Ghosts of Glanvilles

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

Person Page 1,203

John Walter Glanfield

Male, #36061, born circa May 1875, died 20 February 1961
FatherJohn Walter Glanfield (b. circa 1848, d. 1913)
MotherMary Ann Thurlow (b. between 1849 and 1850)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Walter Glanfield was born circa May 1875 in Chelsea, MDX, ENG, registered Chelsea.
     He married Alice Rosa Bacon circa May 1900 in St Faiths registered, NFK, ENG, (when age calculated as ~25.)
     He died on 20 February 1961 in Norwich registered, NFK, ENG, (when age calculated as ~85.)
     His estate was probated on 7 March 1961 indexed as:
GLANFIELD John Walter of 31 Onley Street Norwich died 20 February 1961 Probate Norwich 7 March to Alice Rosa Glanfield widow. Effects £908 19s.

Other Information

     John and Alice Rosa Bacon had 2 children by the 1911 census, 1 deceased by that date.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • John Walter Glanfield appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Diss Road, Roydon, NFK, ENG; recorded age 16, living with his parents.
  • John was a carpenter's apprentice on 5 April 1891.
  • He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 31 Onley Street, Heigham, NFK, ENG; his age recorded 26, hers 23.
  • John was a carpenter and joiner on 31 March 1901.
  • He and Alice Rosa Bacon appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 31 Onley Street, Unthank Road, Norwich, NFK, ENG; his age recorded 36, hers 33.
  • John was a carpenter on 2 April 1911.

Family: Alice Rosa Bacon (b. between 1877 and 1878, d. 1968)

DaughterStella Alice Glanfield (b. circa 1900)
DaughterOlive Eve Glanfield (b. circa 1904, d. circa 1905)

Alice Rosa Bacon

Female, #36062, born between 1877 and 1878, died 22 March 1968

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Alice Rosa Bacon was born between 1877 and 1878 in Hellesdon, Norwich, NFK, ENG.
     She married John Walter Glanfield, son of John Walter Glanfield and Mary Ann Thurlow, circa May 1900 in St Faiths registered, NFK, ENG.
     Her estate was probated on 22 April 1966 indexed as:
GLANFIELD Alice Rosa of 60 Unthank Rd Norwich died 22 March 1968 Probate Norwich 22 April. £1211.
     She died on 22 March 1968 in Norwich registered, NFK, ENG; recorded age 90.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanfield.

Other Information

     Alice and John Walter Glanfield had 2 children by the 1911 census, 1 deceased by that date.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Alice Rosa Bacon and John Walter Glanfield appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 31 Onley Street, Unthank Road, Norwich, NFK, ENG; his age recorded 36, hers 33.

Family: John Walter Glanfield (b. circa 1875, d. 1961)

DaughterStella Alice Glanfield (b. circa 1900)
DaughterOlive Eve Glanfield (b. circa 1904, d. circa 1905)

Stella Alice Glanfield

Female, #36063, born circa December 1900
FatherJohn Walter Glanfield (b. circa 1875, d. 1961)
MotherAlice Rosa Bacon (b. between 1877 and 1878, d. 1968)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Stella Alice Glanfield was born circa December 1900 in Heigham, Norwich, NFK, ENG, registered Norwich.
     She married Albert E. Scarlett circa August 1925 in Norwich registered, NFK, ENG, (when age calculated as ~24.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Scarlett.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Stella Alice Glanfield appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 31 Onley Street, Heigham, NFK, ENG; recored age 3 mths, living with her parents.
  • She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 31 Onley Street, Unthank Road, Norwich, NFK, ENG; recorded age 10, living with her parents.
  • Stella was at school on 2 April 1911.

Olive Eve Glanfield

Female, #36064, born circa November 1904, died circa February 1905
FatherJohn Walter Glanfield (b. circa 1875, d. 1961)
MotherAlice Rosa Bacon (b. between 1877 and 1878, d. 1968)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Olive Eve Glanfield was born circa November 1904 in Norwich registered, NFK, ENG.
     She died circa February 1905 in Norwich registered, NFK, ENG, (when age calculated as ~0); recorded age 0.

Alternate Names

She was also known as Olive Eva.

Albert E. Scarlett

Male, #36065, born before 1905

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Albert E. Scarlett was born before 1905.
     He married Stella Alice Glanfield, daughter of John Walter Glanfield and Alice Rosa Bacon, circa August 1925 in Norwich registered, NFK, ENG.

