Ghosts of Glanvilles

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

Person Page 702

Sadie Glanville

Female, #21031, born 22 December 1924, died circa November 1949
FatherJoshua Glanville (b. 1896, d. 1971)
MotherPhyllis Gertrude Pearson (b. 1901, d. circa 1940)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Sadie Glanville was born on 22 December 1924 in Durham registered, DUR, ENG, registered q1 1925.
     She died circa November 1949 in Eton registered, BKM, ENG, (when age calculated as ~24); recorded age 24.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Sadie Glanville lived at 36 Keynor Estate, Chichester R.D., SSX, ENG, living with her parents.
  • Sadie was seeking work, not previously employed on 29 September 1939.

Phyllis Maureen Glanville

Female, #21032, born 8 July 1929, died December 1974
FatherJoshua Glanville (b. 1896, d. 1971)
MotherPhyllis Gertrude Pearson (b. 1901, d. circa 1940)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Phyllis Maureen Glanville was born on 8 July 1929 in Auckland registered, DUR, ENG.
     She died in December 1974 in Lambeth registered, SRY, ENG, (when age calculated as 45.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Hobson.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Phyllis Maureen Glanville lived at 36 Keynor Estate, Chichester R.D., SSX, ENG, living with her parents.

Ivy Alberta May Glanville

Female, #21037, born 28 August 1923, died June 1992
FatherArthur Thomas George Glanville (b. 1899, d. circa 1962)
MotherLilian Stevens (b. 1894, d. circa 1957)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ivy Alberta May Glanville was born on 28 August 1923 in Devonport registered, DEV, ENG.
     She married William Henry Valient Nosworthy circa May 1947 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~23.)
     She married Roy Alfred Thomas in 1955 in Plymouth, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~32.)
     She died in June 1992 in Bicester, OXF, ENG, (when age calculated as 68.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Nosworthy. Her married name was Thomas.

Other Information


     Ivy was married 2 times.

Ivor Edward Glanville

Male, #21038, born 10 March 1939, died 19 July 2021
FatherGordon Richard Glanville (b. 1913, d. 1992)
MotherNorah Constance Harber (b. circa 1902, d. 1959)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ivor Edward Glanville was born on 10 March 1939 in Surrey Mid Eastern registered, SRY, ENG.
     He died on 19 July 2021 in Faringdon, OXF, ENG, (when age calculated as 82.)

Ada Emily Steer

Female, #21039, born 31 July 1881, died 8 October 1974

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ada Emily Steer was born on 31 July 1881 in Clyst St Mary, DEV, ENG, registered St Thomas.
     She married John Francis Glanville, son of John James Glanville and Ann Elizabeth Nicks, on 13 April 1903 in the Parish Church, Clyst St George, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 21) registered St Thomas. His age recordede 22, hers 21. Fathers named John James Glanville farmer, John Lewis Steer farmer and builder.
Reported in Western Times 21 April 1903:
GLANVILL - STEER - April 13, at Clyst St. George Church, John Francis Glanvill, of Stogursey, to Ada Emily Steer, of Clyst St. George.
     She died on 8 October 1974 in Newton Abbot registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 93); The London Gazette 31 Oct 1974 listed her address as "Crossways", Woodbury, Exeter, naming her a widow. Executors Lloyds Bank Ltd, 234 High Street, Exeter.
     She was buried in October 1974 at Woodbury, DEV, ENG.
     Her estate was probated on 26 November 1974 indexed:
GLANVILL, Ada Emily of Crossways Woodbury Exeter died 8 October 1974 Probate Bristol 26 November £5793.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Other Information

     Ada and John Francis Glanville had 3 children by the 1911 census, all still living at that date.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 13 April 1903, Ada Emily Steer lived at Clyst St George, DEV, ENG.
  • She and John Francis Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in Rydon Mills, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 30, hers 29.
  • She and John Francis Glanville appeared on the census of 19 June 1921 in Woodbury, DEV, ENG.

