Ghosts of Glanvilles

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

Person Page 961

Mary Ponsford

Female, #28801, born before 1738

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Ponsford was born before 1738.
     She married Thomas Glanville, son of John Glanville and Christiana, on 26 December 1758 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, Thomas Glanfield and Mary Ponsford both of this parish, both marked the register. Banns read there 9, 16 and 23 July 1758. Witness John Tapp and a churchwarden.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Family: Thomas Glanville (b. 1732)

SonJohn Glanville (b. before 1760, d. 1761)
DaughterMary Glanville (b. before 1766)
SonThomas Glanville (b. before 1769)
DaughterElizabeth Glanville (b. before 1774)
SonJoseph Glanville (b. before 1778)

Eliza Grace Glanfield

Female, #28802, born circa February 1852, died 29 March 1908
FatherWilliam John Glanfield (b. 1817, d. 1872)
MotherEmma Harvey (b. between 1815 and 1816, d. circa 1903)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Eliza Grace Glanfield was born circa February 1852 in Torquay, DEV, ENG, registered Newton Abbot.
     She was baptized on 30 December 1853 in Tormoham, DEV, ENG, Eliza Green of William John and Emma Glanfield, abode Torquay.
     She died on 29 March 1908 in Kent House Nursing Home, Torquay, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~56); recorded age 54, registered Newton Abbot.
     Her estate was probated on 14 April 1908 indexed as:
GLANFIELD Eliza Grace of 8 Lisburne-crescent Torquay Devonshire spinster died 29 March 1908 at Kent House Nursing Home Torquay aforesaid. Probate London 14 April 1908 to John Glanfield borough treasurer. Effects £1843 7s 8d.

Alternate Names

She was also known as Eliza Green recorded at baptism.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Eliza Grace Glanfield appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in 14 Strand, Torquay, DEV, ENG; recorded age 20, boarding.
  • Eliza was a draper's assistant on 2 April 1871.
  • She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 4 Lisburne Crescent, Middle Woodfield Road, Torquay, DEV, ENG; recorded age 38. 66 yr old single M.J. Harvey lodging with her.
  • Eliza was a lodging house keeper on 5 April 1891.
  • She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 8 Lisburn Crescent, Torquay, DEV, ENG; recorded age 47. 70 year old single Mary Jane Harvey boarding with her.
  • Eliza was a lodging house keeper on 31 March 1901.

Mary Glanfield

Female, #28803, born before 26 January 1777
FatherJohn Glanfield (b. before 1751)
MotherElizabeth Potter (b. 1750/51, d. 1814)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Glanfield was born before 26 January 1777 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 26 January 1777 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, Mary ye daughter of John and Elizabeth Glanfield.

Mary Glanfield

Female, #28804, born before 1 November 1772
FatherWilliam Glanfield (b. before 1750)
MotherJoan Sothbridge (b. before 1750)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Glanfield was born before 1 November 1772 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 1 November 1772 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, Mary dr of William and Joan Glanfield.

John Curson Glanfield

Male, #28805, born before 4 November 1773
FatherJohn Glanfield (b. before 1751)
MotherElizabeth Potter (b. 1750/51, d. 1814)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Curson Glanfield was born before 4 November 1773 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 4 November 1773 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, John Curson son of John and Eliz: Glanfield.

John Glanfield

Male, #28806, born before 22 January 1772, died July 1772
FatherJoseph Glanfield (b. before 1744, d. 1788)
MotherAnn Underhill (b. before 1744, d. 1789)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanfield was born before 22 January 1772 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 22 January 1772 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, John and Ann son and dr of Joseph and Ann Glanfield.
     He died in July 1772 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     He was buried on 30 July 1772 at St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, John Glanfield.

