Ghosts of Glanvilles

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

Person Page 396

Richard Glanville

Male, #11851, born 11 November 1662, died July 1733
FatherJames Glanville (b. 1632, d. 1712)
MotherSarah (b. before 1640, d. 1717)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Richard Glanville was born before 11 November 1662 in Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG.
     He was baptized on 11 November 1662 in Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG, Richard Clanboll the Son of James Clanboll was baptised the 11th day of November 1662.
     He married Adrien Bradberry on 31 March 1689 in Dorchester, OXF, ENG, (when age calculated as 26) Solemnizatio Matrimony inter Richardus Glanvil et Adri: Bradberry de Dorch: habita dic 31 Mar: 89.
     He died in July 1733 in Dorchester, OXF, ENG, (when age calculated as 70.)
     He was buried on 29 July 1733 at Dorchester, OXF, ENG.

Alternate Names

He was also known as Clanfield.

Family: Adrien Bradberry (b. before 1669, d. 1736)

DaughterSarah Glanville (b. 1690)
SonRichard Glanville (b. 1692, d. 1692/93)
SonJohn Glanville (b. 1693/94, d. between 1752 and 1757)
SonRichard Glanville+ (b. 1696, d. 1771)
SonJames Glanville+ (b. 1698, d. 1787)
SonWilliam Glanville (b. 1702)
DaughterMary Glanville (b. 1702)
DaughterElizabeth Glanville (b. 1705)

George Glanville

Male, #11852, born 9 September 1665
FatherJames Glanville (b. 1632, d. 1712)
MotherSarah (b. before 1640, d. 1717)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

George Glanville was born before 9 September 1665 in Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG.
     He was baptized on 9 September 1665 in Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG.

Alternate Names

He was also known as Clanfel.

Other Information

George Glanville was living in 1726; when named in the Will of his brother Jeremiah.

Sara Glanville

Female, #11853, born 30 December 1666
FatherJames Glanville (b. 1632, d. 1712)
MotherSarah (b. before 1640, d. 1717)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Sara Glanville was born before 30 December 1666 in Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG.
     She was baptized on 30 December 1666 in Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG.
     She married William Child before 1726 in ENG.

Alternate Names

She was also known as Clanfel. Her married name was Child. She was also known as Sarah named in Will of brother Jeremiah.

Other Information

Sara Glanville and William Child were living in 1726; when named in the Will of her brother Jeremiah.

Francis Glanville

Male, #11854, born 20 September 1668, died February 1679
FatherJames Glanville (b. 1632, d. 1712)
MotherSarah (b. before 1640, d. 1717)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Francis Glanville was born before 20 September 1668 in Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG.
     He was baptized on 20 September 1668 in Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG, ffrancis ye Son of James Clanffvill was Baptized Sepem: 20 1668.
     He died in February 1679 in Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG, (when age calculated as 10.)
     He was buried on 2 March 1679 at Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG.

Alternate Names

He was also known as Clanfill.

Other Information

Francis Glanville was living in 1727; when named in the Will of his brother Jeremiah.
This can only be explained either if there was an error in the baptism record recording the date of his burial or if another brother Francis was born.

Joseph Glanville

Male, #11855, born 24 July 1670
FatherJames Glanville (b. 1632, d. 1712)
MotherSarah (b. before 1640, d. 1717)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Joseph Glanville was born before 24 July 1670 in Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG.
     He was baptized on 24 July 1670 in Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG, Joseph the Sonne of James Clanffvild was Baptized ....

Alternate Names

He was also known as Josif Clanfell as recorded at baptism.

Other Information

Joseph Glanville was living in 1726; when named in the Will of his brother Jeremiah.

Mary Glanville

Female, #11856, born 23 September 1671
FatherJames Glanville (b. 1632, d. 1712)
MotherSarah (b. before 1640, d. 1717)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Glanville was born before 23 September 1671 in Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG.
     She was baptized on 23 September 1671 in Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG, Mary Clanffioll the daughter of James Glanffiold was Baptized the 23th day of September Ano Dom 1671.

