Ghosts of Glanvilles

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

Person Page 1,167

Isabella Glanfield

Female, #34981, born 2 October 1821
FatherStephen Glanfield (b. 1777, d. 1860)
MotherMaria Parker (b. between 1782 and 1783, d. circa 1866)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Isabella Glanfield was born on 25 September 1821 in Trimley St Martin, SFK, ENG.
     She was baptized on 2 October 1821 in Trimley St Martin, SFK, ENG, parents named Stephen and Maria Glanfield.

Maria Glanfield

Female, #34982, born 12 May 1805
FatherStephen Glanfield (b. 1777, d. 1860)
MotherMaria Parker (b. between 1782 and 1783, d. circa 1866)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Maria Glanfield was born illegitimate on 6 May 1805 in Trimley St Martin, SFK, ENG.
     She was baptized on 12 May 1805 in Trimley St Martin, SFK, ENG, parents named Stephen Glanfield Maria late Parker.

Susannah Golding

Female, #34983, born between 1796 and 1797, died 15 August 1885

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Susannah Golding was born between 1796 and 1797 in St Osyth, ESS, ENG.
     She married Robert Glanfield, son of James Glanfield and Abigail Blomfield, on 21 October 1840 in Holy Trinity Church, Newington, SRY, ENG, both of full age, Father named James Glanfield farmer, John Golding farmer.
Married by Licence.
Witnesses Nathl Clark, Charlotte Clark, Charlotte Slowley Clark.
Registered Newington.
     She died on 15 August 1885 in The Elms, Wolverton Road, Stoney Stratford, BKM, ENG; recorded age 88, registered Pottersbury.
     Her estate was probated on 10 September 1885 indexed as:
GLANFIELD Susanna. 10 September. The Will of Susanna Glanfield late of the Elms Wolverton-road Stony Stratford in the County of Buckingham Widow who died 15 August 1885 at the Elms was proved at the Principal Registry by Sarah Golding Saint Osyth Margolionth of the Elms Widow the Niece of the Executrixes. Personal Estate £764 15s 6d
and
1919. GLANFIELD Susanna of The Elms Wolverton-road Stony Stratford Buckinghamshire widow died 15 August 1885 Probate London 19 Jun to Jessie Hodgeson Meggy widow. Effects £670 5s 6d. Former Grant P.R. 10 September 1885.

Alternate Names

She was also known as Susan recorded in 1871 census and husband's probate. Her married name was Glanfield. She was also known as Suzan recorded in 1881 census.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 21 October 1840, Susannah Golding lived at 41 Trinity Square, Newington, SRY, ENG.
  • She and Robert Glanfield appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Hockley Farm, Thorrington, ESS, ENG; his age recorded 35, hers 37.
  • She and Robert Glanfield appeared on the census of 31 March 1851 in Hockley Farm, Frating, ESS, ENG; his age recorded 44, hers 51.
  • She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in 32 Terrace Cot, Lower Tulse Hill, Lambeth, SRY, ENG; recorded age 73, widowed. Living as Aunt to John Gardelston Rolfe (70) and his wife Isabella Golding Rolfe (44.)
  • Susannah was an annuitant on 2 April 1871.
  • She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 22 Bedford Place, Bloomsbury, MDX, ENG; recored age 85, widowed. Living as mother to Thos and Jessy Meggy.
  • Susannah was an annuitant on 3 April 1881.

Robert Glanfield

Male, #34984, born 1806, died 2 April 1865
FatherJames Glanfield (b. circa 1775, d. 1846)
MotherAbigail Blomfield (b. between 1784 and 1785, d. 1839)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Robert Glanfield was born in 1806 in Martlelsham, SFK, ENG.
     He was baptized on 13 July 1806 in Martlesham, SFK, ENG, parents named Jas. and Abigail Glanfield.
     He married Susannah Golding on 21 October 1840 in Holy Trinity Church, Newington, SRY, ENG, (when age calculated as ~34) both of full age, Father named James Glanfield farmer, John Golding farmer.
Married by Licence.
Witnesses Nathl Clark, Charlotte Clark, Charlotte Slowley Clark.
Registered Newington.
     He died on 2 April 1865 in Frating, ESS, ENG, (when age calculated as ~59.)
     His estate was probated on 3 June 1865 indexed as:
GLANFIELD Robert. 3 June. The Will of Robert Glanfield late of Frating near Colchester in the County of Essex deceased who died 2 April 1865 at Frating aforesaid was proved at the Principal Registry by the oath of Susan Glanfield of Frating aforesaid Widow the Relict the sole Executrix. Effects under £800.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Robert was a farmer on 21 October 1840.
  • As of 21 October 1840, Robert Glanfield lived at St Osyth, ESS, ENG.
  • He and Susannah Golding appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Hockley Farm, Thorrington, ESS, ENG; his age recorded 35, hers 37.
  • Robert was a farmer on 6 June 1841.
  • He and Susannah Golding appeared on the census of 31 March 1851 in Hockley Farm, Frating, ESS, ENG; his age recorded 44, hers 51.
  • Robert was a farmer of 200 acres employing 3 labourers on 31 March 1851.

