Ghosts of Glanvilles

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

Person Page 521

Joan Burgoine

Female, #15601, born before 1668

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Joan Burgoine was born before 1668.
     She married Thomas Glanville on 9 October 1688 in Walkhampton, DEV, ENG.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Family: Thomas Glanville (b. before 1668)

SonWilliam Glanville (b. before 1690)

Abraham Glanville

Male, #15602, born before 1669

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Abraham Glanville was born before 1669.
     He married Frances Wills on 27 February 1689 in Walkhampton, DEV, ENG.

Family: Frances Wills (b. before 1669)

DaughterMary Glanville (b. 1688)
DaughterCatherine Glanville (b. before 1691)

Frances Wills

Female, #15603, born before 1669

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Frances Wills was born before 1669.
     She married Abraham Glanville on 27 February 1689 in Walkhampton, DEV, ENG.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Family: Abraham Glanville (b. before 1669)

DaughterMary Glanville (b. 1688)
DaughterCatherine Glanville (b. before 1691)

William Glanville

Male, #15604, born before 1697

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Glanville was born before 1697.
     He married May Beckaleck on 17 February 1717 in Walkhampton, DEV, ENG.

Family: May Beckaleck (b. before 1697)

DaughterJoan Glanville (b. before 1718)
SonWilliam Glanville (b. before 1721)
SonJeremy Glanville (b. before 1723)
SonJeremiah Glanville (b. before 1724)
DaughterMary Glanville (b. before 1728)
SonThomas? Glanville (b. before 1732)

May Beckaleck

Female, #15605, born before 1697

Birth, Marriage and Death information

May Beckaleck was born before 1697.
     She married William Glanville on 17 February 1717 in Walkhampton, DEV, ENG.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Family: William Glanville (b. before 1697)

DaughterJoan Glanville (b. before 1718)
SonWilliam Glanville (b. before 1721)
SonJeremy Glanville (b. before 1723)
SonJeremiah Glanville (b. before 1724)
DaughterMary Glanville (b. before 1728)
SonThomas? Glanville (b. before 1732)

Joan Glanville

Female, #15606, born before 1723

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Joan Glanville was born before 1723.
     She married John Kevel on 5 February 1743 in Walkhampton, DEV, ENG.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Kevel.

John Kevel

Male, #15607, born before 1723

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Kevel was born before 1723.
     He married Joan Glanville on 5 February 1743 in Walkhampton, DEV, ENG.

Mary Glanville

Female, #15608, born before 1731

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Glanville was born before 1731.
     She married Samson Bond on 24 February 1751 in the Parish Church, Walkhampton, DEV, ENG, Feb 24th Samson Bond of Whitchurch and Mary Glanvill of this parish were married.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Bond.

Samson Bond

Male, #15609, born before 1731

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Samson Bond was born before 1731.
     He married Mary Glanville on 24 February 1751 in the Parish Church, Walkhampton, DEV, ENG, Feb 24th Samson Bond of Whitchurch and Mary Glanvill of this parish were married.

Catherine Glanville

Female, #15610, born before 2 March 1691
FatherAbraham Glanville (b. before 1669)
MotherFrances Wills (b. before 1669)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Catherine Glanville was born before 2 March 1691 in Walkhampton, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 2 March 1691 in Walkhampton, DEV, ENG, father named Abraham.

Mary Glanville

Female, #15611, born 27 December 1688
FatherAbraham Glanville (b. before 1669)
MotherFrances Wills (b. before 1669)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Glanville was born illegitimate before 27 December 1688 in Walkhampton, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 27 December 1688 in Walkhampton, DEV, ENG, base child fathered upon Abraham Glanvill.

Joan Glanville

Female, #15612, born before 9 June 1718
FatherWilliam Glanville (b. before 1697)
MotherMay Beckaleck (b. before 1697)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Joan Glanville was born before 9 June 1718 in Walkhampton, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 9 June 1718 in Walkhampton, DEV, ENG.

