Ghosts of Glanvilles

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

Person Page 865

John Glanville

Male, #25921, born before 1610
FatherJohn Glanville (b. before 1585)
MotherThomasine Jewell (b. before 1590)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanville was born before 1610.

Thomasine Easton

Female, #25922, born before 1679

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Thomasine Easton was born before 1679.
     She married James Glanville on 2 January 1700 in St Mary parish church, Churchstow, DEV, ENG, James Glanvill of Drewsteinton and Thomasin Easton of Kingsbridge were marred Jan 2d.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

James Glanville

Male, #25923, born before 1679

Birth, Marriage and Death information

James Glanville was born before 1679.
     He married Thomasine Easton on 2 January 1700 in St Mary parish church, Churchstow, DEV, ENG, James Glanvill of Drewsteinton and Thomasin Easton of Kingsbridge were marred Jan 2d.

George Glanfield

Male, #25924, born 1830, died circa 15 April 1860
FatherWilliam Glanfield (b. 1799, d. 1867)
MotherElizabeth Avery (b. circa 1800)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

George Glanfield was born in 1830 in Colebrooke, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 7 June 1830 in Colebrooke, DEV, ENG, of William and Elizabeth Glanvill, abode Colebrooke.
     He died circa 15 April 1860 in Colebrooke, Crediton, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~30); recorded age 29, registered Crediton.
     His estate was probated on 24 September 1860 indexed as:
GLANFIELD George. 24 September. Letters of Administration of the Personal estate and effects of George Glanfield late of Colebrooke in the County of Devon Draper’s Assistant a Bachelor deceased who died on or about 15 April 1860 at Colebrooke aforesaid were granted at Exeter to William Glanfield of Colebrooke aforesaid Tailor the Father of the said Deceased he having been first sworn. Effects under £300.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • George Glanfield appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Colebrooke, DEV, ENG; recorded age 11, living with his parents.
  • He appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in High Street, Exeter, DEV, ENG; recorded age 20. assistant in the household of William Pearce linen draper.
  • George was a linen draper assistant on 30 March 1851.
  • George was a draper's asstant on 15 April 1860.

Elizabeth Glanfield

Female, #25925, born 1832, died circa February 1847
FatherWilliam Glanfield (b. 1799, d. 1867)
MotherElizabeth Avery (b. circa 1800)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Glanfield was born in 1832 in Colebrooke, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 19 August 1832 in Colebrooke, DEV, ENG, of William and Elizabeth Glanfield, abode Colebrooke.
     She died circa February 1847 in Crediton registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~15); recorded age 14.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Elizabeth Glanfield appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Colebrooke, DEV, ENG; recorded age 9, living with her parents.

Emma Glanfield

Female, #25926, born 1834
FatherWilliam Glanfield (b. 1799, d. 1867)
MotherElizabeth Avery (b. circa 1800)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Emma Glanfield was born in 1834 in Colebrooke, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 16 November 1834 in Colebrooke, DEV, ENG, of William and Elizabeth Glanfield, abode Colebrooke.
     She married Aaron Sampson on 2 January 1862 in St Andrews parish church, Colebrooke, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~28) Both of full age, bachelor and spinster. Fathers named Aaron Sampson farmer, William Glanfield tailor.
Witnesses William Glanfield, William Taylor.
registered Crediton.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Sampson.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Emma Glanfield appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Colebrooke, DEV, ENG; recorded age 7, living with her parents.
  • She appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Coleford Village, Colebrooke, DEV, ENG; recorded age 16, living with her parents.
  • She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 29 Frances Street, St Pancras, MDX, ENG; recorded age 46, widowed.
  • Emma was a tailoress on 3 April 1881.

