Ghosts of Glanvilles

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

Person Page 77

Catherine Glanville

Female, #2281, born before 18 June 1630, died after 1658
FatherOliver Glanville (b. 1594, d. 1641)
MotherElizabeth Broken (b. before 1599, d. 1658)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Catherine Glanville was born before 18 June 1630 in St Columb, CON, ENG.
     She was baptized on 18 July 1630 in St Mary Magdalene, Launceston, CON, ENG, also reported 18 Jun 1630 St Columb.
     She married William Wichalse on 7 June 1655 in Ashcombe, DEV, ENG.
     She died after 1658; when named in her mother's will.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Wichalse. She was also known as Katherine recorded at baptism.

William Wichalse

Male, #2282, born before 1635

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Wichalse was born before 1635.
     He married Catherine Glanville, daughter of Oliver Glanville and Elizabeth Broken, on 7 June 1655 in Ashcombe, DEV, ENG.

Francis Glanville

Male, #2283, born 7 December 1623, died October 1695
FatherOliver Glanville (b. 1594, d. 1641)
MotherElizabeth Broken (b. before 1599, d. 1658)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Francis Glanville was born before 7 December 1623 in Launceston, CON, ENG.
     He was baptized on 7 December 1623 in St Mary Magdalene, Launceston, CON, ENG.
     He was baptized on 10 February 1624 in St Columb, CON, ENG, this cannot be verified at St Columb Major.
     He married Sarah Handcocke on 22 February 1659 in St Mary Magdalene, Launceston, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as 35) The 22th day of February were married ffrances Glanvill gent. and Alderman of this Towne and Sarah Hancocke the daughter of Richards Hancocke of the p'ish of Northpetherwine, Clearke.
Also reported 26 Apr 1659 St Columb, also 1 Jan 1659/60 North Petherwin.
     He married Jane Hicks on 11 April 1670 in St Mary Magdalene, Launceston, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as 46) also reported St Columb, with her name recorded Mrs Jane Hickes possibly denoting she was previously married. Francis recorded a Gent.
     He died in October 1695 in CON, ENG, (when age calculated as 71.)
     He was buried on 22 October 1695 at St Mary Magdalene, Launceston, CON, ENG, Francis named a Gent.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Francis was a gent, named at baptism of son on 7 June 1665.
  • Francis was a gent, named at baptism of daughter on 2 February 1668/69.
  • Francis was a gent, recorded at his marriage on 11 April 1670.
  • Francis was a gent, named at baptism of daughter on 20 August 1675.
  • Francis was a gent, named at baptism of daughter on 17 July 1677.

Family 1: Sarah Handcocke (b. between 1635 and 1640, d. 1669)

SonFrancis Glanville (b. before 1661, d. 1697)
SonJohn Glanville (b. 1662, d. 1676)
SonRichard Glanville (b. 1662)
SonNicholas Glanville (b. before 1665, d. 1676)
DaughterSarah Glanville (b. 1667, d. 1668)
DaughterGrace Glanville (b. before 1668/69, d. 1689)

Family 2: Jane Hicks (b. before 1650, d. 1697)

DaughterMary Glanville (b. before 1671)
DaughterElizabeth Glanville (b. 1673)
SonWilliam Glanville (b. 1676, d. 1676)

Family 3:

DaughterSarah Glanville (b. before 1677)

Sarah Handcocke

Female, #2284, born between 1635 and 1640, died May 1669

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Sarah Handcocke was born between 1635 and 1640.
     She married Francis Glanville, son of Oliver Glanville and Elizabeth Broken, on 22 February 1659 in St Mary Magdalene, Launceston, CON, ENG, The 22th day of February were married ffrances Glanvill gent. and Alderman of this Towne and Sarah Hancocke the daughter of Richards Hancocke of the p'ish of Northpetherwine, Clearke.
Also reported 26 Apr 1659 St Columb, also 1 Jan 1659/60 North Petherwin.
     She died in May 1669 in Launceston, CON, ENG.
     She was buried on 28 May 1669 at St Mary Magdalene, Launceston, CON, ENG, named wife of Francis Glanvile, Gent.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville. She was also known as Sarah Hancock.

