Ghosts of Glanvilles

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

Person Page 534

Henry Glanville

Male, #15992, born between 1859 and 1860

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Henry Glanville was born between 1859 and 1860 in Portsmouth, HAM, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Henry was Civil Service on 31 March 1901.
  • He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 23 Pasley Street, Devonport, DEV, ENG; recorded age 41, unmarried.

John Glanville

Male, #15995, born between 1874 and 1876

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanville was born between 1874 and 1876 in Devonport, DEV, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • John Glanville appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in RN Vessel "Niobe", Gibraltar; recorded age 26 or 21.
  • John was an E R A 3rd class on 31 March 1901.

Lilian Maud Glanville

Female, #15998, born 6 June 1887
FatherHenry Glanville (b. before 1867, d. before 1891)
MotherEllen (b. between 1861 and 1862)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Lilian Maud Glanville was born on 6 June 1887 in Plymouth, DEV, ENG, mother maiden named Glanville, or name omitted. Registered Plymouth q3 1887.
     She was baptized on 24 June 1887 in Holy Trinity, Plymouth, DEV, ENG, Liliana Maud of Henry and Ellen Glanville, abode 9 Higher Lane, born June 6 1887.
     She married Alfred George Blatchford circa November 1908 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~21.)

Alternate Names

She was also known as Lillian Maud recorded at marriage. She was also known as Lilian G McCleery recorded in 1891 census. She was also known as Liliana Maud recorded at baptism.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Lilian Maud Glanville appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 50 High Street, Plymouth St Andrew, DEV, ENG; recorded age 3, living with her widowed mother.
  • She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in St Andrew, Plymouth, DEV, ENG; recorded age 13, living as step daughter to Dan and Ellen Norman. Also there was step son Thomas W McCleery 9, and Norman children aged 1 to 5.
  • She and Alfred George Blatchford appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 46 York Street, Plymouth, DEV, ENG; both with recorded age 24.
  • Lilian was a housewife on 2 April 1911.

Mary Murch

Female, #15999, born between 1871 and 1872, died December 1936

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Murch was born between 1871 and 1872 in Crediton, DEV, ENG.
     She married Harry Glanville, son of Edwin Glanville and Ellen Marles, on 27 August 1899 in Holy Cross parish church, Crediton, DEV, ENG, registered Crediton. Both with recorded age 26. Fathers named Edwin Glanvill shoemaker, James Murch carpenter.
     She died in December 1936 in Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter, DEV, ENG; with obituary 18 Dec 1936 in the Western Times:
MANY TRIBUTES TO POPULARE RESIDENT
Funeral of Mrs. H. Glanvill at Crediton
     The funeral took place last week at the Crediton Cemetery of Mrs. Mary Glanvill aged 65 years, wife of Mr. Henry Glanville of Lynwood Terrace, High-street, Crediton, who passed away at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. She was well-known and held in much respect. She had resided in Crediton, her native town, all her life. She leaves a husband and a daughter, to whom deep sympathy is extended. A few years ago the late Mrs. Glanvill and Mr. Glanvill. sustained the sad loss of their eldest daughter, Miss Ethel Glanvill, through death. During the time of the funeral the blinds of the business and private houses of the town were drawn as a token of respect and sympathy.
     The service was conducted by the Rev. J. A. Durling (Vicar of Crediton). The ?rst portion was held at the Crediton Parish Church and the committal at the Crediton Cemetery, Deceased was laid to rest in the family grave.
     The immediate mourners were the Husband, Mr. H. Glanvill; Miss G. Glanvill, daughter; Mrs. L. Scanes (Exeter), sister; Mr. James Murch (Crediton), brother; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Murch (Crediton), brother and sister-in-law; Mrs. L. Stone, Mrs. Hodges, Miss E. Murch, and Mr. H. Soanes (Exeter), nieces andnephew; Mr. and Mrs. E. Parker, Mr. and Mrs. B. Parker (Exeter), brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. L. Parker and Mr. and Mrs. N. Glanvill, nephews and nieces; Miss M. Barry (Crediton), cousin; and Mr. R. Osborne.
     Among the large number present were: Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Woolway, Mr. and Mrs. J. Woolacott, Mr. and Mrs. E. Avery, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Davie, Messrs. W. Grove, E.R. Vincent, G. Ward, R. Johns, A.G. Bicknell. Jas. Perkins, A. F. Parr, V.Smith, E. Tremlett, C. W. Webber, G.Payne, C. Flood, Messrs. E. J. and W.H. Vincent, (representing Messrs. Berry and Vincent, where deceased's husband has been employed for many years), Mr. W.H. Boddy (representing the Crediton Branch of the Building Co-operative Society). The following represented the Crediton Branch of the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows (of which the deceased's husband has been the Secretary for twenty-nine years), Messr. R.H. Stacey, E. Tucker, H. Hedger, J. Running, S. Northcott, A. Slmden, H. Chamberlain, J. Bishop, and A. E. Norton. Others present included Mesdames B. Colwill, H. Smith, E. Tucker, R. James, B. Ash, C. Smith, W.Harvey, Nichols, A.P. Boddy,A.S.Trickey, Frank W.S. Hartley, W. Humphreys, E. Holliss, C. Snell, W. Strong, W. Cotten, H. King, C. Burge, B. Ford, J. Stemson, W.J.Parker, A. Hammett, Hodgson, J. Harvey, F. Balson, Matten, ...