Mary Ann Glanfield

Female, #34985, born 19 March 1837
FatherJohn Glanfield (b. between 1810 and 1811, d. circa 1866)
MotherHannah Cattermole (b. between 1810 and 1811, d. circa 1879)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Ann Glanfield was born in 1837 in Ufford, SFK, ENG.
     She was baptized on 19 March 1837 in Ufford, SFK, ENG, parents named John and Hannah Glanfield.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Mary Ann Glanfield appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Beggar's Oak Heath, Ardleigh, ESS, ENG; recorded age 4, living with her parents.
  • She appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Great Glemham, SFK, ENG; recorded age 14, visiting Henry and Elizabeth Goldsmith.
  • She appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Harwich Road, Ardleigh, ESS, ENG; recorded age 22, living with her parents.

Sarah Glanfield

Female, #34986, born 11 April 1762, died 1837
FatherThomas Glanfield (b. between 1731 and 1732, d. 1784)
MotherElizabeth Fosdick (b. before 1736)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Sarah Glanfield was born before 11 April 1762 in Bucklesham, SFK, ENG.
     She was baptized on 11 April 1762 in St Mary, Bucklesham, SFK, ENG, parents named Thomas and Elizabeth Glanfield.
     She married Francis Frost on 20 February 1781 in the Parish Church, Parham, SFK, ENG, (when age calculated as 18.)
     She died in 1837 (when age calculated as ~75.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Frost.

Jane Glanfield

Female, #34987, born before 23 May 1802
FatherJames Glanfield (b. circa 1775, d. 1846)
MotherAbigail Blomfield (b. between 1784 and 1785, d. 1839)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Jane Glanfield was born before 23 May 1802 in Martlesham, SFK, ENG.
     She was baptized on 23 May 1802 in St Mary, Martlesham, SFK, ENG, parents named James Glanfield and Abigail late Blomfield.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Jane Glanfield appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Wick Farm, St Osyth, ESS, ENG; recorded age 35, living with her father.

Ann Glanfield

Female, #34988, born before 11 August 1811
FatherJames Glanfield (b. circa 1775, d. 1846)
MotherAbigail Blomfield (b. between 1784 and 1785, d. 1839)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ann Glanfield was born before 11 August 1811 in Martlesham, SFK, ENG.
     She was baptized on 11 August 1811 in St Mary, Martlesham, SFK, ENG, parents named James and Abigail Glanfield.
     She married Robert Bloomfield on 23 September 1835 in St Osyth, ESS, ENG.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Bloomfield.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Ann Glanfield and Robert Bloomfield appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in 18 Maze Road, Southwark, SRY, ENG; both with recorded age 38.

Abigail Glanfield

Female, #34989, born before 9 January 1814
FatherJames Glanfield (b. circa 1775, d. 1846)
MotherAbigail Blomfield (b. between 1784 and 1785, d. 1839)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Abigail Glanfield was born before 9 January 1814 in Martlesham, SFK, ENG.
     She was baptized on 9 January 1814 in St Mary, Martlesham, SFK, ENG, parents named James and Abigail Glanfield.
     She married William Leech on 26 February 1829 in Charsfield, SFK, ENG, Abigail Glanfield of Letheringham. Some transcribed records indicate this was a Norwich, Norfolk marriage recording ages of 21 and 15, with her father's name of James Glanfield.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Leech. She was also known as Ebigal recorded in 1851 census.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Abigail Glanfield and William Leech appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Park Road, Letheringham, SFK, ENG; his age recorded 44, hers 37.

