV, ENG.
     He married Marjorie Ellen Miller circa May 1942 in Tiverton registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~27.)
     He died on 24 January 1995 in Mid Devon registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 80); remembered:
GLANVILLE Marjorie Ellen 5.3.04. William John (Jack) 24.1.95. Loved and remembered every day. From Jenny and Ian.

Alternate Names

He was also known as Jack.

Nora Kathleen Glanville

Female, #20047, born circa February 1912
FatherSidney Frank Glanville (b. circa 1887, d. 1917)
MotherNora Murden (b. between 1884 and 1885, d. 1969)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Nora Kathleen Glanville was born circa February 1912 in Epsom registered, SRY, ENG.
     She was baptized on 10 March 1912 in All Saint's parish church, Carshalton, SRY, ENG, parents Sidney Frank Glanville and Nora.

Other Information


     Nora Kathleen Glanville immigrated in 1917 to AUS presumed to have emigrated with her widowed mother.

Maud Florence Ada Glanville

Female, #20048, born 28 April 1912
FatherEdward Albert Frederick Glanville (b. 1887, d. 1951)
MotherAda Eliza Warrington (b. 1886, d. 1963)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Maud Florence Ada Glanville was born on 28 April 1912 in Tottenham, MDX, ENG, registered q2 1912 Edmonton.
     She married Charles P. Pugsley circa August 1936 in Edmonton registered, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~24.)

Alternate Names

She was also known as Glanvill. Her married name was Pugsley.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Maud Florence Ada Glanville appeared on the census of 19 June 1921 in Tottenham, MDX, ENG.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Maud Florence Ada Glanville lived at 615 Seven Sisters Road, Tottenham, MDX, ENG, living with her parents, married but husband not present.

Enid Mary Glanville

Female, #20050, born 7 March 1912, died March 1972
FatherErnest Glanville (b. 1879, d. 1952)
MotherRuth Nicholls (b. 1879, d. circa 1960)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Enid Mary Glanville was born on 7 March 1912 in Truro registered, CON, ENG, registered q2 1912.
     She married John G. Green circa May 1931 in Truro registered, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as ~19.)
     She died in March 1972 in Truro registered, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as ~60.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Green.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Enid Mary Glanville and John G. Green lived at Pennay, Tresawls Avenue, Truro, CON, ENG, living with her parents.

Ilka Ilnicky

Female, #20051, born 2 October 1910, died 8 March 1989

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ilka Ilnicky was born on 2 October 1910 in North Adams, MA, USA.
     She married Frederik Glanville, son of Wilfred Glanville and Bridget Ford, after 1930.
     She died on 8 March 1989 in Holyoke, MA, USA, (when age calculated as 78.)

Alternate Names

She was also known as Ella O. Her married name was Glanville.

Family: Frederik Glanville (b. 1912, d. 1956)

DaughterKaren Glanville (b. circa 1930, d. before 2019)
SonJohn Richard Glanville (b. 1933, d. 2019)
SonTerrence Herbert Glanville+ (b. 1936, d. 2024)

Margaret Helen Glanville

Female, #20052, born circa May 1912, died circa August 1924
FatherRev Henry Rule Glanville (b. 1871, d. 1952)
MotherMillicent Gertrude Warder (b. 1879, d. 1968)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Margaret Helen Glanville was born circa May 1912 in West Ham registered, ESS, ENG.
     She died circa August 1924 in Machynlleth registered, MGY, WLS, (when age calculated as ~12); recorded age 12.

Caroline Glanville

Female, #20053, born 1869, died 1957
FatherReginald Glanville (b. 1837, d. 1884)
MotherJanet Garrick (b. circa 1838, d. 1869)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Caroline Glanville was born in 1869 in Emerald Hill, VIC, AUS.
     She died in 1957 in Park, VIC, AUS, (when age calculated as ~88); recorded age 90, parents named Reginald, and Unknown Sophia.

Other Information


      On 23 September 1902 she was a depontent at the inquest on the body of her brother Arthur.

Alfred Victor Glanville

Male, #20054, born 12 July 1912, died circa November 1969
FatherAndrew Glanville (b. 1880, d. 1960)
MotherLizzie Cousan Thomas (b. 1883, d. circa 1968)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Alfred Victor Glanville was born on 12 July 1912 in Llanwonno, Pontypridd, 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 12 Jul 1912.
     He married Gwendoline Pearl Davies circa November 1940 in Pontypridd registered, GLA, WLS, (when age calculated as ~28.)
     He married Ellen Priscilla Harris circa February 1962 in Middlesex South registered, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~49) Ellen marrying in surname Wiggins.
     He died circa November 1969 in Hounslow registered, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~57.)