Alternate Names

She was also known as Clanfill as recorded at baptism.

Benjamin Glanville

Male, #11857, born 6 July 1673, died between April 1677 and 1678
FatherJames Glanville (b. 1632, d. 1712)
MotherSarah (b. before 1640, d. 1717)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Benjamin Glanville was born before 6 July 1673 in Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG.
     He was baptized on 6 July 1673 in Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG, Benjamin Clanfild the Sonne of James was Baptized the 6 Day of July.
     He died between April 1677 and 1678 in Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG.
     He was buried on 2 March 1677/78 at Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG.

Alternate Names

He was also known as Clanfill as recorded at baptismn transcription.

Jeremiah Glanville

Male, #11858, born 3 December 1675, died April 1726
FatherJames Glanville (b. 1632, d. 1712)
MotherSarah (b. before 1640, d. 1717)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Jeremiah Glanville was born before 3 December 1675 in Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG.
     He was baptized on 3 December 1675 in Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG.
     He married Hannah before 1726 probably Oxfordshire.
     He died in April 1726 in Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG, (when age calculated as 50.)
     He was buried on 26 April 1726 at Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG.

Alternate Names

He was also known as Clanvild as recorded at baptism.

Other Information


     Jeremiah Glanville left a will on 4 January 1726 In the name of God Amen
I Jeremiah Glanvill of Clifton in the County of Oxford Carpenter being Sick and weak in Body but of Sound and Disposing Mind and Memory I praise God for the same doe make and ordaine this my last Will & testament in manner ffollowing (vizt) my Soul I commend to Almight God hoping to be saved thro the merrits and mediation of my Blessed Saviour Jesus Christ and my Body I commit to the Earth to be devoutly interrred at the discretion of my Execurix hereinafter named And as for Such Worldly Estate that God in his Mercy hath bestowed on me I thus dispose thereof Imprimis I Give and Bequeath unto my Brothers John Glanvill James Glanvill Richard Glanvill George Glanvill ffrancis Glanvill and Joseph Glanvill one shilling apeice to be paid to them within six months after my decease Item I Give and Bequeath unto my sister Sarah the wife of William Child the sume of one shilling to be paid to her within six months after my Decease Item I Give and devise unto my loving wife Hannah All that my messuage or Tenement and halfeyard land with the apptenances situate lyeing and being in West Lsagborne? in the County of Berks (and which I lately purchased of Mr John Eyrroll of Abingdon to me my heires and Assignes and all other my ffreehold Lands tenemts and hereitamts whatsover and wheresoever to hold to the said Hannah her heires and Assignes forever Item all the rest and Residue of my Goods Holds? personal Estate and premises whatsoever and wheresoever I Give and Bequeath unto my said loving wife Hannah her Exer*s Adm*s and Assignes But my Will is that my said loving wife shall out of my said ffreehold Estate and out of my personal Estate in the ffirst place pay my debts Legacys and ffunerall expenses and I hereby subject my said ffreehold and personall Estate to the payment of the same and I do hereby make and Ordaine my said loving wife Hannah sole Executrix of this my last Will and Testamt here by Revoaking all fformer Wills by me made In Testimony whereoff I the said Jeremiah Glanvill the Testator have to this my last Will and Testamt put my hand and Seale this ffourth day of January in the thirteenth year of the Reigne of our Sovaigne Lord King George over Great Brittaine ** Anno** duI 1726

Jeremiah Glanvill

Proven 20 May 1727.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Jeremiah was a carpenter on 4 January 1726.

Mary Glanville

Female, #11859, born 28 July 1666
FatherWilliam Glanville (b. 1632/33)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Glanville was born before 28 July 1666 in Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG.
     She was baptized on 28 July 1666 in Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG.

John Glanville

Male, #11860, born 30 March 1671
FatherWilliam Glanville (b. 1632/33)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanville was born before 30 March 1671 in Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG.
     He was baptized on 30 March 1671 in Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG, John ye Son of William Clanffvild was baptised march: 30.

