Ghosts of Glanvilles

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

Person Page 694

Sarah Glanville

Female, #20791, born 12 February 1911, died December 1994
FatherJohn Glanville (b. 1878, d. 1959)
MotherSarah Heron (b. between 1882 and 1883, d. circa 1937)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Sarah Glanville was born on 12 February 1911 in Liverpool, LAN, ENG, registered Toxteth Park.
     She was baptized on 14 February 1911 in St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Liverpool, LAN, ENG, Sara Glanville filia Joannis et Sarae Glanville olim Heron. Born 12 February
Ips a anno 1933 die 13 mensis Novembris matrimonium contraxit cum Joanne Sweeney
Testibus Jacobo Sweeney et Maria Glanville.
     She married John Sweeney on 13 November 1933 in Liverpool registered, LAN, ENG, (when age calculated as 22.)
     She died in December 1994 in West Lancashire registered, LAN, ENG, (when age calculated as 83.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Sweeney.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Sarah Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 31 Stanhope Street, Toxteth, Liverpool, LAN, ENG; recoded age 7wks, living with her parents.

Florence Emily Glanville

Female, #20793, born 31 January 1904, died 30 July 1996
FatherFrederick Glanville (b. between 1872 and 1874, d. before 1939)
MotherLouisa May Pope (b. 1881, d. 1971)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Florence Emily Glanville was born illegitimate on 31 January 1904 in St Enoder, CON, ENG; registered St Columb.
     She was baptized on 9 June 1907 in St Enoder, CON, ENG, daur of Louisa Pope, of Little Resparva.
     She died on 30 July 1996 in Bodmin registered, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as 92.)
     Her estate was probated on 1 October 1996 indexed:
GLANVILLE, FLORENCE EMILY : 01 October 1996 : 9680206888 : 30 July 1996 : Grant and will : Bristol.

Alternate Names

She was also known as Florrie recorded in 1911 census. She was also known as Pope recorded at birth. She was also known as Florence Emily Pope recorded at baptism.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Florence Emily Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in Trembleath, Mawgan, St Columb, CON, ENG; recorded age 7, living with her parents.
  • Florence was at school on 2 April 1911.

Howard Ricardo Glanville

Male, #20794, born circa August 1921, died circa August 1937
FatherErnest Glanville (b. 1879, d. 1952)
MotherRuth Nicholls (b. 1879, d. circa 1960)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Howard Ricardo Glanville was born circa August 1921 in Truro registered, CON, ENG, but possibly a son of Jonathan and Lydia nee Nicholls who married 1903.
     He died circa August 1937 in Bodmin registered, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as ~16); recorded age 15.
     He was buried in 1937 at Kea Churchyard, Kea, CON, ENG.

Olive Elvina Glanville

Female, #20795, born 13 March 1905, died circa May 1984
FatherRichard James Glanville (b. 1870, d. 1945)
MotherEllen Norah Denford (b. 1870, d. 1960)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Olive Elvina Glanville was born on 13 March 1905 in Ringgsend, Dublin, DUB, IRL, registered q2 1905, Dublin South.
     She married Percival Sydney Mobsby circa May 1930 in East Preston registered, SSX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~25.)
     She died circa May 1984 in Worthing registered, SSX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~79.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Mobsby.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Olive Elvina Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in Coast Guard Station, Portloe, Veryan, CON, ENG; recorded age 6, living with her parents.

Charles Ellis

Male, #20797, born between 1832 and 1833

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Charles Ellis was born between 1832 and 1833 in Erminster, DEV, ENG.
     He married Jane Glanville, daughter of John Glanville and Ann England, on 2 September 1860 in St Martin parish church, Exminster, DEV, ENG, registered St Thomas. Both of full age. Fathers named John Ellis labourer, John Glanvill labourer. Witnesses William Ellis, John Pott or Nott.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Charles was a labourer on 2 September 1860.
  • He and Jane Glanville appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in 4 Week lab Cot, Kenton, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 28, hers 31.
  • Charles was an Ag Labourer on 7 April 1861.