Mary Ann Thurlow

Female, #36066, born between 1849 and 1850

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Ann Thurlow was born between 1849 and 1850 in Arlacton, NFK, ENG.
     She married John Walter Glanfield, son of John Salmon Glanfield and Eliza Cattermole, circa May 1874 in Guiltcross registered, NFK, ENG.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanfield. She was also known as Emma recored at marriage.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Mary Ann Thurlow and John Walter Glanfield appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Diss Road, Roydon, NFK, ENG; his age recorded 42, hers 41.
  • She and John Walter Glanfield appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Roydon Hall, Fir Hills, High Road, Roydon, NFK, ENG; his age recorded 52, hers 51.
  • She and John Walter Glanfield appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in Blue Pump Farm, Roydon, NFK, ENG; his age recorded 62, hers 61.

Family: John Walter Glanfield (b. circa 1848, d. 1913)

SonJohn Walter Glanfield+ (b. circa 1875, d. 1961)
DaughterAlice Maud Glanfield (b. circa 1877)
DaughterEmma Eliza Glanfield (b. circa 1880)
DaughterAda Mary Glanfield (b. circa 1882)
DaughterMay Glanfield (b. 1887, d. circa 1952)

Alice Maud Glanfield

Female, #36067, born circa August 1877
FatherJohn Walter Glanfield (b. circa 1848, d. 1913)
MotherMary Ann Thurlow (b. between 1849 and 1850)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Alice Maud Glanfield was born circa August 1877 in Chelsea, MDX, ENG, registered Chelsea.
     She married Norman Herbert Frederick Lowman circa November 1903 in Eton registered, BKM, ENG, (when age calculated as ~26) following banns read Christchurch, Albany Street, Camden, Mddx naming Norman Herbert Frederick Lowman bachelor of this parish and Alice Maud Glanfield spinster of Denham, Bucks.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Lowman.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Alice Maud Glanfield appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Diss Road, Roydon, NFK, ENG; recorded age 13, living with her parents.
  • Alice was a dressmakers apprentice on 5 April 1891.
  • She and Norman Herbert Frederick Lowman appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in Sunnymead, Springfield Road, Windsor, BKM, ENG; his age recorded 37, hers 33.

Emma Eliza Glanfield

Female, #36068, born circa November 1880
FatherJohn Walter Glanfield (b. circa 1848, d. 1913)
MotherMary Ann Thurlow (b. between 1849 and 1850)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Emma Eliza Glanfield was born circa November 1880 in Roydon, NFK, ENG, registered Guiltcross.
     She married James Hastings Franklin circa May 1903 in Brentford registered, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~22.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Franklin.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Emma Eliza Glanfield appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Diss Road, Roydon, NFK, ENG; recorded age 10, living with her parents.
  • Emma was a scholar on 5 April 1891.
  • She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 2 Churchfield Road, Ealing, MDX, ENG; recorded age 20, servant in the household of Thomas and Isabel Thompson.
  • Emma was a house and parlourmaid on 31 March 1901.

Ada Mary Glanfield

Female, #36069, born circa February 1882
FatherJohn Walter Glanfield (b. circa 1848, d. 1913)
MotherMary Ann Thurlow (b. between 1849 and 1850)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ada Mary Glanfield was born circa February 1882 in Roydon, NFK, ENG, registered Guiltcross.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Ada Mary Glanfield appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Diss Road, Roydon, NFK, ENG; recorded age 9, living witih her parents.
  • Ada was a scholar on 5 April 1891.
  • She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 58 Gordon Road, Ealing, MDX, ENG; recorded age 20, servant in the household of Lucy P Wheeler.
  • Ada was a housemaid on 31 March 1901.

May Glanfield

Female, #36070, born 8 August 1887, died circa May 1952
FatherJohn Walter Glanfield (b. circa 1848, d. 1913)
MotherMary Ann Thurlow (b. between 1849 and 1850)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

May Glanfield was born on 8 August 1887 in Roydon, NFK, ENG, registered Guiltcross.
     She died circa May 1952 in North Walsham registered, NFK, ENG, (when age calculated as ~64); recorded age 64.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • May Glanfield appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Diss Road, Roydon, NFK, ENG; recorded age 3, living witih her parents.
  • She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Roydon Hall, Fir Hills, High Road, Roydon, NFK, ENG; recorded age 13, living with her parents.
  • She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in Blue Pump Farm, Roydon, NFK, ENG; recorded age 23, living with her parents.
  • May was a honiton lace worker on 2 April 1911.
  • As of 29 September 1939, May Glanfield lived at near Church, Snow Street, Roydon, NFK, ENG.

James Hastings Franklin

Male, #36071, born before 1883

Birth, Marriage and Death information

James Hastings Franklin was born before 1883.
     He married Emma Eliza Glanfield, daughter of John Walter Glanfield and Mary Ann Thurlow, circa May 1903 in Brentford registered, MDX, ENG.