Stephen Glanfield

Male, #28807, born before 8 April 1813
FatherStephen Glanfield (b. 1777, d. 1860)
MotherMaria Parker (b. between 1782 and 1783, d. circa 1866)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Stephen Glanfield was born before 8 April 1813 in Trimley St Mary, SFK, ENG.
     He was baptized on 8 April 1813 in Trimley St Mary, SFK, ENG, parents named Stephen and Maria Glanfield.
     He married Sarah Moyse before 1839.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Stephen was a labourer, at baptism of his children on 9 April 1843.
  • Stephen was a labourer, at baptism of son John on 30 June 1845.
  • He and Sarah Moyse appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Trimley St Martin, SFK, ENG; his age recorded 47, hers 40.
  • Stephen was an Ag Labourer on 7 April 1861.
  • He and Sarah Moyse appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Lime Place House, Kirton Road, Trimley St Martin, SFK, ENG; his age recorded 57, hers 50.
  • Stephen was an Ag Lab on 2 April 1871.
  • He and Sarah Moyse appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Limetree Cottage, Trimley St Martin, SFK, ENG; his age recorded 67, hers 60.
  • Stephen was an Ag Lab on 3 April 1881.
  • He and Sarah Moyse appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in High Street, Trimley St Martin, SFK, ENG; his age recorded 78, hers 72.
  • Stephen was living on parish relief on 5 April 1891.

Family: Sarah Moyse (b. between 1820 and 1821, d. circa 1891)

DaughterEliza Glanfield (b. 1839)
SonStephen Glanfield (b. 1840)
SonJames Glanfield+ (b. circa 1842)
SonJohn Glanfield (b. 1844)
DaughterMaria Glanfield (b. 1847)
SonGeorge Glanfield+ (b. between 1849 and 1850, d. circa 1931)
DaughterEllen Glanfield (b. circa 1853, d. circa 1853)
DaughterMary Ann Glanfield (b. circa 1860)

Benjamin Glanville

Male, #28808, born before 1700, died circa 1741

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Benjamin Glanville was born before 1700.
     He died circa 1741 in Culham, OXF, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Benjamin was a carpenter before 1741.

Family:

SonJohn Glanville (b. before 1721)

John Glanville

Male, #28809, born before 1721
FatherBenjamin Glanville (b. before 1700, d. circa 1741)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanville was born before 1721.

Other Information


      On 28 March 1744 with William Clarke of Abingdon wheelwright undertook to administer the estate of Benjamin Glanvill of which John was stated to be the natural and lawful son.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • John was a carpenter circa 1741.
  • As of circa 1741, John Glanville lived at OXF, ENG.

Elizabeth Glanfield

Female, #28810, born before 5 June 1775
FatherJohn Glanfield (b. before 1751)
MotherElizabeth Potter (b. 1750/51, d. 1814)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Glanfield was born before 5 June 1775 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 5 June 1775 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, Elizabeth ye Dr of John and Eliz: Glanfield.

Elizabeth Glanville

Female, #28811, born before 9 January 1774
FatherThomas Glanville (b. 1732)
MotherMary Ponsford (b. before 1738)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Glanville was born before 9 January 1774 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 9 January 1774 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, Elizabeth ye Dr of Thomas and Mary Glanfieild.

Alternate Names

She was also known as Glanfield.

Ann Glanfield

Female, #28812, born before 5 November 1771
FatherJohn Glanfield (b. before 1751)
MotherElizabeth Potter (b. 1750/51, d. 1814)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ann Glanfield was born before 5 November 1771 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 5 November 1771 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, Ann ye Dr of John and Elizabeth Glanfield.

Ann Glanfield

Female, #28813, born before 16 April 1770
FatherWilliam Glanfield (b. before 1750)
MotherJoan Sothbridge (b. before 1750)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ann Glanfield was born before 16 April 1770 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 16 April 1770 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, Ann ye daughter of William and Joan Glanfield.

Thomas Glanville

Male, #28814, born before 28 May 1769
FatherThomas Glanville (b. 1732)
MotherMary Ponsford (b. before 1738)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Thomas Glanville was born before 28 May 1769 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 28 May 1769 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, Thomas son of Thomas and Mary Glanfield.
     He married Jane Furse on 25 June 1792 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, Thomas Glanfield and Jane Furse, both of this parish. Banns read Thomas Glanfield of this Parish woollcomber and Jane Furze of this Parish spinster 22, 29 April (only 2 dates recorded.)

Alternate Names

He was also known as Glanfield.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Thomas was a woolcomber on 25 June 1792.

