Ghosts of Glanvilles

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

Person Page 318

William Burdeen Lacey

Male, #9511, born before 1872, died before 1900

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Burdeen Lacey was born before 1872.
     He married Blanche Elizabeth Glanville, daughter of James Offley Glanville and Alexina Clara Fairchild, on 16 June 1892 in St Paul, MN, USA.
     He died before 1900.

William Glanville

Male, #9512, born between 1798 and 1799, died December 1823

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Glanville was born between 1798 and 1799.
     He died in December 1823 in Lostwithiel, CON, ENG.
     He was buried on 5 December 1823 at Lostwithiel, CON, ENG, Name: William GLANVILL
Burial Date: 05-Dec 1823
Parish: Lostwithiel
Abode: Lostwithiel
Age: 24.

Richard Glanville

Male, #9513, born before June 1809, died June 1809

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Richard Glanville was born before June 1809.
     He died in June 1809 in Newlyn East, CON, ENG.
     He was buried on 14 June 1809 at Newlyn East, CON, ENG, Name: Richard GLANVILL
Burial Date: 14-Jun 1809
Parish: Newlyn East.

John Glanville

Male, #9514, born between 1773 and 1774, died 10 August 1822

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanville was born between 1773 and 1774.
     He died on 10 August 1822 in Phillack, CON, ENG; recorded age 48.
Reported in Royal Cornwall Gazette 17 Aug 1822:
At Hayle-Copper-House, on Saturday last, in the prime of life, Mr. John Glanville, agent to the Cornish Copper Company.
     He was buried on 13 August 1822 at Phillack, CON, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • John was agent to the Cornish Copper Company in 1822.
  • As of 1822, John Glanville lived at Hayle, CON, ENG.

Richard Glanville

Male, #9515, born between 1797 and 1798, died 22 January 1827
FatherWilliam Glanville (b. 1776, d. 1852)
MotherConstance Tonkin (b. between 1771 and 1772, d. 1852)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Richard Glanville was born between 1797 and 1798 in CON, ENG.
     He died on 22 January 1827 in Newlyn East, CON, ENG.
     He was buried at St Stephen in Brannel, CON, ENG, with Monumental Inscription:
In Memory of Richard Glanvill the Son of William Glanvill of this Parish who deparated this life January 22 1827 Aged 29 Years.
Also of Elizabeth Glanville The Daughter of William and Constance Glanvill who Departed this life March the 2nd 1852 Aged 22 Years.

Benjamin M. Glanville

Male, #9516, born May 1900, died June 1972
FatherBenjamin Glanville (b. 1861, d. 1952)
MotherMaud Evelyn Taylor (b. 1870, d. 1956)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Benjamin M. Glanville was born in May 1900 in IL, USA.
     He married Roberta Brooks before 1921 in the USA.
     He died in June 1972 in the USA (when age calculated as 72.)

Alternate Names

He was also known as Benjamin W.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Benjamin M. Glanville appeared on the census of 1900 in Chicago, IL, USA; recorded age 0, living with his parents.
  • He appeared on the census of 1910 in Augustine, KS, USA; recorded age 9, living with his parents.
  • He appeared on the census of 1910 in Lake Preston, SD, USA; recorded age 9, living with his parents.
  • He appeared on the census of 1920 in CO, USA; in the household of Maud A Coats.
  • He and Roberta Brooks appeared on the census of 1930 in Compton, CA, USA; his age recorded 30, hers 32.
  • He and Roberta Brooks appeared on the census of 1940 in Compton, CA, USA; his age recorded 39, hers 42.
  • Benjamin was the owner of a grocery store in 1940.

Family: Roberta Brooks (b. between 1897 and 1898)

DaughterLorraine Glanville (b. between 1921 and 1922)
DaughterPhyllis L. Glanville (b. 1923)

Thomas Glanville

Male, #9517, born 1737/38, died 24 June 1780

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Thomas Glanville was born in 1737/38.
     He died on 24 June 1780 in Lostwithiel, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as ~42.)