Elizabeth Glanfield

Female, #34990, born before 4 November 1804
FatherJames Glanfield (b. circa 1775, d. 1846)
MotherAbigail Blomfield (b. between 1784 and 1785, d. 1839)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Glanfield was born before 4 November 1804 in Martlesham, SFK, ENG.
     She was baptized on 4 November 1804 in St Mary, Martlesham, SFK, ENG, parents named James and Abigail Glanfield (late Blomfield.)

Hannah Glanfield

Female, #34991, born before 1 November 1807
FatherJames Glanfield (b. circa 1775, d. 1846)
MotherAbigail Blomfield (b. between 1784 and 1785, d. 1839)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Hannah Glanfield was born before 1 November 1807 in Martlesham, SFK, ENG.
     She was baptized on 1 November 1807 in St Mary, Martlesham, SFK, ENG, parents named James and Abigail Glanfield (late Blomfield.)

James Glanfield

Male, #34992, born 1803, died circa May 1865
FatherJames Glanfield (b. circa 1775, d. 1846)
MotherAbigail Blomfield (b. between 1784 and 1785, d. 1839)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

James Glanfield was born in 1803 in Martlesham, SFK, ENG.
     He was baptized on 31 July 1803 in St Mary, Martlesham, SFK, ENG, parents named James and Abigail Glanfield.
     He married Mary Ann Cousens on 24 December 1849 in St Dunstan & All Saints Parish Church, Stepney, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~46) both of full age. Fathers named James Glanfield farmer, Samuel Cousens farmer.
Witnesses William Cousens, Maira Glanfield.
Following banns read 9, 16 and 23 Dec named James Glanfield bach and Mary Anne Cousins spins both of this parish.
     He died circa May 1865 in Hartley Wintney registered, HAM, ENG, (when age calculated as ~62); recorded age 61.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • James Glanfield appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Wick Farm, St Osyth, ESS, ENG; recorded age 35, living with his father.
  • James was a farmer on 24 December 1849.
  • As of 24 December 1849, James Glanfield and Mary Ann Cousens lived at Stepney, MDX, ENG.
  • He and Mary Ann Cousens appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Wick Farm, St Osyth, ESS, ENG; his age recorded 47, hers 46.
  • James was a farmer of 400 acres employing 14 labourers on 30 March 1851.
  • He and Mary Ann Cousens appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Bunkers Farm, Rotherwick, HAM, ENG; his age recorded 54, hers 53.
  • James was a farmer of 140 acres employing 5 labourers, 2 boys on 7 April 1861.

John Glanfield

Male, #34993, born before 18 December 1808
FatherJames Glanfield (b. circa 1775, d. 1846)
MotherAbigail Blomfield (b. between 1784 and 1785, d. 1839)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanfield was born before 18 December 1808 in Martlesham, SFK, ENG.
     He was baptized on 18 December 1808 in St Mary, Martlesham, SFK, ENG, parents named James and Abigail Glanfield.

Mary Ann Glanfield

Female, #34994, born before 12 November 1815
FatherJames Glanfield (b. circa 1775, d. 1846)
MotherAbigail Blomfield (b. between 1784 and 1785, d. 1839)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Ann Glanfield was born before 12 November 1815 in Martlesham, SFK, ENG.
     She was baptized on 12 November 1815 in St Mary, Martlesham, SFK, ENG, parents named James and Abigail Glanfield.

Other Information


     Mary was present at the marriage of Mary Ann Cousens and James Glanfield on 24 December 1849 in St Dunstan & All Saints Parish Church, Stepney, MDX, ENG; both of full age. Fathers named James Glanfield farmer, Samuel Cousens farmer.
Witnesses William Cousens, Maira Glanfield.
Following banns read 9, 16 and 23 Dec named James Glanfield bach and Mary Anne Cousins spins both of this parish.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Mary Ann Glanfield appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Wick Farm, St Osyth, ESS, ENG; recorded age 25, living with her father.
  • She appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Wick Farm, St Osyth, ESS, ENG; recorded age 29, living as sister to James and Mary A Glanfield.