Alternate Names

Alfred Victor Glanville also went by the name of Vic.

Other Information


     Alfred was married 2 times.
     Alfred Victor Glanville and Gwendoline Pearl Davies were divorced before 1962 or separated as Alfred remarried whilst Gwendoline was still alive.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Alfred was a Royal Naval Seaman JX 131383, according to National Archives records ADM 362/26/383 1925-29.

Family: Gwendoline Pearl Davies (b. 1918, d. 1990)

SonDavid Brian Glanville (b. 1945, d. 2009)

Annie Glanville

Female, #20055, born 20 August 1912
FatherWilliam Glanville (b. circa 1870, d. circa 1935)
MotherRebecca Miller (b. between 1880 and 1881, d. circa 1917)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Annie Glanville was born on 20 August 1912 in Whitehaven registered, CUL, ENG.
     She married Alexander Robinson circa May 1938 in Whitehaven registered, CUL, ENG, (when age calculated as ~25.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Robinson.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Annie Glanville and Alexander Robinson lived at 53 Ennerdale Road, Ennerdale, CUL, ENG.

Lucy Lobb

Female, #20057, born between 1872 and 1873

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Lucy Lobb was born between 1872 and 1873 in Falmouth, CON, ENG.
     She married James Glanville circa May 1904 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville. She was also known as Louisa recorded in 1901 census.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Lucy Lobb appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 11 Moon Lane, Plymouth, DEV, ENG; recorded age 28, unmarried, with her son Thomas Lobb aged 1, and Gordon Lobb aged 4.
  • Lucy was a plain needlewoman on 31 March 1901.
  • She and James Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 1 Louds Cottage, Tamerton Foliot, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 50, hers 39. Also there William and Thomas Lobb aged 15 and 11 respectively.

Family: James Glanville (b. between 1860 and 1861)

DaughterGertrude Lucy Glanville (b. circa 1912, d. circa 1936)

Gertrude Lucy Glanville

Female, #20058, born circa August 1912, died circa February 1936
FatherJames Glanville (b. between 1860 and 1861)
MotherLucy Lobb (b. between 1872 and 1873)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Gertrude Lucy Glanville was born circa August 1912 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG.
     She married Samuel H. Topping circa August 1932 in Devonport registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~20.)
     She died circa February 1936 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~23); recorded age 23.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Topping.

Sarah Ann Lawton

Female, #20059, born 31 March 1886, died circa November 1952

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Sarah Ann Lawton was born on 31 March 1886 in Mile End, MDX, ENG.
     She married Frederick Thomas Glanville, son of William Glanville and Fanny Davis, on 25 December 1904 in All Hallows church, London Bromley (Poplar), MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as 18) registered Poplar. After banns, his age 23, hers 20. Fathers named William Glanville deceased asphalter, Edward Lawton labourer.
     She died circa November 1952 in Luton registered, BDF, ENG, (when age calculated as ~66); recorded age 66.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Other Information

     Sarah and Frederick Thomas Glanville had 3 children by the 1911 census.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 25 December 1904, Sarah Ann Lawton and Frederick Thomas Glanville lived at 21 Perring Street, London Bromley (Poplar), MDX, ENG.
  • She and Frederick Thomas Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 95 Stanley Road, Stratford, ESS, ENG; his age recorded 30, hers 26. With them Susan Lawton as mother in law, and 6 Lawton children all brother or sister in laws.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Sarah Ann Lawton lived at 15 Browning Road, Luton, BDF, ENG, married, husband not present.

