Ghosts of Glanvilles

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

Person Page 636

Samuel Jerrit Glenville

Male, #19051, born 8 June 1919, died August 1985
FatherSamuel Jerrit Glenville (b. 1890, d. 1958)
MotherSarah A. Clarke (b. 1889, d. 1953)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Samuel Jerrit Glenville was born on 8 June 1919 in South Shields registered, DUR, ENG, registered in q3 1919.
     He died in August 1985 in South Shields registered, DUR, ENG, (when age calculated as 66.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Samuel Jerrit Glenville lived at 9 Crondall Street, South Shields, DUR, ENG, living with his parents.
  • Samuel was a marine engineer, when granted Administration of his father's estate on 8 December 1958.

Sarah A. Clarke

Female, #19052, born 12 March 1889, died 28 August 1953

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Sarah A. Clarke was born on 12 March 1889.
     She married Samuel Jerrit Glenville, son of William Glanville and Jane Eliza Riddle, circa February 1918 in South Shields registered, DUR, ENG, (when age calculated as ~28.)
     She died on 28 August 1953 in South Shields, DUR, ENG, (when age calculated as 64.)
     Her estate was probated on 1 October 1953 indexed as:
GLENVILLE Sarah of 9 Crondall-street South Shields (wife of Samuel Jerrett Glenville) died 28 August 1953 at 169 Harton-lane South Shields Administratoin Newcastle-upon-Tyne 1 October to the said Samuel Jerrett Glenville electrical fitter. Effects £146 11s 4d.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glenville.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Sarah A. Clarke and Samuel Jerrit Glenville lived at 9 Crondall Street, South Shields, DUR, ENG.

Family: Samuel Jerrit Glenville (b. 1890, d. 1958)

SonSamuel Jerrit Glenville (b. 1919, d. 1985)
SonGeorge Stanley Glenville+ (b. 1921, d. 2005)

Amelia Glanville

Female, #19053, born 18 August 1852, died 1 August 1854
FatherWilliam Glanville (b. circa 1823, d. 1870)
MotherMartha Williams (b. between 1832 and 1833, d. 1877)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Amelia Glanville was born on 18 August 1852 in India.
     She was baptized on 28 December 1852 in Kamptee Kurnool, Madura, Tamil Nadu, India, parents William and Martha Glanville, born 18 Aug 1852.
     She died on 1 August 1854 in Kamptee, Madras, India, (when age calculated as 1); recorded age 1yr 11mnths, infant daughter of Sergeant Glanville, 1st Battalion of Artillery and Martha his wife. Buried same date.

William Glanville

Male, #19054, born circa 1823, died 11 February 1870
FatherWilliam Glanville (b. before 1803)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Glanville was born circa 1823.
     He married Eliza Dougherty on 22 August 1849 in St Matthias Church, Madras, India, (when age calculated as ~26) his age recorded 26, hers 17. Fathers named William Glanville, William Dougherty.
     He married Martha Williams on 9 April 1851 in Madras, Tamil Nadu, India, (when age calculated as ~28) his age recorded 29, hers 18, widower and spinster. Fathers named Wm Glanville, Joseph Williams.
     He died on 11 February 1870 in Moulmein, Bengal, India, (when age calculated as ~47); recorded age 48. Cause of death : Typhoid Fever. Buried same date.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • William was a corporal in the 1st Battalion of Artillery on 22 August 1849.
  • William was Captain William Glanville, A company, 1st Battalion Artillery, named at his wife's death (very probably a misprint for Corporal William Glanville) in 1849.
  • William was a Sergt 1st Battalion Artillery on 9 April 1851.
  • William was sergeant A company 1st Battalion Royal Artillery, at baptism of daur Amelia on 28 December 1852.
  • William was sergeant A Company 1st Battalion of Artillery, at baptism of son William Henry on 30 November 1853.
  • William was a forester, at baptism of son Charles on 21 September 1854.
  • William was a sergeant in the commissariat department, at baptism of son Joseph on 7 December 1855.
  • William was a retired and pensioned Sergeant and Forester on 11 February 1870.

Family: Martha Williams (b. between 1832 and 1833, d. 1877)

DaughterAmelia Glanville (b. 1852, d. 1854)
SonWilliam Henry Glanville (b. 1853, d. 1854)
SonWilliam Glanville (b. 1854)
SonJoseph Glanville (b. 1855)
DaughterMary Ellen Glanville (b. 1857, d. 1858)
DaughterEmily Glanville (b. 1859, d. 1859)
DaughterEllen Glanville (b. 1859)
SonCharles Kesheart Glanville (b. 1863, d. 1867)

Francis Charles Glanville

Male, #19055, born before 1863, died 1 March 1883

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Francis Charles Glanville was born before 1863.
     He died on 1 March 1883 in Bareilly, Bengal, India; cause of death : chronic dysentery. Buried 2nd March 1883.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Francis was a private, 1st Battalion East Lancashire Regiment on 1 March 1883.