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Other Information

     Mary and Harry Glanville had 3 children by the 1911 census, 1 deceased by that date.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Mary Murch and Harry Glanville appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Linwood Terrace, High Street, Crediton, DEV, ENG; both with recorded age 28.
  • She and Harry Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 3 Lynwood Terrace, High Street, Crediton, DEV, ENG; both with recorded age 38. Widowed mother in law Sarah Murch with them.

Family: Harry Glanville (b. circa 1872, d. 1960)

DaughterEthel May Glanville (b. 1902, d. 1929)
DaughterGladys Mary Glanville (b. 1910)

Helen Anne Dombkins

Female, #16000, born between 1931 and 1932, died 15 December 2013

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Helen Anne Dombkins was born between 1931 and 1932.
     She died on 15 December 2013 in Sydney, NSW, AUS; with obituary:
GLANVILLE, Helen Anne.
15 December 2013
Beloved wife of Alan. Mother and mother-in-law of Geoffrey and Judy, Susan and Robert, Kerry and Bruce. A proud grandmother and great-grandmother.
Aged 81 years
Helen's family and friends are warmly invited to attend her Funeral Service to be held in the EAST chapel of Northern Suburbs Crematorium, 199 Delhi Road, North Ryde, on Friday (December 20, 2013) at 1:30pm.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Charlotte Glanville

Female, #16001, born circa December 1894, died April 1896

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Charlotte Glanville was born circa December 1894.
     She died in April 1896 in Salford registered, LAN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~1); recorded age 1.
     She was buried on 23 April 1896 at Manchester General, Manchester, LAN, ENG, recorded age 16 months.

George Briggs

Male, #16002, born between 1855 and 1856

Birth, Marriage and Death information

George Briggs was born between 1855 and 1856 in Kelby, LIN, ENG.
     He married Ann Glanville, daughter of Thomas Glanville and Caroline Allen, circa May 1877 in Grantham registered, LIN, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • George Briggs and Ann Glanville appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Railway Station Houses, Great Poncton, LIN, ENG; his age recorded 26, hers 25.
  • George was a railway signalman on 3 April 1881.

Eliz J. Thomas

Female, #16003, born between 1850 and 1851

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Eliz J. Thomas was born between 1850 and 1851 in CON, ENG.
     She married Frank Glanville before 1873.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Eliz J. Thomas and Frank Glanville appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 11 Cardiff Road, Merthyr Tydfil, GLA, WLS; his age recorded 44, hers 40.

Family: Frank Glanville (b. between 1846 and 1847)

SonRichard John Glanville+ (b. circa 1873)
SonWilliam James Glanville (b. between 1874 and 1875)
SonFrank Glanville (b. between 1876 and 1877)
DaughterEdith Glanville (b. circa 1880)

Frank Glanville

Male, #16004, born between 1876 and 1877
FatherFrank Glanville (b. between 1846 and 1847)
MotherEliz J. Thomas (b. between 1850 and 1851)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Frank Glanville was born between 1876 and 1877 in Merthyr Tydfil, GLA, WLS.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Frank Glanville appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 11 Cardiff Road, Merthyr Tydfil, GLA, WLS; recorded age 14, living with his parents.

Lawrence Swan Henderson

Male, #16005, born before 1880

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Lawrence Swan Henderson was born before 1880.
     He married Sabina Glanville, daughter of William James Glanville and Charlotte Elizabeth Authors, in 1899 in NZ.