Family: Frederick Thomas Glanville (b. 1880, d. circa 1957)

SonFrederick Thomas Glanville+ (b. 1905, d. circa 1972)
SonBenjamin William Glanville+ (b. 1908, d. circa 1975)
DaughterSarah Ann Susan Glanville (b. circa 1910)
SonJohn William Glanville+ (b. 1912, d. 1972)
DaughterMary Ann Martha Glanville (b. circa 1914)
DaughterRosina Glanville (b. 1916, d. 1993)
SonPeter Glanville (b. circa 1918)
DaughterMargaret Elizabeth Glanville (b. 1920)
SonPeter Francis Joseph Glanville (b. 1923, d. 1986)
SonAlfred Leonard Glanville (b. 1927, d. 1989)

Ethel Daisy Glanville

Female, #20060, born 20 February 1908, died 14 June 1990

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ethel Daisy Glanville was born on 20 February 1908.
     She died on 14 June 1990 in Newton Abbot registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 82.)
     Her estate was probated on 23 June 1990 indexed:
GLANVILL, Ethel Daisy of The Log Residential Home Longlande Dawlish Devon died 14 June 1990 Probate Bristol 23 July Not exceeding £115000.

Alternate Names

She was also known as Glanvill.

Kathleen Rose Glanville

Female, #20061, born 8 June 1912, died circa August 1970
FatherGeorge Glanville (b. circa 1868, d. 1937)
MotherAlice Wellavyze (b. circa 1867, d. circa 1935)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Kathleen Rose Glanville was born on 8 June 1912 in St George Hanover Square registered, MDX, ENG, registered q3 1912.
     She was baptized on 22 September 1912 in St Andrew's church, Ashley Place, Westminster, MDX, ENG, Kathleen Rose of George and Alice Glanville, abode 9 Alexandra Buildings.
     She died circa August 1970 in Surrey Mid Eastern registered, SRY, ENG, (when age calculated as ~58.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 1934, Kathleen Rose Glanville lived at 4 Probyn House, Regency Street, Westminster, MDX, ENG.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Kathleen Rose Glanville lived at West Park Hospital, Epsom, SRY, ENG, a patient.
  • Kathleen was recorded with occupation "Nil" on 29 September 1939.

Nellie Glanville

Female, #20062, born circa August 1912
FatherJames Glanville (b. 1882, d. circa 1956)
MotherNellie Jenkins (b. 1884)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Nellie Glanville was born circa August 1912 in Easington registered, DUR, ENG.

Robert Harvey Glanville

Male, #20063, born 26 July 1912, died 1 October 1993
FatherThomas George Glanville (b. 1882, d. 1957)
MotherAnnie Elizabeth Webb (b. 1882, d. 1961)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Robert Harvey Glanville was born on 26 July 1912 in Oxford registered, OXF, ENG.
     He was baptized on 13 October 1912 in New Hinksey, OXF, ENG.
     He married Waltraut Ulla Klara Schnell circa November 1947 in Oxford registered, OXF, ENG, (when age calculated as ~35.)
     He died on 1 October 1993 in Oxford registered, OXF, ENG, (when age calculated as 81.)
     His estate was probated on 15 November 1993 indexed:
GLANVILLE, ROBERT HARVEY OF 31 BEECH CRES KIDLINGTON OXON DIED 01 OCTOBER 1993 PROBATE OXFORD 15 NOVEMBER NOT EXCEEDING £125000.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Robert Harvey Glanville lived at 39 Manor Road, Oxford, OXF, ENG, living with his parents.
  • Robert was a gents outfitters assistant on 29 September 1939.

Annie Elizabeth Webb

Female, #20064, born 29 October 1882, died 26 February 1961

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Annie Elizabeth Webb was born on 29 October 1882 in Burford, OXF, ENG.
     She married Thomas George Glanville, son of Thomas Edwin Glanville and Charlotte May Reynolds, on 16 August 1909 in the Parish Church, Burford, OXF, ENG, (when age calculated as 26) registered Witney. His age recorded 27, hers 26. Fathers named Thomas Edwin Glanville schoolmaster, John Webb dealer. Witnesses John Webb, Daria Francis.
     She died on 26 February 1961 in The Cowley Road Hospital, Oxford, OXF, ENG, (when age calculated as 78); recorded age 78, registered Oxford.
     Her estate was probated on 19 July 1961 indexed:
GLANVILLE Annie Elizabeth of 39 Osler Road Headington Oxford widow died 26 February 1961 at The Cowley Road Hospital Oxford Administration Oxford 19 July to Thomas Charles Glanville bank clerk. Effects £144 2s 4d.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Other Information

     Annie and Thomas George Glanville had 1 child by the 1911 census, still living at that date.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 16 August 1909, Annie Elizabeth Webb lived at Burford, OXF, ENG.
  • She and Thomas George Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 11 Wytham Street, Hincksey, Oxford, OXF, ENG; both with recorded age 28.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Annie Elizabeth Webb and Thomas George Glanville lived at 39 Manor Road, Oxford, OXF, ENG.