Family: Francis Glanville (b. 1623, d. 1695)

SonFrancis Glanville (b. before 1661, d. 1697)
SonJohn Glanville (b. 1662, d. 1676)
SonRichard Glanville (b. 1662)
SonNicholas Glanville (b. before 1665, d. 1676)
DaughterSarah Glanville (b. 1667, d. 1668)
DaughterGrace Glanville (b. before 1668/69, d. 1689)

Francis Glanville

Male, #2285, born before 21 May 1661, died March 1697
FatherFrancis Glanville (b. 1623, d. 1695)
MotherSarah Handcocke (b. between 1635 and 1640, d. 1669)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Francis Glanville was born before 21 May 1661 in St Columb, CON, ENG, Launceston also reported.
     He was baptized on 21 May 1661 in St Mary Magdalene, Launceston, CON, ENG, also reported St Columb same date.
     He died in March 1697 in Launceston, CON, ENG.
     He was buried on 7 March 1697 at St Mary Magdalene, Launceston, CON, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Francis was a goldsmith on 7 March 1697.

William Glanville

Male, #2286, born 1676, died December 1676
FatherFrancis Glanville (b. 1623, d. 1695)
MotherJane Hicks (b. before 1650, d. 1697)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Glanville was born in 1676 in Launceston, CON, ENG.
     He was baptized on 3 July 1676 in St Mary Magdalene, Launceston, CON, ENG, father Francis Glanvill (Gent.)
     He died in December 1676 in Launceston, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as ~0.)
     He was buried on 22 December 1676 at St Mary Magdalene, Launceston, CON, ENG, named a son of Francis.

John Glanville

Male, #2287, born 1662, died February 1676
FatherFrancis Glanville (b. 1623, d. 1695)
MotherSarah Handcocke (b. between 1635 and 1640, d. 1669)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanville was born in 1662 in Launceston, CON, ENG.
     He was baptized on 19 February 1662 in St Mary Magdalene, Launceston, CON, ENG.
     He died in February 1676 in Launceston, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as ~14.)
     He was buried on 6 February 1676 at St Mary Magdalene, Launceston, CON, ENG, named a son of Francis.

Richard Glanville

Male, #2288, born 1662
FatherFrancis Glanville (b. 1623, d. 1695)
MotherSarah Handcocke (b. between 1635 and 1640, d. 1669)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Richard Glanville was born in 1662 in Launceston, CON, ENG.
     He was baptized on 19 February 1662 in St Mary Magdalene, Launceston, CON, ENG.

Elizabeth Glanville

Female, #2289, born 1673
FatherFrancis Glanville (b. 1623, d. 1695)
MotherJane Hicks (b. before 1650, d. 1697)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Glanville was born in 1673 in Launceston, CON, ENG.
     She was baptized on 9 November 1673 in St Mary Magdalene, Launceston, CON, ENG, father Francis (Gent.)

Mary Glanville

Female, #2290, born before 20 August 1671
FatherFrancis Glanville (b. 1623, d. 1695)
MotherJane Hicks (b. before 1650, d. 1697)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Glanville was born before 20 August 1671 in St Columb, CON, ENG.
     She was baptized on 20 August 1671 in St Mary Magdalene, Launceston, CON, ENG, 20 Aug 1675 St Columb also reported. Father Francis.

Nicholas Glanville

Male, #2291, born before 7 June 1665, died January 1676
FatherFrancis Glanville (b. 1623, d. 1695)
MotherSarah Handcocke (b. between 1635 and 1640, d. 1669)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Nicholas Glanville was born before 7 June 1665 in St Columb, CON, ENG, Launceston also reported.
     He was baptized on 7 June 1665 in St Mary Magdalene, Launceston, CON, ENG, also reported St Columb same date.
     He died in January 1676 in Launceston, CON, ENG.
     He was buried on 17 January 1676 at St Mary Magdalene, Launceston, CON, ENG, named a son of Francis.