Mary Glanville

Female, #28815, born before 23 February 1766
FatherThomas Glanville (b. 1732)
MotherMary Ponsford (b. before 1738)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Glanville was born before 23 February 1766 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 23 February 1766 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, Mary Dr of Thos and Mary Glanfield.
     She married John Underhill on 25 March 1787 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, John Underhill and Mary Glanfield, both of this parish. He signed, she marked the register. Witnesses were churchwardens.

Alternate Names

She was also known as Glanfield. Her married name was Underhill.

Joseph Glanfield

Male, #28816, born before 24 January 1769
FatherJoseph Glanfield (b. before 1744, d. 1788)
MotherAnn Underhill (b. before 1744, d. 1789)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Joseph Glanfield was born before 24 January 1769 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 24 January 1769 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, Joseph son of Joseph and Ann Glanfield.

Other Information


     Joseph was present at the marriage of Ann Glanfield and Edward Westlake on 4 March 1794 in St Andrews parish church, Sampford Courtenay, DEV, ENG; Edward Westlake and Ann Glanfield, both of this parish. Witnesses Joseph Glanfield, John Cooke (churchwarden.)

John Glanfield

Male, #28817, born before 29 September 1766, died circa June 1771
FatherJoseph Glanfield (b. before 1744, d. 1788)
MotherAnn Underhill (b. before 1744, d. 1789)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanfield was born before 29 September 1766 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 29 September 1766 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, John son of Joseph and Ann Glanfield.
     He died circa June 1771 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     He was buried on 4 June 1771 at St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, John Glanfield.

Joanna Glanfield

Female, #28818, born before 1 December 1765
FatherRoger Glanfield (b. before 1726)
MotherElizabeth Boose (b. before 1726)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Joanna Glanfield was born before 1 December 1765 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 1 December 1765 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, Joanna Dr of Roger and Eliz: Glanfield.

Elizabeth Boose

Female, #28819, born before 1726

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Boose was born before 1726.
     She married Roger Glanfield on 16 June 1746 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG, Roger Glanvil and Elisabeth Boose.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Family: Roger Glanfield (b. before 1726)

SonWilliam Glanfield (b. before 1746)
SonJohn Glanfield (b. before 1749, d. 1749)
DaughterElizabeth Glanfield (b. before 1752)
DaughterMary Glanville (b. before 1755)
SonJohn Glanfield (b. before 1759, d. 1762)
DaughterAnn Glanfield (b. before 1762)
SonJohn Glanfield (b. before 1763)
DaughterJoanna Glanfield (b. before 1765)

Roger Glanfield

Male, #28820, born before 1726

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Roger Glanfield was born before 1726.
     He married Elizabeth Boose on 16 June 1746 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG, Roger Glanvil and Elisabeth Boose.

Family: Elizabeth Boose (b. before 1726)

SonWilliam Glanfield (b. before 1746)
SonJohn Glanfield (b. before 1749, d. 1749)
DaughterElizabeth Glanfield (b. before 1752)
DaughterMary Glanville (b. before 1755)
SonJohn Glanfield (b. before 1759, d. 1762)
DaughterAnn Glanfield (b. before 1762)
SonJohn Glanfield (b. before 1763)
DaughterJoanna Glanfield (b. before 1765)

Ann Glanfield

Female, #28821, born before 23 May 1762
FatherRoger Glanfield (b. before 1726)
MotherElizabeth Boose (b. before 1726)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ann Glanfield was born before 23 May 1762 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 23 May 1762 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, Ann Dr of Roger and Eliza Glanfield.
     She married William Lee on 27 March 1780 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, William Lee and Ann Glanfield both of this parish. Witnesses Richard Bennett, William Cades.
Banns read 16, 23 and 30 Jan 1780 for William Lee of this parish and Ann Glanfield of this parish.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Lee.

Ann

Female, #28822, born before 1693

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ann was born before 1693.
     She married Francis Glanville before 1713 probably Oxfordshire.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Family: Francis Glanville (b. before 1693, d. between 1733 and 1735)

DaughterMary Glanville (b. before 1713)
DaughterAnn Glanville (b. before 1713)
SonFrancis Glanville (b. before 1720)
SonJoseph Glanville (b. before 1730)
SonBenjamin Glanville (b. before 1730)
SonJohn Glanville (b. before 1730)
SonMoses Glanville (b. before 1730)
DaughterSarah Glanville (b. before 1730)
DaughterHannah Glanville (b. before 1730)
DaughterRachael Glanville (b. before 1730)

Charles Glanville

Male, #28823, born before 1669, died circa January 1691
Fathermale Glanville (b. before 1649)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Charles Glanville was born before 1669.
     He died circa January 1691 in Yarnton, OXF, ENG.