Edith Emily Hillier

Female, #16006, born 24 June 1875, died circa May 1949

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Edith Emily Hillier was born on 24 June 1875 in Yorktown, SRY, ENG.
     She married Edward James Glanville, son of Edward Azuley Glanville and Lucinda Veale, on 10 January 1903 in St Peter, Frimley, SRY, ENG, (when age calculated as 27) Registered Farnham. Edith marrying in surname WICKS as widow. His age recorded 30, father Edward Napoleon Glanvell. Hers 28, father Charles William Hillier.
     She died circa May 1949 in Windsor registered, BKM, ENG, (when age calculated as ~73); recorded age 68.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville. She was also known as Emily as recorded in 1911 census. Her married name was Wicks.

Other Information


     Edith was married 2 times.      Edith and Edward James Glanville had 3 children by the 1911 census, all still living at that date.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Edith Emily Hillier and Edward James Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 3 Fair View Cottages, York Town Road, College Town, Camberley, SRY, ENG; his recorded age 39, hers 35. With them stepsons Horace and Charles Wicks aged 14 and 13 and William Hillier, 32yr old brother in law.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Edith Emily Hillier and Edward James Glanville lived at 4 Hillside Cottages, Owlsmoor Road, Easthampstead, BRK, ENG.

Family: Edward James Glanville (b. 1872, d. circa 1952)

DaughterMaud Annie Glanville (b. circa 1903)
DaughterEthel Hester Glanville (b. circa 1904)
SonEdward Glanville (b. 1906, d. circa 1980)
SonHenry Arthur Glanville+ (b. 1911, d. circa 1975)
DaughterViolet Glanville (b. circa 1913)

Sarah Ann Blamey

Female, #16007, born between 1843 and 1844, died June 1932

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Sarah Ann Blamey was born between 1843 and 1844 in Mevagissey, CON, ENG.
     She married Richard Devonshire Glanville, son of Samuel Glanville and Johanna Devonshire, on 24 March 1866 in the Parish Church, Mevagissey, CON, ENG.
     She died in June 1932 in Mevagissey, CON, ENG; registered St Austell, recorded age 89.
     She was buried on 1 July 1932 at Mevagissey, CON, ENG, recorded age 89, registered St Austell, of Porth Mellyn, Mevagissey.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Other Information

     Sarah and Richard Devonshire Glanville had 2 children by the 1911 census, 1 deceased by that date.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Sarah Ann Blamey and Richard Devonshire Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Portmellon, Mevagissey, CON, ENG; his age recorded 34, hers 28.
  • She and Richard Devonshire Glanville appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Portmellon, Mevagissey, CON, ENG; his age recorded 42 , hers 38.
  • She and Richard Devonshire Glanville appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Portmellon, Mevagissey, CON, ENG; his age recorded 53, hers 48.
  • She and Richard Devonshire Glanville appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Portmellon, Mevagissey, CON, ENG; his recorded age 62, hers 57.
  • Sarah was a gardiner, retired **** on 31 March 1901.
  • She and Richard Devonshire Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in Port Mellon, Mevagissey, CON, ENG; his recorded age 73, hers 68. Alfred Blight, 20yr old grandson with them.

Family: Richard Devonshire Glanville (b. 1837, d. 1925)

DaughterLaura Glanville (b. circa 1866, d. circa 1931)
DaughterEmma Glanville (b. circa 1869)

Emily Marian Dean

Female, #16008, born between 1869 and 1870

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Emily Marian Dean was born between 1869 and 1870 in Lowestoft, SFK, ENG, London, recorded in 1911 census.
     She married male Glanville between 1890 and 1895.
     She married Thomas Pugh circa February 1908 in Aston registered, WAR, ENG.

Alternate Names

She was also known as Glenville registered at 1908 marriage. Her married name was Pugh.

Other Information


     Emily was married 2 times.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Emily Marian Dean appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 1 South View Terrace, Lowestoft, SFK, ENG; recorded age 31, widowed, visiting married Annie Williams who was also Lowestoft born.
  • Emily was a domestic housekeeper on 31 March 1901.
  • She and Thomas Pugh appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 5 Holt Street, Aston, WAR, ENG; his age recorded 45, hers 42.

Family: male Glanville (b. before 1875, d. before 1901)

DaughterMabel Astley Catherine Glanville (b. circa 1895)

Dan Norman

Male, #16009, born between 1848 and 1849

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Dan Norman was born between 1848 and 1849 in Plymouth, DEV, ENG.
     He married Ellen circa August 1894 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, Ellen marrying as Ellen McCleery.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Dan was a mason on 31 March 1901.
  • He and Ellen appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in St Andrew, Plymouth, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 52, hers 39.