John Glanfield

Male, #25927, born before 17 July 1825, died 8 July 1877
FatherWilliam Glanfield (b. 1799, d. 1867)
MotherElizabeth Avery (b. circa 1800)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanfield was born before 17 July 1825 in Coleford, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 17 July 1825 in Colebrooke, DEV, ENG, of William and Elizabeth Glanvill, abode Coleford.
     He married Sarah Back on 19 June 1850 in St Pancras, MDX, ENG, both of full age, bachelor and spinster. Fathers named William Glanfield tailor, John Back shoemaker. Witnesss Henry Standage, Mary Grimshade?
Registered St Pancras.
     He died on 8 July 1877 in 23 Manchester Street, Argyle Square, St Pancras, MDX, ENG; recorded age 52, registered Pancras.
     His estate was probated on 27 July 1877 indexed as:
GLANFIELD John. 27 July. The Will of John Glanfield late of 23 Manchester-street Argyle-square in the County of Middlesex Butcher who died 8 July 1877 at 23 Manchester-street was proved at the Principal Registry by Sarah Glanfield of 23 Manchester-street Widow the Relict and Thomas Prentice of 94 Morton-road Islington in the said County the Executors. Effects under £300.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • John was a butcher on 19 June 1850.
  • As of 19 June 1850, John Glanfield lived at Howland Street, St Pancras, MDX, ENG.
  • He and Sarah Back appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in 3 Howland Street, St Pancras, MDX, ENG; his age recorded 25, hers 24.
  • John was a butcher on 30 March 1851.
  • He and Sarah Back appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in 18 Francis Street, St Pancras, MDX, ENG; both with recorded age 34. With them sisters in law Fanny and Eliza Back, born Crediton, and cousin George Avery.
  • John was a butcher on 7 April 1861.
  • He and Sarah Back appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in 16 Norland Road, Hammersmith, MDX, ENG; his age recorded 48, hers 41.
  • John was a butcher on 2 April 1871.
  • John was a gentleman, at first marriage of daughter Elizabeth Jane on 13 May 1871.

Family: Sarah Back (b. between 1826 and 1827)

DaughterElizabeth Jane Glanfield+ (b. circa 1851)
SonFrank Glanfield (b. circa 1852, d. circa 1867)

William Glanfield

Male, #25928, born 1827, died circa August 1871
FatherWilliam Glanfield (b. 1799, d. 1867)
MotherElizabeth Avery (b. circa 1800)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Glanfield was born in 1827 in Coleford, DEV, ENG, Colebrooke recorded in 1861 & 71 censuses.
     He was baptized on 25 September 1827 in Colebrooke, DEV, ENG, of William and Elizabeth Glanville, abode Coleford.
     He married Catherine Sobey on 12 October 1857 in St Pancras parish chapel, Camden, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~30) both of full age, bachelor and spinster. Fathers named William Glanfield tailor John Sobey carpenter.
Witnesses J Bishop, M Buckenilya?
     He married Mary Anne Arnold on 9 July 1861 in All Saints Gordon Square, St Pancras, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~34) Both of full age, widower and spinster. Fathers named William Glanfield tailor, Zachariah Arnod farmer.
Registered Pancras.
     He died circa August 1871 in Pancras registered, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~44); recorded age 45.

Other Information


     William was married 2 times.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • William Glanfield appeared on the census of 30 June 1841 in Colebrooke, DEV, ENG; recorded age 14, living with his parents.
  • As of 12 October 1857, William Glanfield and Catherine Sobey lived at George Street, Camden, MDX, ENG.
  • He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in 29 Francis Street, St Pancras, MDX, ENG; recorded age 33, widowed. Mary Ann Arnold his 35yr old housekeeper.
  • William was a tailor on 7 April 1861.
  • William was a tailor on 9 July 1861.
  • As of 9 July 1861, William Glanfield and Mary Anne Arnold lived at 29 Francis Street, St Pancras, MDX, ENG.
  • He and Mary Anne Arnold appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in 29 Francis Street, St Pancras, MDX, ENG; his recorded age 43, hers 44.
  • William was a tailor on 2 April 1871.

Family 1: Catherine Sobey (b. between 1834 and 1835, d. circa 1860)

SonFrederick William Glanfield (b. circa 1852)
DaughterCatherine Eliza Glanfield (b. circa 1859)

Family 2: Mary Anne Arnold (b. between 1826 and 1827)

SonGeorge Hasler Glanfield (b. circa 1862)
SonJohn Arnold Glanfield (b. circa 1864, d. circa 1864)
DaughterAlice Arnold Glanfield (b. circa 1866)
DaughterLouisa Maria Glanfield (b. circa 1868)

Anna Maria Glanville

Female, #25929, born 15 September 1787, died May 1836
FatherWilliam Glanville (b. between 1747 and 1748, d. 1820)
MotherSarah Whidden (b. between 1756 and 1757, d. 1828)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Anna Maria Glanville was born on 15 September 1787 in Combeinteignhead, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 30 September 1787 in All Saints parish church, Combeinteignhead, DEV, ENG, Septr 15th Anna Maria daughr of William and Sarah Glanville Born. Sepr 30th Baptized.
     She died in May 1836 in Combeinteignhead, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 48.)
     She was buried on 28 May 1836 at All Saints parish church, Combeinteignhead, DEV, ENG, recorded age 49.

