Ghosts of Glanvilles

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

Person Page 962

Joseph Glanfield

Male, #28831, born before 9 September 1755
FatherJohn Glanfield (b. before 1719)
MotherAnn Curzon (b. before 1719)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Joseph Glanfield was born before 9 September 1755 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 9 September 1755 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, Joseph son of Jno and Ann Glanvile.

Other Information


     Joseph was present at the marriage of Elizabeth Glanfield and Thomas Fewings on 26 August 1789 in St Andrews parish church, Sampford Courtenay, DEV, ENG; Mark Fewings and Elizabeth Glanfield, both of this parish. Witnesses Joseph Glanfield, John Glanfield.

Mary Glanfield

Female, #28832, born before 9 September 1755
FatherJohn Glanfield (b. before 1719)
MotherAnn Curzon (b. before 1719)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Glanfield was born before 9 September 1755 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 9 September 1755 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, Mary Dr of Jno and Ann Glanvile.

Elizabeth Glanfield

Female, #28833, born before 19 January 1752
FatherRoger Glanfield (b. before 1726)
MotherElizabeth Boose (b. before 1726)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Glanfield was born before 19 January 1752 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 19 January 1752 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, Elizabeth daughter of Roger Glanfield.

Thomas Glanfield

Male, #28834, born before 11 February 1753
FatherJohn Glanfield (b. before 1719)
MotherAnn Curzon (b. before 1719)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Thomas Glanfield was born before 11 February 1753 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 11 February 1753 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, Thomas son of John Glanfield and Anne his wife.

Anne Glanfield

Female, #28835, born before 6 February 1745
FatherJohn Glanfield (b. before 1719)
MotherAnn Curzon (b. before 1719)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Anne Glanfield was born before 6 February 1745 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 6 February 1745 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, Anne Dr of John Glanvill.
     She married George Potter on 27 July 1766 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, George of parish of Morton Hampstead sojourner, Ann Glanfield of this parish. Witnesses John Perkins, John Glanfield.
Banns recorded George Potter sojourner in Morton Hamsted and Ann Glanfield of this parish spinster 8 14 and 22 June 1766.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Potter.

John Glanfield

Male, #28836, born before 1 October 1749, died October 1749
FatherRoger Glanfield (b. before 1726)
MotherElizabeth Boose (b. before 1726)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanfield was born before 1 October 1749 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 1 October 1749 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, John son of Roger Glanvill.
     He died in October 1749 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     He was buried on 24 October 1749 at St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, John Glanvill Oct: 24th.

John Glanfield

Male, #28837, born before 3 July 1749
FatherJohn Glanfield (b. before 1719)
MotherAnn Curzon (b. before 1719)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanfield was born before 3 July 1749 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 3 July 1749 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, John son of John Glanvill.

Other Information


     John was present at the marriage of Elizabeth Glanfield and Thomas Fewings on 26 August 1789 in St Andrews parish church, Sampford Courtenay, DEV, ENG; Mark Fewings and Elizabeth Glanfield, both of this parish. Witnesses Joseph Glanfield, John Glanfield.

William Glanfield

Male, #28838, born before 28 September 1746
FatherRoger Glanfield (b. before 1726)
MotherElizabeth Boose (b. before 1726)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Glanfield was born before 28 September 1746 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 28 September 1746 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, William son of Roger Glanvill.

John Glanville

Male, #28840, born before 1695

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanville was born before 1695.
     He married Cresset Stephens on 2 November 1715 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, John Glanvill and Cresset Stephens both of this parish.

Cresset Stephens

Female, #28841, born before 1695

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Cresset Stephens was born before 1695.
     She married John Glanville on 2 November 1715 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, John Glanvill and Cresset Stephens both of this parish.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Thomas Aggett

Male, #28842, born between 1813 and 1814

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Thomas Aggett was born between 1813 and 1814 in DEV, ENG.
     He married Ann Glanfield, daughter of John Glanfield and Mary Rowe, on 25 April 1839 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG, his age recorded 25, hers 19. Fathers named Richard Aggett thatcher, John Glanville mason. Witnesses J Glanville, James Glanville.

Alternate Names

He was also known as Higate recorded in 1841 census.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Thomas was a husbandman on 25 April 1839.
  • He and Ann Glanfield appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Staverton, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 27, hers 21. Both born in Devon.
  • Thomas was an Ag Lab on 6 June 1841.

George Potter

Male, #28843, born before 1746

Birth, Marriage and Death information

George Potter was born before 1746.
     He married Anne Glanfield, daughter of John Glanfield and Ann Curzon, on 27 July 1766 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, George of parish of Morton Hampstead sojourner, Ann Glanfield of this parish. Witnesses John Perkins, John Glanfield.
Banns recorded George Potter sojourner in Morton Hamsted and Ann Glanfield of this parish spinster 8 14 and 22 June 1766.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 27 July 1766, George Potter lived at Moretonhampstead, DEV, ENG, but a sojourner there.