Elizabeth Glanville

Female, #11861, born 14 May 1673
FatherWilliam Glanville (b. 1632/33)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Glanville was born before 14 May 1673 in Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG.
     She was baptized on 14 May 1673 in Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG.

Susanna Glanville

Female, #11862, born 30 December 1676
FatherWilliam Glanville (b. 1632/33)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Susanna Glanville was born before 30 December 1676 in Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG.
     She was baptized on 30 December 1676 in Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG.

Thomas Glanville

Male, #11863, born 3 July 1680
FatherWilliam Glanville (b. 1632/33)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Thomas Glanville was born before 3 July 1680 in Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG.
     He was baptized on 3 July 1680 in Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG.

Sarah

Female, #11864, born circa 1660, died September 1767

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Sarah was born circa 1660.
     She married James Glanville, son of James Glanville and Sarah, after 1680 Sarah was possibly Susana Bate who married a James Clanfile 13 Jan 1687 Clifton Hampden.
     She died in September 1767 in Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG, (when age calculated as ~107.)
     She was buried on 18 September 1767 at Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville. She was also known as Susanna Bate.

Family: James Glanville (b. 1660, d. 1737)

SonJames Glanville+ (b. circa 1691, d. 1772)

James Glanville

Male, #11865, born circa 1691, died 3 August 1772
FatherJames Glanville (b. 1660, d. 1737)
MotherSarah (b. circa 1660, d. 1767)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

James Glanville was born circa 1691.
     He married Jane before 1717.
     He married Sarah between 1720 and 1726.
     He died on 3 August 1772 in Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG, (when age calculated as ~81); reported in the Oxford Journal 8 Aug 1772:
The same day another Inquisition was taken by the same Gentleman, at Clifton in this county, on the body of one James Glanville, a Carpenter, who cut this throat with a razor the 26th of July but languished till Monday last. he was eighty-one years of age. The Jury brought in their verdict Lunacy.
     He was buried on 6 August 1772 at Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG.

Other Information


      It is not believed that this is the same James who by wife Elizabeth had children Joseph 1729 and Frances 1730 at Climpton Hampden - as these baptisms pre-date the death of his second wife Sarah.
     James was married 2 times.

Family 1: Jane (b. before 1697)

DaughterSarah Glanville (b. 1717)
SonJohn Glanville (b. 1718/19)

Family 2: Sarah (b. before 1706, d. 1730)

DaughterMary Glanville (b. 1726)
SonWilliam Glanville (b. 1726/27)

Jane

Female, #11866, born before 1697

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Jane was born before 1697.
     She married James Glanville, son of James Glanville and Sarah, before 1717.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Family: James Glanville (b. circa 1691, d. 1772)

DaughterSarah Glanville (b. 1717)
SonJohn Glanville (b. 1718/19)

Sarah Glanville

Female, #11867, born 6 October 1717
FatherJames Glanville (b. circa 1691, d. 1772)
MotherJane (b. before 1697)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Sarah Glanville was born before 6 October 1717 in Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG.
     She was baptized on 6 October 1717 in Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG.

John Glanville

Male, #11868, born 21 February 1718/19
FatherJames Glanville (b. circa 1691, d. 1772)
MotherJane (b. before 1697)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanville was born before 21 February 1718/19 in Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG.
     He was baptized on 21 February 1718/19 in Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG.

Sarah

Female, #11869, born before 1706, died June 1730

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Sarah was born before 1706.
     She married James Glanville, son of James Glanville and Sarah, between 1720 and 1726.
     She died in June 1730 in Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG.
     She was buried on 27 June 1730 at Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Family: James Glanville (b. circa 1691, d. 1772)

DaughterMary Glanville (b. 1726)
SonWilliam Glanville (b. 1726/27)

Mary Glanville

Female, #11870, born 5 June 1726
FatherJames Glanville (b. circa 1691, d. 1772)
MotherSarah (b. before 1706, d. 1730)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Glanville was born before 5 June 1726 in Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG.
     She was baptized on 5 June 1726 in Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG.