William Glanville

Male, #15613, born before 17 April 1721
FatherWilliam Glanville (b. before 1697)
MotherMay Beckaleck (b. before 1697)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Glanville was born before 17 April 1721 in Walkhampton, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 17 April 1721 in Walkhampton, DEV, ENG, William son of William and Mary Glanvil.

Jeremy Glanville

Male, #15614, born before 11 February 1723
FatherWilliam Glanville (b. before 1697)
MotherMay Beckaleck (b. before 1697)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Jeremy Glanville was born before 11 February 1723 in Walkhampton, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 11 February 1723 in Walkhampton, DEV, ENG.

Jeremiah Glanville

Male, #15615, born before 16 March 1724
FatherWilliam Glanville (b. before 1697)
MotherMay Beckaleck (b. before 1697)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Jeremiah Glanville was born before 16 March 1724 in Walkhampton, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 16 March 1724 in Walkhampton, DEV, ENG.

Mary Glanville

Female, #15616, born before 27 April 1728
FatherWilliam Glanville (b. before 1697)
MotherMay Beckaleck (b. before 1697)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Glanville was born before 27 April 1728 in Walkhampton, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 27 April 1728 in Walkhampton, DEV, ENG.

Thomas? Glanville

Male, #15617, born before 3 April 1732
FatherWilliam Glanville (b. before 1697)
MotherMay Beckaleck (b. before 1697)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Thomas? Glanville was born before 3 April 1732 in Walkhampton, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 3 April 1732 in Walkhampton, DEV, ENG.

Walter James Summers

Male, #15618, born between 1855 and 1856

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Walter James Summers was born between 1855 and 1856 in Bristol, GLS, ENG.
     He married Sophia Cook circa November 1889 in Swansea registered, GLA, WLS.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Walter James Summers and Sophia Cook appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 14 Orchard Street, Swansea, GLA, WLS; his age recorded 35, hers 43.

Gladys Sarah Rogers

Female, #15619, born before 1925, died 1958

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Gladys Sarah Rogers was born before 1925.
     She married Rex John Glanville, son of William John Glanville and Annie Edith Spurritt, in 1945 in Broken Hill registered, NSW, AUS.
     She died in 1958 in Broken Hill registered, NSW, AUS.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Walter Glanville

Male, #15620, born before 1925

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Walter Glanville was born before 1925 in AUS probably.
     He married Joyce Evans in 1945 in Kogarah registered, NSW, AUS.

Family: Joyce Evans (b. before 1925)

SonJohn Walter Glanville (b. 1946, d. 1946)

Ann Sophia Mims

Female, #15621, born between 1855 and 1856, died September 1893

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ann Sophia Mims was born between 1855 and 1856 in Wandsworth, SRY, ENG.
     She married Henry Ernest Reginald Glanville, son of John Henry Glanville and Louisa Clark, on 1 November 1883 in All Saints parish church, Stoke Newington, MDX, ENG, registered Hackney. After banns, his age 28, hers 29. Bachelor and spinster. Fathers named John Henry Glanvill civil service, Henry William Mims london city missionary?
     She died in September 1893 in Hackney registered, MDX, ENG; recorded age 38.
     She was buried on 19 September 1893 at Chingford Mount Cemetery, Chingford, ESS, ENG, recorded age 38.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville. Her married name was Glanvill.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 1 November 1883, Ann Sophia Mims and Henry Ernest Reginald Glanville lived at 19 Aden Grove, Stoke Newington, MDX, ENG.
  • She and Henry Ernest Reginald Glanville appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 37 Chestnut Avenue, West Ham, ESS, ENG; both with recorded age 35. Ernest Buckingham was their lodger.