William Lee

Male, #28844, born before 1760

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Lee was born before 1760.
     He married Ann Glanfield, daughter of Roger Glanfield and Elizabeth Boose, 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.

Ann Glanfield

Female, #28845, born before 4 April 1790
FatherJohn Glanfield (b. before 1762)
MotherMary Wonnacott (b. circa 1755, d. 1821)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ann Glanfield was born before 4 April 1790 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 4 April 1790 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, Ann - Daughter of John & Mary Glanfield, a pauper.
     She married James Lee on 12 November 1810 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, James Lee and Ann Glanfield, he of this parish, her unspecified. Both marked the register.
Witness was a churchwarden.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Lee.

Ann Glanfield

Female, #28846, born circa February 1843, died circa September 1847
FatherGeorge Glanfield (b. before 1815, d. circa 1900)
MotherKezia Bond (b. between 1818 and 1819, d. 1908)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ann Glanfield was born circa February 1843 in Zeal, DEV, ENG, registered Okehampton.
     She was baptized on 19 March 1843 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, Ann of George and Kezia Glanfield, abode Zeal.
     She died circa September 1847 in Zeal, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~4); recorded age 3, registered Okehampton.
     She was buried on 2 October 1847 at St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, recorded age 4, abode Zeal.

Ann Glanfield

Female, #28847, born circa November 1847, died circa May 1876
FatherThomas Glanfield (b. between 1812 and 1813, d. 1900)
MotherMary Gillard (b. between 1814 and 1815, d. 1869)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ann Glanfield was born circa November 1847 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG, registered Okehampton.
     She was baptized on 21 November 1847 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, Ann of Thomas and Mary Glanfield, abode Zeal.
     She married William Robert Gale Tickell on 15 June 1872 in the Parish Church, Upton, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~24) his age recorded 24, hers 25. Fathers named Samuel Tickell carter, Thomas Glanfield carpenter.
Witnesses Joseph Tickell, Ann Northcote, ***
Registered Newton Abbot.
     She died circa May 1876 in Newton Abbot registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~28); recorded age 28.

Alternate Names

She was also known as Annie recorded at marriage. Her married name was Tickell.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Ann Glanfield appeared on the census of 31 March 1851 in South Zeal, South Tawton, DEV, ENG; recorded age 3, living with her parents.
  • She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Orwell Lodge, St Mary Church, DEV, ENG; recorded age 23, servant in the household of Rebecca Apthofre.
  • Ann was a housemaid on 2 April 1871.
  • As of 15 June 1872, Ann Glanfield lived at Orwell Lodge, Torwood, DEV, ENG.

Ann Glanfield

Female, #28848, born 1820
FatherJohn Glanfield (b. before 1794, d. 1862)
MotherMary Rowe (b. between 1795 and 1796, d. 1856)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ann Glanfield was born in 1820 in Zeal, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 29 October 1820 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, Ann daughter of John and Mary Glandfield, abode Zele.
     She married Thomas Aggett on 25 April 1839 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~19) his age recorded 25, hers 19. Fathers named Richard Aggett thatcher, John Glanville mason. Witnesses J Glanville, James Glanville.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Aggett.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Ann was a maid servant on 25 April 1839.
  • She and Thomas Aggett appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Staverton, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 27, hers 21. Both born in Devon.

George Eyers

Male, #28849, born before 1775

Birth, Marriage and Death information

George Eyers was born before 1775.
     He married Ann Glanville, daughter of male Glanville, on 6 April 1795 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, George Eyers of the parish of Bridestow labourer and and Ann Glanfield of this parish spinster were married by banns.
Both marked the register. Witnesses Christopher Teiggr, John Glandfield.
Banns having been read Feb 15, 22 and 1 March naming George Ears of the Parish of Bredistow labourer and Ann Glandfield of this parish spinster.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 6 April 1795, George Eyers lived at Bridestowe, DEV, ENG.
  • George was a labourer on 6 April 1795.

Ann Glanville

Female, #28850, born before 1775
Fathermale Glanville (b. before 1755)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ann Glanville was born before 1775 probably South Tawton.
     She married George Eyers on 6 April 1795 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, George Eyers of the parish of Bridestow labourer and and Ann Glanfield of this parish spinster were married by banns.
Both marked the register. Witnesses Christopher Teiggr, John Glandfield.
Banns having been read Feb 15, 22 and 1 March naming George Ears of the Parish of Bredistow labourer and Ann Glandfield of this parish spinster.

Alternate Names

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

James Lee

Male, #28851, born before 1790

Birth, Marriage and Death information

James Lee was born before 1790.
     He married Ann Glanfield, daughter of John Glanfield and Mary Wonnacott, on 12 November 1810 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, James Lee and Ann Glanfield, he of this parish, her unspecified. Both marked the register.
Witness was a churchwarden.

