Ghosts of Glanvilles

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

Person Page 1,159

George Gregory

Male, #34741, born between 1868 and 1869

Birth, Marriage and Death information

George Gregory was born between 1868 and 1869 in Warkleigh, DEV, ENG.
     He married Alice Glanfield, daughter of William Glanfield and Mary Ann Sercombe, circa November 1885 in St Thomas registered, DEV, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • George Gregory and Alice Glanfield appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Hill Head, Tedburn St Mary, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 22, hers 23.
  • George was an agriculturarl labourer on 5 April 1891.

Ellen Glanfield

Female, #34742, born 12 August 1868, died circa August 1868
MotherMartha Glanfield (b. 1845)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ellen Glanfield was born illegitimate before 12 August 1868 in Dunsford, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 12 August 1868 in the Parish Church, Dunsford, DEV, ENG, Privately, Ellen of Martha Glanfield, abode Dunsford, spinster.
     She died circa August 1868 in St Thomas registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~0); recorded age 0.

Emily Glanfield

Female, #34743, born 14 August 1868
MotherMartha Glanfield (b. 1845)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Emily Glanfield was born illegitimate before 14 August 1868 in Dunsford, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 14 August 1868 in the Parish Church, Dunsford, DEV, ENG, Privately, Ellen of Martha Glanfield, abode Dunsford, spinster.

Rhoda Glanfield

Female, #34744, born 27 September 1885
MotherAlice Glanfield (b. 1867)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Rhoda Glanfield was born illegitimate in September 1885 in Doddiscombleigh, DEV, ENG; registered St Thomas q4 1885.
     She was baptized on 27 September 1885 in the Parish Church, Dunsford, DEV, ENG, Rhoda of Alice Glanfield, abode Doddiscombleigh, spinster.

Alternate Names

She was also known as Gregory recorded in 1891 census.

Other Information


      It is not clear whether Rhoda was a child of George Gregory or someone else.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Rhoda Glanfield appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Hill Head, Tedburn St Mary, DEV, ENG; recorded age 5, living as daughter to George and Alice Gretory.

Ellen Elizabeth Wreford

Female, #34745, born 19 December 1869, died 3 August 1946

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ellen Elizabeth Wreford was born on 19 December 1869 in Kentish Town, London, MDX, ENG.
     She married James Glanfield, son of John Glanfield and Sarah Jane Cole, on 24 May 1896 in All Saints Parish church, South Lambeth, SRY, ENG, (when age calculated as 26) both with recorded age 26. Fathers named John Glanfield gardener, George Wreford wheelwright.
Witnesses Joseph and Maud Mary Tickell.
Registered Lambeth.
     She died on 3 August 1946 in Totnes registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 76); recorded age 76.
     Her estate was probated on 14 September 1946 indexed as:
GLANFIELD Ellen Elizabeth of 23 Higher Polsham-road Paignton Devonshire widow died 3 August 1946 Probate Exeter 14 September to William Ewart Borne solicitors managing clerk. Effects £134 18s 4d.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanfield.

Other Information

     Ellen and James Glanfield had no children recorded born, in the 1911 census.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 24 May 1896, Ellen Elizabeth Wreford lived at St Stephen's parish, Upper Holloway, Islington, MDX, ENG.
  • She and James Glanfield appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 1 Gilbey Road, Tooting Graveney, SRY, ENG; both with recorded age 31.
  • She and James Glanfield appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 11 Christ Church Terrace, Paignton, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 41, hers 40.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Ellen Elizabeth Wreford lived at 23 Higher Polsham Road, Paignton, DEV, ENG, widowed.

Herman August Drees

Male, #34746, born 11 June 1894

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Herman August Drees was born on 11 June 1894 in Islington registered, MDX, ENG.
     He married Georgina Glanfield, daughter of John Glanfield and Sarah Jane Cole, circa May 1920 in Richmond registered, SRY, ENG, (when age calculated as ~25.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Herman August Drees and Georgina Glanfield lived at 9 Trehern Road, Richmond upon Thames, SRY, ENG.
  • Herman was a staff foreman, wholesale caterer on 29 September 1939.

Clara Ellen Delling

Female, #34747, born 24 December 1872, died 28 May 1956

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Clara Ellen Delling was born on 24 December 1872 in Templeton, DEV, ENG, Puddington recorded in 1901 census.
     She married John Glanfield, son of John Glanfield and Sarah Jane Cole, circa November 1900 in Tiverton registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~27.)
     She died on 28 May 1956 in Tiverton registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 83); recorded age 83.
     Her estate was probated on 29 June 1956 indexed as:
GLANFIELD Clara Ellen of 48 Westexe South Tiverton Devonshire (wife of John Glanfield) died 28 May 1956 Administration Exeter 29 June to the said John Glanfield retired tailor. Effects £363 7s 6d.

