William Glanville

Male, ID #3271, b. 8 April 1765
FatherWilliam Glanville (b 1741 - a 1814)
MotherMary Retallock (1734 - 1814)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

     He was baptized on 8 April 1765 at St Columb Major, CON, ENG, parents William and Mary. William Glanville was born before 8 April 1765 at St Columb Major, CON, ENG.

Other information

     Could this be person #3689.

Address(es), Census(es) & Occupation(s)

  • William Glanville and William Langdon appeared on the census of 13 March 1851 at St Enoder, CON, ENG; both with recorded age 40.

Thomas Dillon

Male, ID #3272, b. before 1826

Birth, Marriage and Death information

     Thomas Dillon was born before 1826.
     He married Mary Veale Glanville, daughter of Richard Glanville and Lucy Veale, on 10 October 1846 at St Marys Roman Catholic, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 12 Oct also reported.

Family

Mary Veale Glanville b. 1803, d. 15 Dec 1888

Richard Glanville

Male, ID #3273, b. before 17 April 1805, d. 18 November 1855
FatherRichard Glanville (1773 - 1841)
MotherLucy Veale (1780 - 1820)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

     Richard Glanville was born before 17 April 1805 at St Columb Major, CON, ENG.
     He was baptized on 17 April 1805 at St Columb Major, CON, ENG, parents Richard and Lucy.
     He married Maria Anderson in 1850 at Sydney, NSW, AUS.
     He died on 18 November 1855 at Bamarang, Shoalhaven, NSW, AUS; with obituary in The Sydney Morning Herald 7 Dec 1855 : DEATHS.
At Bamarang, Shoalhaven, on Sunday, the 18th ultimo, after a long illness, occasioned by the fracture of his thigh, Richard Glanville, Esq., aged 50 years, leaving a wife and four children to lament the loss of a loving, affectionate husband and father. As one of the oldest and kindest landed proprietors on the Shoalhaven River, he was greatly respected, and is very sincerely regretted by the neighbouring settlers of all classes.

Other information

     Richard Glanville immigrated before 1850 to AUS.

Family

Maria Anderson b. b 1830
Children

William Glanville

Male, ID #3274, b. 2 January 1807, d. 19 September 1881
FatherRichard Glanville (1773 - 1841)
MotherLucy Veale (1780 - 1820)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

     He was baptized on 2 January 1807 at St Columb Major, CON, ENG, parents Richard and Lucy. William Glanville was born in 1806 at St Columb Major, CON, ENG.
     He married Sarah (Surname Unknown) on 17 September 1848 at Shoalhaven, NSW, AUS, (when age calculated as 41 years, 8 months and 15 days) Sarah having been previously married to George Ridd. Also reported 1849 Presbyterian, Wollongong, Camden, NSW.
     He died on 19 September 1881 at Milton, NSW, AUS, (when age calculated as 74.)

Other information

     William Glanville immigrated in 1837 to AUS.

Family

Sarah (Surname Unknown) b. c 1807, d. 6 Aug 1883

Harriet Symonds Glanville

Female, ID #3275, b. 1807, d. 27 October 1891
FatherRichard Glanville (1773 - 1841)
MotherLucy Veale (1780 - 1820)

Alternate Names

     Her married name was Kennedy.

Birth, Marriage and Death information

     Harriet Symonds Glanville was born in 1807 at St Columb Major, CON, ENG.
     She was baptized on 24 January 1809 at CON, ENG, possibly Episcopalian.
     She married Thomas Kennedy on 26 November 1856 at Shoalhaven, NSW, AUS, (when age calculated as 49 years) Thomas having been previously married to a Janet and coming from Enniskillen, IRL.
     She died on 27 October 1891 at Nowra, NSW, AUS; cause of death Bronchitus.
     She was buried circa November 1891 at Nowra General Cemetery, Kalandar Street, Nowra, NSW, AUS, with Monumental Inscription: Also Harriet Symonds wife of the above, who died 27th Octr 1891 aged 82 years.

Other information

     Harriet Symonds Glanville immigrated on 31 October 1837 to NSW, AUS, on the vessel Andormache, a single man, recorded age 18. Birthplace St Columb.

Address(es), Census(es) & Occupation(s)

  • Harriet was a dressmaker on 31 October 1837.

Family

Thomas Kennedy b. bt 1809 - 1810, d. 2 Aug 1888

Thomas Kennedy

Male, ID #3276, b. between 1809 and 1810, d. 2 August 1888

Birth, Marriage and Death information

     Thomas Kennedy was born between 1809 and 1810 at Enniskillen, FER, IRL.
     He married Harriet Symonds Glanville, daughter of Richard Glanville and Lucy Veale, on 26 November 1856 at Shoalhaven, NSW, AUS, Thomas having been previously married to a Janet and coming from Enniskillen, IRL.
     He died on 2 August 1888 at AUS.
     He was buried in August 1888 at Nowra General Cemetery, Kalandar Street, Nowra, NSW, AUS, with Monumental Inscription:
In Loving Remembrance of Thomas Kenndy who died 2nd August 1888, aged 58 years.

Family

Harriet Symonds Glanville b. 1807, d. 27 Oct 1891

Emma Glanville

Female, ID #3277, b. 1811, d. circa May 1901
FatherRichard Glanville (1773 - 1841)
MotherLucy Veale (1780 - 1820)

Alternate Names

     Her married name was Langdon.

Birth, Marriage and Death information

     Emma Glanville was born in 1811 at St Columb Major, CON, ENG.
     She was baptized on 8 March 1811 at St Columb Major, CON, ENG, parents named Richard and Lucy Glanvill.
     She married William Langdon on 4 April 1848 at Kenwyn, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as 37 years) registered Truro. Emma having been adopted by her Aunt Mrs Polybank after her mothers death when she was aged 9.
Reported in Royal Cornwall Gazette 7 Apr 1848:
At Kenwyn, on Tuesday, Mr. Wm. Langdon, jun. of St Enoder, to Miss Emma Glanville, of Kenwyn.
     She died circa May 1901 at St Columb Major registered, CON, ENG; recorded age 90.