Sarah Glanville

Female, #2292, born 1667, died March 1668
FatherFrancis Glanville (b. 1623, d. 1695)
MotherSarah Handcocke (b. between 1635 and 1640, d. 1669)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Sarah Glanville was born in 1667 in Launceston, CON, ENG.
     She was baptized on 17 July 1667 in St Mary Magdalene, Launceston, CON, ENG, father named Francis Glanvile.
     She died in March 1668 in Launceston, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as ~1.)
     She was buried on 22 March 1668 at St Mary Magdalene, Launceston, CON, ENG, named daughter of Francis.

Grace Glanville

Female, #2293, born before 2 February 1668/69, died December 1689
FatherFrancis Glanville (b. 1623, d. 1695)
MotherSarah Handcocke (b. between 1635 and 1640, d. 1669)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Grace Glanville was born before 2 February 1668/69 in St Columb, CON, ENG, Launceston also reported.
     She was baptized on 2 February 1668/69 in St Mary Magdalene, Launceston, CON, ENG, also reported St Columb same date.
     She died in December 1689 in Launceston, CON, ENG.
     She was buried on 9 December 1689 at St Mary Magdalene, Launceston, CON, ENG.

Richard Glanville

Male, #2294, born 1717, died January 1799
FatherRichard Glanville M.D. (b. before 1684, d. 1728)
MotherMargaret (b. 1688/89, d. 1735)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Richard Glanville was born in 1717 in Southwell, NTT, ENG.
     He was baptized on 22 June 1717 in St Mary Minster parish church, Southwell, NTT, ENG, Richard S. of Richd and Margaret Glanville - 22d.
     He married Jane Wall on 28 February 1736 in Cathedral, Wells, SOM, ENG, (when age calculated as ~19.)
     He died in January 1799 in Wedmore, SOM, ENG, (when age calculated as ~82.)
     He was buried on 26 January 1799 at St Mary's Parish Church, Wedmore, SOM, ENG, Richard Glanvile (surgeon &c.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Richard was a surgeon, with apprentice William Glanville on 9 February 1794 in Wedmore, SOM, ENG.
  • Richard was a surgeon, as recorded at burial.

Family: Jane Wall (b. 1716, d. 1791)

SonJohn Glanville+ (b. circa 1748, d. 1812)

Jane Wall

Female, #2295, born 1716, died 22 February 1791

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Jane Wall was born in 1716 in Wedmore, SOM, ENG.
     She was baptized on 16 October 1716 in St Mary's Parish Church, Wedmore, SOM, ENG.
     She married Richard Glanville, son of Richard Glanville M.D. and Margaret, on 28 February 1736 in Cathedral, Wells, SOM, ENG, (when age calculated as ~20.)
     She died on 22 February 1791 in SOM, ENG, (when age calculated as ~75.)
     She was buried in February 1791 at St Mary's Parish Church, Wedmore, SOM, ENG.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Family: Richard Glanville (b. 1717, d. 1799)

SonJohn Glanville+ (b. circa 1748, d. 1812)

John Glanville

Male, #2296, born circa June 1748, died 19 June 1812
FatherRichard Glanville (b. 1717, d. 1799)
MotherJane Wall (b. 1716, d. 1791)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanville was born circa June 1748 in Wedmore, SOM, ENG.
     He was baptized on 19 June 1748 in St Mary's Parish Church, Wedmore, SOM, ENG, was baptized John ye son of Richard Glanvile.
     He married Grace Barrow on 28 February 1768 in St Mary's Parish Church, Wedmore, SOM, ENG, (when age calculated as ~19) John Glanville a minor with father's consent and Grace Barrow. Both of this parish.
     He married Jane Clapp on 22 March 1793 in St Mary's Parish Church, Wedmore, SOM, ENG, (when age calculated as ~44) John Glanvile and Jane Clapp by licence. Witness John Glanvile.
     He died on 19 June 1812 in Wedmore, SOM, ENG, (when age calculated as ~64.)
     He was buried 22-27 Jun 1812 at St Mary's Parish Church, Wedmore, SOM, ENG, recorded as John Glanville senior. The parish register lists it between 22nd and 27th of June, but omits exact date.

Other Information


     John was married 2 times.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • John was a surgeon, reported at death of daughter Eleanor in 1836.
  • John was a surgeon, recorded at 2nd marriage of son George in 1843.