William George Glanville

Male, #20798, born circa November 1874, died 1955
FatherGeorge Gidley (b. between 1847 and 1848)
MotherEliza Glanville (b. circa 1848)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William George Glanville was born circa November 1874 in St Thomas registered, DEV, ENG.
     He married Isoline Lily Pyne on 14 August 1900 in the Parish Church, Littleham by Exmouth, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~25) His age recorded 25, hers 24. Fathers named George Gidley gardener, Thomas Harry Pyne fisherman. Witnesses Thomas Richard Pyne, Charlotte Ann Gidley. Registered St Thomas, following banns read July 22, 29 and Aug 5 naming William George Glanville Gidley bachelor of Littleham cum Exmouth, and Isoline Lily Pyne spinster of Ipplepen.
     He died in 1955 in the RSA (when age calculated as ~81.)

Alternate Names

He was also known as William George Glanville Gidley surname Gidley used up to and including marriage, but thereafter surnamed Glanville.

Other Information


     William George Glanville and Isoline Lily Pyne immigrated circa 1914 to the RSA.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • William George Glanville appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Butts Lane, Heavitree, DEV, ENG; recorded age 6, living with his parents George Gidley and Eliza aged 33 and 32 respectively.
  • William was a mariner on 14 August 1900.
  • William was a wireman, at baptism of sons on 6 March 1913.
  • William was a rigger, De Beers Co., at death of son William on 8 March 1914.
  • As of 8 March 1914, William George Glanville and Isoline Lily Pyne lived at 38a Merriman Street, Kimberley, Cape Province, RSA, at death of son William.

Family: Isoline Lily Pyne (b. 1875, d. 1954)

SonWilliam Richard Glanville (b. circa 1913, d. 1914)
SonAlfred John Glanville (b. before 1913)

Percy John Glanville

Male, #20799, born 3 December 1910, died 3 July 1988
FatherWilliam Henry Glanville (b. circa 1878, d. 1963)
MotherAnnie Gertrude Rowe (b. 1879, d. 1938)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Percy John Glanville was born on 3 December 1910 in Dalwood, Axminster, DEV, ENG, registered q1 1911.
     He married Violet Annie Cummins circa February 1935 in Honiton registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~24.)
     He died on 3 July 1988 in Honiton registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 77.)
     His estate was probated on 14 September 1988 indexed:
GLANVILLE, Percy John of Sharrow 3 Newlands Pk Seaton Devon died 3 July 1988 Probate Bristol 14 September £128335.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Percy John Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in New house, Dalwood Hill, Axminster, DEV, ENG; recorded age 4mths, living with his parents.

Family: Violet Annie Cummins (b. 1913, d. 1999)

SonLeslie John Glanville (b. circa 1935, d. 2023)
SonBrian Glanville (b. circa 1936, d. circa 1938)

Eliza Isabella Sherwood

Female, #20800, born between 1887 and 1888, died 1976

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Eliza Isabella Sherwood was born between 1887 and 1888.
     She married Ernest Thomas Glanville, son of male Glanville, on 17 December 1912 in Kimberley, Cape Province, RSA, his age recorded 23, hers 24.
     She died in 1976 in the RSA.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 17 December 1912, Eliza Isabella Sherwood lived at 4 Hull Street, Kimberley, Cape Province, RSA.
  • As of 7 December 1913, Eliza Isabella Sherwood and Ernest Thomas Glanville lived at 16 Evans Street, Kimberley, Cape of Good Hope, RSA.

Family: Ernest Thomas Glanville (b. between 1888 and 1889, d. 1968)

DaughterThora Emily Glanville (b. 1913)