Francis Frost

Male, #34995, born 1753, died 1821

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Francis Frost was born in 1753.
     He married Sarah Glanfield, daughter of Thomas Glanfield and Elizabeth Fosdick, on 20 February 1781 in the Parish Church, Parham, SFK, ENG, (when age calculated as ~28.)
     He died in 1821 (when age calculated as ~68.)

Elizabeth

Female, #34996, born before 1755

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth was born before 1755.
     She married Thomas Glanfield before 1775.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanfield.

Family: Thomas Glanfield (b. before 1755)

DaughterDeborah Glanfield (b. between 1775 and 1776)
SonStephen Glanfield+ (b. between 1779 and 1780, d. circa 1865)

William Hawes Glanfield

Male, #34997, born circa May 1847, died 3 April 1884
FatherWilliam Glanfield (b. before 1818, d. circa 1854)
MotherMatilda Hawes (b. between 1821 and 1823, d. 1873)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Hawes Glanfield was born circa May 1847 in Marylebone, MDX, ENG, registered Marylebone. Chelsea recorded in 1881 census.
     He was baptized on 20 June 1847 in Marylebone, MDX, ENG, parents named William and Matilda Glanfield.
     He married Esther Christie on 22 October 1871 in St Matthias parish church, Earls Court, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~24) his age recorded 23, hers 20. Fathers named William Glanfield coachman, James Christy labourer.
Witnesses Joseph Wells, John Wells.
     He died on 3 April 1884 in St George's Hospital, Belgravia, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~36); recorded age 39, registered St George Hanover Square.
     His estate was probated on 29 June 1885 indexed as:
GLANFIELD William Hawes. 29 June. Administration of the Personal Estate of William Hawes Glanfield late of 21 Stayton-street Marlborough-road Chelsea in the County of Middlesex Carman who died 3 April 1884 at St. George’s Hospital Belgravia in the said County was granted at the Principal Registry to Esther Glanfield of 21 Stayton-street Widow the Relict. Personal Estate £27 2s 11d.

Alternate Names

He was also known as Granville recorded in 1881 census.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • William Hawes Glanfield appeared on the census of 31 March 1851 in 9 Hoopers Court, Chelsea, MDX, ENG; recorded age 4, living with his parents.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in 2 Caroline Place, Chelsea, MDX, ENG; recorded age 23, living with his mother.
  • William was a servant on 2 April 1871.
  • William was a labourer on 22 October 1871.
  • As of 22 October 1871, William Hawes Glanfield lived at 12 North Row, Earls Court, MDX, ENG.
  • He and Esther Christie appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 19 Godrey Street, Chelsea, MDX, ENG; his age recorded 33, hers 29.
  • William was a carman on 3 April 1881.

Family: Esther Christie (b. between 1850 and 1852)

SonWilliam Glanfield (b. circa 1875)
SonThomas James Glanfield (b. circa 1875)
DaughterMatilda Elizabeth Glanfield (b. circa 1877)

Matilda Hawes

Female, #34998, born between 1821 and 1823, died 8 April 1873

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Matilda Hawes was born between 1821 and 1823 in Kew, SRY, ENG.
     She married William Glanfield, son of Roger Glanfield and Sarah Low, on 14 January 1842 in the Parish Church, Marylebone, MDX, ENG, both of full age. Fathers named Roger Glanfield servant, Wm Hawes servant.
Witnesses Henry Deweny?, Louis *** Deweny?
     She married William Smith before 1861.
     She died on 8 April 1873 in 2 Caroline Place, Chelsea, MDX, ENG.
     Her estate was probated on 26 June 1885 indexed as:
SMITH formerly GLANFIELD Matilda. 26 June. Administration of the Personal Estate of Matilda Smith (formerly Glanfield) late of 2 Caroline-place Chelsea in the County of Middlesex Widow who died 8 April 1873 at 2 Caroline-place was granted at the Principal Registry to James Henry Glanfield of 4 Stanford-cottages St. Mark’s-place Fulham-road West Brompton in the said County Labourer the Son and one of the Next of Kin. Personal Estate £489 12s 3d.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanfield. Her married name was Smith.