Family 1: Grace Barrow (b. 1745, d. 1787)

DaughterMary Glanville (b. before 1768)
SonWilliam Glanville (b. 1771, d. circa 1802)
SonRichard Glanville+ (b. 1774, d. 1806)
DaughterJane Glanville (b. 1777, d. 1796)
DaughterJohanna Glanville (b. 1780)
DaughterAnn Glanville (b. before 1780, d. circa 1805)
SonJohn Glanvile M.R.C.S.+ (b. before 1782, d. 1855)
DaughterBetty Glanville (b. before 1785)

Family 2: Jane Clapp (b. between 1766 and 1767, d. 1843)

DaughterMaria Clapp Glanville (b. circa 1791)
SonPharay Glanville (b. 1793, d. 1793)
SonForester Glanville (b. 1794, d. 1799)
SonForester Glanville+ (b. 1795, d. 1862)
DaughterJane Glanville (b. before 1797, d. 1864)
SonGeorge Glanville+ (b. before 1799, d. 1866)
DaughterEleanor Glanville (b. circa 1802, d. 1836)
SonWilliam Glanville+ (b. 1804, d. 1843)

Grace Barrow

Female, #2297, born 1745, died 12 January 1787

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Grace Barrow was born in 1745 in Wedmore, SOM, ENG.
     She was baptized on 26 November 1745 in St Mary's Parish Church, Wedmore, SOM, ENG.
     She married John Glanville, son of Richard Glanville and Jane Wall, on 28 February 1768 in St Mary's Parish Church, Wedmore, SOM, ENG, (when age calculated as ~23) John Glanville a minor with father's consent and Grace Barrow. Both of this parish.
     She died on 12 January 1787 in Wedmore, SOM, ENG, (when age calculated as ~42.)
     She was buried on 23 January 1787 at St Mary's Parish Church, Wedmore, SOM, ENG, Grace wife of John Glanvile.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Family: John Glanville (b. circa 1748, d. 1812)

DaughterMary Glanville (b. before 1768)
SonWilliam Glanville (b. 1771, d. circa 1802)
SonRichard Glanville+ (b. 1774, d. 1806)
DaughterJane Glanville (b. 1777, d. 1796)
DaughterJohanna Glanville (b. 1780)
DaughterAnn Glanville (b. before 1780, d. circa 1805)
SonJohn Glanvile M.R.C.S.+ (b. before 1782, d. 1855)
DaughterBetty Glanville (b. before 1785)

William Glanville

Male, #2298, born 22 September 1771, died circa March 1802
FatherJohn Glanville (b. circa 1748, d. 1812)
MotherGrace Barrow (b. 1745, d. 1787)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Glanville was born on 22 September 1771 in Wedmore, SOM, ENG.
     He was baptized on 22 October 1771 in St Mary's Parish Church, Wedmore, SOM, ENG, was baptized Willian (sic) ye son of John Glanvile.
     He died circa March 1802 in Wedmore, SOM, ENG, (when age calculated as ~30.)
     He was buried on 3 March 1802 at St Mary's Parish Church, Wedmore, SOM, ENG, simply recorded "William Glanvile."

Other Information


      On 9 February 1794 in Wedmore, SOM, ENG, he was apprentice to Richard Glanvile surgeon.

Mary Glanville

Female, #2299, born before 28 October 1768
FatherJohn Glanville (b. circa 1748, d. 1812)
MotherGrace Barrow (b. 1745, d. 1787)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Glanville was born before 28 October 1768 in Wedmore, SOM, ENG.
     She was baptized on 28 October 1768 in St Mary's Parish Church, Wedmore, SOM, ENG, was privately baptized Mary ye daughter of Mr John Glanvile & Grace his wife.
     She married John Brown on 26 December 1789 in St Mary's Parish Church, Wedmore, SOM, ENG, John Brown and Mary Glanville, by licence.
     She married John Durling on 23 October 1802 in St Mary's Parish Church, Wedmore, SOM, ENG.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Brown. Her married name was Durling.

Other Information


     Mary was married 2 times.

