Ghosts of Glanvilles

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

Person Page 376

William Woodhouse Kay

Male, #11251, born between 1844 and 1845

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Woodhouse Kay was born between 1844 and 1845 in Sheffield, YKS, ENG.
     He married Maria Elizabeth Glanville, daughter of Edgar Glanville and Mary Anne Brown, on 30 September 1869 in St Paul, Oxford, OXF, ENG, Registered Headington. Both of full age. Fathers name William Kay fitter, Edgar Glanville law clerk. Witness Samuel Thomas Hughes, Eliza Glanville.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • William was a lay clerk on 30 September 1869.
  • As of 30 September 1869, William Woodhouse Kay lived at Summertown, Oxford, OXF, ENG.
  • He and Maria Elizabeth Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Kingstone Road, Oxford, OXF, ENG; his age recorded 26, hers 27.
  • He and Maria Elizabeth Glanville appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 34 Kingston Road, St Giles, Oxford, OXF, ENG; with their 2 children.

Walter Randall

Male, #11252, born between 1858 and 1859

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Walter Randall was born between 1858 and 1859 in Clerkenwell, MDX, ENG.
     He married Arabella Glanville, daughter of Henry Thomas Glanville and Isabella Chance, on 19 September 1880 in St Thomas's parish church, Bethnal Green, MDX, ENG, registered Bethnal Green. After banns, his age 21, hers 20. Bachelor and spinster. Fathers named Charles Randall bookbinder, Harry Glanvil french polisher.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Walter was a printer on 19 September 1880.
  • As of 19 September 1880, Walter Randall lived at 10 Union Street, Bethnal Green, MDX, ENG.
  • He and Arabella Glanville appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 41 Galway Street, St Luke, MDX, ENG.

Thomas Pascoe

Male, #11253, born between 1853 and 1854

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Thomas Pascoe was born between 1853 and 1854 in Yenner?, CON, ENG.
     He married Ann Glanville, daughter of William Glanville and Ann Glaister, circa August 1877 in Whitehaven registered, CUL, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Thomas Pascoe and Ann Glanville appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Moor Row, Egremont, CUL, ENG; with 1 child.

Ann Glanville

Female, #11254, born 1745/46, died March 1831

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ann Glanville was born in 1745/46.
     She died in March 1831 in Plymouth, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~85.)
     She was buried on 13 March 1831 at Charles the Martyr, Plymouth, DEV, ENG, Ann Glanville, abode Green Street, recorded age 85.

John Harris

Male, #11255, born before 1851, died before 3 April 1881

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Harris was born before 1851.
     He married Naomi Glanville, daughter of John Glanville and Ann Bunt, on 30 April 1871 in St Columb, CON, ENG, registered St Columb. Both of full age, both of Newquay. Fathers John Glanville named ships carpenter and Richard Harris labourer. Witnesses William Henry George, Ellen Jane Knight.
     He died before 3 April 1881.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • John was a mariner on 30 April 1871.

John Langworthy

Male, #11256, born between 1815 and 1816

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Langworthy was born between 1815 and 1816 in Gorranhaven, CON, ENG.
     He married Charlotte Elizabeth Glanville, daughter of John Glanville and Ann Bunt, on 4 December 1869 in St Columb Minor, CON, ENG, registered St Columb. Both of Newquay, John a Widower. Both of (full) age. Fathers named William Langworthy mariner, John Glanville shipwright. Witnesses Amelia Jenkin, Edith Ann Chegwidden.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • John Langworthy and Charlotte Elizabeth Glanville appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in St Columb Minor, CON, ENG; his age recorded 65, hers 56.

William Richards Paul

Male, #11257, born before 1860

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Richards Paul was born before 1860.
     He married Annie Elizabeth Glanville circa August 1880 in Exeter, St Thomas registered, DEV, ENG.

Alfred Wills

Male, #11258, born before 1851

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Alfred Wills was born before 1851.
     He married Eliza Glanville circa February 1871 in Redruth registered, CON, ENG.

Alfred Williams Hingston

Male, #11259, born between 1840 and 1841

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Alfred Williams Hingston was born between 1840 and 1841.
     He married Jessey Glanville, daughter of William Glanville and Elizabeth Curran, on 6 February 1871 in Stoke Damerel, DEV, ENG, registered Stoke Damerel. His age recorded 30, hers 19, fathers named William Hingston waiter, William Glanville tailor. Witness William Glanville.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Alfred was an armourer on 6 February 1871.
  • Alfred was an armourer RN on 2 April 1871.
  • He and Jessey Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in 4 Molsdon Street, Plymouth, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 30, hers 18. In the same building as her parents.