Other Information


     Anna (when aged 22) was present at the marriage of William Boyes and Sarah Glanville on 6 March 1810 in Combeinteignhead, DEV, ENG; William of East Ogell, Sarah of this parish. Witness Anna Maria Glanvil.

William Glanville

Male, #25930, born before 13 October 1782
FatherWilliam Glanville (b. between 1747 and 1748, d. 1820)
MotherSarah Whidden (b. between 1756 and 1757, d. 1828)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Glanville was born before 13 October 1782 in Combeinteignhead, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 13 October 1782 in All Saints parish church, Combeinteignhead, DEV, ENG, October ye 13th William son of William and Sarah Glanvill.

Other Information


      In 1820 he was named, living, in the will of his father.

Robert Charles Hayden

Male, #25931, born before 1838

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Robert Charles Hayden was born before 1838.
     He married Anna Newton Glanville, daughter of Henry Newton and Elizabeth Glanville, on 30 August 1859 in All Saints parish church, Combeinteignhead, DEV, ENG, registered Newton Abbot. Both of full age, fathers named John Hayden tailor, Henry Newton Shoemaker.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Robert was a tailor on 30 August 1859.

Elizabeth Glanville

Female, #25932, born before 1803, died November 1803

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Glanville was born before 1803.
     She died in November 1803 in Cheriton Fitzpaine, DEV, ENG.
     She was buried on 13 November 1803 at St Mary parish church, Cheriton Fitzpaine, DEV, ENG, Elizabeth Glanvill Novr 13th.
Note there were two burials of Elizabeth Glanvills in 1803 at Cheriton Fitzpaine.

Honour Glanville

Female, #25933, born before 1766, died May 1766

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Honour Glanville was born before 1766.
     She died in May 1766 in Cheriton Fitzpaine, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 22 May 1766 in St Mary parish church, Cheriton Fitzpaine, DEV, ENG, Honour Glanvill May 22d.

James Glanville

Male, #25934, born 1773, died March 1773

Birth, Marriage and Death information

James Glanville was born in 1773 in Cheriton Fitzpaine, DEV, ENG.
     He died in March 1773 in Cheriton Fitzpaine, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~0.)
     He was buried on 7 March 1773 at St Mary parish church, Cheriton Fitzpaine, DEV, ENG, James Glanvill an Infant March 7th.

Thomas Glanville

Male, #25935, born before 1773, died May 1773

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Thomas Glanville was born before 1773.
     He died in May 1773 in Cheriton Fitzpaine, DEV, ENG.
     He was buried on 19 May 1773 at St Mary parish church, Cheriton Fitzpaine, DEV, ENG, Thomas Glanvill May 19th.

Richard Glanville

Male, #25936, born before 1753, died circa May 1753

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Richard Glanville was born before 1753.
     He died circa May 1753 in Cheriton Fitzpaine, DEV, ENG.
     He was buried on 3 June 1753 at St Mary parish church, Cheriton Fitzpaine, DEV, ENG, Richard Glanvill June 3rd.

Robert Glanville

Male, #25937, born before 26 June 1737
FatherJohn Glanville (b. before 1715)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Robert Glanville was born before 26 June 1737 in Cheriton Fitzpaine, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 26 June 1737 in St Mary parish church, Cheriton Fitzpaine, DEV, ENG, Robert Son of John Glanvill June ye 26th.

Annie Louisa Glanfield

Female, #25938, born circa October 1874, died circa August 1942
FatherJames Glanfield (b. circa 1848, d. circa 1914)
MotherMaryann Ash (b. between 1852 and 1853, d. circa 1920)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Annie Louisa Glanfield was born circa October 1874 in West Teignmouth, DEV, ENG, registered Newton Abbot.
     She was baptized on 29 October 1874 in West Teignmouth, DEV, ENG, parents James and Maryann Glanville.
     She died circa August 1942 in Portsmouth registered, HAM, ENG, (when age calculated as ~67); recorded age 68.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Annie Louisa Glanfield appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 5 Park Street, West Teignmouth, DEV, ENG; recored age 6, living with her parents.
  • Annie was a scholar on 3 April 1881.
  • She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 52 Bedford Court Mansions, Holborn, London, MDX, ENG; recorded age 26, servant in the household of Michael and Annetta Ring.
  • Annie was a general domestic servant on 31 March 1901.
  • She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 1 Gloucester Terrace, St Pancras, MDX, ENG; recorded age 36, servant in the household of John Ferguson.
  • Annie was a cook on 2 April 1911.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Annie Louisa Glanfield lived at 4 Phillimore Place, Kensington, MDX, ENG, in the household of Rachel Landau.
  • Annie was cook housekeeper on 29 September 1939.