Address(es), Census(es) & Occupation(s)

  • As of 4 April 1848, Emma Glanville lived at Ferris Town, CON, ENG.
  • She and William Langdon appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 4 Albion Place, Heavitree, DEV, ENG; both with recorded age 70.

Family

William Langdon b. bt 1810 - 1811
Children

William Langdon

Male, ID #3278, b. between 1810 and 1811

Birth, Marriage and Death information

     William Langdon was born between 1810 and 1811 at St Enoder, CON, ENG.
     He married Emma Glanville, daughter of Richard Glanville and Lucy Veale, on 4 April 1848 at Kenwyn, CON, ENG, registered Truro. Emma having been adopted by her Aunt Mrs Polybank after her mothers death when she was aged 9.
Reported in Royal Cornwall Gazette 7 Apr 1848:
At Kenwyn, on Tuesday, Mr. Wm. Langdon, jun. of St Enoder, to Miss Emma Glanville, of Kenwyn.

Address(es), Census(es) & Occupation(s)

  • As of 4 April 1848, William Langdon lived at Kenwyn, CON, ENG.
  • He and William Glanville appeared on the census of 13 March 1851 at St Enoder, CON, ENG; both with recorded age 40.
  • William was a farmer of 40 acres employing 1 labourer on 31 March 1851.
  • He and Emma Glanville appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 4 Albion Place, Heavitree, DEV, ENG; both with recorded age 70.

Family

Emma Glanville b. 1811, d. c May 1901
Children

Lucy Mary Veale Langdon

Female, ID #3279, b. between 1856 and 1857, d. 1943
FatherWilliam Langdon (bt 1810 - 1811 - )
MotherEmma Glanville (1811 - c 1901)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

     Lucy Mary Veale Langdon was born between 1856 and 1857 at St Enoder, CON, ENG; St Mary Clyst.
     She died in 1943.

Address(es), Census(es) & Occupation(s)

  • Lucy Mary Veale Langdon appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Heavitree, Exeter, DEV, ENG; living with her parents.

William Glanville Langdon

Male, ID #3280, b. between 1849 and 1850, d. circa November 1890
FatherWilliam Langdon (bt 1810 - 1811 - )
MotherEmma Glanville (1811 - c 1901)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

     William Glanville Langdon was born between 1849 and 1850 at St Enoder, CON, ENG.
     He married Cordelia J. May between 1871 and 1878 at ENG.
     He died circa November 1890 at Islington registered, MDX, ENG; recorded age 41.

Address(es), Census(es) & Occupation(s)

  • William Glanville Langdon appeared on the census of 31 March 1851 at St Enoder, CON, ENG; recorded age 2, living with his parents.
  • He and Cordelia J. May appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Islington, MDX, ENG.

Family

Cordelia J. May b. bt 1850 - 1851

Cordelia J. May

Female, ID #3281, b. between 1850 and 1851

Alternate Names

     Her married name was Langdon.

Birth, Marriage and Death information

     Cordelia J. May was born between 1850 and 1851 at CON, ENG.
     She married William Glanville Langdon, son of William Langdon and Emma Glanville, between 1871 and 1878 at ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) & Occupation(s)

Family

William Glanville Langdon b. bt 1849 - 1850, d. c Nov 1890

George Veale Glanville

Male, ID #3282, b. 1812, d. December 1835
FatherRichard Glanville (1773 - 1841)
MotherLucy Veale (1780 - 1820)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

     George Veale Glanville was born in 1812 at St Columb Major, CON, ENG.
     He died in December 1835 at CON, ENG.
     He was buried on 13 December 1835 at St Columb Major, CON, ENG.

Henry Glanville

Male, ID #3283, b. 1814, d. April 1859
FatherRichard Glanville (1773 - 1841)
MotherLucy Veale (1780 - 1820)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

     Henry Glanville was born in 1814 at St Columb Major, CON, ENG.
     He was baptized on 23 November 1814 at St Columb Major, CON, ENG, parents Richard and Lucy Glanville.
     He married Mary Jane Plunkett Spillane on 26 June 1848 at Kiama, NSW, AUS, (when age calculated as 34 years) her father named D.L. Spillane, but she also recorded Single. Marriage also reported Jamberoo.
     He died in April 1859 at Stanmore Bay, NZ.

Other information

     Henry Glanville immigrated on 31 August 1837 to NSW, AUS, on vessel City of Edinburgh, recorded age 22, Birthplace St Columb.
     Henry Glanville and Mary Jane Plunkett Spillane immigrated in 1856 to NZ.
     In 1856, Henry Glanville, his wife Mary and their three small children left Shoalhaven, New South Wales and headed for New Zealand. Henry was suffering from a heart condition and they hoped that New Zealand's cooler climate would be better for him. He paid 40 pounds for a Crown Grant of 94 acres at the western end of what is now known as Stanmore Bay. For a time it was known as Glanville's Bay.
At first all went well, though Henry found ploughing up land full of bracken and fern very hard work with only a six-year-old son to help him. Mary wrote to a friend in Australia in 1858 that they were growing corn and potatoes, though the crop was "very poor". For food they had a garden with vegetables and melons and there were wild pigeons and ducks. Henry had made a fishing net 20 yards long to catch the shoals of small fish which swam near the shore. Mary wrote that she was happy with her "snug little house near the sea with four rooms down and two up".
Sadly, in April 1859, Henry died and was buried on the farm. Mary erected a headstone carved out of local rock. She then leased the property to Richard Marsh, returned to Australia, married again and had another five children.
In 1878, Henry and Mary's son (also called Henry) returned to New Zealand, sold the family property and settled in Wainui, where he married Louisa Hellyer. Many years later his mother Mary came to New Zealand to see her grandchildren and visit her late husband's grave. By that time the grave had disappeared, the headstone had been broken and was being used as a doorstep. The then owners of the original Glanville property buried it in the sandhills so that Mary should not see its sad condition. They never found it again.
In December 1978, Mr and Mrs Hull of Stanmore Bay came across the broken headstone on the beach after a storm. They presented it to the Historical Society who exhibited it in the Silverdale Pioneer Village, where it is still on display. As far as I know, Henry's grave, somewhere out there in Stanmore Bay, is still lost.
Http://www.localmatters.co.nz/COLUMNS/06-08ColumnsHib.html.