Henry Hooper

Male, #11260, born between 1846 and 1847

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Henry Hooper was born between 1846 and 1847 in Turnchapel, DEV, ENG.
     He married Priscilla Glanville, daughter of Thomas Glanville and Sarah G. Ellis, on 30 June 1872 in Stoke Damerel, DEV, ENG, registered Stoke Damerel. his age recorded 26, hers 22, fathers named John Hooper mariner, Thomas Glanville coastguard.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Henry was a labourer on 30 June 1872.
  • He and Priscilla Glanville appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Garrett Street, Cawsand, Rame, CON, ENG; with 4 children living with them, plus mother-in-law Sarah Granville and neice Jane Jope.

Samuel Francis Pomeroy

Male, #11261, born between 1852 and 1853

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Samuel Francis Pomeroy was born between 1852 and 1853 in Plymouth, DEV, ENG.
     He married Emma Jane Glanville circa May 1876 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Samuel Francis Pomeroy and Emma Jane Glanville appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 9 St Andrew Street, Plymouth St Andrew, DEV, ENG.

George Warne

Male, #11262, born between 1855 and 1856

Birth, Marriage and Death information

George Warne was born between 1855 and 1856 in St Germans, CON, ENG.
     He married Jane Glanville, daughter of Thomas Glanville and Elizabeth Jory, on 30 April 1879 in Tideford, CON, ENG, registered St Germans. Both of full age. Fathers named Richard Warne labourer, Thomas Glanville labourer. Witnesses Ellen Glanville, T Glanville.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • George was a bargeman on 30 April 1879.
  • As of 30 April 1879, George Warne lived at St Germans, CON, ENG.
  • He and Jane Glanville appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Mount Pleasant, St Germans, CON, ENG; his age recorded 25, hers 22. Their son living with them.

William Thomas Davey

Male, #11263, born between 1845 and 1846

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Thomas Davey was born between 1845 and 1846 in East Stonehouse, DEV, ENG.
     He married Joanna Curtis Glanville, daughter of Thomas Glanville and Joanna Courtis, circa November 1870 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • William Thomas Davey and Joanna Curtis Glanville appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 2 Home Park Cottage, Saltash, CON, ENG; both with recorded age 35. Their 4 children living with them.

George Gidley

Male, #11264, born between 1847 and 1848

Birth, Marriage and Death information

George Gidley was born between 1847 and 1848 in Heavitree, DEV, ENG, George Gidley, b. reg. in Qtr 4 1846 in Heavitree, was the oldest son of George Gidley (b. 1808, Spreyton) and Elizabeth Elston. b, 1815 (m. 6 Jan 1846, Heavitree.)
     He married Eliza Glanville, daughter of William Glanville and Anne Mathews, circa November 1873 in Exeter, St Thomas registered, DEV, ENG, This was the 2nd marriage for George Gidley.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • George Gidley and Eliza Glanville appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Butts Lane, Heavitree, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 33, hers 32. Their 3 children living with them.

Family: Eliza Glanville (b. circa 1848)

SonWilliam George Glanville+ (b. circa 1874, d. 1955)

William Henry Salt

Male, #11265, born between 1853 and 1854

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Henry Salt was born between 1853 and 1854 in St Winnow, CON, ENG.
     He married Fanny Glanville circa November 1880 in East Stonehouse registered, DEV, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • William Henry Salt and Fanny Glanville appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 43 Ker Street, Stoke Damerel, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 27, hers 35. Living with them were 2 unspecified relatives surnamed Walkom.
  • William was a seaman R.N. on 3 April 1881.

Lula Alice Pillars

Female, #11266, born 12 April 1873, died 22 April 1933

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Lula Alice Pillars was born on 12 April 1873 in IN, USA.
     She married William John Hawken Glanville, son of Samuel Glanville and Mary Anne Smith, on 2 October 1890 in Momence, IL, USA, (when age calculated as 17.)
     She died on 22 April 1933 in MI, USA, (when age calculated as 60.)
     She was buried in 1933 at Fernwood Cemetery, Gladstone, MI, USA.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville. She was also known as Lola Alice.

Other Information

     Lula and William John Hawken Glanville had 5 children in Kankakee, IL, USA.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Lula Alice Pillars and William John Hawken Glanville appeared on the census of 1900 in Verona Twp, MN, USA; his age recorded 36, hers 27.
  • She and William John Hawken Glanville appeared on the census of 1910 in Atlanta, MN, USA; his age recorded 46, hers 38.
  • She and William John Hawken Glanville appeared on the census of 1920 in MI, USA; his age recorded 54, hers 45.
  • She and William John Hawken Glanville appeared on the census of 1930 in Harris, MI, USA; his age recorded 65, hers 57.

