Ghosts of Glanvilles

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

Person Page 545

William George Bonstead Glanville

Male, #16322, born 7 August 1907, died 1 October 1975
FatherWilliam Henry Glanville O.B.E. (b. 1857, d. 1942)
MotherLilian Blanche Lizzie Ferguson (b. 1866, d. 1949)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William George Bonstead Glanville was born on 7 August 1907 in Molesey, SRY, ENG, registered q4 1907 Kingston.
     He was baptized on 11 September 1907 in St Paul, East Molesey, SRY, ENG.
     He married Molly D. Manbey circa August 1938 in Billericay registered, ESS, ENG, (when age calculated as ~31.)
     He died on 1 October 1975 in Kingston upon Thames registered, SRY, ENG, (when age calculated as 68.)
     He was buried on 7 October 1975 at St Peter's church, West Molesey, SRY, ENG, recorded age 68.
     His estate was probated on 21 January 1976 indexed:
GLANVILLE, William George Boustead of Waterside Molember Rd East Molesey Sy died 1 October 1975 Probate London 21 January £51774.

Other Information


      In 1919 William George Bousted Glanville service no. 7817360 attested in Royal Tank Corps enlistment records.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • William George Bonstead Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in Spring Field, East Molesey, SRY, ENG; recorded age 3, living with his parents.
  • As of 1934, William George Bonstead Glanville lived at 28 Esher Road, East Molesey, SRY, ENG, when listed in the Electoral Register.
  • As of 29 September 1939, William George Bonstead Glanville lived at 26 Farm Way, Esher, SRY, ENG.
  • William was a bank clerk on 29 September 1939.
  • As of October 1975, William George Bonstead Glanville lived at "Waterside", Molember Road, East Molesey, SRY, ENG.

Phyllis Mary Glanvile

Female, #16323, born 26 November 1907
FatherWilliam Forest Glanville (b. circa 1863, d. 1931)
MotherMary Sage (b. 1882, d. 1959)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Phyllis Mary Glanvile was born on 26 November 1907 in Westbury Sub Mendip, SOM, ENG, registered q1 1908.
     She was baptized on 22 December 1907 in Westbury, SOM, ENG, parents Forest William Glanvile and Mary.
     She married Walter Hubert Down circa May 1935 in Wells registered, SOM, ENG, (when age calculated as ~27.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Down.

Other Information

Phyllis Mary Glanvile was living in 1980; but unable to attend her brother Forest's funeral.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Phyllis Mary Glanvile appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in Kniftons Farm, Winscombe, SOM, ENG; recorded age 3, living with her parents.

Arthur Henry Francis Glanvill

Male, #16324, born 7 December 1907, died 20 May 1969
FatherEdward Reginald Glanvill (b. 1883, d. 1943)
MotherElsie Mary Noble (b. 1883, d. circa 1973)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Arthur Henry Francis Glanvill was born on 7 December 1907 in London Southfield, SRY, ENG, registered Wandsworth q1 1908.
     He married Eileen Grace Reeves circa May 1936 in Greenwich registered, KEN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~28.)
     He died on 20 May 1969 in Wellington registered, SAL, ENG, (when age calculated as 61); recorded age 62.
     He was buried at Wrockwardine Wood Methodist church, Telford, SAL, ENG.
     His estate was probated on 4 July 1969 indexed:
GLANVILL Arthur Henry Francis of 37 Park Rd Donnington Telford Salop died 20 May 1969 Administration Sheffield 4 July. £1913.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Arthur Henry Francis Glanvill appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 153 Trevelyan Road, Tooting, SRY, ENG; recorded age 3, living with his parents.
  • He appeared on the census of 19 June 1921 in 25 Mountgrove, Islington, MDX, ENG; recorded age 13yrs 6mths, living with his parents.
  • Arthur was in full time education on 19 June 1921.
  • Arthur was a munition high explosive filler on 29 September 1939.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Arthur Henry Francis Glanvill lived at 141 Wellmeadow Road, Lewisham, KEN, ENG.