Arthur Charles Welfare Glanville

Male, #20801, born 24 May 1911, died 22 November 1992
FatherGeorge William Glanville (b. circa 1884)
MotherMaggie Harriet Jessie Welfare (b. 1883, d. circa 1954)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Arthur Charles Welfare Glanville was born on 24 May 1911 in West Ham registered, ESS, ENG.
     He was baptized on 30 July 1911 in St Andrew, Walthamstow, ESS, ENG, parents named George and Maggie.
     He married Emma Rebecca Davies on 3 August 1935 in All Saints, Leyton, ESS, ENG, (when age calculated as 24) registered West Ham.
     He died on 22 November 1992 in Epping Forest registered, ESS, ENG, (when age calculated as 81.)
     His estate was probated on 11 January 1993 indexed:
GLANVILLE, ARTHUR CHARLES WELFARE OF BERRY FARM STONDON RD BLACKHORE EX DIED 22 NOVEMBER 1992 PROBATE IPSWICH 11 JANUARY £120000.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Arthur Charles Welfare Glanville and Emma Rebecca Davies lived at 43 Highfield Road, Wanstead, ESS, ENG.
  • Arthur was a cellulose sprayer & polisher on 29 September 1939.

Hilda Violet Mary Glanville

Female, #20804, born 8 June 1911, died July 1985
FatherWilliam Henry Glanville (b. 1885, d. circa 1956)
MotherJane Elizabeth Launce (b. 1887)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Hilda Violet Mary Glanville was born on 8 June 1911 in Devonport, DEV, ENG, registered Devonport.
     She was baptized on 21 June 1911 in St John the Baptist, Devonport, DEV, ENG, Hilda Violet Mary of William Henry and Jane Elizabeth Glanville, abode 17 South Street Devonport, born June 8 1911.
     She married Woodrow W. Jago circa August 1939 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~28.)
     She died in July 1985 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 74.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Jago.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Hilda Violet Mary Glanville appeared on the census of 19 June 1921 in Devonport, DEV, ENG.
  • As of 1935, Hilda Violet Mary Glanville lived at 22 Lewisham Road, St Pancras, MDX, ENG.

Ivy Doreen Thomas

Female, #20805, born 30 October 1919, died September 1981

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ivy Doreen Thomas was born on 30 October 1919.
     She married Alfred Ernest Glanville, son of Samuel Charles Glanville and Blanche Maud French, circa May 1941 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~21.)
     She died in September 1981 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 61.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Ivy was a domestic on 29 September 1939.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Ivy Doreen Thomas lived at 36 Holmes Avenue, Plymouth, DEV, ENG, living with her parents William H and Sarah E Thomas.

Kate Glanville

Female, #20806, born circa May 1911
FatherPercival Glanville (b. 1876, d. 1962)
MotherElizabeth French (b. between 1877 and 1878, d. 1948)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Kate Glanville was born circa May 1911 in Medway registered, KEN, ENG.

Other Information


      Is this the Kathleen who married Sidney Powell in 1929 ?

Lilian Glanville

Female, #20807, born 25 March 1911, died November 1994
FatherHenry Herbert Glanville (b. 1879, d. 1963)
MotherElizabeth Lowe (b. 1884, d. circa 1943)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Lilian Glanville was born on 25 March 1911 in Bow, MDX, ENG, registered q2 1911 Poplar.
     She married Frederick J. Fowle circa August 1937 in West Ham registered, ESS, ENG, (when age calculated as ~26.)
     She died in November 1994 in Thurrock registered, ESS, ENG, (when age calculated as 83.)

Alternate Names

She was also known as Baby recorded in 1911 census. Her married name was Fowle.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Lilian Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 9 Bream Street, Bow, MDX, ENG; recorded age under 1 month, living with her parents.

Robert John Glanville

Male, #20808, born 12 May 1911, died circa February 1982
FatherWilliam Charles Glanville (b. circa 1872)
MotherHarriett Street (b. between 1879 and 1880)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Robert John Glanville was born on 12 May 1911 in Devonport, DEV, ENG, registered Devonport.
     He was baptized on 8 June 1911 in St James the Great parish church, Devonport, DEV, ENG, Robert John of William Charles and Harriett Glanville, abode 5 John Street, born 12 May.
     He married Ellen F. Grendon circa May 1937 in Devonport registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~26.)
     He died circa February 1982 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~70.)

