Ghosts of Glanvilles

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

Person Page 734

Emma Louise Palmer

Female, #21991, born 22 October 1906, died 5 November 1957

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Emma Louise Palmer was born on 22 October 1906.
     She married John Lewis Steer Glanville, son of John Francis Glanville and Ada Emily Steer, on 21 November 1928 in Holy Trinity Church, Exmouth, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 22) GLANVILL - PALMER - November 21st at Holy Trinity Church, Exmouth, by Rev. W.A.P. Glenn, John Lewis Steer Glanvill, only son of Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Glanvill, Rydon Farm, Woodbury, to Emma Louisa, second daughter of Mr.s C.H. Palmer and the late Mrs. Palmer, of 16, Rolle-street, Exmouth.
     She died on 5 November 1957 in Devon Central registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 51); recorded age 51.
     She was buried at Woodbury, DEV, ENG.
     Her estate was probated on 9 May 1958 indexed:
GLANVILL Emma Louise of Higher Bagmore Farm Woodbury Devon (wife of John Lewis Steer Glanvill) died 5 November 1957 Administration Exeter 9 May to the said John Lewis Steer Glanvill and John Henry Glanvill farmers. Effects £5190 3s 3d.

Alternate Names

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

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Emma Louise Palmer and John Lewis Steer Glanville lived at St John's Farm, Withycombe, Exmouth, DEV, ENG.

Family: John Lewis Steer Glanville (b. 1904, d. 1960)

SonJohn Henry Glanvill+ (b. circa 1930, d. 2019)
SonBrian James Glanvill (b. circa 1937, d. 2018)

Muriel Catherine Emily Medlen

Female, #21992, born 11 March 1905, died September 2004

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Muriel Catherine Emily Medlen was born on 11 March 1905.
     She married John Lewis Steer Glanville, son of John Francis Glanville and Ada Emily Steer, circa August 1959 in Devon Central registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~54.)
     She died in September 2004 in Blackburn with Darwen registered, LAN, ENG, (when age calculated as 99.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanvill. She was also known as Muriel Emily C. registered at death.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Muriel Catherine Emily Medlen lived at 2 Lands Park, Plymstock, DEV, ENG, recorded as Glanville, Muriel E. C., with the named David Medlen erased. It appears the addition of the Glanvill surname was added to the 1939 register when women there subsequently married.
  • Muriel was an unpaid domestic at school on 29 September 1939.
  • As of 1999, Muriel Catherine Emily Medlen lived at 6 St Matthews Grange, Bolton, LAN, ENG.

John Henry Glanvill

Male, #21994, born circa August 1930, died 9 September 2019
FatherJohn Lewis Steer Glanville (b. 1904, d. 1960)
MotherEmma Louise Palmer (b. 1906, d. 1957)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Henry Glanvill was born circa August 1930 in Exeter, St Thomas registered, DEV, ENG.
     He married Dorothy Ayre circa August 1954 in Devon Central registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~24.)
     He died on 9 September 2019 in Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~89); with obituary:
GLANVILL John Henry On September 9th at The Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital John Henry, aged 89 years. Devoted husband of Dorothy, a dearly loved dad, grandad and great-grandad. He will be sadly missed. Funeral service St. Swithun's Church, Woodbury, Tuesday September 24th at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only, donations in his memory for Parkinson's Disease Society may be given at the service or sent to Richard W. Gegg & Sons, Funeral Directors, 47, Rolle Street, Exmouth. EX8 2RS.with obituary.

Alternate Names

He was also known as Glanville recorded at marriage.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • John was a farmer, when granted admin on the estate of his mother in 1958.
  • John was a farmer, when granted probate on his father's estate in 1961.
  • As of 1999, John Henry Glanvill and Dorothy Ayre lived at Lochinvar, Woodbury, DEV, ENG.
  • As of between 2002 and 2016, John Henry Glanvill and Dorothy Ayre lived at Exeter, DEV, ENG.

Family: Dorothy Ayre (b. 1931, d. 2021)

SonJohn Lewis Glanvill (b. 1959, d. 2003)

Brian James Glanvill

Male, #21996, born circa February 1937, died 1 January 2018
FatherJohn Lewis Steer Glanville (b. 1904, d. 1960)
MotherEmma Louise Palmer (b. 1906, d. 1957)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Brian James Glanvill was born circa February 1937 in Devon Central registered, DEV, ENG.
     He died on 1 January 2018 in DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~80); with obituary:
GLANVILL BRIAN JAMES Fell asleep on January 1st 2018, aged 80 years, after a short illness courageously borne. Beloved husband of Myrtle, loving dad of Deborah, Angela, Laura and Sarah. A much loved grandad to his 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Funeral service to be held at East Devon Crematorium, Whimple on Thursday 18th January 2018 at 1.45pm. Family flowers only, but donations if desired for E.L.F (Exeter Leukaemia Fund) or Marie Curie, either by retiring collection or cheque to charity, c/o Palmers Funeral Service, 43 Rolle Street, Exmouth, EX8 2RS.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Brian was a farmer, when granted probate on his father's estate in 1961.