Elizabeth Glanfield

Female, #36072, born 2 February 1735
FatherJohn Glanfield (b. before 1706)
MotherAnn Amner (b. before 1706)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Glanfield was born before 2 February 1735 in Whatfield, SFK, ENG.
     She was baptized on 2 February 1735 in Non-Conformist Independent, Hadleigh, SFK, ENG, Elizabeth Glanfield Daughter of John & Ann of Whatfield Feb 2 1735.

Helen Wood

Female, #36073, born 13 March 1915, died June 2005

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Helen Wood was born on 13 March 1915 30 Mar 1915 recorded at death.
     She married Edward George Glanfield, son of William John Glanfield and Emily Mary Gooding, circa November 1935 in Halifax registered, YKS, ENG, (when age calculated as ~20.)
     She died in June 2005 in Calderdale registered, YKS, ENG, (when age calculated as 90.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanfield.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

George Benjamin Jackson

Male, #36074, born 25 August 1894, died 3 November 1930

Birth, Marriage and Death information

George Benjamin Jackson was born on 25 August 1894.
     He married Emily Kate Glanfield, daughter of William John Glanfield and Emily Mary Gooding, on 28 August 1917 in Barrow in Furness registered, LAN, ENG, (when age calculated as 23.)
     He died on 3 November 1930 in 4 Danube Road, Leeds, YKS, ENG, (when age calculated as 36); recorded age 36. Cause of death : suicide. News reports state his throat was cut. Registered Leeds North.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • George was a hawker on 28 August 1917.
  • He and Emily Kate Glanfield appeared on the census of 19 June 1921 in Barrow in Furness, LAN, ENG.
  • As of after 1922, George Benjamin Jackson and Emily Kate Glanfield lived at Leeds, YKS, ENG.
  • George was a news vendor, at birth of son Raymond in 1923.
  • George was a news vendor on 3 November 1930.

Mary Swann

Female, #36075, born 17 October 1898

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Swann was born on 17 October 1898.
     She married Henry Robert Glanfield, son of William John Glanfield and Emily Mary Gooding, circa August 1917 in Barrow in Furness registered, LAN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~18.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanfield. Her married name was Leigh.

Other Information


     Mary was married 2 times.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Mary Swann lived at 29 Coverdale Road, Westhoughton, LAN, ENG, widowed.

Family: Henry Robert Glanfield (b. circa 1899, d. circa 1936)

SonDaniel Dare Glanfield (b. circa 1921)
SonLeonard Glanfield (b. 1923, d. 1995)
SonChristopher Glanfield (b. 1926, d. 1998)
SonWalter Edward Glanfield (b. 1929, d. 2009)
SonRobert Henry Glanfield (b. 1931, d. 2005)

George Taaffe

Male, #36076, born before 1899

Birth, Marriage and Death information

George Taaffe was born before 1899.
     He married May Glanfield, daughter of William John Glanfield and Emily Mary Gooding, circa August 1919 in Barrow in Furness registered, LAN, ENG.

Ann Isabel Hodson

Female, #36077, born 12 August 1900, died 23 October 1955

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ann Isabel Hodson was born on 12 August 1900 in Winmarleigh, LAN, ENG, registered Garstang.
     She married Frederick William Glanfield, son of William John Glanfield and Emily Mary Gooding, on 9 August 1922 in Winmarleigh, LAN, ENG, (when age calculated as 21) registered Garstang.
     She died on 23 October 1955 in Edmonton, ALB, CAN, (when age calculated as 55.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanfield.

Other Information


     Ann Isabel Hodson and Frederick William Glanfield immigrated in 1929 to CAN.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Ann Isabel Hodson appeared on the census of 19 June 1921 in Winmarleigh, LAN, ENG.

Family 1:

DaughterLucy Hodson (b. 1919, d. 2001)

Family 2: Frederick William Glanfield (b. circa 1901, d. 1943)

DaughterRuth Glanfield (b. 1923, d. 1993)
DaughterPeggy Glanfield (b. 1924, d. 2014)
SonFred Glanfield (b. 1927, d. 2013)
SonBrian Adair Glanfield (b. 1942, d. 2018)

Gladys Madeline Little

Female, #36078, born 5 April 1914, died circa February 1972

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Gladys Madeline Little was born on 5 April 1914.
     She married Walter Edward Glanfield, son of William John Glanfield and Emily Mary Gooding, circa November 1936 in Kendal registered, WES, ENG, (when age calculated as ~22.)
     She died circa February 1972 in Poole registered, DOR, ENG, (when age calculated as ~57.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanfield.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Gladys Madeline Little and Walter Edward Glanfield lived at 8 Sedbergh Road, Kendal, WES, ENG.