Address(es), Census(es) & Occupation(s)

  • Henry was a farmer on 31 August 1837.

Family

Mary Jane Plunkett Spillane b. 1834, d. 1916
Children

Mary Jane Plunkett Spillane

Female, ID #3284, b. 1834, d. 1916

Alternate Names

     Her married name was Glanville. She was also known as Mary Jane Plunkett.

Birth, Marriage and Death information

     Mary Jane Plunkett Spillane was born in 1834.
     She married Henry Glanville, son of Richard Glanville and Lucy Veale, on 26 June 1848 at Kiama, NSW, AUS, (when age calculated as 14 years) her father named D.L. Spillane, but she also recorded Single. Marriage also reported Jamberoo.
     She died in 1916 at Bomaderry, Shoalhaven, NSW, AUS.

Other information

     Mary Jane Plunkett Spillane and Henry Glanville immigrated in 1856 to NZ.
     After 1859 Mary returned to Australia and married again.

Family

Henry Glanville b. 1814, d. Apr 1859
Children

Henry Glanville

Male, ID #3285, b. 1852, d. 1925
FatherHenry Glanville (1814 - 1859)
MotherMary Jane Plunkett Spillane (1834 - 1916)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

     Henry Glanville was born in 1852 at Shoalhaven, NSW, AUS.
     He married Louisa Hellyer in 1880 at NZ (when age calculated as 28 years.)
     He died in 1925 at NZ; recorded age 73.

Other information

     Henry Glanville immigrated in 1878 to NZ.

Family

Louisa Hellyer b. bt 1855 - 1856, d. 1893
Children

Mary Veale Glanville

Female, ID #3286, b. 1850, d. 1856
FatherHenry Glanville (1814 - 1859)
MotherMary Jane Plunkett Spillane (1834 - 1916)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

     Mary Veale Glanville was born in 1850 at Shoalhaven, NSW, AUS.
     She died in 1856 at AUS.

William Glanville

Male, ID #3287, b. 14 December 1853, d. 1922
FatherHenry Glanville (1814 - 1859)
MotherMary Jane Plunkett Spillane (1834 - 1916)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

     William Glanville was born on 14 December 1853 at Sydney, NSW, AUS.
     He was baptized on 7 February 1854 at Kiama, Jameroo and Shoalhaven, NSW, AUS, parents named Henry and Mary Jane Glanville.
     He married Mary Glanville, daughter of John Glanville J.P. and Mary Stevens, in 1891 at Berry, NSW, AUS, (when age calculated as 37 years) a marriage of first cousins.
     He died in 1922 at Newtown, NSW, AUS; paernts named Henry and Mary J P.

Family

Mary Glanville b. 7 Dec 1853, d. 1 Oct 1942
Children

Marie Veale Glanville

Female, ID #3288, b. 7 June 1859, d. 1949
FatherHenry Glanville (1814 - 1859)
MotherMary Jane Plunkett Spillane (1834 - 1916)

Alternate Names

     Her married name was Bryen.

Birth, Marriage and Death information

     Marie Veale Glanville was born on 7 June 1859 at Auckland, NZ; born shortly after her father's death.
     She married Alexander Bryen in August 1883 at Berry, NSW, AUS, (when age calculated as 24 years and 1 month.)
     She died in 1949 at AUS.

Other information

     Marie Veale Glanville immigrated before 1883 to AUS.

Family

Alexander Bryen b. b 1863

Joseph Glanville

Male, ID #3289, b. 1856, d. 1881
FatherHenry Glanville (1814 - 1859)
MotherMary Jane Plunkett Spillane (1834 - 1916)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

     Joseph Glanville was born in 1856 at Shoalhaven, NSW, AUS.
     He died in 1881 at Sydney, NSW, AUS; parents named Henry and Mary J Glanville.

John Glanville J.P.

Male, ID #3290, b. 20 November 1816, d. 23 September 1900
FatherRichard Glanville (1773 - 1841)
MotherLucy Veale (1780 - 1820)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

     He was baptized on 20 November 1816 at St Columb Major, CON, ENG, parents Richard and Lucy. John Glanville J.P. was born in 1816 at St Columb Major, CON, ENG.
     He married Mary Stevens, daughter of Richard Stevens, on 10 January 1843 at St Columb, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as 26 years, 1 month and 21 days) also St Mawgan - presumably where his banns were read. Registered St Columb. His father named Richard Glanvill.
     He died on 23 September 1900 at Nowra, NSW, AUS, (when age calculated as 83); cause of death: bronchial pneumonia. Dr HK King.
Shoalhaven Telegraph 26 September 1900:
Death of Mr. John Glanville, J.P.
One of the oldest residents in the district of Shoalhavon -one of the early pioneers, who, coming from the old country at an early age, has spont most of his days in this neighbourhood— has been romoved by the hand of Death. At the ripe old age of close upon 85 years, Mr John Glanville, J.P., passed away at an early hour on Sunday morning at his residence, “Kalin”, Borry-street, Nowra.
A Cornishman by birth -he was the firth son of Mr Richard Glanville, of Colomb Major, Cornwall – Mr. Glanville came to this colony something like 60 years ago, and settled at Wogamia, on the Shoalhavon Biver, and there the greater portion of his days were spent, but of late years he has resided at Nowra. Several of his sons are living at Wogamai, on the land which the deceased gentleman settled upon. Mrs Glanville survives him, als five sons and four daughters.
The interment took place yesterday at tho Worrigee Cemetery, the funeral ceremony being conducted by the Rev. H.M. Trickett , who was assisted by Mr W.R. Newton. There was a very large attendance, many of the leading residents of the town and district joining in the funeral cortege as a token of their respect for the departed.
     He was buried on 25 September 1900 at Worragee Cemetery, Nowra, NSW, AUS, by HM Trickett, Church of England, witness John Holland, William Mack. With Monumental Inscription "In Affectionate Remembrance of John Glanville, who passed to his eternal rest 24 September 1900, Aged 84 years."