Family: Eileen Grace Reeves (b. 1908, d. 1993)

SonPeter David Glanvill (b. 1937, d. circa 2020)
SonJohn Reginald Glanvill (b. 1939, d. circa 2020)
SonAlan Glanvill (b. 1944, d. 2022)

Doris Alexandra Glanville

Female, #16325, born 17 January 1908
FatherWilliam Glanvill Rudd (b. 1866)
MotherFlorence Alexandra Prodrick (b. circa 1876, d. circa 1936)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Doris Alexandra Glanville was born on 17 January 1908 in St Pancras, MDX, ENG, registered St Pancras.

Other Information

Doris Alexandra Glanville was living in 1918; named in her father's military papers.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Doris Alexandra Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 2 Glen Street, Hampstead Road, St Pancras, MDX, ENG; recorded age 3, living with her parents.
  • She appeared on the census of 19 June 1921 in St Pancras, MDX, ENG.
  • She appeared on the census of 19 June 1921 in St Pancras, MDX, ENG.

Alice Eleanor Glanville

Female, #16326, born circa February 1908
FatherCharles Percy Glanville (b. 1883, d. 1940)
MotherRose May Loader (b. before 1884)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Alice Eleanor Glanville was born circa February 1908 in Kensington registered, MDX, ENG.

Alice Mary Glanville

Female, #16327, born 10 February 1908, died May 1994
FatherArthur Herbert Glanville (b. circa 1874, d. circa 1927)
MotherAda Julia Payne (b. 1877, d. circa 1960)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Alice Mary Glanville was born on 10 February 1908 in Dakeyne Street, Nottingham, NTT, ENG, registered Nottingham.
     She married Frederick R. Orrell circa May 1932 in Nottingham registered, NTT, ENG, (when age calculated as ~24.)
     She married Thomas Alfred H. Jeffs circa August 1944 in Nottingham registered, NTT, ENG, (when age calculated as ~36) Alice marrying as Alice Orrell.
     She died in May 1994 in Nottingham registered, NTT, ENG, (when age calculated as 86.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Orrell. Her married name was Jeffs.

Other Information


     Alice was married 2 times.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Alice Mary Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 5 Dakeyne Street, Carlton Road, Nottingham, NTT, ENG; recorded age 3, living with her parents.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Alice Mary Glanville and Frederick R. Orrell lived at 403 Nuthall Road, Nottingham, NTT, ENG.
  • Alice was a shop assistant, drapery on 29 September 1939.

Doris Mollie Glanville

Female, #16328, born 5 January 1908, died circa February 1979
FatherAndrew Glanville (b. circa 1870, d. 1936)
MotherChrissie Randall Clark (b. 1880, d. 1965)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Doris Mollie Glanville was born on 5 January 1908 in Gillingham, KEN, ENG, registered Medway.
     She married Frank L. Sellen circa February 1934 in Medway registered, KEN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~26.)
     She died circa February 1979 in Blackpool & Fylde registered, LAN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~71.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Sellen.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Doris Mollie Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 1 Tennyson Road, Gillingham, KEN, ENG; recorded age 3, living with her parents.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Doris Mollie Glanville lived at 27 Montpelier Terrace, Cheltenham, GLS, ENG, living with her brother Cecil and his wife, her husband not present.

Edgar Bruce Glanville

Male, #16329, born 11 December 1907, died August 1988
FatherGeorge James Glanville (b. 1867, d. circa 1926)
MotherElizabeth Ann Hodge (b. between 1868 and 1869)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Edgar Bruce Glanville was born on 11 December 1907 in Devonport, DEV, ENG, registered Devonport q1 1908.
     He married Valerie Frances Bawden circa May 1936 in St Germans registered, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as ~28.)
     He died in August 1988 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 80.)

Other Information


      Before 1975 separated or divorced as Valerie remarried whilst Edgar was still alive.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Edgar Bruce Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 24 Admiralty Street, Keyham, Devonport, DEV, ENG; recorded age 3, living with his mother.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Edgar Bruce Glanville and Valerie Frances Bawden lived at 24 Ermington Terrace, Mutley, Plymouth, DEV, ENG.
  • Edgar was RNAD skilled labourer munitions, Royal William Yard on 29 September 1939.