Elizabeth

Female, #25939, born before 1650, died July 1670

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth was born before 1650.
     She married William Glanville before 1670.
     She died in July 1670 in Cheriton Fitzpaine, DEV, ENG.
     She was buried on 27 July 1670 at St Mary parish church, Cheriton Fitzpaine, DEV, ENG, Elizabeth the wife of William Glanfil was buried Julie the 27th.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

William Glanville

Male, #25940, born before 1650

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Glanville was born before 1650.
     He married Elizabeth before 1670.

Elizabeth Glanville

Female, #25941, born before 1673, died circa July 1673

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Glanville was born before 1673.
     She died circa July 1673 in Cheriton Fitzpaine, DEV, ENG.
     She was buried on 2 August 1673 at St Mary parish church, Cheriton Fitzpaine, DEV, ENG, Elizabeth Glanfill Augt 2d.

male Glanville

Male, #25942, born before 1754, died before 1774

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Male Glanville was born before 1754.
     He married Eleanor before 1773.
     He died before 1774.

Eleanor Glanville

Female, #25943, born before 8 April 1801
FatherJohn Glanville (b. before 1781)
MotherEleanor Manning (b. before 1781)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Eleanor Glanville was born before 8 April 1801 in Exeter, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 8 April 1801 in St Mary Major, Exeter, DEV, ENG, April 8 Eleanor Dr of John Glanvill and Eleanor Manning.

Eleanor Manning

Female, #25944, born before 1781

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Eleanor Manning was born before 1781.

Other Information

Eleanor Manning and John Glanville were associated circa 1801 by virtue of having a child, but may never have married.

Family: John Glanville (b. before 1781)

DaughterEleanor Glanville (b. before 1801)
SonThomas Ellis Glanville (b. before 1802)
SonRichard Glanville (b. before 1804)

John Glanville

Male, #25945, born before 1781

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanville was born before 1781.

Other Information

John Glanville and Eleanor Manning were associated circa 1801 by virtue of having a child, but may never have married.

Family: Eleanor Manning (b. before 1781)

DaughterEleanor Glanville (b. before 1801)
SonThomas Ellis Glanville (b. before 1802)
SonRichard Glanville (b. before 1804)

Elizabeth Glanville

Female, #25946, born before 1661, died August 1661

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Glanville was born before 1661.
     She died in August 1661 in Exeter, DEV, ENG.
     She was buried on 10 August 1661 at St Petrock, Exeter, DEV, ENG, Elizabeth Glanvill the 10th ff August 1661.

Elizabeth

Female, #25947, born before 1712, died January 1734

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth was born before 1712.
     She married Thomas Glanvile before 1732.
     She died in January 1734 in Exeter, DEV, ENG.
     She was buried on 19 January 1734 at St Olave, Exeter, DEV, ENG, Elizabeth the wife of Mr Thomas Glanvill was burid Jany the 19th 1733.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanvile.

Family: Thomas Glanvile (b. before 1712, d. 1740)

SonThomas Glanvile (b. before 1732, d. 1732)

Thomas Glanvile

Male, #25948, born before 1712, died May 1740

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Thomas Glanvile was born before 1712.
     He married Elizabeth before 1732.
     He died in May 1740 in Exeter, DEV, ENG.
     He was buried on 28 May 1740 at St Olave, Exeter, DEV, ENG, Mr Thomas Glanville was buried May the 28. 1740.

Other Information


      On 19 January 1734 the fact that his was the only name on the page of the burial register with the title "Mr" probably denotes him a landowner at the time of his wife's burial.

Family: Elizabeth (b. before 1712, d. 1734)

SonThomas Glanvile (b. before 1732, d. 1732)

Elizabeth Glanville

Female, #25949, born before 1748, died March 1749

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Glanville was born before 1748.
     She died in March 1749 in Exeter, DEV, ENG.
     She was buried on 24 March 1749 at St Peter Cathedral, Exeter, DEV, ENG, Elizabeth Glanvill was buried ye 24th of March 1748.

Elizabeth Glanville

Female, #25950, born before 1755, died circa September 1755

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Glanville was born before 1755.
     She died circa September 1755 in Exeter, DEV, ENG.
     She was buried on 3 September 1755 at St Peter Cathedral, Exeter, DEV, ENG, Elizabeth Glanvill was buried September the 3d 1755.