Other Information


     Matilda was married 2 times.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 14 January 1842, Matilda Hawes and William Glanfield lived at Marylebone, MDX, ENG.
  • She and William Glanfield appeared on the census of 31 March 1851 in 9 Hoopers Court, Chelsea, MDX, ENG; his age recorded 31, hers 28.
  • She and William Smith appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in 9 New Road, Chelsea, MDX, ENG; his age recorded 54, hers 41.
  • She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in 2 Caroline Place, Chelsea, MDX, ENG; recorded age 52, widowed, living as mother in law to Joseph and Emma Wells. Surname Glanfield.

Family: William Glanfield (b. before 1818, d. circa 1854)

DaughterAmelia Mary Ann Glanfield (b. circa 1842)
DaughterEmma Glanfield (b. circa 1845)
SonWilliam Hawes Glanfield+ (b. circa 1847, d. 1884)
SonGeorge Stephen Glanfield+ (b. circa 1849)
SonThomas Glanfield (b. circa 1851, d. circa 1851)
SonJames Henry Glanfield+ (b. circa 1854, d. circa 1927)

James Glanfield

Male, #34999, born before 28 April 1816
FatherRoger Glanfield (b. before 1788, d. circa 1851)
MotherSarah Low (b. circa 1789, d. circa 1845)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

James Glanfield was born before 28 April 1816 in Marylebone, SRY, ENG.
     He was baptized on 28 April 1816 in Marylebone, SRY, ENG, parents named Roger and Sarah Glanfield.

Amelia Mary Ann Glanfield

Female, #35000, born circa August 1842
FatherWilliam Glanfield (b. before 1818, d. circa 1854)
MotherMatilda Hawes (b. between 1821 and 1823, d. 1873)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Amelia Mary Ann Glanfield was born circa August 1842 in Richmond registered, SRY, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Amelia Mary Ann Glanfield appeared on the census of 31 March 1851 in 9 Hoopers Court, Chelsea, MDX, ENG; recorded age 8, living with her parents.

Emma Glanfield

Female, #35001, born circa February 1845
FatherWilliam Glanfield (b. before 1818, d. circa 1854)
MotherMatilda Hawes (b. between 1821 and 1823, d. 1873)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Emma Glanfield was born circa February 1845 in Kew, SRY, ENG, registered Richmond upon Thames.
     She married Joseph Wells on 6 July 1874 in Christ Church, Marylebone, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~29) both of full age. Fathers named Samuel Wells sawyer, William Glanfield butler.
He signed, she marked the register
Witnesses Maria Wells (marked), George Wells.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Wells.

Other Information


     Emma (when aged ~26) was present at the marriage of George Stephen Glanfield and Maria Jackson circa November 1871 in St Pauls parish church, Hammersmith, MDX, ENG; His recorded age 22, hers 21. Fathers named William Glanfield butler, Joseph Jackson farmer.
Both marked the register instead of signing it.
Witnesses Joseph Wells, Emma Glanfield who marked the register.
Registered Kensington.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Emma Glanfield appeared on the census of 31 March 1851 in 9 Hoopers Court, Chelsea, MDX, ENG; recorded age 6, living with her parents.
  • She appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in 9 New Road, Chelsea, MDX, ENG; recorded age 16, living as daughter to William and Matilda Smith.
  • She and Joseph Wells appeared on the census of 2 April 1871; his age recorded 30, hers 27, recorded Head and Wife.
  • As of 6 July 1874, Emma Glanfield and Joseph Wells lived at Devonshire Street, Marylebone, MDX, ENG.

George Stephen Glanfield

Male, #35002, born circa August 1849
FatherWilliam Glanfield (b. before 1818, d. circa 1854)
MotherMatilda Hawes (b. between 1821 and 1823, d. 1873)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

George Stephen Glanfield was born circa August 1849 in Marylebone, MDX, ENG, registered Marylebone.
     He married Maria Jackson circa November 1871 in St Pauls parish church, Hammersmith, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~22) His recorded age 22, hers 21. Fathers named William Glanfield butler, Joseph Jackson farmer.
Both marked the register instead of signing it.
Witnesses Joseph Wells, Emma Glanfield who marked the register.
Registered Kensington.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • George Stephen Glanfield appeared on the census of 31 March 1851 in 9 Hoopers Court, Chelsea, MDX, ENG; recorded age 2, living with his parents.
  • He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in 9 New Road, Chelsea, MDX, ENG; recorded age 11, living as son to William and Matilda Smith.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in 2 Caroline Place, Chelsea, MDX, ENG; recorded age 21, living with his mother.
  • George was a coal miner on 2 April 1871.
  • As of 19 November 1871, George Stephen Glanfield and Maria Jackson lived at 8 Garden Grove, Hammersmith, MDX, ENG.
  • George was a labourer on 19 November 1871.
  • He and Maria Jackson appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 8 Star Road, Fulham, MDX, ENG; his age recordd 40, hers 30.
  • George was a general labourer on 5 April 1891.