John Brown

Male, #2300, born 1 March 1763, died November 1795

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Brown was born on 1 March 1763 in Wedmore, SOM, ENG.
     He married Mary Glanville, daughter of John Glanville and Grace Barrow, on 26 December 1789 in St Mary's Parish Church, Wedmore, SOM, ENG, (when age calculated as 26) John Brown and Mary Glanville, by licence.
     He died in November 1795 in Wedmore, SOM, ENG, (when age calculated as 32.)
     He was buried on 18 November 1795 at St Mary's Parish Church, Wedmore, SOM, ENG.

Richard Glanville

Male, #2301, born 27 April 1774, died July 1806
FatherJohn Glanville (b. circa 1748, d. 1812)
MotherGrace Barrow (b. 1745, d. 1787)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Richard Glanville was born before 27 April 1774 in Wedmore, SOM, ENG.
     He was baptized on 27 April 1774 in St Mary's Parish Church, Wedmore, SOM, ENG, was bap Richard S of Mr John Glanvile.
     He married Anne Champeney on 12 February 1800 in St Mary's Parish Church, Wedmore, SOM, ENG, (when age calculated as 25) Richard Glanvile and Ann Champeney, both of this parish.
     He died in July 1806 in Wedmore, SOM, ENG, (when age calculated as 32.)
     He was buried on 26 July 1806 at St Mary's Parish Church, Wedmore, SOM, ENG, Richard Glanvill. This would not be the burial of his son, as burials of young children were listed with their parents names.

Family: Anne Champeney (b. before 1780)

DaughterAnn Glanville (b. after 1800)
DaughterMary Glanville (b. 1802, d. 1885)
SonRichard Glanville (b. 1803, d. 1806)
SonRichard Glanville (b. circa 1806)

Anne Champeney

Female, #2302, born before 1780

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Anne Champeney was born before 1780 daughter of Edward Champeney, Esq.
     She married Richard Glanville, son of John Glanville and Grace Barrow, on 12 February 1800 in St Mary's Parish Church, Wedmore, SOM, ENG, Richard Glanvile and Ann Champeney, both of this parish.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville. She was also known as Jane recorded at baptism of 2nd son Richard.

Family: Richard Glanville (b. 1774, d. 1806)

DaughterAnn Glanville (b. after 1800)
DaughterMary Glanville (b. 1802, d. 1885)
SonRichard Glanville (b. 1803, d. 1806)
SonRichard Glanville (b. circa 1806)

Richard Glanville

Male, #2303, born December 1803, died May 1806
FatherRichard Glanville (b. 1774, d. 1806)
MotherAnne Champeney (b. before 1780)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Richard Glanville was born in December 1803 in Wedmore, SOM, ENG.
     He was baptized on 13 December 1803 in St Mary's Parish Church, Wedmore, SOM, ENG, Richd. son of Richd. & Ann Glanvile.
     He died in May 1806 in Wedmore, SOM, ENG, (when age calculated as 2.)
     He was buried on 27 May 1806 at Wedmore, SOM, ENG, Child of Richd. Glanville.

Jane Glanville

Female, #2304, born 10 August 1777, died 6 June 1796
FatherJohn Glanville (b. circa 1748, d. 1812)
MotherGrace Barrow (b. 1745, d. 1787)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Jane Glanville was born on 10 August 1777 in Wedmore, SOM, ENG.
     She was baptized on 10 August 1777 in St Mary's Parish Church, Wedmore, SOM, ENG, was bap Jane D. of Mr John Glanvile.
     She died on 6 June 1796 in Blackford, near Wedmore, SOM, ENG, (when age calculated as 18.)
     She was buried on 13 June 1796 at St Mary's Parish Church, Wedmore, SOM, ENG, Jane dau: of John and Grace Glanvile - Blackford.

Johanna Glanville

Female, #2305, born 12 January 1780
FatherJohn Glanville (b. circa 1748, d. 1812)
MotherGrace Barrow (b. 1745, d. 1787)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Johanna Glanville was born before 12 January 1780 in Wedmore, SOM, ENG.
     She was baptized on 12 January 1780 in St Mary's Parish Church, Wedmore, SOM, ENG, Joanna fila John & Grace Glanville.
     She died; believed to have died in infancy, according to MI of Richard Glanville, great-grandfather.