Lavinia Glanville

Female, #9518, born 21 December 1890, died circa November 1891
FatherRichard Glanville (b. 1850, d. 1922)
MotherLavinia Snowden (b. 1857, d. circa 1918)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Lavinia Glanville was born on 21 December 1890 in Kingston on Hull registered, YKS, ENG, registered q1 1891.
     She was baptized on 21 January 1891 in St James, Hull, YKS, ENG, Lavinia of Richard and Lavinia Glanville, abode 2 Wellington Terrace, Bean Street, mariner. Born Dec 21 '90.
     She died circa November 1891 in Kingston on Hull registered, YKS, ENG, (when age calculated as ~0); recorded age 0.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Lavinia Glanville appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 3 Wellington Terr, Holy Trinity, Kingston on Hull, YKS, ENG; recorded age 3mths, living with her parents.

Lilly Glanville

Female, #9519, born 9 August 1883, died 28 June 1937
FatherRichard Glanville (b. 1850, d. 1922)
MotherLavinia Snowden (b. 1857, d. circa 1918)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Lilly Glanville was born on 9 August 1883 in 12 Neville Terrace, Vauxhall Grove, Hull, YKS, ENG, registered Hull.
     She was baptized on 30 August 1883 in St James, Hull, YKS, ENG, Lilly of Richard and Lavinia Glanville, abode 12 Nevill's Terrace, Vauxhall Grove Hease Road, mariner.
     She married William Smith on 13 April 1902 in Hull, YKS, ENG, (when age calculated as 18) registered Hull.
     She died on 28 June 1937 in Hull, YKS, ENG, (when age calculated as 53.)

Alternate Names

She was also known as Hanville as recorded in 1901 census. Her married name was Smith.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Lilly Glanville appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 3 Wellington Terr, Holy Trinity, Kingston on Hull, YKS, ENG; recorded age 7, living with her parents.
  • She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 37 Portland Street, Holy Trinity & St Mary, Kingston on Hull, YKS, ENG; recorded age 17, servant in the household of James L and Mary E Clark.
  • Lilly was a general domestic servant on 31 March 1901.

Family: William Smith (b. 1878, d. 1958)

DaughterConstance Smith (b. 1924, d. 2000)

Eleanor Glanville

Female, #9520, born 14 August 1892
FatherRichard Glanville (b. 1850, d. 1922)
MotherLavinia Snowden (b. 1857, d. circa 1918)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Eleanor Glanville was born on 14 August 1892 in Hull, YKS, ENG, registered Hull.
     She married John Parker Appleton on 17 April 1924 in Sculcoates registered, YKS, ENG, (when age calculated as 31.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Appleton.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Eleanor Glanville appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 23 Spencer Street, Holy Trinity & St Mary, Kingston on Hull, YKS, ENG; recorded age 8, living with her parents.
  • She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 19 Alexandra Road, Newland, Hull, YKS, ENG; recorded age 18, living with her parents.
  • Eleanor was a pianoforte music teacher on 2 April 1911.

male Glanville

Male, #9521, died before 1955

Birth, Marriage and Death information


     He married Mabel between 1886 and 1955.
     He died before 1955.

Mary Ann Glanville

Female, #9522, born circa February 1838
FatherSamuel Glanville (b. 1801, d. 1872)
MotherAnn Pollard (b. between 1810 and 1811, d. circa 1854)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Ann Glanville was born circa February 1838 in Crantock, CON, ENG, registered St Columb.
     She was baptized on 5 March 1838 in Crantock, CON, ENG, parents Samuel and Ann.