Family: Henry Ernest Reginald Glanville (b. 1855, d. 1927)

SonHarry Ernest Reginald Glanville+ (b. 1884, d. circa 1957)
SonFrederick William Glanville+ (b. 1885, d. circa 1959)
DaughterDaisy Glanville (b. circa 1891, d. circa 1974)

Harry Ernest Reginald Glanville

Male, #15622, born 27 July 1884, died circa February 1957
FatherHenry Ernest Reginald Glanville (b. 1855, d. 1927)
MotherAnn Sophia Mims (b. between 1855 and 1856, d. 1893)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Harry Ernest Reginald Glanville was born on 27 July 1884 in Stratford, ESS, ENG, registered West Ham. 17 Jul 1883 recorded in 1939 Register.
     He was baptized on 28 December 1884 in Holty Trinity, Harrow Green, ESS, ENG, parents named Harry Ernest Reginald and Ann Sophia.
     He was baptized on 14 March 1886 in Holy Trinity, Harrow Green, ESS, ENG, parents named Harry Ernest Reginald and Ann Sophia.
     He married Lillian Blake circa May 1907 in Paddington registered, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~22.)
     He died circa February 1957 in Doncaster registered, YKS, ENG, (when age calculated as ~72); recorded age 72.

Alternate Names

He was also known as Henry E. R. Glanvill registered at death.

Other Information


     Harry Ernest Reginald Glanville was educated on 24 October 1892 in Oldfield Park School, Hackney, MDX, ENG, this being date of admission, father named Harry, address 25 Londesboro' Road.      Harry and Lillian Blake had 3 children by the 1911 census, all still living at that date.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Harry Ernest Reginald Glanville appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 37 Chestnut Avenue, West Ham, ESS, ENG; recorded age 6, living with his parents.
  • He and Lillian Blake appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 10 Harrisons Court, High Street, Doncaster, YKS, ENG; his age recorded 26, hers 23.
  • Harry was a cook in hotels on 2 April 1911.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Harry Ernest Reginald Glanville and Lillian Blake lived at 28 Percy Road, Willesden, MDX, ENG.
  • Harry was a hotel cook on 29 September 1939.

Family: Lillian Blake (b. 1887, d. circa 1977)

SonJack Oliver Glanville+ (b. 1907, d. 1994)
SonHarry Hartley Glanville (b. 1909, d. circa 1977)
DaughterEileen Lilian Glanville (b. 1910)
SonClifford Glanvill (b. 1913, d. 1992)
SonCharles Bernard Glanvill (b. 1915, d. 1940)
DaughterMadeline Glanvill (b. circa 1917, d. circa 1918)
SonDennis Glanvill (b. 1924, d. 1985)

Frederick William Glanville

Male, #15623, born 25 November 1885, died circa February 1959
FatherHenry Ernest Reginald Glanville (b. 1855, d. 1927)
MotherAnn Sophia Mims (b. between 1855 and 1856, d. 1893)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Frederick William Glanville was born on 25 November 1885 in West Ham registered, ESS, ENG, Exeter recorded in 1911 census. 21 Nov 1885 recorded in 1939 Register.
     He was baptized on 14 March 1886 in Holty Trinity, Harrow Green, ESS, ENG, parents named Harry Ernest Reginald and Ann Sophia.
     He married Grace Ada Farrer on 17 April 1926 in St John the Evangelists Brownswood Park, Stoke Newington, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as 40) registered Hackney.
His age recorded 40, hers 25. Fathers named Harry Ernest Glanville retired and Henry Isaac Farrer carman.
     He died circa February 1959 in Romford registered, ESS, ENG, (when age calculated as ~73); recorded age 73.

Other Information


     Frederick William Glanville was educated on 16 October 1893 in Oldfield Park School, Hackney, MDX, ENG, this being date of admission, father named Harry, address 25 Londesboro' Road.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Frederick William Glanville appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 37 Chestnut Avenue, West Ham, ESS, ENG; recorded age 5, living with his parents.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 64 Neal Street, St Giles, MDX, ENG; recorded age 24, an employee in a coffee house. Boarding with Robert and Charlotte Iles.
  • Frederick was a waiter in a hotel on 2 April 1911.
  • Frederick was a motor mechanic on 17 April 1926.
  • As of 17 April 1926, Frederick William Glanville and Grace Ada Farrer lived at 49 Finsbury Park Road, Stoke Newington, MDX, ENG.
  • Frederick was a jewellery salesman on 29 September 1939.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Frederick William Glanville and Grace Ada Farrer lived at 25 Trehurst Street, Hackney, MDX, ENG.