William Glanville

Male, #11871, born 24 March 1726/27
FatherJames Glanville (b. circa 1691, d. 1772)
MotherSarah (b. before 1706, d. 1730)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Glanville was born before 24 March 1726/27 in Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG.
     He was baptized on 24 March 1726/27 in Clifton Hampden, OXF, ENG.

Adrien Bradberry

Female, #11872, born before 1669, died July 1736

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Adrien Bradberry was born before 1669.
     She married Richard Glanville, son of James Glanville and Sarah, on 31 March 1689 in Dorchester, OXF, ENG, Solemnizatio Matrimony inter Richardus Glanvil et Adri: Bradberry de Dorch: habita dic 31 Mar: 89.
     She died in July 1736 in Dorchester, OXF, ENG.
     She was buried on 2 August 1736 at Dorchester, OXF, ENG.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Family: Richard Glanville (b. 1662, d. 1733)

DaughterSarah Glanville (b. 1690)
SonRichard Glanville (b. 1692, d. 1692/93)
SonJohn Glanville (b. 1693/94, d. between 1752 and 1757)
SonRichard Glanville+ (b. 1696, d. 1771)
SonJames Glanville+ (b. 1698, d. 1787)
SonWilliam Glanville (b. 1702)
DaughterMary Glanville (b. 1702)
DaughterElizabeth Glanville (b. 1705)

Sarah Glanville

Female, #11873, born 29 December 1690
FatherRichard Glanville (b. 1662, d. 1733)
MotherAdrien Bradberry (b. before 1669, d. 1736)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Sarah Glanville was born before 29 December 1690 in Dorchester, OXF, ENG.
     She was baptized on 29 December 1690 in Dorchester, OXF, ENG, Sarah Clanvill filia Richardus do Dorchester bap: December 29 1690.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Maulling.

Other Information

Sarah Glanville was living on 2 May 1752 in Stadhampton, OXF, ENG; when named in the will of her brother John.

Richard Glanville

Male, #11874, born 30 December 1692, died January 1692/93
FatherRichard Glanville (b. 1662, d. 1733)
MotherAdrien Bradberry (b. before 1669, d. 1736)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Richard Glanville was born before 30 December 1692 in Dorchester, OXF, ENG.
     He was baptized on 30 December 1692 in Dorchester, OXF, ENG, Richardus Clanvill filius Richardus do dorchester bap Dec: 30 1692.
     He died in January 1692/93 in Dorchester, OXF, ENG, (when age calculated as 0.)
     He was buried on 8 January 1692/93 at Dorchester, OXF, ENG.

John Glanville

Male, #11875, born 6 January 1693/94, died between 1752 and 1757
FatherRichard Glanville (b. 1662, d. 1733)
MotherAdrien Bradberry (b. before 1669, d. 1736)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanville was born before 6 January 1693/94 in Dorchester, OXF, ENG.
     He was baptized on 6 January 1693/94 in Dorchester, OXF, ENG, Johannes Clanvill filius Richd: do Dorchester January 6th 1693.
     He married Mary between 1714 and 1752 probably Oxfordshire.
     He died between 1752 and 1757 in Dorchester, OXF, ENG.

Other Information


     John Glanville left a will on 2 May 1752 naming his wife Mary, his brothers Richard, James, and William and sisters Sarah Maulling of Stadehampton, and Mary Porte (widow) of Dorchester. Also Richard's son John.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • John was a carpenter and chapman on 2 May 1752.