Family: Maria Jackson (b. between 1860 and 1861)

DaughterLouisa Glanfield (b. circa 1875)
DaughterEmma Glanfield (b. between 1876 and 1877)
DaughterMartha Jane Glanfield (b. circa 1878)
SonThomas Glanfield+ (b. between 1880 and 1881)
SonGeorge Henry Glanfield+ (b. 1885, d. circa 1962)

William Smith

Male, #35003, born 1806, died before 1871

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Smith was born in 1806 in Chelsea, MDX, ENG.
     He married Matilda Hawes before 1861.
     He died before 1871.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • William Smith and Matilda Hawes appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in 9 New Road, Chelsea, MDX, ENG; his age recorded 54, hers 41.
  • William was a milkman on 7 April 1861.

James Henry Glanfield

Male, #35004, born circa August 1854, died circa February 1927
FatherWilliam Glanfield (b. before 1818, d. circa 1854)
MotherMatilda Hawes (b. between 1821 and 1823, d. 1873)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

James Henry Glanfield was born circa August 1854 in Chelsea, MDX, ENG, registered St Luke. Marylebone recorded in 1871 census. New Road, King H Bridge recorded in 1911 census.
     He married Florence Jane Shadbolt on 6 August 1876 in St Luke's parish church, Chelsea, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~22) his age recorded 23, hers 22. Fathers named William Glanfield deceased butler, William Shadbolt deceased brewer.
He made his mark, she signed the register
Witness Thomas George King, Emma Wells who marked the register.
Registered Chelsea.
     He died circa February 1927 in Kensington registered, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~72.)

Other Information

     James and Florence Jane Shadbolt had 9 children by the 1911 census, 3 deceased by that date.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • James Henry Glanfield appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in 9 New Road, Chelsea, MDX, ENG; recorded age 6, living as son to William and Matilda Smith.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in 2 Caroline Place, Chelsea, MDX, ENG; recorded age 17, living with his mother.
  • James was a coal miner on 2 April 1871.
  • As of 6 August 1876, James Henry Glanfield lived at 41 Guthrie Street, Chelsea, MDX, ENG.
  • James was a carman on 6 August 1876.
  • He and Florence Jane Shadbolt appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 4 Stamford Cottages, Brompton, MDX, ENG; his age recorded 46, hers 45.
  • James was recorded in the census without an occupation, however his wife was recorded general labourer foreman - probably a census enumeration error on 31 March 1901.
  • James was a painter, at marriage of daughter Mary on 23 April 1905.
  • He and Florence Jane Shadbolt appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 4 Stamford Cottages, Brompton, MDX, ENG; his age recorded 56, hers 55.
  • James was a house painter on 2 April 1911.
  • James was a painter, at marriage of son Arthur on 1 April 1923.

Family: Florence Jane Shadbolt (b. between 1853 and 1854, d. circa 1947)

SonWilliam Thomas James Glanfield+ (b. 1877, d. circa 1956)
DaughterNelly Glanfield (b. circa 1878)
DaughterMatilda Annie Glanfield (b. circa 1881, d. circa 1884)
DaughterAnnie Elizabeth Glanfield (b. circa 1884, d. circa 1884)
DaughterMary Ann Lizzie Glanfield (b. circa 1885)
SonJames Henry Glanfield (b. circa 1890, d. circa 1923)
SonArthur Edward Glanfield+ (b. circa 1892, d. circa 1965)
SonThomas George Glanfield (b. circa 1895, d. circa 1895)
SonGeorge Glanfield (b. 1896, d. circa 1975)

Joseph Wells

Male, #35005, born between 1839 and 1840

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Joseph Wells was born between 1839 and 1840 in Bushey, HRT, ENG.
     He married Emma Glanfield, daughter of William Glanfield and Matilda Hawes, on 6 July 1874 in Christ Church, Marylebone, MDX, ENG, both of full age. Fathers named Samuel Wells sawyer, William Glanfield butler.
He signed, she marked the register
Witnesses Maria Wells (marked), George Wells.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Joseph Wells and Emma Glanfield appeared on the census of 2 April 1871; his age recorded 30, hers 27, recorded Head and Wife.
  • Joseph was a labourer on 2 April 1871.
  • Joseph was a labourer on 6 July 1874.
  • As of 6 July 1874, Joseph Wells and Emma Glanfield lived at Devonshire Street, Marylebone, MDX, ENG.