Family: John Francis Glanville (b. circa 1880, d. 1957)

SonJohn Lewis Steer Glanville+ (b. 1904, d. 1960)
DaughterBlanche Emily Glanville (b. 1905, d. 1985)
DaughterSibyll Agnes Glanville (b. circa 1907, d. circa 1943)
SonPeter Allenby Glanville (b. circa 1917, d. 1919)

Elizabeth Mary Glanville

Female, #21040, born 17 May 1950, died 11 May 1980

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Mary Glanville was born on 17 May 1950.
     She died on 11 May 1980 in Portsmouth registered, HAM, ENG, (when age calculated as 29.)
     Her estate was probated on 30 July 1980 indexed:
GLANVILLE, Elizabeth Mary of 190 Seafront Hayling Island Hants died 11 May 1980 Administration Winchester 30 July £10014.

Jennie Ann Glanville

Female, #21041, born 17 July 1929, died November 2000
FatherFrederick Thomas Glanville (b. 1905, d. circa 1972)
MotherJennie Moore (b. 1905, d. 1988)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Jennie Ann Glanville was born on 17 July 1929 in West Ham registered, ESS, ENG.
     She married Frederick G. Long circa November 1948 in Luton registered, BDF, ENG, (when age calculated as ~19.)
     She died in November 2000 in Luton registered, BDF, ENG, (when age calculated as 71.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Long.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Jennie was at school on 29 September 1939.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Jennie Ann Glanville lived at 54 Browning Road, Luton, BDF, ENG, living with her parents.

Rosina Violet Glanville

Female, #21042, born 16 November 1930, died circa February 1980
FatherFrederick Thomas Glanville (b. 1905, d. circa 1972)
MotherJennie Moore (b. 1905, d. 1988)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Rosina Violet Glanville was born on 16 November 1930 in West Ham registered, ESS, ENG.
     She died circa February 1980 in Hillingdon registered, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~49.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Draper.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Rosina Violet Glanville lived at 54 Browning Road, Luton, BDF, ENG, living with her parents.
  • Rosina was at school on 29 September 1939.

Ivy Margaret Glanville

Female, #21043, born 25 May 1934, died May 2003
FatherFrederick Thomas Glanville (b. 1905, d. circa 1972)
MotherJennie Moore (b. 1905, d. 1988)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ivy Margaret Glanville was born on 25 May 1934 in West Ham registered, ESS, ENG, registered q3 1934.
     She died in May 2003 in West Berkshire registered, BRK, ENG, (when age calculated as ~69.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Spencer.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Ivy was at school on 29 September 1939.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Ivy Margaret Glanville lived at 54 Browning Road, Luton, BDF, ENG, living with her parents.

Frederick John Glanville

Male, #21044, born circa February 1932, died 11 April 2007
FatherFrederick Thomas Glanville (b. 1905, d. circa 1972)
MotherJennie Moore (b. 1905, d. 1988)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Frederick John Glanville was born circa February 1932 in West Ham registered, ESS, ENG.
     He died on 11 April 2007 in HM Prison Wayland, Griston, Thetford, NFK, ENG, (when age calculated as ~75); recorded age 75, cause of death : natural causes.

Winifred Mary Harwood

Female, #21045, born 1 October 1909, died 5 August 1998

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Winifred Mary Harwood was born on 1 October 1909.
     She married Thomas George Glanville, son of George William Glanville and Ellen Elizabeth Beck, circa November 1935 in Oxford registered, OXF, ENG, (when age calculated as ~26.)
     She died on 5 August 1998 in Oxford registered, OXF, ENG, (when age calculated as 88.)
     Her estate was probated on 4 April 2001 indexed:
GLANVILLE, WINIFRED MARY : 04 April 2001 : 653509 : 05 August 1998 : Grant only : Oxford.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Winifred Mary Harwood and Thomas George Glanville lived at 10 Warwick Street, Oxford, OXF, ENG.