Richard Glanville

Male, #11876, born 29 July 1696, died April 1771
FatherRichard Glanville (b. 1662, d. 1733)
MotherAdrien Bradberry (b. before 1669, d. 1736)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Richard Glanville was born before 29 July 1696 in Dorchester, OXF, ENG.
     He was baptized on 29 July 1696 in Dorchester, OXF, ENG, Richardus Clanville filius Richd: do Dorch: Bap: July 29 1696.
     He married Ann Saunders on 4 October 1724 in Dorchester, OXF, ENG, (when age calculated as 28.)
     He died in April 1771 in Dorchester, OXF, ENG, (when age calculated as 74); possibly Shillingford in the parish of Warborough.
     He was buried on 13 April 1771 at Dorchester, OXF, ENG, If the petition for Letters of Administration of Ann Glanvill in 1777 is indeed that of his wife, there appears to be a transcription error inthe year of his burial and hence death - and his residence would be Shillingford in the parish of Warborough.

Alternate Names

He was also known as Clanvil as recorded at marriage.

Family: Ann Saunders (b. before 1704)

DaughterMary Glanville (b. 1725)
SonJames Glanville+ (b. 1727, d. 1774)
SonRichard Glanville (b. 1729, d. before 1736)
SonJohn Glanville+ (b. circa 1731)
DaughterElizabeth Glanville (b. 1734, d. 1772)
SonRichard Glanville+ (b. 1736/37, d. 1819)
SonWilliam Glanville (b. 1737/38)

James Glanville

Male, #11877, born 7 July 1698, died August 1787
FatherRichard Glanville (b. 1662, d. 1733)
MotherAdrien Bradberry (b. before 1669, d. 1736)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

James Glanville was born before 7 July 1698 in Dorchester, OXF, ENG.
     He was baptized on 7 July 1698 in Dorchester, OXF, ENG, James Clanvoll son of Richard Clanvoll Bap July 7th 1698.
     He married Sarah Geering on 10 September 1732 in Dorchester, OXF, ENG, (when age calculated as 34.)
     He died in August 1787 in Dorchester, OXF, ENG, (when age calculated as 89); reported in Oxford Journal 1 Sep 1787:
And Yesterday an Inquisition was taken before the same Coroner, on View of the Body of James Glanville, of Dorchester, in this County, in the 90th Year of his Age, who, after eating a hearty Breakfast on Thursday Morning, dropped down dead. Verdict, Natural Death, by the Visitation of God.

Family: Sarah Geering (b. before 1712, d. 1773)

DaughterJane Glanville (b. 1732)
DaughterMary Glanville (b. 1733)
SonJames Glanville (b. 1734, d. 1819)
DaughterElizabeth Glanville (b. 1736)
DaughterSusannah Glanville (b. 1738)
SonEdward Glanville+ (b. 1739, d. 1803)
SonJoseph Glanville (b. 1742, d. 1743)

William Glanville

Male, #11878, born 12 May 1702
FatherRichard Glanville (b. 1662, d. 1733)
MotherAdrien Bradberry (b. before 1669, d. 1736)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Glanville was born before 12 May 1702 in Dorchester, OXF, ENG.
     He was baptized on 12 May 1702 in Dorchester, OXF, ENG.

Other Information

William Glanville was living on 2 May 1752; when named in the will of his brother John.

Mary Glanville

Female, #11879, born 2 September 1702
FatherRichard Glanville (b. 1662, d. 1733)
MotherAdrien Bradberry (b. before 1669, d. 1736)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Glanville was born before 2 September 1702 in Dorchester, OXF, ENG.
     She was baptized on 2 September 1702 in Dorchester, OXF, ENG, Mary Clanvill Daug: of Richard was Bap: Sep: 2 1702.
     She married Richard Port on 15 July 1732 in Dorchester, OXF, ENG, (when age calculated as 29.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Port. She was also known as Clanvil as recorded at marriage.

Other Information

Mary Glanville was living on 2 May 1752 in Dorchester, OXF, ENG; as a widow, when named in the will of her brother John.

Richard Port

Male, #11880, born before 1712, died before 2 May 1752

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Richard Port was born before 1712.
     He married Mary Glanville, daughter of Richard Glanville and Adrien Bradberry, on 15 July 1732 in Dorchester, OXF, ENG.
     He died before 2 May 1752.