Alternate Names

She was also known as Mary Anne.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Mary Ann Glanville appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Pentire, Crantock, CON, ENG; recorded age 3, living with her parents.

female Berry

Female, #9523, born before 1825

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Female Berry was born before 1825.
     She married male Glanville before 1845.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Family: male Glanville (b. before 1825)

SonCharles Glanville (b. circa 1845)

Anna Glanville

Female, #9524, born circa February 1838

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Anna Glanville was born circa February 1838 in Redruth registered, CON, ENG, mother maiden named Glanville.

Caroline Glanville

Female, #9525, born circa February 1838

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Caroline Glanville was born circa February 1838 in St Columb Major registered, CON, ENG, mother maiden named Glanville.

Frederick James Glanville

Male, #9526, born circa August 1838, died circa May 1839
FatherWilliam James Glanville (b. 1805, d. 1885)
MotherMargaretta Elsden (b. between 1808 and 1809, d. 1880)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Frederick James Glanville was born circa August 1838 in Lambeth registered, SRY, ENG.
     He was baptized on 3 October 1838 in St Mary at Lambeth parish church, Lambeth, SRY, ENG.
     He died circa May 1839 in Lambeth registered, SRY, ENG, (when age calculated as ~0); recorded age 0.

Roberta Brooks

Female, #9527, born between 1897 and 1898

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Roberta Brooks was born between 1897 and 1898 in KS, USA.
     She married Benjamin M. Glanville, son of Benjamin Glanville and Maud Evelyn Taylor, before 1921 in the USA.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Roberta Brooks and Benjamin M. Glanville appeared on the census of 1930 in Compton, CA, USA; his age recorded 30, hers 32.
  • She and Benjamin M. Glanville appeared on the census of 1940 in Compton, CA, USA; his age recorded 39, hers 42.

Family: Benjamin M. Glanville (b. 1900, d. 1972)

DaughterLorraine Glanville (b. between 1921 and 1922)
DaughterPhyllis L. Glanville (b. 1923)

Joseph Avery Glanville

Male, #9528, born circa August 1838
FatherThomas Glanville (b. 1804, d. 1844)
MotherMary Avery (b. between 1802 and 1806, d. 1843)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Joseph Avery Glanville was born circa August 1838 in Tintagel, CON, ENG, registered Camelford.
     He was baptized on 30 September 1838 in Tintagel, CON, ENG, parents Thomas and Mary.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Joseph Avery Glanville appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Bossiney, Tintagel With Bossiney & Trevana, CON, ENG; recorded age 3, living with his parents.

Louisa Glanville

Female, #9529, born circa February 1838, died circa February 1838

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Louisa Glanville was born circa February 1838 in Holborn registered, MDX, ENG.
     She died circa February 1838 in Holborn registered, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~0); recorded age 0.

Richard Glanville

Male, #9530, born circa February 1838
FatherRichard Glanville (b. 1813, d. 1881)
MotherEliza Johns (b. between 1815 and 1816, d. 1887)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Richard Glanville was born circa February 1838 in Camborne, CON, ENG, registered Redruth.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Richard Glanville appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Cornish Mount, Llanbadar Fawr, CGN, WLS; recorded age 3, living with his parents.
  • He appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Frongoch, Llanfihangel y Creuddyn, CGN, WLS; recorded age 13, living with his parents.
  • Richard was a scholar on 30 March 1851.
  • He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Frongoch, Lhanfihangel y Creuddyn Upper, CGN, WLS; recorded age 23, living with his parents.
  • Richard was a lead miner on 7 April 1861.