Alternate Names

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

Other Information

     Clara and John Glanfield had 5 children by the 1911 census, 3 deceased by that date.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Clara Ellen Delling and John Glanfield appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 42 Church Street, Tiverton, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 27, hers 28.
  • She and John Glanfield appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 48 West Exe, Tiverton, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 37, hers 38.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Clara Ellen Delling and John Glanfield lived at 48 West Exe, Tiverton, DEV, ENG.

Family: John Glanfield (b. 1873, d. circa 1961)

DaughterLily Alexandria Victoria Glanfield (b. circa 1900)
DaughterBeatrice May Glanfield (b. circa 1902, d. circa 1907)
SonStanley John Glanfield (b. circa 1904, d. circa 1904)
DaughterMuriel Ellen Glanfield (b. 1905)

Lily Alexandria Victoria Glanfield

Female, #34748, born circa December 1900
FatherJohn Glanfield (b. 1873, d. circa 1961)
MotherClara Ellen Delling (b. 1872, d. 1956)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Lily Alexandria Victoria Glanfield was born circa December 1900 in Tiverton, DEV, ENG, registered Tiverton.
     She married Francis J. Parker circa February 1923 in Tiverton registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~22.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Parker.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Lily Alexandria Victoria Glanfield appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 42 Church Street, Tiverton, DEV, ENG; recorded age 3mths, living with her parents.
  • She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 48 West Exe, Tiverton, DEV, ENG; recorded age 10, living with her parents.
  • Lily was at school on 2 April 1911.

Muriel Ellen Glanfield

Female, #34749, born 5 November 1905
FatherJohn Glanfield (b. 1873, d. circa 1961)
MotherClara Ellen Delling (b. 1872, d. 1956)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Muriel Ellen Glanfield was born on 5 November 1905 in Tiverton, DEV, ENG, registered Tiverton.
     She married Bernard George L. Bicknell circa August 1927 in Tiverton registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~21.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Bicknell.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Muriel Ellen Glanfield appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 48 West Exe, Tiverton, DEV, ENG; recorded age 5, living with her parents.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Muriel Ellen Glanfield lived at 48 West Exe, Tiverton, DEV, ENG, living with her parents, married but husband not present.

Stanley John Glanfield

Male, #34750, born circa February 1904, died circa February 1904
FatherJohn Glanfield (b. 1873, d. circa 1961)
MotherClara Ellen Delling (b. 1872, d. 1956)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Stanley John Glanfield was born circa February 1904 in Tiverton registered, DEV, ENG.
     He died circa February 1904 in Tiverton registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~0); recorded age 0.

Beatrice May Glanfield

Female, #34751, born circa August 1902, died circa May 1907
FatherJohn Glanfield (b. 1873, d. circa 1961)
MotherClara Ellen Delling (b. 1872, d. 1956)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Beatrice May Glanfield was born circa August 1902 in Tiverton registered, DEV, ENG.
     She died circa May 1907 in Tiverton registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~4); recorded age 4.

Bernard George L. Bicknell

Male, #34752, born circa February 1903

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Bernard George L. Bicknell was born circa February 1903 in Westhampnett registered, SSX, ENG.
     He married Muriel Ellen Glanfield, daughter of John Glanfield and Clara Ellen Delling, circa August 1927 in Tiverton registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~24.)

Francis J. Parker

Male, #34753, born before 1903

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Francis J. Parker was born before 1903.
     He married Lily Alexandria Victoria Glanfield, daughter of John Glanfield and Clara Ellen Delling, circa February 1923 in Tiverton registered, DEV, ENG.

Clara Cook

Female, #34754, born between 1875 and 1876, died circa February 1928

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Clara Cook was born between 1875 and 1876 in Portsmouth, HAM, ENG.
     She married Mark Glanfield, son of John Glanfield and Sarah Jane Cole, circa August 1903 in Portsmouth registered, HAM, ENG.
     She died circa February 1928 in Portsmouth registered, HAM, ENG.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanfield.

Other Information

     Clara and Mark Glanfield had 4 children by the 1911 census, 2 deceased by that date.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Clara Cook and Mark Glanfield appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 32 Tunley Road, Harlesden, MDX, ENG; both with recorded age 35.