Family: Thomas George Glanville (b. 1911, d. 1987)

SonPeter John Glanville (b. 1937, d. 2000)

Muriel Ruth S. Glanville

Female, #21049, born 29 April 1926, died March 1991
FatherWilliam Percival Glanville (b. 1892, d. circa 1933)
MotherDoris May Pretoria Strickland (b. 1900, d. circa 1981)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Muriel Ruth S. Glanville was born on 29 April 1926 in Swansea registered, GLA, WLS.
     She died in March 1991 in York registered, YKS, ENG, (when age calculated as 64.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Wellburn.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Muriel Ruth S. Glanville lived at 2 Arreton Avenue, Gloucester, GLS, ENG, with her mother and stepfather.
  • Muriel was at school on 29 September 1939.
  • As of 1949, Muriel Ruth S. Glanville lived at 2 Arreton Avenue, Gloucester, GLS, ENG.

Iris Strickland Glanville

Female, #21050, born 29 February 1924
FatherWilliam Percival Glanville (b. 1892, d. circa 1933)
MotherDoris May Pretoria Strickland (b. 1900, d. circa 1981)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Iris Strickland Glanville was born on 29 February 1924 in Gloucester registered, GLS, ENG.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Smith.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Iris Strickland Glanville lived at 2 Arreton Avenue, Gloucester, GLS, ENG, with her mother and stepfather.
  • Iris was a factory hand, paper mills on 29 September 1939.
  • As of 1945, Iris Strickland Glanville lived at 2 Arreton Avenue, Gloucester, GLS, ENG.
  • As of 1949, Iris Strickland Glanville lived at 2 Arreton Avenue, Gloucester, GLS, ENG.

Lilian Allsopp

Female, #21051, born 30 August 1906, died circa August 1976

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Lilian Allsopp was born on 30 August 1906 29 Aug registered at death.
     She married Robert Pattinson Hunter Glanville, son of Oliver Glanville and Elizabeth Hunter, circa May 1928 in Lanchester registered, DUR, ENG, (when age calculated as ~21.)
     She married George Clennell circa November 1955 in Durham North Western registered, DUR, ENG, (when age calculated as ~49.)
     She died circa August 1976 in Durham Northern registered, DUR, ENG, (when age calculated as ~70.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville. She was also known as Lily. Her married name was Clennell.

Other Information


     Lilian was married 2 times.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

Family: Robert Pattinson Hunter Glanville (b. 1906, d. circa 1954)

SonRobert Glanville+ (b. 1931, d. 1988)

Kenneth Victor Edward Glanville

Male, #21053, born 31 October 1918, died circa February 1980
FatherPercy William Glanville (b. 1878, d. circa 1932)
MotherViolet Harriett Caroline Mariner (b. between 1888 and 1889, d. circa 1982)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Kenneth Victor Edward Glanville was born on 31 October 1918 in Fulham, MDX, ENG.
     He married Peggy Joan Highland circa August 1948 in Middlesex South registered, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~29.)
     He died circa February 1980 in Surrey North registered, SRY, ENG, (when age calculated as ~61.)

Family: Peggy Joan Highland (b. between 1922 and 1923, d. 2007)

SonRoger Martin Glanville (b. 1949, d. 2023)

Grace Edith Lucas

Female, #21054, born 13 December 1889, died 1956

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Grace Edith Lucas was born on 13 December 1889 in West Ham registered, ESS, ENG.
     She married Frederick Hamilton C. Collard circa August 1908 in Romford registered, ESS, ENG, (when age calculated as ~18.)
     She married Arthur Edward Willie Glanville, son of Herbert Edward Glanville and Ada Eliza Ann Bond, on 6 September 1919 in St Mary the Virgin, Walthamstow, ESS, ENG, (when age calculated as 29) Grace marrying in surname Collard. Registered West Ham.
     She died in 1956 in Essex South Western registered, ESS, ENG, (when age calculated as ~67); recorded age 66.