Family: Grace Ada Farrer (b. 1901, d. circa 1978)

DaughterDorothy E. Glanville (b. circa 1928)

Emily Mitchell

Female, #15624, born circa November 1839
FatherWilliam Mitchell (b. circa 1806, d. circa 1883)
MotherJane Glanville (b. 1805, d. circa 1886)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Emily Mitchell was born circa November 1839 in Minard Cross, St Germans, CON, ENG, registered St Germans.
     She married Thomas Kent Pennington between 1866 and 1871 but no marriage has been identified in England / Wales.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Pennington.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Emily Mitchell appeared on the census of 31 March 1851 in Thornbury, Egg Buckland, DEV, ENG; recorded age 11, living as "nephew" to Richard and Susan Clogg (her aunt.)
  • She and Thomas Kent Pennington appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Upper Luton Road, Chatham, KEN, ENG; his age recorded 24, hers 31.
  • She and Thomas Kent Pennington appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 18 Mivart Street, Bristol, GLS, ENG; his age recorded 34, hers 41. With them 2yr old Battersea London born John Pennington.
  • She and Thomas Kent Pennington appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 1 Hillingdon Place, Pember Road, Willesden, MDX, ENG; his age recorded 44, hers 51. With them 12 yr old Battersea-born son Tom Pennington (birth reg q2 1879 Wandsworth as Tom Kent Pennington, mother maiden named Mitchell.)

Thomas Kent Pennington

Male, #15625, born circa February 1847

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Thomas Kent Pennington was born circa February 1847 in Tavistock, DEV, ENG.
     He married Emily Mitchell, daughter of William Mitchell and Jane Glanville, between 1866 and 1871 but no marriage has been identified in England / Wales.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Thomas Kent Pennington and Emily Mitchell appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Upper Luton Road, Chatham, KEN, ENG; his age recorded 24, hers 31.
  • Thomas was a stone mason on 2 April 1871.
  • He and Emily Mitchell appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 18 Mivart Street, Bristol, GLS, ENG; his age recorded 34, hers 41. With them 2yr old Battersea London born John Pennington.
  • Thomas was a stone mason on 3 April 1881.
  • He and Emily Mitchell appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 1 Hillingdon Place, Pember Road, Willesden, MDX, ENG; his age recorded 44, hers 51. With them 12 yr old Battersea-born son Tom Pennington (birth reg q2 1879 Wandsworth as Tom Kent Pennington, mother maiden named Mitchell.)
  • Thomas was a mason on 5 April 1891.

William Mitchell

Male, #15626, born circa 1806, died circa May 1883

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Mitchell was born circa 1806 in St Martins, CON, ENG.
     He married Jane Glanville, daughter of Thomas Glanville and Ann Granger, circa 1835 (when age calculated as ~29) although no formal marriage record has yet been found.
     He died circa May 1883 in St Germans registered, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as ~77); recorded age 76.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • William Mitchell and Jane Glanville appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Minard Cross, St Germans, CON, ENG; both with recorded age 30, 3 MITCHELL daughters with them.
  • William was a carpenter on 6 June 1841.
  • As of 30 November 1845, William Mitchell and Jane Glanville lived at Minard Cross, St Germans, CON, ENG, when son Obadiah MITCHELL baptised at Hessenford (bor 12 Oct 1845), father a Carpenter.
    Godfathers Thos GLANVILLE, Wm AUSTIN. Godmothers Mary GLANVILLE, Anne ANDREW.
  • He and Jane Glanville appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Minard Cross, St Germans, CON, ENG; his age recorded 44, hers 45.
    With them Mitchell surnamed sons Hezekiah, William J and Obadiah aged 9 to 5 all born St Germans (Obadiah Mitchell baptised Hessenford in 1845 with Godfather Thos Glanville, Wm Austin, Godmothers Mary Glanville, Anne Andrew.)
  • William was a wheelwright on 30 March 1851.
  • William was a carpenter, when his son William James MITCHELL married Mary Jane VOSPER the sister of William's son Thomas's wife Frances Eliza VOSPER on 21 March 1869.
  • He and Jane Glanville appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Harvey Street, Torpoint; his age recorded 75, hers 73.
  • William was a carpenter on 3 April 1881.