Esther Christie

Female, #35006, born between 1850 and 1852

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Esther Christie was born between 1850 and 1852 in Chelsea, MDX, ENG.
     She married William Hawes Glanfield, son of William Glanfield and Matilda Hawes, on 22 October 1871 in St Matthias parish church, Earls Court, MDX, ENG, his age recorded 23, hers 20. Fathers named William Glanfield coachman, James Christy labourer.
Witnesses Joseph Wells, John Wells.
     She married William Henry Spires on 14 October 1888 in St Simon's church, Chelsea, MDX, ENG, his age recorded 39, hers 34. Widower and widow. Fathers named James Spires labourer, James Christie deceased labourer.
Witnesses Alfred Isaac Coles, Ellen Sophia Price.
He signed the register, she marked.
Registered Chelsea.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanfield. Her married name was Spires. She was also known as Christy recorded at marriage.

Other Information


     Esther was married 2 times.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Esther was a laundress on 22 October 1871.
  • As of 22 October 1871, Esther Christie lived at 14 North Row, Earls Court, MDX, ENG.
  • She and William Hawes Glanfield appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 19 Godrey Street, Chelsea, MDX, ENG; his age recorded 33, hers 29.
  • As of 14 October 1888, Esther Christie lived at 27 Caroline Street, Chelsea, MDX, ENG.

Family: William Hawes Glanfield (b. circa 1847, d. 1884)

SonWilliam Glanfield (b. circa 1875)
SonThomas James Glanfield (b. circa 1875)
DaughterMatilda Elizabeth Glanfield (b. circa 1877)

William Glanfield

Male, #35007, born circa February 1875
FatherWilliam Hawes Glanfield (b. circa 1847, d. 1884)
MotherEsther Christie (b. between 1850 and 1852)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Glanfield was born circa February 1875 in Chelsea, MDX, ENG, registered Chelsea.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • William Glanfield appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 19 Godrey Street, Chelsea, MDX, ENG; recorded age 6, living with his parents.
  • William was a scholar on 3 April 1881.

Matilda Elizabeth Glanfield

Female, #35008, born circa May 1877
FatherWilliam Hawes Glanfield (b. circa 1847, d. 1884)
MotherEsther Christie (b. between 1850 and 1852)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Matilda Elizabeth Glanfield was born circa May 1877 in Chelsea, MDX, ENG, registered Chelsea.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Matilda Elizabeth Glanfield appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 19 Godrey Street, Chelsea, MDX, ENG; recorded age 3, living with her parents.
  • She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 13 Strawberry Hill Road, Twickenham, MDX, ENG; recorded age 22, sevant in the household of Galloway and Bessie Fraser.
  • Matilda was a general domestic servant on 31 March 1901.

Thomas James Glanfield

Male, #35009, born circa February 1875
FatherWilliam Hawes Glanfield (b. circa 1847, d. 1884)
MotherEsther Christie (b. between 1850 and 1852)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Thomas James Glanfield was born circa February 1875 in Chelsea, MDX, ENG, registered Chelsea.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Thomas James Glanfield appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 19 Godrey Street, Chelsea, MDX, ENG; recorded age 1, living with his parents.

William Henry Spires

Male, #35010, born between 1848 and 1849

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Henry Spires was born between 1848 and 1849.
     He married Esther Christie on 14 October 1888 in St Simon's church, Chelsea, MDX, ENG, his age recorded 39, hers 34. Widower and widow. Fathers named James Spires labourer, James Christie deceased labourer.
Witnesses Alfred Isaac Coles, Ellen Sophia Price.
He signed the register, she marked.
Registered Chelsea.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 14 October 1888, William Henry Spires lived at 28 Caroline Street, Chelsea, MDX, ENG.
  • William was a labourer on 14 October 1888.