Ghosts of Glanvilles

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

Person Page 1,129

Stanley Preszcator

Male, #33856, died before 2015

Birth, Marriage and Death information


     He died before 2015 in CAN.

Douglas McKellar

Male, #33857, died before 2012

Birth, Marriage and Death information


     He married Joyce Kehn after 1966 in CAN.
     He died before 2012 in CAN.

Elizabeth Glanville

Female, #33858, born before 1766, died January 1786

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Glanville was born before 1766 unclear whether born a Glanville or married one.
     She died in January 1786 in Ashburton, DEV, ENG.
     She was buried on 31 January 1786 at St Andrews Parish Church, Ashburton, DEV, ENG, Jan 31st Elizabeth Glanvill.
As others on the burial register were identified by their parents if a child, Elizabeth was not a child.

Other Information


      Is this Elizabeth SAINTHILL / ST HILL?

Dyones Glanville

Female, #33859, born before 1636
FatherJohn Glanville (b. before 1567, d. 1650)
MotherJohan (b. before 1610, d. 1661)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Dyones Glanville was born before 1636.

Other Information


      In 1656 she was named in the will of her mother Joan, unmarried. Named executor hence presumed aged 20+.

Mary Jane Glanfield

Female, #33860, born circa November 1842, died October 1844
FatherJohn Glanfield (b. 1809, d. circa 1887)
MotherElizabeth Tinckham (b. between 1818 and 1819)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Jane Glanfield was born circa November 1842 in Newton Abbot registered, DEV, ENG.
     She died in October 1844 in Ashburton, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~1.)
     She was buried on 22 October 1844 at St Andrews Parish Church, Ashburton, DEV, ENG, Mary Jane Glanfield, abode Ashburton, recorded age 2.

Elizabeth Glanville

Female, #33861, born before 1735, died November 1755

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Glanville was born before 1735.
     She died in November 1755 in Ashburton, DEV, ENG.
     She was buried on 8 November 1755 at St Andrews Parish Church, Ashburton, DEV, ENG, Elizabeth Glanvil buried 8th.
Unlike other page entries she was neither named a child of..., nor wife of, hence presumed to be a single adult.

Richard Glanville

Male, #33862, born after 1770, died February 1772
FatherRichard Glanville (b. before 1745)
MotherAnn (b. before 1745, d. 1790)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Richard Glanville was born after 1770 in Ashburton, DEV, ENG.
     He died in February 1772 in Ashburton, DEV, ENG.
     He was buried on 12 February 1772 at St Andrews Parish Church, Ashburton, DEV, ENG, Richard Son of Richard Glanvil Buried 12.

George Glanfield

Male, #33863, born circa August 1858, died circa November 1945
FatherSamuel Glanfield (b. 1829, d. circa 1914)
MotherMary Ann Minear (b. between 1833 and 1834, d. circa 1902)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

George Glanfield was born circa August 1858 in St Austell, CON, ENG, registered St Austell.
     He died circa November 1945 in St Austell registered, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as ~87); recorded age 87.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • George Glanfield appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Ternance Bridge, St Austell, CON, ENG; recorded age 2, living with his parents.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in 23 Trenance, St Austell, CON, ENG; recorded age 13, living with his parents.
  • He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 23 Trenance Lane, St Austell, CON, ENG; recorded age 22, living with his mother.
  • George was a baker and confectioner on 3 April 1881.
  • He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Trenance, St Austell, CON, ENG; recorded age 32, living with his mother.
  • George was a baker on 5 April 1891.
  • He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Trenance Bridge, St Austell, CON, ENG; recorded age 42, living with his mother, recorded Single.
  • George was a baker on 31 March 1901.
  • As of 29 September 1939, George Glanfield lived at 60 Tremayne Place, St Austell, CON, ENG, a widower.
  • George was a retired baker on 29 September 1939.

Mary Ann Full

Female, #33864, born between 1823 and 1824, died 23 August 1902

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Ann Full was born between 1823 and 1824 in Ashburton, DEV, ENG, Denbury recorded in 1861 census, Woodland recorded in 1881 census.
     She married George Glanfield, son of John Glanfield and Anne Marding, on 28 April 1844 in St Andrews Parish Church, Ashburton, DEV, ENG, Both of full age. Fathers named John Glanfield woolcomber, John Full labourer.
He signed the registered, she made her mark
Witnesses James Penny (who marked), John Glanfield.
Registered Newton Abbot.
     She died on 23 August 1902 in St Austell, CON, ENG; recorded age 80, registered St Austell.
     Her estate was probated on 27 November 1902 indexed as:
GLANFIELD Mary Ann of Trenance St. Austell widow died 23 August 1902 Probate Bodmin 27 November to Emma Jane Lobb (wife of William Henry Lobb) and the said William Henry Lobb gardener Effects £98 14s 6d.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanfield.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Mary Ann Full and George Glanfield appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in West Street, Ashburton, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 29, hers 26.
  • She and George Glanfield appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Ternance Bridge, St Austell, CON, ENG; his age recorded 39, hers 37.
  • She and George Glanfield appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in 24 Trenance, St Austell, CON, ENG; his age recorded 49, hers 47. Niece Emma Full 17 living with them.
  • She and George Glanfield appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 24 Trenance Lane, St Austell, CON, ENG; his age recorded 59, hers 57.
  • She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Trenance, St Austell, CON, ENG; recorded age 67, widowed.
  • Mary was a grocer on 5 April 1891.

William Glanfield

Male, #33865, born circa February 1850, died 19 June 1935
FatherGeorge Glanfield (b. before 1815, d. circa 1900)
MotherKezia Bond (b. between 1818 and 1819, d. 1908)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Glanfield was born circa February 1850 in Ramsley, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, registered Okehampton.
     He was baptized on 31 March 1850 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, William of George and Kezia Glanfield, abode Ramsley.
     He married Annie after 1870.
     He died on 19 June 1935 in Plympton registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~85); recorded age (transcribed) 65.
     His estate was probated on 16 July 1935 indexed as:
GLANFIELD William of 16 Staddon View-terrace Pomphlett Plymstock Devonshire died 19 Jun 1935 Probate London 16 July to Philip Eggeford Bateman retired solicitors clerk and Steuart May Scott surgeon. Effects £942 13s 7d.

Other Information

     William and Annie had 1 child by the 1911 census, still living at that date.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • William Glanfield appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in New House, South Tawton, DEV, ENG; recorded age 11, living with his parents.
  • William was a scholar on 7 April 1861.
  • He and Annie appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in North Wayland, Looe, CON, ENG; both with recorded age 61.
  • William was a retired coachbuilder on 2 April 1911.

Thomas Glanfield

Male, #33866, born circa October 1852, died circa August 1930
FatherGeorge Glanfield (b. before 1815, d. circa 1900)
MotherKezia Bond (b. between 1818 and 1819, d. 1908)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Thomas Glanfield was born circa October 1852 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG, registered Okehampton.
     He was baptized on 17 October 1852 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, Thomas of George and Kesia Glandfield, abode Zeal.
     He married Elizabeth Harris circa May 1898 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~45.)
     He died circa August 1930 in Truro registered, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as ~77); recorded age 77.

Alternate Names

He was also known as Glanfield.

Other Information

     Thomas and Elizabeth Harris had no children by the 1911 census.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Thomas Glanfield appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in New House, South Tawton, DEV, ENG; recorded age 9, living with his parents.
  • Thomas was a scholar on 7 April 1861.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Newhouse, South Tawton, DEV, ENG; recorded age 18, living with his parents.
  • He and Elizabeth Harris appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 6 Windsor Street, Plymouth, DEV, ENG; his recorded age 38, hers 37. With them widowed father in law Thomas Harris 67, and sister in law Mary Harris 41.
  • He and Elizabeth Harris appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 6 Windsor Street, Plymouth, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 48, hers 47.
  • Thomas was a joiner, carpenter on 31 March 1901.
  • He and Elizabeth Harris appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in Winkleigh Hotel, Winkleigh, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 58, hers 57.
  • Thomas was a publican on 2 April 1911.

Richard Glanfield

Male, #33867, born circa August 1855, died circa August 1918
FatherGeorge Glanfield (b. before 1815, d. circa 1900)
MotherKezia Bond (b. between 1818 and 1819, d. 1908)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Richard Glanfield was born circa August 1855 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG, registered Okehampton.
     He married Grace Ann Ayres circa February 1874 in Barnsley registered, YKS, ENG, (when age calculated as ~18.)
     He died circa August 1918 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~63); recorded age 63.

Other Information


      From Richard onwards to the present day, many people used the GLANDFIELD spelling of the surname.      Richard and Grace Ann Ayres had 10 children by the 1911 census, 3 deceased by that date.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Richard Glanfield appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in New House, South Tawton, DEV, ENG; recorded age 6, living with his parents.
  • Richard was a scholar on 7 April 1861.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Newhouse, South Tawton, DEV, ENG; recorded age 15, living with his parents.
  • Richard was a copper miner on 3 April 1881.
  • He and Grace Ann Ayres appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 5 Knights Cottage, Calstock, CON, ENG; both with recorded age 25.
  • He and Grace Ann Ayres appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Crokto Hill, Dartmouth, DEV, ENG; both with recorded age 35.
  • Richard was an insurance agent on 5 April 1891.
  • He and Grace Ann Ayres appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 2 Northcot Terrace, Mutley, Plymouth, DEV, ENG; both with recorded age 45.
  • Richard was a salesman, sewing machines on 31 March 1901.
  • He and Grace Ann Ayres appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 31 Ivydale Road, Mutley, Plymouth, DEV, ENG; both with recorded age 55.
  • Richard was an assistant superintendent for an insurance company on 2 April 1911.

Family: Grace Ann Ayres (b. 1854, d. circa 1946)

DaughterMary Keziah Glanfield (b. circa 1875, d. circa 1895)
DaughterFlorence Annie Glanfield (b. circa 1878)
DaughterHetty M. A. Glanfield (b. circa 1880, d. circa 1930)
SonGarnet Richard Glanfield+ (b. circa 1882, d. circa 1964)
SonArchibald Willie Glanfield (b. 1884, d. circa 1983)
SonPercy Stirling Glanfield+ (b. 1887, d. circa 1975)
DaughterAmy Acora Grace Glanfield (b. 1893)
SonWilliam Alfric Cardinal Glandfield+ (b. 1896, d. circa 1983)

Samuel Glanfield

Male, #33868, born 23 December 1857, died circa February 1948
FatherGeorge Glanfield (b. before 1815, d. circa 1900)
MotherKezia Bond (b. between 1818 and 1819, d. 1908)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Samuel Glanfield was born on 23 December 1857 in Ramsleigh, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, registered Okehampton.
     He was baptized on 25 January 1858 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, Samuel of George and Keziah Glanfield, abode Ramsleigh.
     He married Martha Emily Ayers before 1877.
     He died circa February 1948 in Plymouth, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~90); recorded age 91.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Samuel Glanfield appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in New House, South Tawton, DEV, ENG; recorded age 4, living with his parents.
  • Samuel was a scholar on 7 April 1861.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Newhouse, South Tawton, DEV, ENG; recorded age 13, living with his parents.
  • Samuel was a police constable on 3 April 1881.
  • He and Martha Emily Ayers appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 57 West Street, Tavistock, DEV, ENG; both with recorded age 23.
  • He and Martha Emily Ayers appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 8 Townsend Hill, Compton Gifford, DEV, ENG; both with recorded age 33.
  • Samuel was a police constable, Devon Constabulary on 5 April 1891.
  • He and Martha Emily Ayers appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Police Station, Paignton, DEV, ENG; both with recorded age 43.
  • Samuel was a police sergeant on 31 March 1901.
  • Samuel was a police sergeant pensioner, at marriage of daughter Beatrice on 20 September 1903.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Samuel Glanfield and Martha Emily Ayers lived at Highcliffe, St Johns Road, Plymstock, DEV, ENG.
  • Samuel was a police pensioner, Devon Constabulary on 29 September 1939.

Family: Martha Emily Ayers (b. 1858)

DaughterBeatrice Keziah Glanfield (b. circa 1877)
SonHorace Samuel Glanfield (b. circa 1890, d. circa 1961)

Albert Glanfield

Male, #33869, born 10 March 1861, died 25 July 1947
FatherGeorge Glanfield (b. before 1815, d. circa 1900)
MotherKezia Bond (b. between 1818 and 1819, d. 1908)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Albert Glanfield was born on 10 March 1861 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG, registered Okehampton.
     He was baptized on 30 March 1861 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, Albert of George and Kezia Glanfield, abode South Tawton.
     He married Agnes Emily Ellen Hancock circa May 1885 in Bristol registered, GLS, ENG, (when age calculated as ~24.)
     He died on 25 July 1947 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 86); recorded age 86.
     His estate was probated on 11 September 1947 indexed as:
GLANFIELD Albert of 84 Mainstone-avenue Plymouth died 25 July 1947 Probate London 11 September to Frederick George Glanfield retired engineer. Effects £236 3s.

Other Information

     Albert and Agnes Emily Ellen Hancock had no children by the 1911 census.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Albert Glanfield appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in New House, South Tawton, DEV, ENG; recorded age 1 month, living with his parents.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Newhouse, South Tawton, DEV, ENG; recorded age 10, living with his parents.
  • He and Agnes Emily Ellen Hancock appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 12 Paradise Place, Devonport, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 41, hers 32.
  • Albert was a shipwrght, RN on 31 March 1901.
  • He and Agnes Emily Ellen Hancock appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 35 Barn Park Road, Peverell, Plymouth, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 50, hers 43.
  • Albert was a shipwiright in the dockyard (Pensioner R.N.) on 2 April 1911.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Albert Glanfield lived at 84 Mainstone Road, Plymouth, DEV, ENG, widower.
  • Albert was HM Navy retired on 29 September 1939.

George Glanfield

Male, #33870, born December 1840, died March 1842
FatherGeorge Glanfield (b. before 1815, d. circa 1900)
MotherKezia Bond (b. between 1818 and 1819, d. 1908)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

George Glanfield was born in December 1840 in Zeal, DEV, ENG, registered Okehampton.
     He was baptized on 17 January 1841 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, George of George and Kezia Glanfield, abode Zeal.
     He died in March 1842 in Zeal, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 1); registered Okehampton, recorded age 1.
     He was buried on 23 March 1842 at St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, George Glanfield, abode Zeal, recorded age 15 months.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • George Glanfield appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in South Zeal, South Tawton, DEV, ENG; recorded age 1, living with his parents.