Family: Jane Glanville (b. 1805, d. circa 1886)

DaughterMary Mitchell (b. circa 1835)
DaughterJane Mitchell (b. 1837)
DaughterEmily Mitchell (b. circa 1839)
SonThomas Glanville+ (b. between 1846 and 1847, d. circa 1914)

Eliza Crossman

Female, #15627, born between 1862 and 1863

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Eliza Crossman was born between 1862 and 1863 in Calstock, CON, ENG.
     She married Richard Frederick Granville, son of Frederick Granville and Cecilia White, circa November 1882 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Granville.

Family: Richard Frederick Granville (b. between 1857 and 1858)

DaughterCecilia Ann Elizabeth Maud Granville (b. circa 1884)
DaughterViolet Ethel Granville (b. circa 1886)
DaughterFlorence May Granville (b. circa 1887)
SonFrederick William Granville+ (b. circa 1889, d. circa 1939)
DaughterDorothy E Granville (b. circa 1891)
DaughterAnnie Victoria Granville (b. circa 1894)
DaughterEdith Granville (b. circa 1896)
SonJohn Anthony Granville (b. between 1898 and 1899)

George William Glanville

Male, #15628, born between 1882 and 1883, died circa November 1953
FatherEdwin Henry Glanville (b. between 1841 and 1842, d. circa 1921)
MotherSelina Hopkins (b. between 1850 and 1851, d. circa 1929)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

George William Glanville was born between 1882 and 1883 in Wookey, SOM, ENG. He was born on 2 October 1884 in the Parish Church, Wookey, SOM, ENG, parents Edwin Henry and Selina.
     He died circa November 1953 in Taunton registered, SOM, ENG; recorded age 72.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • George William Glanville appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Henley House, Wookey, SOM, ENG; recorded age 8, living with his parents.

Eliza Ann Glanville

Female, #15629, born 23 September 1846, died November 1846
FatherJohn Thorn Glanville (b. 1805, d. 1893)
MotherCharlotte Anna Lane (b. between 1815 and 1816, d. 1898)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Eliza Ann Glanville was born on 23 September 1846 in Oxford, OXF, ENG, registered Oxford.
     She was baptized on 13 October 1846 in St Mary the Virgin, Oxford, OXF, ENG.
     She died in November 1846 in St Mary the Virgin parish, Oxford, OXF, ENG, (when age calculated as 0); registered Oxford, recorded age 0.
     She was buried on 27 November 1846 at St Cross (Holywell), Oxford, OXF, ENG, recorded age 2mths.

Edward Sims

Male, #15630, born between 1861 and 1862

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Edward Sims was born between 1861 and 1862 in Lambeth, SRY, ENG.
     He married Charlotte Smith circa February 1890 in St Olave Southwark registered, SRY, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Edward was a greengrocer on 5 April 1891.
  • He and Charlotte Smith appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 68 Queens Road, Camberwell, SRY, ENG; his recorded age 29, hers 39. 45year old Reading born Thomas Smith brother-in-law was living with them, a coach builder.
  • He and Charlotte Smith appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 1 Atalanta Street, Fulham, MDX, ENG; his age recorded 39, hers 49. 11yr old son Edward G? Sims living with them, born New Cross London - uncertain whether he was a son of Edward Glanville or Edward Sims.
  • Edward was a hairdresser on 31 March 1901.
  • He and Charlotte Smith appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 1A Kenyon Street, Fulham, MDX, ENG; his age recorded 49 hers 59.
  • Edward was a hairdresser on 2 April 1911.