Frederick John Glanville

Male, #16330, born 18 December 1907, died 16 December 1964
FatherFrancis Robert James Nankivell Glanville (b. 1863, d. 1911)
MotherMary Jane Pearce (b. 1867, d. circa 1946)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Frederick John Glanville was born on 18 December 1907 in St Budeaux, DEV, ENG, registered Devonport q1 1908.
     He was baptized on 16 October 1908 in St Boniface, St Budeaux, DEV, ENG, Frederick John of Francis Albert James Nankivell Glanville and Mary Jane, abode 2 Trelawny Avenue St Budeaux, born 18 Dec 1907.
     He married Dorothy Margaret Veale circa May 1938 in St Germans registered, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as ~30.)
     He died on 16 December 1964 in Freedom Fields Hospital, Plymouth, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 56); recorded age 56, registered Plymouth.
     His estate was probated on 5 April 1965 indexed:
GLANVILLE Frederick John of 790 Wolseley Road Plymouth died 16 December 1964 at Freedom Fields Hospital Plymouth Probate Exeter 5 April to Dorothy Margaret Glanville widow. £838.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Frederick John Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 2 Trelawny Avenue, St Budeaux, St Budeaux, DEV, ENG; recorded age 3, living with his parents.

George Meriton Glanville

Male, #16331, born 27 December 1909, died 6 September 1992
FatherJohn Archibald Glanville (b. 1876, d. 1963)
MotherFanny Louisa Gent (b. 1880, d. 1957)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

George Meriton Glanville was born on 27 December 1909 in Hayle, CON, ENG, registered Redruth q1 1908.
     He married Nell Madeleine Fell on 15 September 1939 in Ottawa, ONT, CAN, (when age calculated as 29.)
     He died on 6 September 1992 in Burnaby, BC, CAN, (when age calculated as 82.)

Other Information


     George Meriton Glanville immigrated in 1913 to CAN.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • George Meriton Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 7 Second Avenue, Rectory, Devonport, DEV, ENG; recorded age 3, living with his mother.
  • He appeared on the census of 1916 in ALB, CAN; recorded age 8, living with his parents.
  • He appeared on the census of 1921 in Lethbridge, ALB, CAN; recorded age 13, living with his parents.
  • George was a Canadian "Mountie."

Joyce May Glanville

Female, #16332, born circa February 1908
FatherEdwin George Glanville (b. 1874, d. 1963)
MotherAlice Louise Orchard Sharp (b. between 1880 and 1881, d. 1918)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Joyce May Glanville was born circa February 1908 in Uckfield registered, SSX, ENG.
     She married Charles H. Wagstaff circa November 1942 in Chichester registered, SSX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~34.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Wagstaff.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 1939, Joyce May Glanville lived at 14 Parkhill Road, Hampstead, MDX, ENG.

Kathleen Sarah Elizabeth Glanville

Female, #16333, born circa February 1908, died circa February 1908
FatherPercival Glanville (b. 1876, d. 1962)
MotherElizabeth French (b. between 1877 and 1878, d. 1948)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Kathleen Sarah Elizabeth Glanville was born circa February 1908 in Medway registered, KEN, ENG.
     She was baptized on 12 February 1908 in St Mark, Gillingham, KEN, ENG, parents Percival and Elizabeth. Private Baptism.
     She died circa February 1908 in Medway registered, KEN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~0); recorded age 0.

Roy Glanville

Male, #16334, born circa February 1908
Motherfemale Edwards (b. before 1888)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Roy Glanville was born circa February 1908 in Merthyr Tydfil registered, GLA, WLS.

Thomas Glanville

Male, #16335, born circa February 1908
FatherThomas Glanville (b. between 1861 and 1862)
MotherEmma Webbey (b. between 1874 and 1875)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Thomas Glanville was born circa February 1908 in Wellington registered, SOM, ENG.

Alexandra Patience Glanville

Female, #16336, born 10 May 1908, died July 1996
FatherArthur Glanville (b. circa 1855, d. circa 1914)
MotherFlorence Styles (b. 1874, d. circa 1957)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Alexandra Patience Glanville was born on 10 May 1908 in Tunbridge Wells, KEN, ENG, registered Tonbridge.
     She married Louis P. Willoughby circa November 1929 in Kingston upon Thames registered, SRY, ENG, (when age calculated as ~21.)
     She married Dermot O'Dwyer circa February 1945 in Brentford registered, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~36) Alexandra marrying in names Glanville and Willoughby.
     She died in July 1996 in Kensington & Chelsea registered, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as 88.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Willoughby. Her married name was O'Dwyer.