Other information

     John Glanville J.P. and Mary Stevens immigrated on 10 August 1843 to AUS arriving at Sydney on the "Euphrates", having left for Australia on the day of their wedding.
     Notes:
From Shoalhaven and Hawkesbury Calendar Directory Guide and Historical Record. 1905 Page 89
Mr John Glanville JP
One of the earliest pioneers of Shoalhaven, and, at the time of his death one of the oldest residents, was John Glanville, who came to NSW when 25 years of age, and settled at Wogamia, Shoalhaven River, where most of his days were spent, and where several of his sons now reside. He was a Cornishman by birth, the fifth son of Richard Glanville of Colomb Major, Cornwall, and was in his 85th year when he passed away, September 23rd 1900 at Nowra, leaving a widow and grown up family of five sons and four daughters. He was one of the earliest appointed Justices of the Peace, and for a long period sat regularly on the Nowra bench, in which position he was, perhaps, one of the most impartial and fearless of men. The esteem in which he was held as an upright magistrate and useful citizen was amply shown by official references to him at the first sitting of the Court after his demise. As an agriculturist, John Glanville achieved considerable success, and from out of his abundance he contributed largely towards charitable objects and his church. He was of that class of sturdy, persevering pioneers, to whom.... in pride of their manhood strong, the hardest work was never too hard, Nor the longest day too long.

"Shoalhaven as it was and as it Is - Back to Shoalhaven Week Oct 17-23 1926.
(Much of detail the same extras include- "With extensive knowledge gained when a lad on the estates of his father in Cornwall and Devon......One of the first Justices of the Peace, he sat regularly on the Shoalhaven Bench and for a long time was chairman of the court in Nowra
Like his nephew ZG Bice he was noted for his bluntness of speech and his strict impartiality....."

Photos of both John and Mrs Glanville in Back to shoalhaven Week

The first church was at Terrara "Mr John Glanville, who placed L50 on the foundation stone and a further L50 in the plate at the opening of the church

Also Mr J. Glanville in deputation to Mr. Elyard for the use of his new room for C of E services

Mrs J. Glanville presided over a table at the T meeting

Memorial stained glass Window in the sanctuary "The Last Supper" in memory of John and Mary Glanville

Nov 1842 - auctioned some dwelling houses west of St columb, sold fee simple. (meant he owned freehold)
seeds etc, pony etc, malt mill, bags etc, furniture and calling in his debts


John Glanville J.P. Nowra Mount Joy signed a partition requesting Nowra be incorporated as a municipality 1871

3rd July 1855 John Glanville bought Nowra Town allotments
Allotment 15 section 6 for L4.2.6
Allotment 16 section 6 for L4
Allotment 17 section 6 L6.12.6
Allotment 18 section 6 L5.2.6
Allotment 19 section 6 for L4.17.6
Allotment 20 section 6 for L8.0.0

In 1880 J. Glanville had a licence issued to cut hardwood and paid 10/-

In 1874 an agricultural society was established and John Glanville JP one of the Vice Presidents.

1874 John Glanville elected as trustee for C. of E section of Nowra Cemetery

John Glanville of Shoalhaven bought 25 shares in the Fernbank Quartz Crushing Company in 1873

Spouse Notes:
"The Shoalhaven Chronograph" October 1981

Lived at Bamarang for the first 12 months then "Wogamia"
First baby born in an old time bark hut.
1850 Mr John Glanville had a fine stone residence erected at Wogamia. Timber for the house was brought from Broughton Creeek (Berry from the Berry estate sawmill. The lime was hand burnt in a kiln on the beach near the river heads. In the great flood of 1860 the swollen waters of the River, bursting the banks and came over the three steps forming the entrance to Wogamia House and into the hall. The aboriginals loved Mrs Glanville and if while away they heard of a death in her family immediately returned and conducted an aborigines "lament" an imposing ceremony only indulged in as a mark of special regard. In 1876 John and Mary Glanville retired to Nowra


Shoalhaven Calendar & Historical Record 1905
"One of the earliest pioneers of Shoalhaven, and, at the time of his death one of the oldest residents, was John Glanville, who came to NSW when 25years of age, and settled at Wogamia, Shoalhaven River, where most of his days were spent, and where several of his sons now reside. He was a Cornishman by birth, the fifth son of Richard Glanville, of Columb Major, Cornwall and was in his 85th year when he passed away, September 23rd 1900 at Nowra, leaving a widow and grown up family of five sons and four daughters. He was one of the earliest appointed Justices of Peace, and for a long periond sat regularly on the Nowra bench, in which position he was, perhaps, one of the most impartial and fearless of men. The esteem in which he was held as an upright magistrate and useful citizen was amply shown by official references to him at the first sitting of the court after his demise. As an agriculturist, John Glanville achieved considerable success, and from out of his abundance he contributed largely towards charitable objects and his church. He was of that class of sturdy, persevering pioneers, to whom.....in the pride of their manhood strong, The hadest work was never too hard, Nor the longest day too long.

Reference Note 414
The Jubilee Book of All Saints Nowra

Reference Note 514
Baptism register St Columb Major 1816
1816 20 Nov John son of Richard & Lucy Glanville of Tresithney St Columb Farmer >>> Cole Curate

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Address(es), Census(es) & Occupation(s)

  • John Glanville J.P. appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Tresithney, St Columb Major, CON, ENG; recorded age 25, with Elizabeth Glanville, aged 60.
  • John was a farmer on 6 June 1841.
  • John was a farmer of St Columb Minor on 10 January 1843.

Family

Mary Stevens b. 29 Feb 1824, d. 29 Nov 1903
Children

Mary Stevens

Female, ID #3291, b. 29 February 1824, d. 29 November 1903
FatherRichard Stevens (b 1804 - )

Alternate Names

     She was also known as Mary Stephens Mawyer. Her married name was Glanville.

Birth, Marriage and Death information

     Mary Stevens was born on 29 February 1824 at Roche, CON, ENG; a minor at marriage.
     She married John Glanville J.P., son of Richard Glanville and Lucy Veale, on 10 January 1843 at St Columb, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as 18 years, 10 months and 9 days) also St Mawgan - presumably where his banns were read. Registered St Columb. His father named Richard Glanvill.
     She died on 29 November 1903 at Nowra, NSW, AUS, (when age calculated as 79); cause of death: Oedema of Lungs, ossification of heart valves, senile decay. Dr HK King last seen 29 Nov 1903
Shoalhaven Telegraph 9 Dec 1903:
The death of Mrs John Glanville, sen. (briefly reported in last issue), deserves more than passing notice, seeing that the deceased lady could rightly be classed as one of the pioneers of the district, and had played a, worthy part in its early settlement and development. She came to Shoalhaven just on 60 years ago, and during that long period had resided in the district— first at Wogamia and latterly in Nowra— and, dying in a ripe old age, leaves behind her a name honored and revered by all who knew her, and a family, comfortably settled, who have every reason to call her blessed.
The late Mrs Glanville was born on the 29th February, 1824, in the parish of Roche, in Cornwall, England, her maiden name being Mary Stevens. When in her 19th vear, on the 10th January, 1843, she married the late Mr John Glanville, in the parish church of St. Columb. and left her, parents’ home on her wedding day for Australia, her young husband having previously decided to come to New South Wales, induced thereto by representations made to him by an elder brother, who had visited the colony and had received grants of land at Bamarang and Wogamia. The young couple came out in the ship Euphrates, amongst their fellow passengers being the late Mr G. H. Plunkett, Attorney- General, his family, and the Cowper family, who afterwards figured prominently in the history of the colony. These two families showed great kindness to the youthful' bride, who had left home and kindred to assist her husband to carve out a career in a new land, and the friendship then formed lasted through life, though the parties were widely separated and had few opportunities of meeting each other. Mrs Glanville, whenever she visited Sydney, always had a cordial welcome from her distinguished ship mates. They arrived in Sydney on the 10th August, 1844, and Mr and Mrs Glanville came straight to Shoalhaven, making their home at Bamarang for the first twelve months, and then settling at Wogamia, with which estate the, family has ever since been associated.
The Shoalhaven of those days was altogether different, to what it is now. Free settlers were very few in number, there were no roads, and none of the conveniences now enjoyed. The only house in the vicinity of Nowra at that time was Mr James Graham's; Greenhills, where the young immigrants first called, and where they were met by the late Mr Richard Glanville, who accompanied them to their new home. This was nothing but the old-time bark hut, very primitive in character, but it was “home.” On the day Mrs Glanville’s first baby was born a terrific storm carried the roof off the hut, and mother and babe were exposed to the fury of the elements until repairs were effected. The experiences she passed through in her early colonial days were anything but pleasant to one who had been gently nurtured, but like most of the stout-hearted pioneers who faced the dangers, privations, and hardships of the bush, she resolutely, bravely, and uncomplainingly met all discomforts and surmounted all difficulties proving a true and loving helpmeet to her husband. Early in their married life, in 1850, Mr Glanville had a fine store residence erected at Wogamia, the finest building of its kind, then in the district, and which now stands as a monument to his enterprise. The timber for the house was brought from Berry (then Broughton Creek, where the Messrs Berry carried on a sawmill); while the lime was hand burnt in a kiln on the beach near the River heads. So well and faithfully was the work in the house done that, though it has now stood for 53 years, there has never been, a break in the ceilings. In the great flood of 1860, the swollen waters of the River, bursting the banks in many places, covering miles of low-lying country, and spreading desolation far and wide, came over the three steps forming the entrance to Wogamia House and into the hall. Many of the small farmers then on the estate and neighboring properties who were flooded out, came there for shelter, and were hospitably provided for during that trying period, as also at the time of the 1870 flood. Both Mr. and Mrs Glanville were large-hearted and generous. The deceased was especially kind to the poor, and never was a case of distress brought under her notice in vain. She also took a deep interest in the aborigines, of whom in the early days there were a great many. As showing how the blacks loved her and her household for their many kindnesses extended to them, it needs only to be mentioned that when on one of their periodical trips inland, they heard of a death having occurred in her family, they immediately returned to Wogamia and conducted an aborigines’ “lament,”— an imposing ceremony only indulged in as a mark of special regard.
Communication with the outside world was very unreliable in those early days. Qn one occasion Mr Glanville went to Sydney on business, the round trip occupying a month. On another occasion, when Mrs Glanville accompanied her husband in the city, they were ten days at sea on the up journey, stress of weather being responsible for the long trip. This is in striking contrast with the present day experience, when one can leave by rail in the morning, have five or six hours in the metropolis to transact business, and return the same eveing. When she wished to attend religious services, which were few and far between in her young days (but more appreciated by the people then than now, perhaps because of their rarity) she rode through the bush to the “cleared” ground (Numba), where visiting clergymen from Wollongong preached the Word of God under the willow trees (there being no churches at that time). Wheat was also conveyed on horseback or punted down the River to be ground into flour at Berry's mill at the “cleared ground.” Supplies were obtained at the same place, on the arrival of the small traders with goods. The Glanvilles took an active part, in endeavouring to establish better shipping facilities between Shoalhaven and Sydney, one of them (Mr Richard) owning, several vessels. Mr John Glanville invested £500 in a shipping company, but the venture proved unsuccessful, and he and the other shareholders lost their capital.
But despite the difficulties and drawbacks of the old days, times were good, prices of wheat and maize were high, and like others of the early, settlers, the family prospered, as they deserved, to such an extent that in 1876 they felt justified in retiring from active farm pursuits, and made their home in Nowra, where, till three years ago, they enjoyed the evening of life together in well-earned repose. After 57 years of married life, Mrs Glanville, towards the end of 1900, saw her husband “fall on sleep.” Since then she had been in anything but robust health herself, the infirmities of advancing age undermining an otherwise vigorous constitution. The heat wave of a fortnight ago tried her greatly, and on Sunday, November 29th, she calmly and peacefully passed away, having reached the venerable age of 80 years, less three months.
Deceased was a devout and consistent member of the Church of England, of which she and her late husband were generous supporters. On the day before her death she received the Sacrament of Holy Communion, most of the members of her family being then present. She died in full possession of all her faculties, in perfect trust and Christian faith. She leaves behind her a family of nine surviving children— Messrs Richard (Bamarang), John, James, Henry (Wogamia), and Sam (Berry) and Mrs J. J. Emery (Barrellan), Mrs Willie Glanville (Sydney), Mrs Drummond (Parramatta), and Miss Glanville (Nowra, who had been in constant attendance on her mother); — besides many grandchildren, and a large circle of relatives and friends.
The funeral took place on Tuesday last. The first part of the service was held in All Saints' Church, Nowra, where a considerable number of relatives arid friends assembled. At the conclusion, and before the body was removed from the sacred edifice, the “Dead March in Saul” was played. The cortege then moved on to Woprrigee cemetery, where the interment took place, Rev. W. Newby Fraser conducting the last sad rites. On Sunday morning reference was made, to the deceased lady from the pulpit. The preacher's text was taken, from Isaiah 55— a chapter which had been a great help and comfort to the old lady a few days before her death. The rev. gentleman referred to the great interest the late Mrs Glanville had shown when the scriptures were read to her. Hers had been a long and quietly useful life, and as she passed into the presence of her Divine Master she would experience to the full the fulfilment of the text-“Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree, and instead of the briar shall come up the myrtle tree.”.
     She was buried on 1 December 1903 at Worragee Cemetery, Nowra, NSW, AUS, by W Newby Fraser, Church of England, Undertaker: William Bryce. With Monumental Inscription "Also Mary Stevens, wife of the above who entered her rest Advent Sunday 29th Nov 1903."