Other Information


     Charles Glanville left a will on 17 December 1690 naming wife Mary, sister Elizabeth Cotton and husband Philip, brother Anthony.
Proved 7 Feb 1691.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Charles was a grazier before 1690.

Ann Curzon

Female, #28824, born before 1719

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ann Curzon was born before 1719.
     She married John Glanfield on 20 May 1745 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG, John Glanvil and Ann Curzon.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanfield.

Family: John Glanfield (b. before 1719)

DaughterHonour Glanfield (b. before 1739)
DaughterAnne Glanfield (b. before 1745)
SonJohn Glanfield (b. before 1749)
SonThomas Glanfield (b. before 1753)
SonJoseph Glanfield (b. before 1755)
DaughterMary Glanfield (b. before 1755)
DaughterElizabeth Glanfield+ (b. before 1758)
DaughterHonour Glanfield (b. before 1760, d. circa 1761)

John Glanfield

Male, #28825, born before 1719

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanfield was born before 1719.
     He married Ann Curzon on 20 May 1745 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG, John Glanvil and Ann Curzon.

Family: Ann Curzon (b. before 1719)

DaughterHonour Glanfield (b. before 1739)
DaughterAnne Glanfield (b. before 1745)
SonJohn Glanfield (b. before 1749)
SonThomas Glanfield (b. before 1753)
SonJoseph Glanfield (b. before 1755)
DaughterMary Glanfield (b. before 1755)
DaughterElizabeth Glanfield+ (b. before 1758)
DaughterHonour Glanfield (b. before 1760, d. circa 1761)

Honour Glanfield

Female, #28826, born before 13 July 1760, died circa March 1761
FatherJohn Glanfield (b. before 1719)
MotherAnn Curzon (b. before 1719)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Honour Glanfield was born before 13 July 1760 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 13 July 1760 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, Honour Dr of John and Ann Glanfield.
     She died circa March 1761 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     She was buried on 3 March 1761 at St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, recorded "a Child of Jno Glanfield".
There are 8 entries on the same burial register page labelled " a child of".
It seems highly unlikely these were all unbaptised children, so it is more probable that for some reason their names were not recorded, and Honour being baptised soon before this date is the most likely candidate.

John Glanfield

Male, #28827, born before 4 March 1759, died April 1762
FatherRoger Glanfield (b. before 1726)
MotherElizabeth Boose (b. before 1726)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanfield was born before 4 March 1759 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 4 March 1759 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, John son of Roger and Eliz: Glanfield.
     He died in April 1762 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     He was buried on 19 April 1762 at St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, John Glanfield.

John Glanville

Male, #28828, born before 26 December 1760, died October 1761
FatherThomas Glanville (b. 1732)
MotherMary Ponsford (b. before 1738)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanville was born before 26 December 1760 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 26 December 1760 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, John son of Thos and Mary Glanfield.
     He died in October 1761 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     He was buried on 28 October 1761 at St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, John Glanfield a Child.
other entries on the same burial register page contain "a child", "a son/daughter of.." and "a child of ..." perhaps indicating very young children were listed as a Child, and older children were named Son/Daughter of...

Alternate Names

He was also known as Glanfield.

John Glanfield

Male, #28829, born before 24 April 1763
FatherRoger Glanfield (b. before 1726)
MotherElizabeth Boose (b. before 1726)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanfield was born before 24 April 1763 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 24 April 1763 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, John son of Thos and Mary Glanfield.

Mary Glanville

Female, #28830, born before 9 November 1755
FatherRoger Glanfield (b. before 1726)
MotherElizabeth Boose (b. before 1726)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Glanville was born before 9 November 1755 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 9 November 1755 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, Mary Dr of Roger and Eliz Glanfield.

Alternate Names

She was also known as Glanfield.