Other Information


     Alexandra was married 2 times.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Alexandra Patience Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 58 & 60 Camden Road, Tunbridge Wells, KEN, ENG; recorded age 2, living with her parents.

Benjamin William Glanville

Male, #16337, born 9 May 1908, died circa November 1975
FatherFrederick Thomas Glanville (b. 1880, d. circa 1957)
MotherSarah Ann Lawton (b. 1886, d. circa 1952)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Benjamin William Glanville was born on 9 May 1908 in Mile End, MDX, ENG, registered Mile End.
     He married Frances Fanny Gregory on 25 September 1932 in Christ Church, Stratford, ESS, ENG, (when age calculated as 24) registered West Ham.
     He died circa November 1975 in Luton registered, BDF, ENG, (when age calculated as ~67.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Benjamin William Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 95 Stanley Road, Stratford, ESS, ENG; recorded age 2, living with his parents.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Benjamin William Glanville lived at 3 Lett Road, West Ham, ESS, ENG, married but wife not present.
  • Benjamin was a brickworks labourer on 29 September 1939.

Family: Frances Fanny Gregory (b. 1911, d. circa 1956)

SonBenjamin Charles Glanville (b. 1935, d. 1980)

Eveline Elizabeth Glanville

Female, #16340, born circa May 1908
Motherfemale Peake (b. before 1888)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Eveline Elizabeth Glanville was born circa May 1908 in Edmonton registered, MDX, ENG.

Frances Evangeline Glanville

Female, #16341, born circa May 1908
FatherFrederick Joseph Glanville (b. 1868, d. circa 1944)
MotherAnnie Newport (b. 1869, d. circa 1959)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Frances Evangeline Glanville was born circa May 1908 in Edmonton registered, MDX, ENG.

Gladys Glanville

Female, #16342, born circa May 1908
FatherGeorge Glanville (b. circa 1868, d. 1937)
MotherAlice Wellavyze (b. circa 1867, d. circa 1935)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Gladys Glanville was born circa May 1908 in Westminster, MDX, ENG, registered London St George Hanover Square.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Gladys Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 71 Bonnington Square, Lambeth, SRY, ENG; recorded age 2, living with her parents.
  • As of 1932, Gladys Glanville lived at 13 Greencoat Mansions, Greencoat Place, Westminster, MDX, ENG.

Hilda Mary Glanville

Female, #16343, born 2 June 1908
FatherHerbert John Glanville (b. 1882, d. 1977)
MotherAlice Maud Selley (b. 1879, d. circa 1974)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Hilda Mary Glanville was born on 2 June 1908 in Exeter, DEV, ENG, registered St Thomas.
     She was baptized on 24 June 1908 in St Thomas the Apostle, Exeter, DEV, ENG, Hilda Mary of Herbert John and Alice Maud Glanville, abode 28 Oxford Street. Born 2 Jun 1908.
     She married Herbert W. A. Foxlow circa November 1933 in Exeter, St Thomas registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~25.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Foxlow.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Hilda Mary Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 25 Cleveland Street, St Thomas, Exeter, DEV, ENG; recorded age 2, living with her parents.

Winifred Eva Glanville

Female, #16344, born circa May 1908, died circa May 1908
FatherCharles Glanville (b. 1875, d. 1946)
MotherAlice Lydia Howe (b. 1881, d. 1954)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Winifred Eva Glanville was born circa May 1908 in Tiverton registered, DEV, ENG.
     She died circa May 1908 in Tiverton registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~0); recorded age 0.
     She was buried on 9 May 1908 at Cullompton Cemetery, Cullompton, DEV, ENG.