Ann Glanville

Female, #2306, born before 22 August 1780, died circa October 1805
FatherJohn Glanville (b. circa 1748, d. 1812)
MotherGrace Barrow (b. 1745, d. 1787)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ann Glanville was born before 22 August 1780 in Wedmore, SOM, ENG.
     She was baptized on 22 August 1780 in St Mary's Parish Church, Wedmore, SOM, ENG, Anne fila John & Grace Glanville.
     She married Benjamin Redman on 23 April 1799 in St Mary's Parish Church, Wedmore, SOM, ENG, Benjamin Redman and Ann Glanvile, witnesses John Watts and John Glanvile.
There are two Ann Glanville marriages to Benjamin Redman in the Wedmore parish registers, the other dated 9 Oct 1809 where Richard widower, Ann widow, with witnesses John Glanvile Junr, Ann Glanvile.
     She died circa October 1805 in Wedmore, SOM, ENG.
     She was buried on 6 October 1805 at St Mary's Parish Church, Wedmore, SOM, ENG.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Redman. She was also known as Anne recorded at baptism.

Benjamin Redman

Male, #2307, born 1779

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Benjamin Redman was born in 1779.
     He married Ann Glanville, daughter of John Glanville and Grace Barrow, on 23 April 1799 in St Mary's Parish Church, Wedmore, SOM, ENG, (when age calculated as ~20) Benjamin Redman and Ann Glanvile, witnesses John Watts and John Glanvile.
There are two Ann Glanville marriages to Benjamin Redman in the Wedmore parish registers, the other dated 9 Oct 1809 where Richard widower, Ann widow, with witnesses John Glanvile Junr, Ann Glanvile.

Betty Glanville

Female, #2308, born before 23 March 1785
FatherJohn Glanville (b. circa 1748, d. 1812)
MotherGrace Barrow (b. 1745, d. 1787)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Betty Glanville was born before 23 March 1785 in Wedmore, SOM, ENG.
     She was baptized on 23 March 1785 in St Mary's Parish Church, Wedmore, SOM, ENG, Betty D of John & Grace Glanvile.
     She married George Salter on 29 March 1819 in St Mary's Parish Church, Wedmore, SOM, ENG, George Salter of Mark and Betty Glanvile, by licence. Witnesses Joseph Carver, Eleanor Glanvile.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Salter.

John Glanvile M.R.C.S.

Male, #2309, born before 4 December 1782, died 20 May 1855
FatherJohn Glanville (b. circa 1748, d. 1812)
MotherGrace Barrow (b. 1745, d. 1787)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanvile M.R.C.S. was born before 4 December 1782 in Wedmore, SOM, ENG.
     He was baptized on 4 December 1782 in St Mary's Parish Church, Wedmore, SOM, ENG, John S. of John & Grace Glanvile.
     He married Annie Hawkins on 10 October 1808 in St Mary's Parish Church, Wedmore, SOM, ENG, John Glanvile Junr and Ann Hawkins, both of this parish. Married by licence.
     He married Elizabeth Barrow on 4 June 1823 in St Mary's Parish Church, Wedmore, SOM, ENG, John Glanvile and Elizabeth Barrow by licence. Both of this parish.
Reported in Oxford University and City Herald 14 Jun 1823:
At Wedmore, John Glanvile, Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, London, to Miss Barrow, daughter of the late J. Barrow, Esq.
     He died on 20 May 1855 in Wedmore, SOM, ENG; registered Axbridge. Announced in The Times 23 May 1855 p1 "on the 20th inst., at Wedmore, John Glanvile, Esq., in the 73d year of his age". His death was listed in an 1858 obituary as "Glanville, John, M.R.C.S. Eng. 1805, at Wedmore, Somerset". It is believed the obituary appeared in the medical directory for Ireland 1858 page 200, a section of obituaries of doctors, surgeons etc.
Registered Axbridge, recorded age 72.
     He was buried on 26 May 1855 at St Mary's Parish Church, Wedmore, SOM, ENG, recorded age 72.
     His estate was probated on 6 July 1855 Proved at London 6th July 1855 before the worshipful William Calverley
Curtis Doctor of Laws and Surrogate by the Oath of William Shartman Glanvile
Esqr the son the sole executor to whom admon was granted having been first
sworn duly to administer.