Emily Glanville

Female, #19056, born 29 May 1859, died 25 June 1859
FatherWilliam Glanville (b. circa 1823, d. 1870)
MotherMartha Williams (b. between 1832 and 1833, d. 1877)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Emily Glanville was born on 29 May 1859 in Moulmein, WBengal, India, twin to Ellen.
     She was baptized on 8 June 1859 in Moulmein, WBengal, India.
     She died on 25 June 1859 in Moulmein, WBengal, India, (when age calculated as 0); recorded Infant, daughter of Sergeant Glanville. Buried same date at Moulmein. Cause of death : convulsions.
Note : also recorded as died 6 Sep 1861 of Cholera, age 2yrs 3mths 7days Daughter of William Glanville Staff Serfgt Commt Dept and Martha his wife, buried same date St Mary's burial Ground Madras.

Ellen Glanville

Female, #19057, born 29 May 1859
FatherWilliam Glanville (b. circa 1823, d. 1870)
MotherMartha Williams (b. between 1832 and 1833, d. 1877)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ellen Glanville was born on 29 May 1859 in Moulmein, WBengal, India, twin to Emily.
     She was baptized on 1 June 1859 in Moulmein, WBengal, India.

Stephen Glanville

Male, #19058, born before 13 July 1687
FatherMatthew Glanville (b. 1666)
MotherSusan Pearse (b. before 1666)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Stephen Glanville was born before 13 July 1687 in Clatworthy, SOM, ENG.
     He was baptized on 13 July 1687 in St Mary Magdalene, Clatworthy, SOM, ENG, Stephen Son of Mr Mathew & Susanna Glanvil of ye City of Exon Goldsmith was baptized ye 13th of July.

Matthias Glanville

Male, #19059, born before 1730, died circa 1784
FatherBenjamin Glanville (b. 1675, d. before 1738)
MotherMary Pryer (b. before 1696, d. 1739)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Matthias Glanville was born before 1730 in ENG probably nearer the 1720s to be a similar age to his sister Frances.
Surmised to be the younger son from the order of her children being described in the will of his mother.
     He died circa 1784 in ENG.
     His estate was probated on 14 June 1785 This will was proved at London
this fourteenth day of June in the year of
or Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty
five before the worshipful William Markam
Doctor of Laws Surrogate of the Right Worshipful
Peter Catent also Doctor of Laws Master Keeper
or Commifsary of the prerogative Court of Canterbury
lawfully constitued by the Oath of ffrances
Walker widow the Sister of the deceased and
sole executrix named in the said will to whom
Administration was granted of all and singular
the Goods Chattels and Credits of the said deceased
she having been first sworn duly to administer.