Other information

     Mary Stevens and John Glanville J.P. immigrated on 10 August 1843 to AUS arriving at Sydney on the "Euphrates", having left for Australia on the day of their wedding.

Address(es), Census(es) & Occupation(s)

  • Mary Stevens appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Carloggas, St Mawgan, CON, ENG; servant of T Barry.

Family

John Glanville J.P. b. 20 Nov 1816, d. 23 Sep 1900
Children

Richard Glanville

Male, ID #3292, b. 10 March 1844, d. 28 September 1912
FatherJohn Glanville J.P. (1816 - 1900)
MotherMary Stevens (1824 - 1903)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

     Richard Glanville was born on 10 March 1844 at Shoalhaven, NSW, AUS.
     He was baptized on 10 October 1844 at Camden, NSW, AUS, parents named John and Mary Glanville.
     He died on 28 September 1912 at NSW, AUS, (when age calculated as 68); Shoalhaven Telegraph 2 October 1912
Late Mr Richard Glanville
During Saturday night last there passed away, at Wogamia, Mr Richard Glanville, a member of one of the pioneer and most respected families of the district. The deceased was the eldest son of the late Mr John Glanville J.P., and was born at Bamarang, where and at Wogamia he spent the whole of his life, being engaged in farming.
He was a man of retiring disposition, a bachelor, and took no part in public affairs, beyond evincing a keen interest in politics. Deceased was a lover of book, a student and an omniverous reader. The late Mr Richard Glanville was never robust, being a sufferer from asthma, but death was due to heart trouble. Deceased was held in high esteem by a large circle of relatives and friends. He had reached his 69th year.
     He was buried in October 1912 at Nowra General Cemetery, Nowra, NSW, AUS, with Monumental Inscription "In Loving Memory of Richard eldest son of the late John Glanville. Who died 28th Sept 1912. Aged 68 years."

John Glanville

Male, ID #3293, b. between 1847 and 1848, d. 3 May 1908
FatherJohn Glanville J.P. (1816 - 1900)
MotherMary Stevens (1824 - 1903)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