Mary Ann Bryan

Female, #9531, born between 1816 and 1817, died March 1880

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Ann Bryan was born between 1816 and 1817 in IRL.
     She married Thomas Glanville circa May 1846 in Leeds registered, YKS, ENG, Mary possibly marrying as Mary Sharmy
Thomas married to Mary Cunningham, Ann England, Mary Flanagin, or Mary Shannon (Patrick Flanagin, Patrick McGann and Philip Ross also married this quarter and district.)
     She died in March 1880 in Leeds registered, YKS, ENG; recorded age 69.
     She was buried on 17 March 1880 at Beckett Street Cemetery, Leeds, YKS, ENG, recorded age 69, Non Conformist section. Named wife of Thomas.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Mary Ann Bryan and Thomas Glanville appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in 42 Madras Street, Leeds, YKS, ENG; his age recorded 30, hers 36. Children John, Catherine, Michael and Patrick Sharmy living with them, aged 17 to 11, all born Leeds.
  • She and Thomas Glanville appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in 19 New Row, Leeds, YKS, ENG; his age recorded 40, hers 48. Living with them were Leeds born step-children Cathrine and Patrick Shanny aged 24 and 22 respectively.
  • She and Thomas Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in 24 Richmond Road, Leeds, YKS, ENG; his age recorded 51, hers 54.
  • Mary Ann Bryan lived at 13 Spring Street, Leeds, YKS, ENG, recorded in burial register.

Family: Thomas Glanville (b. between 1820 and 1821, d. circa 1897)

SonGeorge Glanville (b. circa 1846, d. circa 1848)
SonThomas Glanville (b. circa 1849)
DaughterElizabeth Glanville (b. circa 1852, d. circa 1871)
SonCharles Henry Glanville (b. circa 1866)

William Benjamin Glanville

Male, #9532, born circa August 1838, died circa August 1838
Motherfemale Clarke (b. before 1818)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Benjamin Glanville was born circa August 1838 in Stepney registered, MDX, ENG.
     He died circa August 1838 in Stepney registered, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~0.)

Lorraine Glanville

Female, #9533, born between 1921 and 1922
FatherBenjamin M. Glanville (b. 1900, d. 1972)
MotherRoberta Brooks (b. between 1897 and 1898)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Lorraine Glanville was born between 1921 and 1922 in KS, USA.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Lorraine Glanville appeared on the census of 1930 in Compton, CA, USA; recorded age 8, living with her parents.
  • She appeared on the census of 1940 in Compton, CA, USA; recorded age 18, living with her parents.

Elizabeth Emma Glanville

Female, #9534, born circa May 1853
FatherFrederick William Glanville (b. 1826, d. 1853)
MotherMary Ann Stagg (b. between 1830 and 1831)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Emma Glanville was born circa May 1853 in Bermondsey registered, SRY, ENG.

Phyllis L. Glanville

Female, #9535, born 19 December 1923
FatherBenjamin M. Glanville (b. 1900, d. 1972)
MotherRoberta Brooks (b. between 1897 and 1898)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Phyllis L. Glanville was born on 19 December 1923 in CA, USA.
     She married male Murphy before 1949 in the USA.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Murphy.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Phyllis L. Glanville appeared on the census of 1930 in Compton, CA, USA; recorded age 6, living with her parents.
  • She appeared on the census of 1940 in Compton, CA, USA; recorded age 16, living with her parents.
  • She appeared on the census of 1950 in Orange, CA, USA; recorded age 26, widowed.

Elizabeth Jane Glanville

Female, #9536, born 23 May 1853
FatherWilliam Glanville (b. between 1818 and 1819, d. 1881)
MotherMaria Lake (b. between 1816 and 1817, d. circa 1902)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Jane Glanville was born on 23 May 1853 in Brixham, DEV, ENG, registered Totnes.
     She was baptized on 5 June 1853 in All Saints parish church, Lower Brixham, DEV, ENG, Elizabeth Jane of William and Maria Glanville, abode Lower Brixham. Born 23 May 1853.
     She married David Griffith Price on 7 January 1873 in All Saints parish church, Lower Brixham, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 19) registered Totnes. His age recorded 26, hers 19. Fathers named Griffith Price builder, William Glanville mariner. Witness W H Glanville, A M Glanville.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Price.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Elizabeth Jane Glanville appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Higher Street, Brixham, DEV, ENG; recorded age 8, living with her mother.
  • She and David Griffith Price appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 6 Herbert Terrace, Penarth, GLA, WLS; his age recorded 35, hers 27.

