Henry Baptist Glanville

Birth, Marriage and Death information

     Henry Baptist Glanville was born on 12 May 1823 at Newport, IOW, ENG; "named after Henry, a dear friend, Mr Henry Blackallen now in the United States of North America."

Other information

     On 17 August 1840 the proceeding of the Old Bailey record an indictment against Ann Chapman for stealing.
Witnesses statements include:
HENRY BAPTISTE GLANVILLE . I am in the service of Charles Carter, a linen-draper, in Cross-street, Hoxton. About the 21st of July, I missed some cotton when the policeman came on the Friday following—I do not know when it was taken—it was taken from the door—the officer showed me a piece of printed cotton—(produced)—this is it—it is my master's.

Ann Chapmas was found guilty and transported for seven years.
     On 30 March 1844 he was tried at the Sussex County Assizes, for Larceny by Servant, sentenced to 6mths imprisonment.
Reported in Norwich Mercury 6 Apr 1844:
Crown Court
Before Lord Chief Baron Abinger
Henry Baptist Glanville, aged 20, was charge with having stolen from the shop of Mr. Charles Barnes, linen draper of Woodbridge, 14 pieces of tape, 6 1/2 yards of black lute string, 7 yards of check muslin, and other articles. Six months' hard labour.