John Glanville J.P.

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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