     John Glanville was born between 1847 and 1848 at Shoalhaven, NSW, AUS.
     He married Elizabeth Mary Corrie on 13 July 1870 at Shoalhaven, NSW, AUS, GLANVILLE-CORRIE-July 13, at the residence of the bride of John Glanville, Esq., J.P., Shoalhaven, to Elizabeth Mary, daughter of the late George Corrie, Esq., Victoria.
     He died on 3 May 1908 at NSW, AUS; Shoalhaven Telegraph 6 May 1908:
The Late Mr. John Glanville.
The death occurred, on Sunday morning, in Nowra, of Mr. John Glanville, of Wogamia, after a brief illness from heart ailment. The deceased gentleman had just reached 60 years, but coming from a long-lived race, his demise is regarded as having taken place at a comparatively early age. The late Mr. Glanville was a native of the district, being the second son of the late Mr. John Glanville, J.P., one of the most worthy pioneers, who played a prominent part in the early history of Shoalhaven, and left a name for high-mindedness and sterling character second to none of the grand men who blazed the track of civilisation in this communitv. His partner in life was a woman or noble character and fine attributes. The exemplary lives of such worthy parents naturally had a good influence upon their children, all of whom have proved a credit to their upbringing. The gentleman now deceased was a worthy scion of his honored parents — a man of the strictest integrity, high minded, with a healthy outlook on life and his fellow-men, a devoted husband, an affectionate father, and a devout member of his church. In his younger days he was a man of great vigor and robustness, and it was not till quite recently that he developed heart weakness. About six weeks ago he came into Nowra for medical treatment, putting up with Mrs. Hampson in Berry-street, in the house erected and occupied by his parents, and where they both died. He gradually sank, despite the best attention, and peacefully passed away early on Sunday morning, retaining consciousness practically to the last. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon, and was largely attended, testifying to the general esteem in which the deceased was held. A short service was held at All Saints' Church, the Rev. R. J. Cameron taking the opportunity to make feeling reference to the Christian faith, piety, and goodness of the departed, and to sympathise with the bereaved family. The coffin was carried to the grave by the deceased's six sons, and the last sad rites wore performed by the Revs. Cameron and Venn. Deceased leaves a widow, six sons (Rev. Corrie Glanville, Messrs Percy, Charles, Eric, Richard, and Douglas Glanville), and three daughters (Mrs Mottram and Misses Emily and Stephanie Glanville), also a large circle of relatives to mourn their irreparable loss. With the rest of the community we extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family.
     He was buried in May 1908 at Nowra General Cemetery, Nowra, NSW, AUS, with Monumental Inscription "In Loving Memory of John second son of the late John Glanville who fell asleep 3rd May 1908 aged 60 years."

Family

Elizabeth Mary Corrie b. b 1850
Children

Lucy Veale Glanville

Female, ID #3294, b. 1845, d. 16 June 1919
FatherJohn Glanville J.P. (1816 - 1900)
MotherMary Stevens (1824 - 1903)

Alternate Names

     Her married name was Emery.

Birth, Marriage and Death information

     Lucy Veale Glanville was born in 1845 at Shoalhaven, NSW, AUS.
     She was baptized on 26 January 1846 at Jambaroo, NSW, AUS, parents named John and Mary Glanville.
     She married John James Emery in 1876 at Shoalhaven, NSW, AUS, (when age calculated as 31 years.)
     She died on 16 June 1919 at Nowra, NSW, AUS.

Family

John James Emery b. b 1856

James Stevens Glanville

Male, ID #3295, b. 1851, d. 2 August 1906
FatherJohn Glanville J.P. (1816 - 1900)
MotherMary Stevens (1824 - 1903)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

     James Stevens Glanville was born in 1851 at Shoalhaven, NSW, AUS.
     He married Elizabeth Ann Tregoning in 1881 at Sydney, NSW, AUS, (when age calculated as 30 years.)
     He died on 2 August 1906 at NSW, AUS; parents John and Mary.
Shoalhaven Telegraph 8 August 1906:
Death of Mr. James Glanville.
The announcement of the death of Mr James Glanville, of Wogamai, early on Thursday morning, came as a great surprise and shock to the community. The deceased had enjoyed good health until a few weeks back, when he had an attack of pleurisy. In order to bo near the doctor he came to Nowra, staying with his brother-in-law, Mr S. Gyde. For a time he did well, but on the Saturday night had a relapse. From that on he became worse, and succumbed during Wednesday night, to the disease. The late Mr James Stevens Glanville was the third son of the late Mr, John Glanville, J.P., one of the worthy pioneers of the district. He was in his 55th year, having been born on Nov. 27th ************, the first child born in the stone house erected by his father, 1850, at Wogamai — the first house in the district built after the old English style. He married in 1881 Miss Elizabeth Tregending, and had lived one day longer would have celebrated his silver wedding. The late Mr Glanville carried on farming pursuits at Wogamai. He was a man of warm impulses and genial disposition ; a devoted husband and father. The funeral on Thursday afternoon was largely attended, the interment taking place in the Church of England portion of the general cemetery. Deceased leaves a widow, one son, three daughters, and a large family circle to mourn his demise.
     He was buried in August 1906 at Nowra General Cemetery, Nowra, NSW, AUS, with Monumental Inscription "In Loving Memory of James Stephens Glanville. Died 2nd August 1906. Aged 54 years."

Family

Elizabeth Ann Tregoning b. c 1860, d. 23 Aug 1949
Children

Henry Glanville

Male, ID #3296, b. 1860, d. 1943
FatherJohn Glanville J.P. (1816 - 1900)
MotherMary Stevens (1824 - 1903)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

     Henry Glanville was born in 1860 at Shoalhaven registered, NSW, AUS.
     He married Eleanor Jones Newton in 1897 at Windsor, NSW, AUS, (when age calculated as 37 years.)
     He died in 1943 at Nowra, NSW, AUS; parents John and Mary.

Family

Eleanor Jones Newton b. b 1877, d. 18 Nov 1912
Child

Samuel Joseph Glanville

Male, ID #3297, b. 1862, d. 21 June 1925
FatherJohn Glanville J.P. (1816 - 1900)
MotherMary Stevens (1824 - 1903)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