Family: Ellen F. Grendon (b. before 1917)

SonJohn Jabez Glanville (b. circa 1938, d. 2018)
SonVincent T. Glanville (b. circa 1942, d. circa 1944)

Ernest Thomas Glanville

Male, #20809, born between 1888 and 1889, died 1968
Fathermale Glanville (b. before 1868)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ernest Thomas Glanville was born between 1888 and 1889.
     He married Eliza Isabella Sherwood on 17 December 1912 in Kimberley, Cape Province, RSA, his age recorded 23, hers 24.
     He died in 1968 in the RSA.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Ernest was a miner on 17 December 1912.
  • As of 17 December 1912, Ernest Thomas Glanville lived at 18 Evans Street, Kimberley, Cape Province, RSA.
  • Ernest was a miner at baptism of daughter Thora on 7 December 1913.
  • As of 7 December 1913, Ernest Thomas Glanville and Eliza Isabella Sherwood lived at 16 Evans Street, Kimberley, Cape of Good Hope, RSA.

Family: Eliza Isabella Sherwood (b. between 1887 and 1888, d. 1976)

DaughterThora Emily Glanville (b. 1913)

William Glanville

Male, #20810, born 13 April 1911
FatherGeorge Glanville (b. circa 1881, d. 1917)
MotherJanet Scott (b. between 1889 and 1890)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Glanville was born on 13 April 1911 in Sunderland registered, DUR, ENG.
     He married Dora before 1939.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, William Glanville and Dora lived at 19 Blind Lane, Sunderland, DUR, ENG, possibly one child with them.
  • William was a butcher salesman (van driver) on 29 September 1939.

William Wilkins

Male, #20811, born before 1912

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Wilkins was born before 1912.
     He married Winifred Ivy Glanville, daughter of Alfred Joseph Glanville and Louisa Buckle, circa May 1932 in Hammersmith registered, MDX, ENG.

Mary Jane Pearce

Female, #20812, born 22 February 1867, died circa February 1946

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Jane Pearce was born on 22 February 1867 in Duloe, CON, ENG.
     She married Francis Robert James Nankivell Glanville, son of George Glanville and Emma Jane Nankivell, circa November 1902 in Liskeard registered, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as ~35.)
     She died circa February 1946 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~79); recorded age 79.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Other Information

     Mary and Francis Robert James Nankivell Glanville had 3 children by the 1911 census, all still living at that date.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Mary Jane Pearce and Francis Robert James Nankivell Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 2 Trelawny Avenue, St Budeaux, Devonport, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 47, hers 44.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Mary Jane Pearce lived at 2 Trelawney Avenue, Plymouth, DEV, ENG, widowed.

Family: Francis Robert James Nankivell Glanville (b. 1863, d. 1911)

SonWilfred Robert Glanville (b. 1905, d. circa 1971)
DaughterDorothy Mary Glanville (b. 1906, d. circa 1968)
SonFrederick John Glanville (b. 1907, d. 1964)

Jane Glanville

Female, #20813, born before 27 July 1740
FatherThomas Glanville (b. before 1715)
MotherJane (b. before 1715)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Jane Glanville was born before 27 July 1740 in Plympton St Mary, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 27 July 1740 in Plympton St Mary, DEV, ENG, Jane Daughter of Thomas Glanvil and Jane.

Mildred Mary Alice Glanville

Female, #20814, born 23 July 1910, died 27 May 2002

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mildred Mary Alice Glanville was born on 23 July 1910 in Guyon House, Heath Street, Hampstead, MDX, ENG, registered Hampstead.
     She died on 27 May 2002 in Milton Keynes registered, BKM, ENG, (when age calculated as 91.)
     Her estate was probated on 14 October 2002 indexed
GLANVILLE, MILDRED MARY ALINE : 14 October 2002 : 1067709 : 27 May 2002 : Grant and will : Winchester.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Mildred Mary Alice Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 98 Heath Street, Hampstead, MDX, ENG; recorded age 8mths, living with her parents.
  • As of 1934, Mildred Mary Alice Glanville lived at 5 The Mount, Hampstead, MDX, ENG.
  • As of 1939, Mildred Mary Alice Glanville lived at 6 The Mount, Hampstead, MDX, ENG.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Mildred Mary Alice Glanville lived at 5 The Mount, Hampstead, MDX, ENG, living with her mother.
  • As of 1951, Mildred Mary Alice Glanville lived at 5 The Mount, Hampstead, MDX, ENG.
  • As of 1961, Mildred Mary Alice Glanville lived at 9 Prince Arthur Road, Hampstead, MDX, ENG.
  • As of 1999, Mildred Mary Alice Glanville lived at Greenhill, Greehill, London, MDX, ENG.

Elijah Cranmer

Male, #20815, born before 1847

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elijah Cranmer was born before 1847.
     He married Ellen Glanville, daughter of William Glanville, on 30 August 1868 in St Mary's parish church, Newington, SRY, ENG, registered Newington. After banns, both of full age. Bachelor and spinster. Fathers named Samuel Cranmer coach builder, William Glanville labourer.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Elijah was a labourer on 30 August 1868.
  • As of 30 August 1868, Elijah Cranmer lived at Beresford Street, Newington, SRY, ENG.

Lilian Maud Glanville

Female, #20816, born circa November 1903
FatherWilfred Glanville (b. 1874, d. 1930)
MotherJessie Louise Skillman (b. between 1876 and 1877, d. 1958)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Lilian Maud Glanville was born circa November 1903 in Shepherds Bush, MDX, ENG, registered Fulham.

Alternate Names

She was also known as Lily Maud recorded in 1911 census.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Lilian Maud Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in Shepherds Bush, Forest Gate, MDX, ENG; recorded age 7, living with her parents.

Enid Josephine Glanville

Female, #20817, born circa November 1910, died circa February 1934
FatherJames Glanville (b. 1875, d. 1957)
MotherSusan Mansfield (b. 1879, d. 1953)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Enid Josephine Glanville was born circa November 1910 in Woodford, ESS, ENG, registered West Ham.
     She died circa February 1934 in Reigate registered, SRY, ENG, (when age calculated as ~23); recorded age 23.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Enid Josephine Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in Myrtle Cottage, Primrose Road, South Woodford, ESS, ENG; recorded age 4mths, living with her parents.

James Philip Glanville

Male, #20818, born circa February 1919
FatherJames Glanville (b. 1875, d. 1957)
MotherSusan Mansfield (b. 1879, d. 1953)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

James Philip Glanville was born circa February 1919 in West Ham registered, ESS, ENG.

Other Information

James Philip Glanville ended military service on 10 March 1943; discharged from the Queen's Royal West Surrey Regt.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • James was a company director, when granted probate on his father's estate in 1957.

Beatrice Mary Glanville

Female, #20819, born 17 November 1910, died July 1992
FatherArthur James Glanville (b. 1881, d. circa 1950)
MotherBeatrice Mary Curnow (b. 1882, d. circa 1974)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Beatrice Mary Glanville was born on 17 November 1910 in Camborne, CON, ENG, registered Redruth.
     She was baptized on 25 January 1911 in Camborne, CON, ENG, parents Arthur James and Beatrice Mary.
     She married William J. C. Knuckey circa May 1936 in Redruth registered, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as ~25.)
     She died in July 1992 in Camborne-Redruth registered, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as 81.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Knuckey.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Beatrice Mary Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in Cross Street, Camborne, CON, ENG; recorded age 4mths, living with her parents.

Helen Glanville

Female, #20820, born 3 October 1910
FatherSidney Herbert Glanville (b. 1884, d. 1953)
MotherMarion Isabella Stables (b. 1887, d. 1974)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Helen Glanville was born on 3 October 1910 in Streatham, SRY, ENG, registered Wandsworth.
     She married George G. Carter circa May 1940 in Wandsworth registered, SRY, ENG, (when age calculated as ~29.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Carter.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Helen Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 6 Ambleside Gardens, Mitcham Lane, Streatham, SRY, ENG; recorded age 5mths, living with her parents.
  • As of 1933, Helen Glanville lived at 25 Lewin Road, Streatham, SRY, ENG.
  • As of 1939, Helen Glanville lived at 25 Lewin Road, Streatham, SRY, ENG.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Helen Glanville lived at Brookside, Fittleworth, SSX, ENG, living with her mother.