Family: William John Hawken Glanville (b. 1864, d. 1955)

DaughterElizabeth Glanville (b. 1891, d. 1958)
SonErnest Robert Glanville (b. 1893, d. 1957)
DaughterEmma M. Glanville (b. 1894, d. 1971)
SonLeRoy Vance Glanville+ (b. 1898, d. 1976)
DaughterVera Maude Glanville (b. 1899, d. 1976)

Tom Hancock

Male, #11267

Birth, Marriage and Death information


     He married Elizabeth Jane Glanville, daughter of Samuel Glanville and Mary Anne Smith, circa February 1895 in Bodmin registered, CON, ENG, their son John going to the USA but returning to England.

Percy Eldon Glanville

Male, #11268, born 28 October 1896, died 19 June 1977
FatherJonathan Pierce Glanville (b. 1876, d. 1947)
MotherLydia S. Rule (b. 1877, d. 1928)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Percy Eldon Glanville was born on 28 October 1896 in Linden, WI, USA, parents born Wisconsin.
     He married Gertrude Margaret Tank on 12 July 1921 in Cedar Rapids, IA, USA, (when age calculated as 24.)
     He died on 19 June 1977 in Orange, CA, USA, (when age calculated as 80.)

Alternate Names

He was also known as Rule.

Other Information


      He changed his name to Percy Rule.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Percy Eldon Glanville appeared on the census of 1900 in Linden, WI, USA; recorded age 4, living as grandson to Stephan and Elizabeth Rule.
  • He appeared on the census of 1910 in Linden, WI, USA; recorded age 13, living as grandson to widowed Mrs Lizzie Rule.

Family: Gertrude Margaret Tank (b. before 1901)

SonRichard Eldon Rule (b. 1925, d. 1994)

Elizabeth Ann Legassick

Female, #11269, born between 1847 and 1848
FatherWilliam Eliott Legassick (b. between 1816 and 1817, d. before 1881)
MotherElizabeth Glanville (b. 1822)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Ann Legassick was born between 1847 and 1848 in Tamerton Foliot, DEV, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Elizabeth Ann Legassick appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Henshire Farm, Plympton St Mary, Tamerton Foliot, DEV, ENG; recorded age 3, living with her parents.

John Glanville Legassick

Male, #11270, born between 1849 and 1850
FatherWilliam Eliott Legassick (b. between 1816 and 1817, d. before 1881)
MotherElizabeth Glanville (b. 1822)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanville Legassick was born between 1849 and 1850 in Tamerton Foliot, DEV, ENG.

Other Information


      On 23 March 1892 the property Lake was leased to John Glanville Legassick, document ref 874/MB15/62 in City of Plymouth & West Devon Record Office.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • John Glanville Legassick appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Henshire Farm, Plympton St Mary, Tamerton Foliot, DEV, ENG; recorded age 1, living with his parents.

Sarah M Jane Salter

Female, #11271, born between 1836 and 1837
FatherWilliam Salter (b. between 1798 and 1799)
MotherSophia Glanville (b. between 1803 and 1804)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Sarah M Jane Salter was born between 1836 and 1837 in Woodbury, DEV, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Sarah M Jane Salter appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Broadway, Woodbury, DEV, ENG.

Henry Glanville Salter

Male, #11272, born between 1843 and 1844
FatherWilliam Salter (b. between 1798 and 1799)
MotherSophia Glanville (b. between 1803 and 1804)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Henry Glanville Salter was born between 1843 and 1844 in Woodbury, DEV, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Henry Glanville Salter appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Broadway, Woodbury, DEV, ENG.

Philip Salter

Male, #11273, born between 1845 and 1846
FatherWilliam Salter (b. between 1798 and 1799)
MotherSophia Glanville (b. between 1803 and 1804)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Philip Salter was born between 1845 and 1846 in Woodbury, DEV, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Philip Salter appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Broadway, Woodbury, DEV, ENG; recorded age 5, living with his parents.