Florence Edith Glanville

Female, #16345, born 17 April 1912
FatherThomas Frederick Glanville (b. 1883, d. circa 1961)
MotherFlorence Elizabeth Tayler (b. 1890)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Florence Edith Glanville was born on 17 April 1912 in Hackney registered, MDX, ENG.
     She married Albert E Cording circa February 1933 in Hackney registered, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~20) neither party recording their middle initial at marriage.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Cording.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Florence Edith Glanville and Albert E Cording lived at 29 Redwald Road, Hackney, MDX, ENG.

Maureen Lynette Bell

Female, #16346, born before 1939, died 1983

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Maureen Lynette Bell was born before 1939.
     She died in 1983 in NSW, AUS.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Doris Ethel Glanville

Female, #16347, born circa August 1908
FatherEdgar Thomas Glanville (b. 1888, d. circa 1968)
MotherAnnie Ethel Ashford (b. between 1886 and 1887, d. 1981)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Doris Ethel Glanville was born circa August 1908 in Wandsworth registered, SRY, ENG, registered Wandsworth.
     She married Ernest Edward Shadbolt on 1 July 1931 in St Barnabas parish church, Clapham Common, SRY, ENG, (when age calculated as ~22) registered Battersea.
His age recorded 28, hers 22.
Fathers named William Shadbolt foreman gas maker and Edgar Thomas Glanville chauffeur.

Alternate Names

She was also known as Brunwin. Her married name was Shadbolt.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Doris Ethel Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 52 Harbut Road, New Wandsworth, Battersea, SRY, ENG; recorded age 2, living with her parents.
  • As of 1929, Doris Ethel Glanville lived at 23 Wakehurst Road, Battersea, SRY, ENG.
  • As of 1 July 1931, Doris Ethel Glanville lived at 23 Wakehurst Road, Clapham, SRY, ENG.
  • Doris was a shop assistant on 1 July 1931.

Doris May Glanville

Female, #16348, born 27 June 1908, died March 2000
FatherArthur James Glanville (b. 1881, d. circa 1950)
MotherBeatrice Mary Curnow (b. 1882, d. circa 1974)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Doris May Glanville was born on 27 June 1908 in Camborne, CON, ENG, registered Redruth.
     She married Arthur Pearce circa February 1941 in Redruth registered, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as ~32.)
     She died in March 2000 in Truro registered, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as 91.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Pearce.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Doris May Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in Cross Street, Camborne, CON, ENG; recorded age 2, living with her parents.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Doris May Glanville lived at 16 Condurrow Road, Beacon, Camborne, CON, ENG, living with her parents.
  • Doris was a day girl domestic on 29 September 1939.

Elizabeth Jane Glanville

Female, #16349, born circa August 1908, died circa August 1908
FatherJames Glanville (b. 1882, d. circa 1956)
MotherNellie Jenkins (b. 1884)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Jane Glanville was born circa August 1908 in Southwick, DUR, ENG, registered Sunderland.
     She died circa August 1908 in Sunderland registered, DUR, ENG, (when age calculated as ~0); recorded age 0. Named and marked deceased in the 1911 census by her father.

Eric Stanley Glanville

Male, #16350, born 26 July 1908, died 2 October 1986
FatherWilliam Henry Glanville (b. 1861, d. 1942)
MotherAda Alexandra Wybourn (b. between 1862 and 1863)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Eric Stanley Glanville was born on 26 July 1908 in Lewisham registered, KEN, ENG.
     He married Doris Gloag circa November 1939 in Wandsworth registered, SRY, ENG, (when age calculated as ~31.)
     He died on 2 October 1986 in Poole registered, DOR, ENG, (when age calculated as 78.)
     His estate was probated on 17 December 1986 indexed:
GLANVILLE, Eric Stanley of 22 Halter Rise Wimborne Dorset died 2 October 1986 Probate Winchester 17 December £30283.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Eric Stanley Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 32 Burnt Ash Road, Lee, KEN, ENG; recorded age 2, living with his parents.
  • As of 1930, Eric Stanley Glanville lived at 58 Glencairn Road, Streatham, SRY, ENG.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Eric Stanley Glanville and Doris Gloag lived at 28 Mount Ephraim, Mount Ephraim Road, Wandsworth, SRY, ENG, both single.
  • Eric was a bank clerk on 29 September 1939.
  • Eric was a bank manager, when granted probate on his brother William Henry's estate on 15 January 1965.