Family: Thomas George Glanville (b. 1882, d. 1957)

SonThomas Charles Glanville+ (b. 1910, d. 1982)
SonRobert Harvey Glanville (b. 1912, d. 1993)
SonGeoffrey John Glanville (b. circa 1918, d. 2009)

Emily Sarah Glanville

Female, #20065, born circa August 1920, died 2 May 2010
FatherFrederick Thomas Glanville (b. 1881, d. circa 1946)
MotherSarah Iles (b. 1890, d. 1954)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Emily Sarah Glanville was born circa August 1920 in Bristol registered, GLS, ENG.
     She married Harry Irwin-Porter circa February 1942 in Bristol registered, GLS, ENG, (when age calculated as ~21.)
     She died on 2 May 2010 in Bristol, GLS, ENG, (when age calculated as ~89); obit Bristol Evening Post 5 May:
IRWIN-PORTER Emily (nee Glanville). Passed away after much suffering May 2 at the BRI, aged 89 years. Cherished, loving memories of a much loved Mother to Robert, David and Julie, Mother in Law to Anita, Lyn and John, Grandmother to Beverley, Andrew, Steven, Richard, Emma and Benjamin, Great Grandmother to Christopher, Robert, Joe, Charlotte and George. Funeral service to be held on May 10 at 11 a.m. at St. Cuthbert's Church, Brislington, followed by burial at Avonview Cemetery. All enquiries to Thomas Davis, 57 Sandy Park Road. Telephone 0117 9717597.
     She was buried on 10 May 2010 at Avon View Cemetery, Bristol, GLS, ENG, interned in the same grave as her mother and father, husband and nephew Stephen.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Irwin-Porter.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Emily Sarah Glanville lived at 36 Dean Street, Bristol, GLS, ENG, living with her parents.

Frederick Thomas Glanville

Male, #20066, born 7 June 1923, died 7 June 1978
FatherFrederick Thomas Glanville (b. 1881, d. circa 1946)
MotherSarah Iles (b. 1890, d. 1954)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Frederick Thomas Glanville was born on 7 June 1923 in Bristol registered, GLS, ENG.
     He married Joyce Gloria McIntyre on 29 March 1947 in St Ambrose Church, Whitehall, Bristol, GLS, ENG, (when age calculated as 23.)
     He died on 7 June 1978 in 144 Devon Road, Bristol, GLS, ENG, (when age calculated as 55); registered Bristol. Cause of death : carcinoma of the brain.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Frederick Thomas Glanville lived at 36 Dean Street, Bristol, GLS, ENG, living with his parents.
  • Frederick was a baker confectioner on 29 September 1939.
  • Frederick was a bakehouse checker, when granted admin on his mother's estate in 1954.

Family: Joyce Gloria McIntyre (b. 1926, d. 1989)

SonStephen Glanville (b. 1949, d. 1949)

William John May

Male, #20067, born 17 September 1885

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William John May was born on 17 September 1885.
     He married Elsie Clara Glanville, daughter of Frederick Henry Glanville and Alice Jane Payne, on 22 April 1916 in Congregational Church, Cobden Street, Russel Town, Bristol, GLS, ENG, (when age calculated as 30) he a widower, her a spinster. Registered Bristol.

Other Information


     William was married 2 times.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • William was a tinplate worker on 22 April 1916.
  • As of 29 September 1939, William John May and Elsie Clara Glanville lived at 28 Winstanley Street, Bristol, GLS, ENG.
  • William was a sheet metal worker on 29 September 1939.

Winifred Maud Bridgwater

Female, #20068, born 31 May 1915, died May 1984

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Winifred Maud Bridgwater was born on 31 May 1915.
     She married Lewis William Glanville, son of Frederick Henry Glanville and Alice Jane Payne, on 27 July 1940 in Holy Trinity Church, Clifton, GLS, ENG, (when age calculated as 25) registered Bristol.
     She died in May 1984 in Bristol registered, GLS, ENG, (when age calculated as ~69.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Winifred Maud Bridgwater lived at 14 Ambrose Road, Bristol, GLS, ENG, living with her parents Henry and Maud.
  • Winifred was a shop assistant on 29 September 1939.