Other Information


     Matthias Glanville left a will on 3 July 1779 In the Name of God Amen
I Matthias Glanvill of Robinson's Row Kingsland
Road in the parish of Saint Johns Hackney in
the County of Middlesex Gentleman being of sound
and perfect mind memory and understanding thanks
be given to Allmighty God for the same I make
and publish this my last will and testament in
a manner and form following that is to say ffirst
and principally I commend my Soul into the hands
of Allmighty God hoping for a joyful reserection
thro' the alon merits and mediation of my
Blefsed Saviour Jesus Christ | my body I commit to
the Earth to be Secretly interred in the Burying
Ground of Eton College in the Vault or Grave
which my brother Benjamin Glanvill now lies or
as such thereto as may be and in and about
the same manner as my said late brother was
interred | and as touching such worldly estate wherewith
it make pleased God to Blefs me in this life | after
payment of all my just debts and ffuneral
expenses | I give and dispose of the same as follows
Imprimis I give and bequeath unto mr James
Hill of Queen Street in the parish of Saint Botolph
without Aldgate in the County of Middlesex Baker the
sum of five hundred pounds East India three per cent
Annuities now standing out in my name in the East
India House (being part of the Annuities which nby an
Act of Parliament pafsed in the twenty third year of
King George the Second the East India Company was
*** (**** to raise by sale of Annuities in manner
herein mentioned) In trust to pay the interest and
dividends thereof from time to time after my decease
as the same shall become due unto and into the
proper hands of Mrs Elizabeth Whitehall the wife
of William Waitr Whitehall of the parish of Saint
Botolph Aldgate Carpenter to be paid her from time
to time as the same becomes due for and during
the time of her natural life for her sole
and separate use exclusive of her present of any
future husband as not be to subject to either
her present of any future husband's debts control
or engagements and I so declare that her receipt alone
from time to time notwithstanding her coverture shall
be a good and sufficient dischared for the same and
from and immediately after her decease I give and
bequeath the said sum of five hundred pounds East
India Annuities unto such person or persons as shall
be my next of kin Item I give and bequeath unto
the said Elizabeth Whitehall the sum of twenty
pounds for mourning I give and bequeath unto
William Markam Glanvill the sum of forty pounds
Item I give and bequeath unto the said James Hill
the sum of ten pounds yearly and every year to be
paid him of of certain bank stock called the
Annuity of thirty years which stock was first Established
the 5th January 1778 in trust to pay the same from
time to time as the same becomes due to and fore
the proper use and behoof of ffrances Miller Sister
to this before named Mrs Elizabeth Whitehall untill
she arrives of Age and after her arrival at
Age then to her the said ffrances Miller for
and during all the time the said Annuities leave to
come provided she lives so long but it is should
happen that she should die before the expiration of
the said Annuities I give and bequeath the same
for this remainder that will then be to come and
*** after the decease of th said ffrances
Miller into such person or persons as shall be
my next of kin Item I likewise give and bequeath
unto the said ffrancis Miller the sum of twenty
pounds for Mourning Item I give and bequeath
unto Mr James Hill the sum of thirty pounds and
as to all the rest residue and remainder of my
monies cash in the ffunds goods chattels estate
and effects whatsoever and wheresoever of what
nature or kind soever whther real or personal
which at the time of my decease shall be any
ways pofsefsed of interested in or intitled to either
in pofsefsion conversion expectancy and remainder I
give devise and bequeath the same and every
part thereof unto my sister ffrances Walker her
heirs and afsigns for ever and I do hereby
make nominate and appoint my said sister
ffrances Walker sole executrix of this my last
will and testament and last I do hereby
revoke annull and make void all former and
other Will and Wills by me at any time
hertofor made and I do hereby publish and
declare this to be my last will and testament
In witnefs whereof to this my last will and
testament and to a duplicate thereof contained
in two sheets of paper each to the first of
each sheet of paper I have set my hands and
the second and last of each sheet of paper
I have set my hand and seal this third day
of July in the nineteenth year of the reign of
our Soverign Lord George the King by the
Grace of God of Great Britain ffrance and
Ireland King Defender of the faith and so
forth and in the year of our Lord one
thousand seven hundred and seventy nine Matth:
Glanvill LJ Signed sealed published and declared
by the testator the said Matthias Glanvill as
and for his last Will and Testament in the
presence of us who at his desire attested the
same in his presence and in the presence of
each other Frances Betty Ravenscroft, Sarah
Keighfeld, Saml Ravenscroft No. 1A Nero (?) Square
Mairws (?)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 1779, Matthias Glanville lived at Robinsons Row, Kingsland, Hackney, MDX, ENG.

Frances Glanville

Female, #19060, born before 1722
FatherBenjamin Glanville (b. 1675, d. before 1738)
MotherMary Pryer (b. before 1696, d. 1739)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Frances Glanville was born before 1722 in ENG.
     She married Edward Walker in 1742 in St Dunstan in the West, London, LND, ENG.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Walker. She was also known as Fran transcribed for Boyd's marriage index. She was also known as Glanvill recorded at marriage and in will of her brother Matthias.

Other Information


      In 1785 as a widow, she was granted admon on the estate of her brother Matthias.

Mary Glanville

Female, #19061, born 27 January 1868, died circa February 1869
FatherHenry Glanville (b. before 1848)
MotherKate Castell (b. before 1848)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Glanville was born on 27 January 1868 in 24 Stephen Street, Tottenham, MDX, ENG, registered Pancras.
     She died circa February 1869 in Pancras registered, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~1); recorded age 1.

Kate Castell

Female, #19062, born before 1848

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Kate Castell was born before 1848.
     She married Henry Glanville before 1868.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Family: Henry Glanville (b. before 1848)

DaughterMary Glanville (b. 1868, d. circa 1869)

Henry Glanville

Male, #19063, born before 1848

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Henry Glanville was born before 1848.
     He married Kate Castell before 1868.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Henry was an engineer, recorded at birth registration of daughter Mary Glenville on 27 January 1868.