Family: Mark Glanfield (b. 1875, d. circa 1963)

SonGeorge William Glanfield (b. 1904, d. circa 1973)
SonWilliam Mark Glanfield (b. circa 1906, d. circa 1910)
DaughterMabel Georgina Glanfield (b. circa 1907)
SonAlbert John Glanfield (b. 1910, d. 1991)

George William Glanfield

Male, #34755, born 14 July 1904, died circa November 1973
FatherMark Glanfield (b. 1875, d. circa 1963)
MotherClara Cook (b. between 1875 and 1876, d. circa 1928)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

George William Glanfield was born on 14 July 1904 in Hendon registered, MDX, ENG.
     He married Violet M. Taubman circa August 1932 in Portsmouth registered, HAM, ENG, (when age calculated as ~28.)
     He died circa November 1973 in Droxford registered, HAM, ENG, (when age calculated as ~69.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • George William Glanfield appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 32 Tunley Road, Harlesden, MDX, ENG; recorded age 6, living with his parents.
  • As of 29 September 1939, George William Glanfield and Violet M. Taubman lived at 251 Hykeham Road, Lincoln, LIN, ENG.
  • George was a manager, wholesale meat dealer on 29 September 1939.

Albert John Glanfield

Male, #34756, born 15 October 1910, died September 1991
FatherMark Glanfield (b. 1875, d. circa 1963)
MotherClara Cook (b. between 1875 and 1876, d. circa 1928)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Albert John Glanfield was born on 15 October 1910 in Willesden registered, MDX, ENG.
     He died in September 1991 in Surrey Mid Eastern registered, SRY, ENG, (when age calculated as 80.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Albert John Glanfield appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 32 Tunley Road, Harlesden, MDX, ENG; recorded age 5mths, living with his parents.

Mabel Georgina Glanfield

Female, #34757, born circa August 1907
FatherMark Glanfield (b. 1875, d. circa 1963)
MotherClara Cook (b. between 1875 and 1876, d. circa 1928)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mabel Georgina Glanfield was born circa August 1907 in Hendon registered, MDX, ENG.

William Mark Glanfield

Male, #34758, born circa February 1906, died circa February 1910
FatherMark Glanfield (b. 1875, d. circa 1963)
MotherClara Cook (b. between 1875 and 1876, d. circa 1928)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Mark Glanfield was born circa February 1906 in Hendon registered, MDX, ENG.
     He died circa February 1910 in Willesden registered, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~4); recorded age 4.

Emily H. Gibbons

Female, #34759, born 14 August 1873, died circa August 1951

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Emily H. Gibbons was born on 14 August 1873.
     She married Mark Glanfield, son of John Glanfield and Sarah Jane Cole, circa May 1928 in Portsmouth registered, HAM, ENG, (when age calculated as ~54.)
     She died circa August 1951 in Portsmouth registered, HAM, ENG, (when age calculated as ~78); recorded age 78.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanfield.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Emily H. Gibbons and Mark Glanfield lived at Cheemleigh, Wych Lane, Gosport, HAM, ENG.

Violet M. Taubman

Female, #34760, born 6 February 1909, died circa February 1967

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Violet M. Taubman was born on 6 February 1909.
     She married George William Glanfield, son of Mark Glanfield and Clara Cook, circa August 1932 in Portsmouth registered, HAM, ENG, (when age calculated as ~23.)
     She died circa February 1967 in Gosport registered, HAM, ENG, (when age calculated as ~58); recorded age 57.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanfield.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

Lewis Takle

Male, #34761, born circa May 1880

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Lewis Takle was born circa May 1880 in Tiverton registered, DEV, ENG.
     He married Martha Glanfield, daughter of John Glanfield and Sarah Jane Cole, on 14 August 1904 in St James Holloway, Islington, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~24) Both with recorded age 24. Fathers named John Takle deceased gardener, John Glanfield gardener.
Witnesses James Glanfield, Mary Takle.
Registered Islington.

Alternate Names

He was also known as Tackle.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Lewis was a baker on 14 August 1904.
  • As of 14 August 1904, Lewis Takle lived at 71 Eden Grove, Islington, MDX, ENG.

Ellen Mary Battams

Female, #34762, born between 1882 and 1883, died 25 September 1965

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ellen Mary Battams was born between 1882 and 1883 in Marylebone, MDX, ENG.
     She married George Glanfield, son of John Glanfield and Sarah Jane Cole, circa August 1909 in Hendon registered, MDX, ENG.
     She died on 25 September 1965 in Brent registered, MDX, ENG; recorded age 80.
     Her estate was probated on 4 January 1966 indexed as:
GLANFIELD Ellen Mary of 8 Heber Road London N.W.2 died 25 September 1965 Probate London 4 January to George Glanfield retired omnibus conductor. £766.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanfield.

Other Information

     Ellen and George Glanfield had 1 child by the 1911 census, deceased by that date.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Ellen Mary Battams and George Glanfield appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 79 Oaklands Raod, Cricklewood, MDX, ENG; his age recorded 29, hers 28.

Family: George Glanfield (b. 1882, d. circa 1976)

DaughterEvelyn Ellen Glanfield (b. circa 1910, d. circa 1911)
SonLeslie Edgar Glanfield (b. circa 1922)

Evelyn Ellen Glanfield

Female, #34763, born circa February 1910, died circa February 1911
FatherGeorge Glanfield (b. 1882, d. circa 1976)
MotherEllen Mary Battams (b. between 1882 and 1883, d. 1965)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Evelyn Ellen Glanfield was born circa February 1910 in Willesden registered, MDX, ENG.
     She died circa February 1911 in St George Hanover Square registered, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~1); recorded age 0.

Leslie Edgar Glanfield

Male, #34764, born circa August 1922
FatherGeorge Glanfield (b. 1882, d. circa 1976)
MotherEllen Mary Battams (b. between 1882 and 1883, d. 1965)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Leslie Edgar Glanfield was born circa August 1922 in Willesden registered, MDX, ENG.
     He married Joan Catherine Christie circa November 1945 in Uxbridge registered, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~23.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 2002, Leslie Edgar Glanfield lived at Uxbridge, MDX, ENG.

Joan Catherine Christie

Female, #34765, born 1 September 1924, died December 2000

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Joan Catherine Christie was born on 1 September 1924.
     She married Leslie Edgar Glanfield, son of George Glanfield and Ellen Mary Battams, circa November 1945 in Uxbridge registered, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~21.)
     She died in December 2000 in Hillingdon registered, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as 76.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanfield.

Edith Everett

Female, #34766, born between 1872 and 1873

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Edith Everett was born between 1872 and 1873.
     She married Silas Glanfield, son of Nicholas Glanfield and Betsy Brooking, on 29 December 1899 in St Luke's church, Battersea, SRY, ENG, Both with recorded age 26. Fathers named Nicholas Glanfield gentleman, William Henry Everett deceased gentleman.
Married by licence.
Witnesses Mrs Ada Everett, Arthur Pountain/Fountain.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanfield.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 December 1899, Edith Everett and Silas Glanfield lived at 16 Dents Road, Battersea, SRY, ENG.
  • She and Silas Glanfield appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 10 Lion Terrace, St Thomas, Exeter, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 27, hers 28. Unmarried sister in law Ada Everett with them, 28, born Kennington living on own means.

Family: Silas Glanfield (b. circa 1873, d. 1932)

SonWilliam Henry Glanfield (b. circa 1899)

William Henry Glanfield

Male, #34767, born circa December 1899
FatherSilas Glanfield (b. circa 1873, d. 1932)
MotherEdith Everett (b. between 1872 and 1873)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Henry Glanfield was born circa December 1899 in Exeter, DEV, ENG, Registered St Thomas q1 1901.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • William Henry Glanfield appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 10 Lion Terrace, St Thomas, Exeter, DEV, ENG; recorded age 3mths, living with his parents.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 2 Redvers Road, St Thomas, Exeter, DEV, ENG; recorded age 10, living with his father.

Diana Minnie A. Wills

Female, #34768, born circa August 1888

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Diana Minnie A. Wills was born circa August 1888 in Hackney registered, MDX, ENG.
     She married Silas Glanfield, son of Nicholas Glanfield and Betsy Brooking, circa August 1919 in Exeter, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~31.)
     She married Arthur H. Saw circa May 1937 in Exeter registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~48) Diana marrying in Glanfield surname.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanfield. Her married name was Saw.

Other Information


     Diana was married 2 times.

Arthur H. Saw

Male, #34769, born before 1900

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Arthur H. Saw was born before 1900.
     He married Diana Minnie A. Wills circa May 1937 in Exeter registered, DEV, ENG, Diana marrying in Glanfield surname.

Ada Onesta Gooding

Female, #34770, born 27 April 1873, died 17 February 1947

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ada Onesta Gooding was born on 27 April 1873 in Exeter, DEV, ENG.
     She married Eli Glanfield, son of Nicholas Glanfield and Betsy Brooking, circa August 1908 in St Thomas registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~35.)
     She died on 17 February 1947 in Poltimore House Nursing Home, Poltimore, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 73); recorded age 73, registered Devon Central.
     Her estate was probated on 2 May 1947 indexed as:
GLANFIELD Ada Ovesta of Park View 65 Cowick-lane St. Thomas Exeter widow died 17 February 1947 at Poltimore House Nursing Home Poltimore Exeter Probate London 2 May to Florence Maud Bright (wife of William Sidney Bright). Effects £3801 16s 8d.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanfield.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Ada Onesta Gooding and Eli Glanfield appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in Pear Main, Alphington Road, St Thoams, Exeter, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 40, hers 37.
  • Ada was a dressmaker on 2 April 1911.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Ada Onesta Gooding lived at 65 Cowick Lane, Exeter, DEV, ENG, widowed.