John Westaway

Male, #28852, born before 1776

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Westaway was born before 1776.
     He married Elizabeth Glanville, daughter of male Glanville, on 31 May 1796 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, John Westaway of this parish labourer and Elizabeth Glanfield of this parish spinster were married by banns.
He signed, she made her mark in the register.
Witnesses John Glanfield, Christopher Triggs
Banns were read 3, 10, 17 April naming John Westaway of this parish labourer and Elizabeth Glanfield of this parish spinster.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • John was a labourer on 31 May 1796.

Elizabeth Glanville

Female, #28853, born before 1776
Fathermale Glanville (b. before 1755)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Glanville was born before 1776 in DEV, ENG, two Elizabeth Glanfields were baptised in 1775 in South Tawton, impossible to differentiate which married John Westaway.
     She married John Westaway on 31 May 1796 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, John Westaway of this parish labourer and Elizabeth Glanfield of this parish spinster were married by banns.
He signed, she made her mark in the register.
Witnesses John Glanfield, Christopher Triggs
Banns were read 3, 10, 17 April naming John Westaway of this parish labourer and Elizabeth Glanfield of this parish spinster.

Alternate Names

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

Thirza Potter

Female, #28855, born between 1825 and 1826

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Thirza Potter was born between 1825 and 1826 in South Zeal, DEV, ENG.
     She married John Glanfield, son of Thomas Glanfield and Dorothy Lee, on 11 July 1848 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, his age recorded 35, hers 22, bachelor and spinster. Fathers named Thomas Glanfield carpenter, John Potter labourer. Witnesses Thomas Glanfield Jnr, William Glanfield.
     She married John Nott on 28 February 1857 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, John Nott 31 Batchelor, Thirza Glanfield 27 widow. Fathers named John Nott labourer, John Potter labourer.
He signed, she marked the register.
Witnesses George Helman, Wm Glanfield.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanfield. Her married name was Nott.

Other Information


     Thirza was married 2 times.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 11 July 1848, Thirza Potter and John Glanfield lived at South Zeal, DEV, ENG.
  • She and John Glanfield appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in South Zeal, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 38, hers 24.
  • As of 16 November 1851, Thirza Potter and John Glanfield lived at Zeal, DEV, ENG, at baptism of daughter Dorothy.

Family: John Glanfield (b. between 1812 and 1813, d. circa 1852)

SonThomas Glanfield (b. circa 1849, d. 1855)
DaughterDorothy Ann Glanfield (b. circa 1851)

Edwin Neale

Male, #28856, born before 1855

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Edwin Neale was born before 1855.
     He married Dorothy Ann Glanfield, daughter of John Glanfield and Thirza Potter, on 7 March 1875 in St Mary Magdalene, Paddington, MDX, ENG, Both with recorded age 23, bachelor and spinster. Fathers named William Baker Neale carpenter, John Glanfield carpenter.
Witnesses John Knott, Emma Wilkes.
Registered Kensington.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Edwin was a bell hanger on 7 March 1875.
  • As of 7 March 1875, Edwin Neale lived at 41 Woodcluster Street, Paddington, MDX, ENG.

Agnes Knapman

Female, #28857, born between 1808 and 1809, died circa May 1874

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Agnes Knapman was born between 1808 and 1809 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     She married William Glanfield, son of John Glanfield and Jane, on 24 May 1831 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, William Glanfield and Agnes Knapman, both of this parish. Witnesses John Knapman and churchwarden.
     She died circa May 1874 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG; recorded age 69, registered Okehampton.
     She was buried on 5 May 1874 at St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, Agnes Glanville, abode South Tawton, recorded age 69.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville. She was also known as Aggness recorded in the 1861 census. She was also known as Glanfield. She was also known as Glandfield registered at death.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Agnes Knapman and William Glanfield appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in South Zeal Village, South Tawton, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 31, hers 32. Living in the same property as Will and Ann Knapman aged 70 and 72, a roadmaker.
  • She and William Glanfield appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in South Zeal, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 41, hers 42., Widowed sister in law Mary Knapman with them, recorded age 48 born South Tawton, pauper bedridden.
  • Agnes was a wool weaver on 30 March 1851.
  • She and William Glanfield appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Ramsley Cottages, South Tawton, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 50, hers 51. 60 year old Mary Knapman boarding with them, unmarried.
  • She and William Glanfield appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Ramsley, South Tawton, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 62, hers 60.

Elizabeth Glanville

Female, #28858, born before 1708

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Glanville was born before 1708.
     She married William Elliot on 1 May 1727 in the parish Church, Thorverton, DEV, ENG, William Elliot and Elizabeth Glanfield were married May ye 1.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Elliot.

John Underhill

Male, #28859, born before 1767

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Underhill was born before 1767.
     He married Mary Glanville, daughter of Thomas Glanville and Mary Ponsford, 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.

Jane Furse

Female, #28860, born before 1772

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Jane Furse was born before 1772.
     She married Thomas Glanville, son of Thomas Glanville and Mary Ponsford, 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

Her married name was Glanville.