Other Information


      On 7 October 1799 he was apprenticed to Josh Miller of Frome Selwood, Somerset a surgeon.
     John was married 2 times.
     John Glanvile M.R.C.S. left a will on 24 March 1853 This is the last Will and Testament
of me John Glanvile of Wedmore in the County of Somerset Surgeon I
give devise and bequeath unto my son William Shartman Glanvile and his
assigns for the term of his natural life All and singular my ffreehold copyhold
and leasehold messuages lands tenements hereditaments and premises what
soever and wheresover with their respective rights wayleaves and appurtenances
And from and after his decease I give devise and bequeath the same to
each one or more of the children of my said son William Hartman
Glanvile exclusively of the other or others of there and in such manner did
if more than one in such shares and for such estates and interests and with a
such provisions and to vest at such age or ages as he my said son shall in
and by any deed or deeds writing or writings or in and by this last will and
testament or any codicil or codicils there to grant recovery release assign give
devise and bequeath the same either for want of any such great convenience
release assignment gift devise or bequest thereof or so far as any of made
shall not exend that I give devise and bequeath the same unto and equally
between all the children of my said son William Shartman Glanvile their
heir executors adminstrators and assigns as tenants in common for all
my estate and interest that my be subsisting therein respectively and if there
shall be but one child of my said son there to such only child his or here
executors administrators and assigns And in case any one or more of the children
of my said son William Shartman Glanvile shall die under the age of twenty
one years without leaving issue of his her or their body or respective bodies law
fully begotten living at his here or their date or dates respectively then I give
devise and bequeath as well the shares accruing as the original share of each
child so dying in the said respective ffrehold copyhold and leasehold premises
to the other or others of such children and this live and heir heirs executors
administrators and assigns if more than one of such children equally before
them as tenants in common their heirs executors administrators aforesaid assigns
But if there be only one such children then wholly to that one his her or
their heirs executors administrators and assins And in case any one or
more of such children shall die under the age of twenty one years leaving
issue at his her or their death or deaths respectively Then I give devise and
bequeath as well the shares accruing as the original share or shares of
each child so dying leaving issue as aforesaid in the same respective freehold
copyhold and leasehold premises to his or her child or children and his and
her heirs executors administrators and assigns if more than one such child
equally between them as tenants in common but if only one such child
then wholly to that one his or her heirs executors administrators amd assigns
provided always and I enpower my said son William Shartman Glanvile
during his life to lease all or any part of my said freehold copyhold and
leasehold premises withtheir respective appurtenances for any term not
exceeding fourteen years from the date of such lease to take effect in possession
immediately or within one year from the granting thereof and so as there
shall be made payable by every such lease the most improved yearly rent or
rents to commence from the time of the lease shall commence in possession
that ran be reasonably gotten for teh same without taking any fine premium
or for gift for making thereof And so as every such lease shall contain a
condition for recovery for nonpayment of the rent or rents thereby to be reserved
by the spare of twenty one days after the same shall become due and so as
the person or persons respectively to whom every such lease shall be made
his her or their executors administrators assigns shall not by any clause
words to be contained therein be excepted from punishment for recommitting
waste And further I enpower my said son William Shartman Glanvile
at any time or times during his life to recovery by way of exchange any part
or parts of my said freehold copyhold and leasehold premises for any other
premises to be situate in England and which my said son may seem more
advantageous or beneficial it shall be lawful for my said son to receive or give
any sum or sums of money by way of equality of exchange and to mortgage
or charge any part or parts of my said ffreehold copyhold and leasehold premises
or the premises so to be taken in exchange as aforesaid with any such
sum or sums of money that may so be givein by way of equality of exchange
and also with all expenses attending such such exchange And as to my said
copyhold and leashold premises I direct my said son William Shartman
Glanvile so often as any life or lives upon which the same or any part there
or parts of my said leashold premises held for a term or terms of years
shall become renewable then and so often as the same shall happen to affect
to pay the fines and expenses of any such renewal or renewals out of the credit
and profits of my said copyhold and leasehold premises or otherwise to raise the
same by charge or mortgage thereof or of a competent part or parts thereof
And I further declare that in case my personal estate shall be insufficient
for the payment of my debts funeral and testamentary expenses it shall be
lawful for my said son William Shartman Glanvile to raise by sale or
mortgage of a competent part of my real copyhold and leasehold estate so
much money as my be necessary for such purpose And for facilitating such sale
or mortgages and the execution of the powers herein contained I declare that the
receipts of my said son William Shartman Glanvile shall be good discharges to
all persons paying him any sum or sums of money by virtue hereof and that us
purchase or purchaes or other person or persons shall be required to see to the
application of his her or their money so paid or advanced And I further enpower
my said son William Shartman Glanvile by any deed or deeds in writing or by
this will or any codicil or codicils thereto to change my ffreehold estate or any
part thereof with the payment of an annuity or yearly rentcharge not exceeding
the sum of one hundred pounds to his present or any future wife for any period
not exceeding the term of her natural life and to grant or give her the usual
powers of distress entry and sale in case of nonpayment thereof or any part
thereof All my monies and securities for money household furniture goods
plate linen china and all other my personal estate and effects of every
description I give and bequeath unto my said son William Shartman Glanvile
for his own absolute use and benefit subject to the payment of my debts funeral
and testamentary expenses And I appoint my said son William Shartman
Glanvile sole executor of this my Will in Witness where I the said John
Glanvile the testator have hereunto set my hand this twenty fourth day of
March one thousand eight hundred and fifty three - John Glanvile -
Signed by the said John Glanvile the testator as his last will and testament in
the presence of us present at the same time who at his request in his presence and
in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses (the word
heirs in the first and second sheets marked with our initials having been first
interlined. R. P. Edwards Solr. Wedmore - Robert Edwards Wedmore.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • John Glanvile M.R.C.S. and Elizabeth Barrow appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in In the Borough, Wedmore, SOM, ENG; both with recorded age 55.
  • John was a surgeon on 6 June 1841.
  • John was a surgeon at second marriage of son William Shartman on 10 October 1844.
  • He appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Wedmore, SOM, ENG; recorded age 68, widower.
  • John was a surgeon M.R.C.S.S. 1805 on 30 March 1851.