Alternate Names

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

Other Information


     Grace was married 2 times.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

Family: Arthur Edward Willie Glanville (b. 1884, d. circa 1958)

DaughterSadie Grace Glanvill (b. 1919)
DaughterVera May Glanvill (b. circa 1920)
SonRoy Vernon Glanvill (b. 1923, d. 1992)
DaughterNorma B. L. Glanville (b. circa 1927)

Sadie Grace Glanvill

Female, #21055, born 2 April 1919
FatherArthur Edward Willie Glanville (b. 1884, d. circa 1958)
MotherGrace Edith Lucas (b. 1889, d. 1956)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Sadie Grace Glanvill was born on 2 April 1919 in West Ham registered, ESS, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Sadie Grace Glanvill lived at 9 Morley Avenue, Walthamstow, ESS, ENG, living with her mother.
  • Sadie was an inspector plastic goods on 29 September 1939.

Vera May Glanvill

Female, #21056, born circa August 1920
FatherArthur Edward Willie Glanville (b. 1884, d. circa 1958)
MotherGrace Edith Lucas (b. 1889, d. 1956)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Vera May Glanvill was born circa August 1920 in West Ham registered, ESS, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Vera May Glanvill lived at 9 Morley Avenue, Walthamstow, ESS, ENG, living with her parents.

Norma B. L. Glanville

Female, #21057, born circa August 1927
FatherArthur Edward Willie Glanville (b. 1884, d. circa 1958)
MotherGrace Edith Lucas (b. 1889, d. 1956)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Norma B. L. Glanville was born circa August 1927 in West Ham registered, ESS, ENG.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Holmes.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Norma B. L. Glanville lived at 9 Morley Avenue, Walthamstow, ESS, ENG, living with her parents.

Dennis W. Glanville

Male, #21058, born 25 September 1926
FatherEdward Glanville (b. 1898, d. circa 1968)
MotherClara Lacey (b. 1902, d. 1960)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Dennis W. Glanville was born on 25 September 1926 in Leicester, LEI, ENG.
     He married Eileen Doris Holt circa November 1957 in Leicester registered, LEI, ENG, (when age calculated as ~31.)

Other Information


      In August 2012 email address denglan81@ntlword.com (still valid in 2019.) Dennis W. Glanville was living in 2019.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 1999, Dennis W. Glanville and Eileen Doris Holt lived at 27 Dorset Avenue, Wigston, LEI, ENG.
  • As of August 2012, Dennis W. Glanville lived at 27 Dorset Avenue, Wigston, LEI, ENG.

Richard Derek Glanville

Male, #21059, born circa May 1930, died circa May 1939
FatherEdward Glanville (b. 1898, d. circa 1968)
MotherClara Lacey (b. 1902, d. 1960)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Richard Derek Glanville was born circa May 1930 in Leicester registered, LEI, ENG.
     He died circa May 1939 in Leicester registered, LEI, ENG, (when age calculated as ~9); recorded age 9.

Barrie Terry Glanville

Male, #21060, born 18 September 1934, died 16 December 2014
FatherEdward Glanville (b. 1898, d. circa 1968)
MotherClara Lacey (b. 1902, d. 1960)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Barrie Terry Glanville was born on 18 September 1934 in Leicester registered, LEI, ENG, registered q4 1934.
     He died on 16 December 2014 in Leicester, LEI, ENG, (when age calculated as 80); with obituary:
GLANVILLE Barry Terry Passed away peacefully at home on 16th December 2014, aged 80. Beloved husband of Susan and father of Wendy and Sarah. Barry's funeral service will take place at Gilroes Crematorium on Tuesday 30th December at 3.15pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for Cancer Research UK may be given on the day of the funeral. All enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare 1-3 The Crossways Birstall LE4 4ED Telephone 2671624.

Alternate Names

He was also known as Barry Terry.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Barrie Terry Glanville lived at City Isolation Hospital & Sanitorium, Anstey Lane, Groby Road, Leicester, LEI, ENG.
  • Barrie was under school age on 29 September 1939.