Albert Jones Glanville

Male, #9537, born circa August 1853, died circa February 1933
FatherJohn Glanville (b. 1828, d. 1888)
MotherSarah Jones (b. before 1832)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Albert Jones Glanville was born circa August 1853 in Britwell Salome, BRK, ENG, registered Wallingford.
     He was baptized on 2 October 1853 in Ewelme, OXF, ENG, son of John and Sarah Glanville, father named publican at Britwell Salome.
     He died circa February 1933 in Carmarthen registered, CMN, WLS, (when age calculated as ~79); recorded age 77.

William Glanville

Male, #9538, born before 13 April 1820

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Glanville was born before 13 April 1820.
     He was baptized on 14 April 1820 in Green Vale, Manchester, Jamaica, one of 68 slaves on Green Vale Property baptised on the same day.

Richard Glanville

Male, #9539, born circa May 1853, died 22 July 1854
FatherRichard Glanville (b. 1817, d. 1901)
MotherMary Jewell (b. between 1826 and 1827)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Richard Glanville was born circa May 1853 in Redruth registered, CON, ENG.
     He died on 22 July 1854 (when age calculated as ~1); at sea on the vessel William Prowse, recorded as An Infant. Cause of death: Diarrhoea.

William James Glanville

Male, #9540, born circa May 1853, died 1932
FatherJames Glanville (b. 1830, d. 1905)
MotherSabina Hodge (b. between 1830 and 1833, d. circa 1854)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William James Glanville was born circa May 1853 in Devonport, DEV, ENG, registered Plymouth.
     He was baptized on 24 June 1855 in St Budeaux, DEV, ENG, William James of James and Sabina Glanville, abode Devonport.
     He married Charlotte Elizabeth Authors circa May 1874 in Plymouth, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~21.)
     He married Mary Ann Pearce on 12 September 1888 in Registrars Office, Christchurch, CBY, NZ, (when age calculated as ~35) the marriage certif listing:
William James Glanville : aged 35 : Printer : Widower wife deceased 17 Nov 1886 : birthplace Plymouth England : residence Christchurch : father James Glanville, Librarian : Mother Sabina Glanville nee Hodge
Mary Ann Pearce : age 30 : Servant : Spinster : birthplace London : residence Christchurch : father William Pearce, Clerk, mother Jame Pearce nee Fogdon.
     He married Elvina Ann Muldon on 4 April 1901 in the Register Office, Christchurch, CBY, NZ, (when age calculated as ~47) his recorded age 48, hers 45
The certificate also stated:
William's birth place Devonshire
His Father James Glanville Librarian
His Mother Sabina Glanville Nee Hodges.
She was a widow (widowed 1888), her father's name was Thomas MULDON and he was a mason.
James Charles Glanville was a witness
Elvina married in surname DIXON.
     He died in 1932 in NZ (when age calculated as ~79.)

Other Information


     William was married 3 times.
     William James Glanville and Charlotte Elizabeth Authors immigrated on 3 August 1874 to vessel "St Lawrence", Canterbury, NZ, his recorded age 22, hers 21.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • William James Glanville appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in School Hill, Tamerton Foliot, DEV, ENG; recorded age 8, living as grandson to Charles and Mary A Glanville.
  • William was a scholar on 7 April 1861.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in 1 Tavistock Place, Plymouth Charles the Martyr, DEV, ENG; recorded age 17, living as son to James and Eliza.
  • William was a printer on 2 April 1871.
  • William was a labourer on 3 August 1874.
  • William was a labourer on 6 June 1882.
  • William was a printer on 4 April 1901.

Family: Charlotte Elizabeth Authors (b. circa 1853, d. 1886)

SonJames Charles Glanville+ (b. 1875, d. 1944)
DaughterSabina Glanville (b. circa 1878, d. 1929)
SonWilliam Leonard Glanville M.B.E.+ (b. 1882, d. 1966)