Martha Harman

Female, #11274, born before 1712, died September 1779

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Martha Harman was born before 1712.
     She married William Glanville on 14 January 1733 in St John the Baptist, Pinner, MDX, ENG, William Glanvill and Martha Harman both of this parish we married after publicasn of Banns.
     She died in September 1779 in Pinner, MDX, ENG.
     She was buried on 17 September 1779 at St John the Baptist, Pinner, MDX, ENG, Martha wife of William Glanville.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Family: William Glanville (b. before 1712, d. 1776)

DaughterMary Glanville (b. before 1737)
SonJohn Glanville (b. before 1739)
DaughterMartha Glanville (b. before 1742)
SonWilliam Glanville (b. before 1744, d. before 1751)
SonThomas Glanville (b. before 1748)
SonSamuel Glanville (b. before 1750)
SonWilliam Glanville (b. circa 1751, d. 1751)

William Glanville

Male, #11275, born before 1712, died June 1776

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Glanville was born before 1712.
     He married Martha Harman on 14 January 1733 in St John the Baptist, Pinner, MDX, ENG, William Glanvill and Martha Harman both of this parish we married after publicasn of Banns.
     He died in June 1776 in Pinner, MDX, ENG.
     He was buried on 16 June 1776 at St John the Baptist, Pinner, MDX, ENG, William Glanville.

Family: Martha Harman (b. before 1712, d. 1779)

DaughterMary Glanville (b. before 1737)
SonJohn Glanville (b. before 1739)
DaughterMartha Glanville (b. before 1742)
SonWilliam Glanville (b. before 1744, d. before 1751)
SonThomas Glanville (b. before 1748)
SonSamuel Glanville (b. before 1750)
SonWilliam Glanville (b. circa 1751, d. 1751)

Susanna Glanville

Female, #11276, born 5 February 1729, died October 1734
FatherJohn Glanville (b. before 1704, d. 1761)
MotherSusanna Wells (b. before 1704, d. 1735)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Susanna Glanville was born before 5 February 1729 in London, MDX, ENG.
     She was baptized on 5 February 1729 in St Peter and St Paul, Harlington, Hillingdon, MDX, ENG, Susanna dr of Susan & John Glanville Laborer.
     She died in October 1734 in London, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as 5.)
     She was buried on 6 October 1734 at St Peter and St Paul, Harlington, Hillingdon, MDX, ENG, Susan Glanvill.

William Glanville

Male, #11277, born 28 May 1727
FatherJohn Glanville (b. before 1704, d. 1761)
MotherSusanna Wells (b. before 1704, d. 1735)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Glanville was born before 28 May 1727 in London, MDX, ENG.
     He was baptized on 28 May 1727 in St Peter and St Paul, Harlington, Hillingdon, MDX, ENG, William son of Susan & John Glanville Labor.

David Gibbons

Male, #11278, born between 1840 and 1841, died 7 March 1908

Birth, Marriage and Death information

David Gibbons was born between 1840 and 1841 in Chagford, DEV, ENG.
     He married Bessy Edwards Glanville, daughter of Samuel Glanville and Rebecca Edwards, circa February 1868 in Newton Abbot registered, DEV, ENG.
     He died on 7 March 1908 in Newton Abbot, DEV, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • David Gibbons and Bessy Edwards Glanville appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Gibbons Hotel, 1 Torwood Street, Tormoham, DEV, ENG.

William Henry E. Pike

Male, #11279, born between 1835 and 1836

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Henry E. Pike was born between 1835 and 1836 in Winkleigh, DEV, ENG.
     He married Hannah Maria Glanville, daughter of John Thomas Glanville and Maria Hicks, circa May 1869 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • William Henry E. Pike and Hannah Maria Glanville appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 1 Archer Terrace, Plymouth St Andrew, DEV, ENG; her age recorded 34, with their 3 children but husband absent (Seaman RN) and St Budeaux born 24 year old Louisa Glanville visiting.

Leigh George John Glanville

Male, #11280, born 1895, died 25 April 1919
FatherGeorge Joseph Glanville (b. 1870, d. 1950)
MotherEdith May Morrison (b. 1871)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Leigh George John Glanville was born in 1895 in Drummoyne, NSW, AUS.
     He died on 25 April 1919 in Gallipoli, Canakkle, Turkey, (when age calculated as ~24); commemorated:
Rank: Sergeant
Service No: 437
Date of Death: 25/04/1915
Age: 19
Regiment/Service: Australian Infantry, A.I.F. 1st Bn.
Panel Reference: 13.
Memorial: LONE PINE MEMORIAL
Additional Information: Son of George Joseph and Edith May Glanville, of "Rosebank," 81, Margaret St., Petersham, New South Wales. Native of Drummoyne.
     He was buried in 1919 at Lone Pine Cemetery, Gallipoli, Canakkle, Turkey.