Family 1:

Childinfant Glanvile (b. 1802, d. 1802)
Childinfant Glanvile (b. circa 1804, d. 1804)

Family 2: Annie Hawkins (b. 1783, d. 1811)

SonRichard Glanvile (b. 1809, d. between 1808 and 1811)
SonWilliam Shartman Glanvile+ (b. 1809, d. 1887)
SonJohn Glanville (b. between 1808 and 1811, d. between 1808 and 1811)

Family 3: Elizabeth Barrow (b. between 1781 and 1782, d. 1844)

DaughterMary Glanvile (b. between 1827 and 1828)

Jane Clapp

Female, #2310, born between 1766 and 1767, died 24 April 1843

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Jane Clapp was born between 1766 and 1767 in SOM, ENG.
     She married John Glanville, son of Richard Glanville and Jane Wall, on 22 March 1793 in St Mary's Parish Church, Wedmore, SOM, ENG, John Glanvile and Jane Clapp by licence. Witness John Glanvile.
     She died on 24 April 1843 in Crickham, SOM, ENG; registered Axbridge q2 1843, recorded age 76.
     She was buried on 29 April 1843 at St Mary's Parish Church, Wedmore, SOM, ENG, recorded age 76, being of Crickham.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Jane Clapp appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Cuckham, Wedmore, SOM, ENG; recorded age 65, 9yr old Ellen Glanville living with her.
  • Jane was Independent on 6 June 1841.

Family: John Glanville (b. circa 1748, d. 1812)

DaughterMaria Clapp Glanville (b. circa 1791)
SonPharay Glanville (b. 1793, d. 1793)
SonForester Glanville (b. 1794, d. 1799)
SonForester Glanville+ (b. 1795, d. 1862)
DaughterJane Glanville (b. before 1797, d. 1864)
SonGeorge Glanville+ (b. before 1799, d. 1866)
DaughterEleanor Glanville (b. circa 1802, d. 1836)
SonWilliam Glanville+ (b. 1804, d. 1843)