William Glanville

Male, #16011, born between 1878 and 1879

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Glanville was born between 1878 and 1879 in Devonport, DEV, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • William Glanville appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 5 Pinhook Cottages, Pinhoe, DEV, ENG; recorded age 22, boarding with James and Mary Ann Davey.
  • William was a gardener not domestic on 31 March 1901.

Amelia Victoria Pullen

Female, #16012, born 14 November 1879, died August 1966

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Amelia Victoria Pullen was born on 14 November 1879.
     She married Albert John Glanville, son of John Andrew Glanville and Elizabeth Mary Pope Warrian, on 24 December 1900 in the Parish Church, Cadoxton-juxta-Barry, GLA, WLS, (when age calculated as 21) His age recorded 22, hers 21. Fathers named John John Glanvill, boilermaker, Alfred Pullen mason.
reported in Barry Dock News 28 Dec 1900:
GLANVILLE - PULLEN - On the 24th instant, at the Parish Church, Cadoxton-Barry, by the rector, the Rev E. Morris, Mr Albert John Glanville to Miss Amelia Pullen, both of Barry Docks.
     She died in August 1966 in Cardiff registered, GLA, WLS, (when age calculated as 86.)
     She was buried on 26 August 1966 at Merthyr Dyfan Cemetery, Barry, GLA, WLS, plot K19.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Other Information

     Amelia and Albert John Glanville had 4 children by the 1911 census, all still living at that date.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Amelia Victoria Pullen and Albert John Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 31 Cora Street, Barry Dock, GLA, WLS; his age recorded 32, hers 31.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Amelia Victoria Pullen lived at 89 College Road, Barry, GLA, WLS, widowed.

Family: Albert John Glanville (b. circa 1878, d. 1934)

SonAlbert Edward Glanville (b. 1901, d. 1973)
DaughterAlberta Amelia Glanville (b. circa 1903)
DaughterIrene Victoria Glanville (b. circa 1905)
DaughterEmily Enidwen Glanville (b. 1907, d. 1998)

William Glanville

Male, #16013, born between 1848 and 1849

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Glanville was born between 1848 and 1849 in Crediton, DEV, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • William was a draper on 31 March 1901.
  • He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Woolwich, KEN, ENG; recorded age 52.

William F. Glanville

Male, #16014, born between 1829 and 1830

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William F. Glanville was born between 1829 and 1830 in East Stonehouse, DEV, ENG.
     He married Jennifer C. between 1855 and 1901.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • William F. Glanville and Jennifer C. appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 132 Union Street, East Stonehouse, DEV, ENG; his recorded age 71, hers 60.
  • William was a baker confectioner on 31 March 1901.

Joan Bentham H. Morris

Male, #16015, born before 1936, died 1956

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Joan Bentham H. Morris was born before 1936.
     He died in 1956 in North Sydney registered, NSW, AUS.

Thomas Owens

Male, #16017, born between 1850 and 1851, died June 1903

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Thomas Owens was born between 1850 and 1851 in Aberystwyth, CGN, WLS.
     He married Fanny Glanville, daughter of Richard Glanville and Eliza Johns, on 4 August 1880 in Wesley Chapel, Queen's road, Aberystwyth, CGN, WLS, reported in The Aberystwith Observer 7 Aug 1880:
OWENS - GLANVILLE - August 4th, at Wesley Chape, Queen's-road, in the presence of Mr D.H. Evans, Registrar, by the Rev. J.S.Vickers, assisted by the Rev. T.Levi, Thomas Owens, Commercial and Grammar School, to Fanny Glanville, youngest daughter of Captain Glanville, late of Frongoch, near Pontrhydygroes.
     He died in June 1903; with lengthy obituary in Welsh Gazette and West Wales Advertiser 18 Jun 1903, reported to be in his 53rd year, leaving widow and 2 sons.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Thomas Owens and Fanny Glanville appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Aberystwyth, CGN, WLS; his age recorded 30, hers 25.
  • Thomas was a teacher, commercial and grammar school on 3 April 1881.

Isaac Glanville

Male, #16020, born before 1760, died August 1801

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Isaac Glanville was born before 1760.
     He married Mary Hucker on 13 May 1780 in Drayton, SOM, ENG, Isaac Glanville and Mary Hucker.
     He died in August 1801 in Drayton, SOM, ENG; some records refer to Draycott not Drayton for burial (and thus presumed death place.)
     He was buried on 6 August 1801 at St Catherine, Drayton, SOM, ENG, Isaac Glanville August 6th 1801.