Dorothy Ayre

Female, #21998, born 4 October 1931, died 14 February 2021

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Dorothy Ayre was born on 4 October 1931.
     She married John Henry Glanvill, son of John Lewis Steer Glanville and Emma Louise Palmer, circa August 1954 in Devon Central registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~22.)
     She died on 14 February 2021 in Exeter, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 89.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanvill.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 1999, Dorothy Ayre and John Henry Glanvill lived at Lochinvar, Woodbury, DEV, ENG.
  • As of between 2002 and 2016, Dorothy Ayre and John Henry Glanvill lived at Exeter, DEV, ENG.

Family: John Henry Glanvill (b. circa 1930, d. 2019)

SonJohn Lewis Glanvill (b. 1959, d. 2003)

John Lewis Glanvill

Male, #22001, born 19 November 1959, died 20 June 2003
FatherJohn Henry Glanvill (b. circa 1930, d. 2019)
MotherDorothy Ayre (b. 1931, d. 2021)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Lewis Glanvill was born on 19 November 1959 in Exeter registered, DEV, ENG.
     He died on 20 June 2003 in East Devon registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 43); registered December 2003. With obituary:
GLANVILL John Lewis Of Clyst Honiton, Devon. Beloved husband of Heather, adored father of Zara and Amy and loving son to John and Dorothy, suddenly on June 20th 2003.Funeral service at St. Swithun's Church, Woodbury on Wednesday July 2nd at 11am followed by private cremation.Close family flowers only, donations if wished to Arthritis Care and Woodbury Church c/o Richard W. Gegg & Son Funeral Directors, 47 Rolle Street, Exmouth.
     He was buried at Woodbury, DEV, ENG.

Joseph Glanvill

Male, #22009, born 19 July 1924, died circa February 1980
FatherJoseph Glanvill (b. 1892, d. circa 1953)
MotherLucy Heron (b. 1891, d. 1974)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Joseph Glanvill was born on 19 July 1924 in Liverpool registered, LAN, ENG, 19 Jul 1925 registered at death.
     He married Agnes Bouch circa August 1950 in Liverpool registered, LAN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~26) possibly 16 Sept.
     He died circa February 1980 in Liverpool registered, LAN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~55.)

Alternate Names

He was also known as Glanville.

Mark Louis Glanvill

Male, #22010, born 14 October 1969, died circa November 1969
MotherMaureen Theresa Parker (b. 1943, d. 2020)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mark Louis Glanvill was born on 14 October 1969 in Surrey South East registered, SRY, ENG.
     He died circa November 1969 in Surrey South East registered, SRY, ENG, (when age calculated as ~0.)

Maureen Theresa Parker

Female, #22011, born 1943, died 13 September 2020

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Maureen Theresa Parker was born in 1943.
     She died on 13 September 2020 in Tadworth, SRY, ENG, (when age calculated as ~77.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanvill.

Family:

SonMark Louis Glanvill (b. 1969, d. circa 1969)

Oliver Glanville

Male, #22017, born circa February 1929, died circa November 1929
FatherEdward Maughan Glanville (b. 1900, d. circa 1970)
MotherMary Jane Thomas (b. 1897, d. circa 1973)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Oliver Glanville was born circa February 1929 in Gateshead registered, DUR, ENG.
     He died circa November 1929 in Gateshead registered, DUR, ENG, (when age calculated as ~0); recorded age 1.

Jane Mather

Female, #22018, born before 1912

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Jane Mather was born before 1912.
     She married Robert George Glanvill, son of Richard Glanville and Mary Sutton, circa August 1932 in Liverpool registered, LAN, ENG.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanvill.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Jane Mather and Robert George Glanvill lived at 19 Layland Street, Liverpool, LAN, ENG.

Family: Robert George Glanvill (b. 1910, d. circa 1978)

SonRobert George Glanvill+ (b. 1934, d. 2024)

Robert George Glanvill

Male, #22020, born 24 August 1934, died 21 March 2024
FatherRobert George Glanvill (b. 1910, d. circa 1978)
MotherJane Mather (b. before 1912)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Robert George Glanvill was born on 24 August 1934 in Liverpool registered, LAN, ENG.
     He died on 21 March 2024 in Runcorn, CHS, ENG, (when age calculated as 89.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Robert George Glanvill lived at 19 Layland Street, Liverpool, LAN, ENG, living with his parents.

Family:

SonRobert Glanvill (b. circa 1958, d. circa 1958)