     Samuel Joseph Glanville was born in 1862 at Shoalhaven, NSW, AUS.
     He married Annie Forster in 1897 at Nowra, NSW, AUS, (when age calculated as 35 years.)
     He died on 21 June 1925 at NSW, AUS; Parents named John and Mary
Shoalhaven Telegraph 24 Jun 1925:
DEATH OF MR. SAM GLANVILLE.
The death of Mr. S. J. Glanville, which sad event occurred on Sunday afternoon, came as a shock to the community. He had been confined to his home for the past couple of weeks, but very few persons realised that he was in a critical state of health. As a matter of fact, his health -had been anything but satisfactory for about twelve months. He had been uinder treatment for diabetes for some time, and had been undergoing a course of dieting. Later he suffered from heart trouble, and for several weeks had been under the daily supervision of Drs.Rodway and Whitfeld, and last week Dr. Stafford, of Berry, was called in. He held out very little hope, confirming the opinion of the local doctors that the patient was in a very serious condition. All the members of his family were advised, and his sisters and (brother-in-law (Mr. Drummond) came down at the week-end. On Sunday morning Mr. Glanville was reported to be somewhat improved, having passed a good night. But in the afternoon, while conversing with his brother Harry, he collapsed, and shortly afterwards died. So sudden had the end come that Mr. Drummond, who had just previously left to catch the afternoon train on his return to Sydney, was shocked to hear the news of his brother-in-law's death when he had taken his seat in one of the carriages, and he thereupon returned to the house of mourning. The late Mr. Glanville was the youngest son of Mr. John Glanville, J.P., one of the earliest and (best known of the district settlers, and was born 'at Wogamia, in the old family homestead, 63 years ago. He engaged in farming pursuits, first at Wogamia, afterwards in the Berry end of the district, and later returned to the rich up-the-river farm, and about ten or twelve years ago purchased from Mr. C.R. Woodhill his fine town property on the heights of Worrigee-street, where he made his home with his wife and family of three daughters. While residing there he actively identified himself with church matters, being for quite a number of years the clergyman's warden of the iShoalhaven parish of St. John's. He was an earnest worker for his church, giving much time to the advancement of its interests and parish affairs generally. He was also actively associated with the Agricultural Society, being for years a member of the committee, and though not a talker he could always be relied on when work was to be done. Last year he occupied the position of vice-president. He was one of the trustees and guarantors for the Shoalhaven Tennis Club, and was ever ready to help, financially and otherwise, in any worthy public cause. Bluff and breezy in disposition, he was popular with all; he was everybody's friend and no one's enemy; a man of fine character and sterling worth; a model husband and exemplary father, and the community is the poorer for his demise. General sympathy is felt for the bereaved widow, children, and family in their bereavement.
The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, the mortal remains being conveyed first to All Saints' Church, where a , short service was held, and afterwards to the C.E. portion of the Nowra cemetery, where the interment took place. Rev. T. Terry conducted the last sad rites.
     He was buried in June 1925 at Nowra General Cemetery, Nowra, NSW, AUS, with Monumental Inscription "Sacred to the Memory of Samuel Joseph Glanville. Youngest son of the late John Glanville Wocamia, Shoalhaven and St Column Cornwall England. Who died 21st June 1925. Aged 62 years."

Family

Annie Forster b. c 1863, d. 31 Oct 1934
Children

Harriett Kate Glanville

Female, ID #3298, b. 1865, d. 1943
FatherJohn Glanville J.P. (1816 - 1900)
MotherMary Stevens (1824 - 1903)

Alternate Names

     Her married name was Drummond. She was also known as Kate Glanville.

Birth, Marriage and Death information

     Harriett Kate Glanville was born in 1865 at Shoalhaven, NSW, AUS.
     She married Shafto Landour Drummond in 1899 at Nowra, NSW, AUS, (when age calculated as 34 years.)
     She died in 1943 at North Sydney, NSW, AUS.

Family

Shafto Landour Drummond b. b 1879

Eliza Hughes

Female, ID #3299, b. 1832, d. 24 January 1917

Alternate Names

     Her married name was Glanville.

Birth, Marriage and Death information

     Eliza Hughes was born in 1832 at Maitland, AUS.
     She married Daniel Polybank Glanville, son of Richard Glanville and Lucy Veale, on 23 July 1847 at Sydney, NSW, AUS, (when age calculated as 15 years) also reported 1859 & 1949 Paramatta.
     She died on 24 January 1917 at Milton registered, NSW, AUS; parents named Hugh and Eliza at death registration.
Shoalhaven Telegraph 31 January 1917:
Late Mrs. Daniel Glanville.
By the death of Mrs. D. Glanville, of Berrara, on Wednesday last, the district has lost a worthy old pioneer, and one of those women whose life is given to doing good deeds and helping to make the world brighter and better for those who are in sickness, trouble, or distress. The old lady lived to the ripe age of 84 years, over 70 of which she spent in Shoalhaven. She was born in Maitland in 1833, and when only a child came with her parents (Hughes) to Jamberoo, where the family remained but a few years, coming on to Shoalhaven with the late Dr. Alley's family, the means of locomotion being a bullock waggon. She married before she was out of her teens the late Daniel Glanville, a member of another pioneer family. They settled down at Wogamia, and experienced many vicissitudes. In the '60 flood they lost everything they possessed, and again in the '70 flood ; but they battled on, Mrs. Glanviile keeping a brave heart, doing her duty to husband and family, and ever finding time to do neighborly and kindly acts. An excellent horsewoman, of indomitable courage,- great nerve, and skill in the sick room, it was a very common occurrence for her to ride at high speed, day or night, distances up to 30 or 40 miles to attend a sick person, without a thought of fee or reward, but with the womanly desire to bring relief and comfort to the suffering. The family eventually left the river, and settled at Berrara, where Mr. Glanville died about 15 years ago, and where Mrs. Glanville continued to reside till her death, doing what good she could until an accident, sustained on an errand of mercy, compelled her to suspend her activities. The deceased lady reared 12 children, 8 of whom survive her. She leaves a large number of grand-children, some great-grand-children, and several great great-grand-children, besides many old friends, and a name honored far and wide for her womanly attributes. The mortal remains were interred in the family burial-ground on the farm at Berrara, the Rev. Mr. Potter (Milton) performing the last sad rites.

Family

Daniel Polybank Glanville b. 1819, d. 7 Apr 1902
Children

Mary Glanville

Female, ID #3300, b. 3 March 1693, d. April 1694
FatherWilliam Glanville (1648 - 1726)
MotherMary Harbert (b 1666 - )

Birth, Marriage and Death information

     She was baptized on 3 March 1693 at Newlyn East, CON, ENG. Mary Glanville was born before 3 March 1693 at Newlyn East, CON, ENG.
     She died in April 1694 at Newlyn East, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as 1.)
     She was buried on 14 April 1694 at Newlyn East, CON, ENG, recorded as daughter of William.