Family: Kate Castell (b. before 1848)

DaughterMary Glanville (b. 1868, d. circa 1869)

Thomas Ware

Male, #19064, born between 1840 and 1841

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Thomas Ware was born between 1840 and 1841 in Dublin, DUB, IRL.
     He married Charlotte Glanville, daughter of Thomas William Glanville and Charlotte Simmons, circa August 1878 in Strand registered, MDX, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Thomas Ware and Charlotte Glanville appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 20 Tenison Street, Lambeth, SRY, ENG; his age recorded 40, hers 29.
  • Thomas was a commissionaire messenger on 3 April 1881.
  • He and Charlotte Glanville appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 29 Tenison Street, Lambeth, SRY, ENG; his age recorded 49, hers 39.
  • Thomas was an outside porter railway on 5 April 1891.

Helena Bulley

Female, #19065, born 1884, died circa February 1911

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Helena Bulley was born in 1884 in Blyth, NBL, ENG.
     She married William Glenville, son of William Glanville and Jane Eliza Riddle, circa November 1909 in the Register Office, South Shields, DUR, ENG, (when age calculated as ~25) registered South Shields.
     She died circa February 1911 in Tynemouth registered, NBL, ENG, (when age calculated as ~27); recorded age 26.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glenville.

female Glanville

Female, #19066, born after 1808
FatherHonourable John Glanville (b. 1788, d. 1843)
MotherMargaret Browne (b. before 1788)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Female Glanville was born after 1808.
     She married male Rasmus after 1828.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Rasmus.

female

Female, #19068, born before 1846

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Female was born before 1846.
     She married William Kelso Martin on 5 November 1866.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Martin.

Alfred Emanuel Herida Sutton

Male, #19069, born before 1843

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Alfred Emanuel Herida Sutton was born before 1843.
     He married Mary Ann Banks Glanville, daughter of James Glanville and Ellen Banks, on 30 October 1864 in St Marylebone parish church, Marylebone, MDX, ENG, registered St Marylebone. After banns, both of full age. Bachelor and spinster. Fathers named Martin Sutton grocer, James Glanville coachman.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 30 October 1864, Alfred Emanuel Herida Sutton and Mary Ann Banks Glanville lived at St Marylebone parish, Marylebone, MDX, ENG.
  • Alfred was a grocer on 30 October 1864.

Elizabeth Purdy Millett

Female, #19070, born circa 1868, died circa November 1915

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Purdy Millett was born circa 1868 in St Pauls, Bristol, GLS, ENG, St Andrews Bristol, recorded in 1911 census.
Elizabeth Purdy Millett births were registered:
q1 1864 at Bristol
q2 1868 at Clifton.
     She married Rev. William Ewart Glanville, son of John Reed Glanville and Sarah Ewart, on 4 October 1886 in St Andrew, Montpelier, Bristol, GLS, ENG, (when age calculated as ~18) registered Barton Regis. Witnesses : Samuel Mountain and Sarah Millet. Fathers named John Preed Glanville and James Millet deceased engineer. His age recorded 20, hers 19.
Subsequently reported as taking place 30 Oct 1886 at their divorce hearing.
     She died circa November 1915 in Bristol registered, GLS, ENG, (when age calculated as ~47); recorded age 47.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville. She was also known as Granville recorded age 1901 census.

Other Information


     Elizabeth Purdy Millett and Rev. William Ewart Glanville were divorced in 1890 recorded 1890 in Divorce & Matrimonial Causes records. Wife's petition 29 Sep 1890, Decree Nisi 5 March 1891 following hearing at Wells. Adultery couple with cruelty to the petitioner.      Elizabeth and Rev. William Ewart Glanville had no children, stated in the divorce papers.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 4 October 1886, Elizabeth Purdy Millett lived at 18 Lower York Road, Bristol, GLS, ENG.
  • She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 18 York Road, St James and St Paul, Bristol, GLS, ENG; recorded age 23. Living as married daughter to widowed Martha Millett. Sister Hester at same address.
  • Elizabeth was bible woman on 5 April 1891.
  • She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 18 York Road, Bristol, GLS, ENG; recorded age 33, living as sister to Hester Millet. Elizabeth P Granville married but husband not present.
  • Elizabeth was a domestic housekeeper on 31 March 1901.
  • She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 18 York Road, Montpelier, Bristol, GLS, ENG; recorded age 43, married, husband not present. Living as sister to 54yr old single Hester Millett.
  • Elizabeth was a laundress on 2 April 1911.

Daniel Glanville

Male, #19071, born between 1829 and 1830, died April 1847

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Daniel Glanville was born between 1829 and 1830.
     He died in April 1847 in Mount Place, Stepney, MDX, ENG; registered Holborn, recorded age 17.
     He was buried on 25 April 1847 at Spa Fields Burial Ground, London, LND, ENG, recorded age 17, of St Andrew Eastern.

Mary Ann Glanville

Female, #19072, born March 1851, died September 1851
FatherHenry Glanville (b. between 1807 and 1808, d. circa 1878)
MotherClara Brandon (b. between 1812 and 1813, d. circa 1853)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Ann Glanville was born in March 1851 in St Olave Southwark registered, SRY, ENG.
     She died in September 1851 in Sard's Rents, Horsleydown, SRY, ENG, (when age calculated as 0); registered St Olave, recorded age 0.
     She was buried on 2 October 1851 at St John, Horsleydown, SRY, ENG, recorded age 6mths.

Thomas Slade

Male, #19073, born between 1823 and 1824

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Thomas Slade was born between 1823 and 1824.
     He married Catherine Barbara Glanville, daughter of Dr Thomas William Glanville and Catherine Moody Runciman, on 20 September 1855 in Chapelry of Hounslow, Hounslow, MDX, ENG, registered Brentford. By licence, both of full age. Bachelor and spinster. Fathers named Thomas Slade accountant, Thomas William Glanville gentleman.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Thomas was a publisher on 20 September 1855.
  • As of 20 September 1855, Thomas Slade lived at St Pancras, MDX, ENG.
  • He and Catherine Barbara Glanville appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in London Road, Twickenham, MDX, ENG; his age recorded 37, hers 29. 18mth old daughter Ada Kate M Slade with them.

Hilda Betty Glanville

Female, #19074, born 20 October 1914, died July 2000
FatherHarry Glanville (b. circa 1874, d. circa 1915)
MotherElizabeth Harriet Ayres (b. 1878, d. 1947)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Hilda Betty Glanville was born on 20 October 1914 in Exeter, St Thomas registered, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 22 November 1914 in Clyst Hydon, DEV, ENG, parents Harry and Elizabeth Glanville.
     She married George A. Rundle circa August 1938 in Exeter registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~23.)
     She died in July 2000 in Exeter registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 85.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Rundle. She was also known as Betty recorded at baptism.

John James Raymond

Male, #19075, born before 1889

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John James Raymond was born before 1889.
     He married Violet Grace Glanville, daughter of Joseph William Glanville and Frances Grace Olver, circa May 1909 in St Austell registered, CON, ENG.

Ellen Mary Glanville

Female, #19076, born 2 March 1914, died 7 September 2011
FatherFrank Glanville (b. 1887, d. 1963)
MotherMary Elizabeth Loynes (b. 1894, d. 1969)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ellen Mary Glanville was born on 2 March 1914 in Westminster, MDX, ENG, registered St George Hanover Square.
     She was baptized on 22 April 1914 in St Mary's district church, Tothill Fields, Westminster, MDX, ENG, Ellen Mary of Frank and Mary Elizabeth Glanville, abode 45 Maclise Buildings, Millbank.
     She married James F. Benham circa August 1943 in Watford, HRT, ENG, (when age calculated as ~29.)
     She married John Ronald Ale... Ferguson circa May 1961 in Watford registered, HRT, ENG, (when age calculated as ~47.)
     She died on 7 September 2011 in Jedburgh, SCT, (when age calculated as 97); recorded age 97, mother maiden named Loynes. Death registered in surnames Glanville and Ferguson.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Ferguson. Her married name was Benham.

Other Information


     Ellen was married 2 times.

Elizabeth De La Page

Female, #19077, born between 1814 and 1815, died before 1863

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth De La Page was born between 1814 and 1815 in St Andrew, GSY.
     She married John Warren Glanville, son of Thomas Glanville and Mary Warren, on 4 March 1845 in St Pierre Due Bois Church, St Peter Port, GSY, named son of Thomas and daughter of Nicolas of St Andrews, Guernsey.
     She died before 1863.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville. She was also known as La Page.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Elizabeth De La Page appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Rohais de bas, St Andrew, GSY; recorded age 35, married (husband not present) living as daughter to Nicholas and Ann Le Page who were aged 62 and 60 respectively, both born St Peter Port Guernsey.
  • Elizabeth was a dressmaker on 30 March 1851.

Family: John Warren Glanville (b. 1820, d. circa 1911)

SonJohn Glanville (b. 1845, d. 1847)

Alice H. A. C. Wright

Female, #19080, born before 1897

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Alice H. A. C. Wright was born before 1897.
     She married Frederick Ernest Glanville, son of Edward William Courtenay Glanvill and Eliza Dunn, circa November 1917 in Wandsworth registered, SRY, ENG.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanvill.

Other Information

     Alice and Frederick Ernest Glanville had no children with birth registrations in England nor Wales.