Family: Walter Edward Glanfield (b. 1906, d. circa 1959)

SonJames Edward Glanfield (b. 1937, d. 1989)

James Edward Glanfield

Male, #36079, born 5 September 1937, died February 1989
FatherWalter Edward Glanfield (b. 1906, d. circa 1959)
MotherGladys Madeline Little (b. 1914, d. circa 1972)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

James Edward Glanfield was born on 5 September 1937 in Westmoreland South registered, WES, ENG.
     He died in February 1989 in Brent registered, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as 51.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, James Edward Glanfield lived at 8 Sedbergh Road, Kendal, WES, ENG, living with his parents.
  • James was under school age on 29 September 1939.

Florence May Long

Female, #36080, born 23 May 1906, died April 1992

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Florence May Long was born on 23 May 1906.
     She married Roger Thomas Glanfield, son of William John Glanfield and Emily Mary Gooding, circa November 1946 in Millom registered, CUL, ENG, (when age calculated as ~40.)
     She died in April 1992 in Lancaster registered, LAN, ENG, (when age calculated as 85.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanfield.

Daniel Dare Glanfield

Male, #36081, born circa August 1921
FatherHenry Robert Glanfield (b. circa 1899, d. circa 1936)
MotherMary Swann (b. 1898)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Daniel Dare Glanfield was born circa August 1921 in Barrow in Furness registered, LAN, ENG.
     He married Joyce Orrell circa November 1947 in Horwich registered, LAN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~26.)

Alternate Names

He was also known as Dan D.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Daniel Dare Glanfield lived at 29 Coverdale Road, Westhoughton, LAN, ENG, living with his widowed mother.

Leonard Glanfield

Male, #36082, born 24 December 1923, died June 1995
FatherHenry Robert Glanfield (b. circa 1899, d. circa 1936)
MotherMary Swann (b. 1898)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Leonard Glanfield was born on 24 December 1923 in Barrow in Furness registered, LAN, ENG.
     He married Mavis Giles circa February 1950 in Wigan registered, LAN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~26.)
     He died in June 1995 in Wigan registered, LAN, ENG, (when age calculated as 71.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Leonard Glanfield lived at 29 Coverdale Road, Westhoughton, LAN, ENG, living with his widowed mother.
  • Leonard was at school on 29 September 1939.

Christopher Glanfield

Male, #36083, born 13 January 1926, died September 1998
FatherHenry Robert Glanfield (b. circa 1899, d. circa 1936)
MotherMary Swann (b. 1898)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Christopher Glanfield was born on 13 January 1926 in Barrow in Furness registered, LAN, ENG.
     He married Vera M. Whittaker circa August 1950 in Wigan registered, LAN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~24.)
     He died in September 1998 in Wigan & Leigh registered, LAN, ENG, (when age calculated as 72.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Christopher Glanfield lived at 29 Coverdale Road, Westhoughton, LAN, ENG, living with his widowed mother.
  • Christopher was at school on 29 September 1939.

Walter Edward Glanfield

Male, #36084, born 7 June 1929, died 3 October 2009
FatherHenry Robert Glanfield (b. circa 1899, d. circa 1936)
MotherMary Swann (b. 1898)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Walter Edward Glanfield was born on 7 June 1929 in Barrow in Furness registered, LAN, ENG.
     He married Joyce Goulding circa February 1950 in Wigan registered, LAN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~20.)
     He died on 3 October 2009 in Wigan, LAN, ENG, (when age calculated as 80); recorded age 80.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Walter Edward Glanfield lived at 29 Coverdale Road, Westhoughton, LAN, ENG, living with his widowed mother.
  • Walter was at school on 29 September 1939.

Robert Henry Glanfield

Male, #36085, born 3 April 1931, died November 2005
FatherHenry Robert Glanfield (b. circa 1899, d. circa 1936)
MotherMary Swann (b. 1898)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Robert Henry Glanfield was born on 3 April 1931 in Barrow in Furness registered, LAN, ENG.
     He died in November 2005 in Wigan & Leigh registered, LAN, ENG, (when age calculated as 74.)

Other Information


     Robert was married 2 times.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Robert Henry Glanfield lived at 29 Coverdale Road, Westhoughton, LAN, ENG, living with his widowed mother.
  • Robert was at school on 29 September 1939.

Joyce Goulding

Female, #36087, born 7 January 1927, died circa August 1979

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Joyce Goulding was born on 7 January 1927.
     She married Walter Edward Glanfield, son of Henry Robert Glanfield and Mary Swann, circa February 1950 in Wigan registered, LAN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~23.)
     She died circa August 1979 in Wigan registered, LAN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~52.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanfield.