Ghosts of Glanvilles

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

Person Page 689

Blanche Rose Mary Glanville

Female, #20641, born 30 December 1921, died October 1996
FatherSamuel Charles Glanville (b. 1879, d. circa 1943)
MotherBlanche Maud French (b. between 1882 and 1883, d. circa 1938)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Blanche Rose Mary Glanville was born on 30 December 1921 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, registered q1 1922.
     She married Cecil Owen May circa November 1942 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~20.)
     She died in October 1996 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 74.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was May.

Mary Doreen Glanville

Female, #20642, born 28 June 1926, died circa November 1946
FatherSamuel Charles Glanville (b. 1879, d. circa 1943)
MotherBlanche Maud French (b. between 1882 and 1883, d. circa 1938)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Doreen Glanville was born on 28 June 1926 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, registered q3 1926.
     She married Edward Dawson circa November 1943 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~17.)
     She died circa November 1946 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~20); recorded age 20.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Dawson. She was also known as Doreen.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Mary Doreen Glanville lived at 11 Woolster Street, Plymouth, DEV, ENG, living with her widowed father.
  • Mary was at school on 29 September 1939.

Violet May Glanville

Female, #20643, born circa May 1916
FatherPercival Glanville (b. 1876, d. 1962)
MotherElizabeth French (b. between 1877 and 1878, d. 1948)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Violet May Glanville was born circa May 1916 in Milton registered, KEN, ENG.

Edward Douglas Glanville

Male, #20644, born 20 July 1919, died October 2004
FatherPercival Glanville (b. 1876, d. 1962)
MotherElizabeth French (b. between 1877 and 1878, d. 1948)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Edward Douglas Glanville was born on 20 July 1919 in Milton registered, KEN, ENG.
     He married Joan Constance Culmer on 26 December 1944 in St Margaret of Antioch, Rainham, KEN, ENG, (when age calculated as 25) registered Chatham. His age recorded 25, hers 19. Fathers named Percival Glanville stoker, Alfred Herbert Culmer r.n. retired, Witnesses William Percy Glanville, Stanley Robert Culmer.
     He died in October 2004 in Medway registered, KEN, ENG, (when age calculated as 85.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Edward Douglas Glanville lived at 49 High Street, Gillingham, KEN, ENG, living with his parents.
  • Edward was a general labourer HM Dockyard works on 29 September 1939.
  • As of 26 December 1944, Edward Douglas Glanville lived at 49 High Street, Rainham, KEN, ENG.
  • Edward was an A.B. Royal Navy on 26 December 1944.
  • As of 22 September 1946, Edward Douglas Glanville and Joan Constance Culmer lived at 56 Salisbury Avenue, Rainham, KEN, ENG, at baptism of son Peter.
  • Edward was a labourer at baptism of son Peter on 22 September 1946.
  • As of 1999, Edward Douglas Glanville and Joan Constance Culmer lived at 3 Ash Close, Gillingham, KEN, ENG.
  • As of 2002, Edward Douglas Glanville and Joan Constance Culmer lived at Gillingham, KEN, ENG.

Ruth Avison

Female, #20645, born 28 March 1928, died July 1992

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ruth Avison was born on 28 March 1928.
     She married Eric Richard Glanville, son of Frederick Richard Glanville and Sarah Beatrice Cook, circa February 1948 in Reading registered, BRK, ENG, (when age calculated as ~19.)
     She died in July 1992 in Reading & Wokingham registered, BRK, ENG, (when age calculated as 64.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Family: Eric Richard Glanville (b. 1925, d. 1993)

SonRodney Eric Glanville (b. 1952, d. 2005)
SonBrian J. Glanville (b. circa 1954, d. 2015)

William John Glanville

Male, #20646, born before 1898

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William John Glanville was born before 1898.
     He married Martha Williams before 1918.

Family: Martha Williams (b. before 1898)

DaughterVera May Glanville (b. 1918, d. 1952)

Vera Dorothy Glanville

Female, #20647, born 13 August 1913, died December 2007
FatherWilliam Henry Glanville (b. 1885, d. circa 1956)
MotherJane Elizabeth Launce (b. 1887)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Vera Dorothy Glanville was born on 13 August 1913 in Plymouth, DEV, ENG, registered Devonport.
     She died in December 2007 in Parkwood House Nursing Home, Plymouth, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 94); with obituary:
GLANVILLE Vera Passed away peacefully at Parkwood House Nursing Home aged 94 years. Funeral service to take place at Weston Mill Crematorium on Monday December 17th at 10am. Donations to Parkwood House Nursing/ Residential Home to be sent c/o Co-operative Funeral Service, 152 Albert road, Devonport, Plymouth, PL2 1AQ Tel 01752 565102.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Vera Dorothy Glanville appeared on the census of 19 June 1921 in Devonport, DEV, ENG.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Vera Dorothy Glanville lived at 4c Mount Street, Plymouth, DEV, ENG, living with her parents.

Ethel May Glanville

Female, #20648, born circa May 1915
FatherBertie Fairfax Glanville (b. 1885, d. 1970)
MotherElsie Tamar Burland (b. 1891, d. 1949)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ethel May Glanville was born circa May 1915 in Exeter, St Thomas registered, DEV, ENG.

Margaret Annie Glanvill

Female, #20649, born 6 October 1913
FatherEdward Reginald Glanvill (b. 1883, d. 1943)
MotherElsie Mary Noble (b. 1883, d. circa 1973)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Margaret Annie Glanvill was born on 6 October 1913 in Haringay, MDX, ENG.
     She married John P. Saunders circa November 1939 in Greenwich registered, KEN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~26.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Saunders.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Margaret Annie Glanvill appeared on the census of 19 June 1921 in 25 Mountgrove, Islington, MDX, ENG; recorded age 7yrs 8mths, living with her parents.
  • Margaret was in full time education on 19 June 1921.
  • Margaret was a telephonist on 29 September 1939.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Margaret Annie Glanvill lived at 22 Phoebeth Road, Lewisham, KEN, ENG.

John P. Saunders

Male, #20650, born before 1919

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John P. Saunders was born before 1919.
     He married Margaret Annie Glanvill, daughter of Edward Reginald Glanvill and Elsie Mary Noble, circa November 1939 in Greenwich registered, KEN, ENG.

Bertram William Glanville

Male, #20651, born 22 August 1913, died 16 February 1970
FatherCharles Percy Glanville (b. 1883, d. 1940)
MotherRose May Loader (b. before 1884)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Bertram William Glanville was born on 22 August 1913 in Fulham registered, MDX, ENG, registered q4 1913.
     He married Sybil Jones circa May 1942 in Surrey South Eastern registered, SRY, ENG, (when age calculated as ~28.)
     He died on 16 February 1970 in St Pancras registered, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as 56.)

Other Information


      Cremated at Breakspear Crematorium, Ruislip.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 1936, Bertram William Glanville lived at 110 Hindes Road, Harrow, MDX, ENG.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Bertram William Glanville lived at 110 Hindes Road, Harrow, MDX, ENG, in the household of Arthur and Eleanor Crawley.
  • Bertram was a greengrocer's vanman on 29 September 1939.

Jane Gladys Glanville

Female, #20652, born circa November 1922
FatherCharles Percy Glanville (b. 1883, d. 1940)
MotherRose May Loader (b. before 1884)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Jane Gladys Glanville was born circa November 1922 in Fulham registered, MDX, ENG.
     She married Reginald Barnes circa August 1947 in Marylebone, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~24.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Barnes.

Vera Doris Glanville

Female, #20653, born 17 July 1914
FatherEdward Nicholas Glanville (b. 1885, d. 1957)
MotherRose Mary Hounslow (b. 1885, d. 1973)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Vera Doris Glanville was born on 17 July 1914 in Epsom registered, SRY, ENG.
     She was baptized on 13 September 1914 in St Philip, Cheam Common, SRY, ENG, parents Edward Nicholas Glanville and Rose Mary.
     She married Douglas Messent circa May 1939 in Surrey Mid Eastern registered, SRY, ENG, (when age calculated as ~24.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Messent.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 1936, Vera Doris Glanville lived at Small Holding No. 2, Little Woodcote, SRY, ENG, when listed in the Electoral Register.

Edna May Glanville

Female, #20654, born circa August 1918
FatherEdward Nicholas Glanville (b. 1885, d. 1957)
MotherRose Mary Hounslow (b. 1885, d. 1973)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Edna May Glanville was born circa August 1918 in Epsom registered, SRY, ENG.
     She married John D. Willey circa May 1939 in Surrey Mid Eastern registered, SRY, ENG, (when age calculated as ~20.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Willey.

Ivy Margaret Glanville

Female, #20655, born 9 September 1926, died February 2006
FatherEdward Nicholas Glanville (b. 1885, d. 1957)
MotherRose Mary Hounslow (b. 1885, d. 1973)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ivy Margaret Glanville was born on 9 September 1926 in Epsom registered, SRY, ENG.
     She married Leslie W. Hunt circa November 1948 in Surrey N.E. registered, SRY, ENG, (when age calculated as ~22.)
     She died in February 2006 in Isle of Wight registered, IOW, ENG, (when age calculated as 79.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Hunt. She was also known as Granville recorded against his name in the General Register Office index.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Ivy was at school on 29 September 1939.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Ivy Margaret Glanville lived at 2 Small Holdings, Little Woodcote, SRY, ENG, living with her parents.

Louisa Ann Glanville

Female, #20656, born 5 November 1913
FatherJohn William Voden Glanville (b. 1880, d. 1927)
MotherAlice Bradshaw (b. 1893)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Louisa Ann Glanville was born on 5 November 1913 in Bolton, LAN, ENG, registered Bolton.
     She was baptized on 3 December 1913 in Holy Trinity, Bolton, LAN, ENG, Baptism: 3 Dec 1913 Holy Trinity, Bolton, Lancashire, England
Louisa Ann Glanville - Daughter of John William Voden Glanville & Alice
Born: 5 Nov 1913
Abode: 30 Moncrieffe Street
Occupation: Petty Officer Royal Navy
Baptised by: T.Taylor-Evans
Register: Baptisms 1912 - 1925, Page 8, Entry 69
Source: LDS Film 1966124.
     She married Joseph Topping circa November 1935 in Bolton registered, LAN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~22.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Topping.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Louisa Ann Glanville and Joseph Topping lived at 67 Radcliffe Road, Bolton, LAN, ENG.

Florence Beatrice Alice Glanville

Female, #20657, born 11 September 1915, died circa May 1976
FatherJohn William Voden Glanville (b. 1880, d. 1927)
MotherAlice Bradshaw (b. 1893)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Florence Beatrice Alice Glanville was born on 11 September 1915 in Bolton, LAN, ENG, registered q4 1915 Bolton.
     She was baptized on 10 November 1915 in Holy Trinity, Bolton, LAN, ENG, Baptism: 10 Nov 1915 Holy Trinity, Bolton, Lancashire, England
Florence Beatrice Alice Glanville - Daughter of John William Voden Glanville & Alice
Born: 11 Sep 1915
Abode: 30 Moncrieffe Street
Occupation: Petty Officer Royal Navy
Baptised by: T.Taylor-Evans
Register: Baptisms 1912 - 1925, Page 23, Entry 201
Source: LDS Film 1966124.
     She married Thomas Fairclough circa November 1935 in Bolton registered, LAN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~20.)
     She married Jan Lysiak circa February 1947 in Southend on Sea registered, ESS, ENG, (when age calculated as ~31) Florence marrying in surnames Nelson and Glanville.
     She died circa May 1976 in Bolton registered, LAN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~60.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Fairclough. Her married name was Lysiak. She was also known as Nelson.

Other Information


     Florence was married 2 times.      Florence and Thomas Fairclough had 2 children born in Lancashire 1936-41.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Florence Beatrice Alice Glanville lived at 9 Sidney Street, Bolton, LAN, ENG.

John Glanville

Male, #20658, born 13 June 1918, died 7 March 1942
FatherJohn William Voden Glanville (b. 1880, d. 1927)
MotherAlice Bradshaw (b. 1893)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanville was born on 13 June 1918 in Bolton, LAN, ENG, registered Bolton.
     He was baptized on 21 July 1918 in Holy Trinity, Bolton, LAN, ENG, Baptism: 21 Jul 1918 Holy Trinity, Bolton, Lancashire, England
John Glanville - Son of John William Voden Glanville & Alice
Born: 13 Jun 1918
Abode: 30 Moncrieffe Street
Occupation: Petty Officer Royal Navy
Baptised by: T.Taylor-Evans
Register: Baptisms 1912 - 1925, Page 39, Entry 346
Source: LDS Film 1966124.
     He died on 7 March 1942 in Burma (when age calculated as 23); commemorated:
Name: GLANVILLE, JOHNJ
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Warrant Officer Class I (Condr.)
Regiment/Service: Lancashire Fusiliers
Secondary Regiment: Indian Army Corps of Clerks
Secondary Unit Text: attd.
Age: 23
Date of Death: 07/03/1942
Service No: 3447302
Additional information: Son of John William Voden Glanville and Alice Glanville.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Face 88.
Memorial: RANGOON MEMORIAL.

Emma Elizabeth Viant

Female, #20660, born between 1917 and 1918, died 26 January 2017

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Emma Elizabeth Viant was born between 1917 and 1918.
     She married Kenneth Roy Glanville, son of William Percival Glanville and Amelia Dash, circa November 1945 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG.
     She died on 26 January 2017 in Plymouth, DEV, ENG; with obituary:
GLANVILLE Emma Elizabeth (Emmie) Passed away peacefully on Thursday 26th January 2017, aged 99 years. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service will take place at Efford Crematorium on Monday 20th February 2017 at 2:30pm. Flowers welcome. Donations, if desired, to St Luke's Hospice. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, 72 Pomphlett Road, Plymstock. PL9 7BN. Tel: 482900.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Other Information

     Emma and Kenneth Roy Glanville had no children with birth registrations in England nor Wales.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 1999, Emma Elizabeth Viant lived at 101 Bearsdown Close, Plymouth, DEV, ENG.
  • As of between 2002 and 2014, Emma Elizabeth Viant lived at Plymouth, DEV, ENG.

Heulwen Glanville

Female, #20662, born circa November 1917
FatherThomas Ivanda Glanville (b. 1894, d. circa 1954)
MotherSarah Jones (b. 1896)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Heulwen Glanville was born circa November 1917 in Pontypridd registered, GLA, WLS.
     She married Arthur F. C. Crane circa February 1940 in Pontypridd registered, GLA, WLS, (when age calculated as ~22.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Crane.

Thomas V. Glanville

Male, #20663, born circa November 1918, died circa November 1940
FatherThomas Ivanda Glanville (b. 1894, d. circa 1954)
MotherSarah Jones (b. 1896)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Thomas V. Glanville was born circa November 1918 in Pontypridd registered, GLA, WLS.
     He died circa November 1940 in Pontypridd registered, GLA, WLS, (when age calculated as ~22); recorded age 22.

Margaret Glanville

Female, #20664, born 21 May 1920, died December 2005
FatherThomas Ivanda Glanville (b. 1894, d. circa 1954)
MotherSarah Jones (b. 1896)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Margaret Glanville was born on 21 May 1920 in Pontypridd registered, GLA, WLS, registered q3 1920.
     She married Oswyn Brace circa February 1944 in Pontypridd registered, GLA, WLS, (when age calculated as ~23.)
     She died in December 2005 in Rhondda registered, GLA, WLS, (when age calculated as 85.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Brace.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Margaret Glanville lived at 46 Sherwood Street, Tonypandy, GLA, WLS, living with her parents.
  • Margaret was a domestic servant on 29 September 1939.

Marian Irvonia Glanville

Female, #20665, born circa February 1922, died April 2006
FatherThomas Ivanda Glanville (b. 1894, d. circa 1954)
MotherSarah Jones (b. 1896)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Marian Irvonia Glanville was born circa February 1922 in Pontypridd registered, GLA, WLS.
     She married Ivor J. Cox circa November 1946 in Pontypridd registered, GLA, WLS, (when age calculated as ~24.)
     She died in April 2006 in Rhondda registered, GLA, WLS, (when age calculated as ~84.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Cox.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Marian Irvonia Glanville lived at 46 Sherwood Street, Tonypandy, GLA, WLS, living with her parents.
  • Marian was a domestic servant on 29 September 1939.
  • As of 2004, Marian Irvonia Glanville lived at Tonypandy, GLA, WLS.

Hettie Glanville

Female, #20666, born circa August 1923
FatherThomas Ivanda Glanville (b. 1894, d. circa 1954)
MotherSarah Jones (b. 1896)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Hettie Glanville was born circa August 1923 in Pontypridd registered, GLA, WLS.
     She married Alfred G. Hawkins circa May 1944 in Pontypridd registered, GLA, WLS, (when age calculated as ~20.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Hawkins.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Hettie Glanville lived at 46 Sherwood Street, Tonypandy, GLA, WLS, living with her parents.

Blanche Glanville

Female, #20667, born circa November 1926
FatherThomas Ivanda Glanville (b. 1894, d. circa 1954)
MotherSarah Jones (b. 1896)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Blanche Glanville was born circa November 1926 in Pontypridd registered, GLA, WLS.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Blanche Glanville lived at 46 Sherwood Street, Tonypandy, GLA, WLS, living with her parents.

Ada Emily Amy Glanville

Female, #20668, born circa February 1914
FatherEdward Albert Frederick Glanville (b. 1887, d. 1951)
MotherAda Eliza Warrington (b. 1886, d. 1963)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ada Emily Amy Glanville was born circa February 1914 in Tottenham, MDX, ENG, registered Edmonton.
     She married John F. Hopwood circa August 1936 in Edmonton registered, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~22.)

Alternate Names

She was also known as Glanvill. Her married name was Hopwood.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Ada Emily Amy Glanville appeared on the census of 19 June 1921 in Tottenham, MDX, ENG.

Ada Eliza Warrington

Female, #20669, born 16 March 1886, died 24 March 1963

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ada Eliza Warrington was born on 16 March 1886 in Dalston, MDX, ENG.
     She married Edward Albert Frederick Glanville, son of Edward James Glanville and Emily Frances Billings, on 15 May 1910 in St John the Divine, Stamford Hill, Tottenham, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as 24) registered Edmonton. After banns, his age 22, hers 24. Bachelor and spinster. Fathers named Edward Herman Glanville deceased glass worker, Thomas Warrington tram driver. Witness Emily Maud Glanville.
     She died on 24 March 1963 in Brentwood registered, ESS, ENG, (when age calculated as 77); recorded age 77.
     Her estate was probated on 23 April 1963 indexed:
GLANVILL Ada Eliza of 43 Great Knightleys Lee Chapel North Basildon Essex widow died 24 March 1963 Probate London 23 April to Edward Albert Frederick Glanvill site foreman. Effects £4948 11s 7d.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville. She was also known as Glanvill.

Other Information

     Ada and Edward Albert Frederick Glanville had no children by the 1911 census.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 15 May 1910, Ada Eliza Warrington and Edward Albert Frederick Glanville lived at 8 Netherton Road, Tottenham, MDX, ENG.
  • She and Edward Albert Frederick Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 23 Netherton Road, Tottenham, MDX, ENG; his age recorded 23, hers 25.
  • She and Edward Albert Frederick Glanville appeared on the census of 19 June 1921 in Tottenham, MDX, ENG.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Ada Eliza Warrington and Edward Albert Frederick Glanville lived at 615 Seven Sisters Road, Tottenham, MDX, ENG.

Family: Edward Albert Frederick Glanville (b. 1887, d. 1951)

DaughterMaud Florence Ada Glanville (b. 1912)
DaughterAda Emily Amy Glanville (b. circa 1914)
SonEdward Albert Frederick Glanvill+ (b. 1915, d. 1985)
DaughterAmy Eliza Rose Glanvill (b. 1920, d. 1987)
DaughterJoan M. Glanville (b. 1926)

Charles Bernard Glanvill

Male, #20670, born 17 August 1915, died 9 June 1940
FatherHarry Ernest Reginald Glanville (b. 1884, d. circa 1957)
MotherLillian Blake (b. 1887, d. circa 1977)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Charles Bernard Glanvill was born on 17 August 1915 in Doncaster, YKS, ENG, registered Doncaster q4 1915.
     He died on 9 June 1940 in at sea (when age calculated as 24); commemorated:
Rank: Able Seaman
Service No: P/SSX 15733
Date of Death: 08/06/1940
Regiment/Service: Royal Navy H.M.S. Acasta
Panel Reference: Panel 38, Column 3.
Memorial: PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL.