John Glanville was born in April 1819 at Newpassage, DEV, ENG; this is possibly New Passage Hill, Stoke Damerel, Plymouth.
Address(es), Census(es) & Occupation(s)
John was in the Royal Navy, possibly for longer between 1835 and 1859.
John was in the Royal Navy volunteering 1 Aug 1859 according to the National Archives ADM 139/444/4379 1853-1872. HMS Indus, August 1859 height 5.5, complexion Fresh, hair Light, eyes Grey, marks None. Ship entered HMS Ship Indus, 18 June 1859, Leading Seaman, joining for 10 years. Previous Service: Belecophon bic Apr '35 - Oct '40 Belecophon ord April '40 - Jul '41 Dublin ab Aug '41 - Apr '45 Caledonia ab Jun '41 - Jul'41 Trafalgar ab Oct ' 45 - Oct '45 Amazon ab Dec '48 - May '50 Amazon ab Jun '50 - May '52 Vulture ab Dec '52 - Oct '53 Vulture ab Oct '53 - Sep '55 Vulture Ld Seaman Oct '55 - Jun '56 Indus Ld Seaman Dec '56 - Feb '58 Devastation C.F.C. Feb '58 - Jun '58 Devastation C.F.C. Sep '58 - Jun '59 Indus Ld Seaman Jun '59