Ghosts of Glanvilles

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

Person Page 692

Thomas Bertie Glanville

Male, #20731, born 15 February 1920, died June 2002
FatherBertie Sydney Glanville (b. 1883, d. 1966)
MotherNatalie Irene Leedham (b. 1894, d. 1970)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Thomas Bertie Glanville was born on 15 February 1920 in Marylebone registered, MDX, ENG.
     He married Edna Eugenie Mullick circa August 1958 in Greenwich registered, KEN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~38.)
     He died in June 2002 in East Dorset registered, DOR, ENG, (when age calculated as 82.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Thomas was a capstan lathe hand on 29 September 1939.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Thomas Bertie Glanville lived at 1 Kashmir Road, Greenwich, KEN, ENG, living with his parents.
  • As of 1945, Thomas Bertie Glanville lived at 26 Kenya Road, Greenwich, KEN, ENG.
  • As of 1955, Thomas Bertie Glanville lived at 26 Kenya Road, Greenwich, KEN, ENG.
  • As of 1963, Thomas Bertie Glanville and Edna Eugenie Mullick lived at 36 Clarence Crescent, Sidcup, KEN, ENG.
  • As of 1999, Thomas Bertie Glanville and Edna Eugenie Mullick lived at Deerhurst, Verwood Road, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, DOR, ENG.

Kathleen Irene Glanville

Female, #20732, born circa August 1923
FatherBertie Sydney Glanville (b. 1883, d. 1966)
MotherNatalie Irene Leedham (b. 1894, d. 1970)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Kathleen Irene Glanville was born circa August 1923 in Greenwich registered, KEN, ENG.
     She married William J. Martin circa November 1946 in Greenwich registered, KEN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~23.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Martin.

Lillian Florence Dupen

Female, #20733, born circa 1906, died 1998

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Lillian Florence Dupen was born circa 1906.
     She married Robert Ranulph Glanville M.B.E., son of Edward Samuel Glanville and Selina Agnes Vance, circa November 1931 in South Dublin Reg Dist, DUB, IRL, (when age calculated as ~25.)
     She died in 1998 (when age calculated as ~92.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Other Information

     Lillian and Robert Ranulph Glanville M.B.E. had 2 children.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

Sarah Tierney

Female, #20734, born circa 1911

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Sarah Tierney was born circa 1911.
     She married Waldo Hearne Glanville, son of Edward Samuel Glanville and Selina Agnes Vance, between 1931 and 1937 probaby IRL.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Other Information


      On 28 April 1937 in Liverpool, LAN, ENG, they disembarked the vessel City of Simla, City Line from Port Sudan, Sudan. Listed as Mr Waldo aged 31, Mrs Sarah 26.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

Vera Florence Glanville

Female, #20735, born 11 March 1911, died March 1993
FatherFrederick Arthur Glanville (b. 1891, d. circa 1964)
MotherFlorence Maude Harvey (b. 1891, d. circa 1972)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Vera Florence Glanville was born on 11 March 1911 in St Bartholomews, HAM, ENG, registered q2 1911 Portsmouth. Twin to Leonard.
     She was baptized on 19 April 1911 in Methodist Chapel, Albert Road, Southsea, HAM, ENG, parents Frederick Arthur and Florence Maud Glanville. Born 11 Mar 1911.
     She died in March 1993 in Newcastle under Lyme registered, STS, ENG, (when age calculated as ~82.)

Other Information


      On 26 August 1938 in London, MDX, ENG, disembarked the vessel Hakozaki Maru, Nippon Yusen Kaisha, from Gibraltar, Listed Miss Vera F Glanville 27 with Miss Beryl R Glanville 19.
      On 26 August 1938 in London, MDX, ENG, disembarked the vessel Hakozaki Maru, Nippon Yusen Kaisha, from Gibraltar, Listed Miss Vera F Glanville 27 with Miss Beryl R Glanville 19.
      In 1955 list in UK Midwives Roll as:
Glanville, Vera Florence, 80 Arnold Grove, Porthill, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs Enrolled 14-12-40 qualification C.M.B. Examination.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Vera Florence Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 7 Inglis Road, Southsea, HAM, ENG; recorded age under one, living with her parents.
  • Vera was Nursing on 26 August 1938.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Vera Florence Glanville lived at 10 Park Avenue, Havant & Waterlooville, HAM, ENG, living with her mother.
  • Vera was a nurse in training for midwife on 29 September 1939.

Beryl Heather Glanville

Female, #20736, born 20 January 1919, died March 1988
FatherFrederick Arthur Glanville (b. 1891, d. circa 1964)
MotherFlorence Maude Harvey (b. 1891, d. circa 1972)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Beryl Heather Glanville was born on 20 January 1919 in Portsmouth registered, HAM, ENG.
     She married William W. Smallman circa February 1947 in Gosport registered, HAM, ENG, (when age calculated as ~28.)
     She died in March 1988 in Isle of Wight registered, IOW, ENG, (when age calculated as 69.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Smallman.

Other Information


      On 26 August 1938 in London, MDX, ENG, disembarked the vessel Hakozaki Maru, Nippon Yusen Kaisha, from Gibraltar, Listed Miss Vera F Glanville 27 with Miss Beryl R Glanville 19.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Beryl was Nursing on 26 August 1938.

Eileen Mary Dobinson

Female, #20738, born 11 December 1911, died 4 February 2000

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Eileen Mary Dobinson was born on 11 December 1911 in Medway registered, KEN, ENG, registered q2 1912, 17 Mar 1912 in 1939 Register.
     She married Jabez Darcy Glanville O.B.E., son of Jabez Glanville and Jane Couch Lakeman, on 1 December 1934 in St John the Baptist parish church, Old Malden, SRY, ENG, (when age calculated as 22) registered Surrey N.E.. His age recorded 25, hers 22. Witnesses JEG Hancock, Annie Glanville, J Dobinson, SH Dobinson. Father named Jabez Glanville naval pensioner and Sidney Harry Dobinson overseer in admiralty.
     She died on 4 February 2000 in Bury registered, LAN, ENG, (when age calculated as 88.)
     Her estate was probated on 13 April 2000 indexed:
GLANVILLE, EILEEN MARY : 13 April 2000 : 386901 : 04 February 2000 : Grant and will : Manchester.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Other Information


     Eileen Mary Dobinson and Jabez Darcy Glanville O.B.E. immigrated in 1941 to the RSA.
     Eileen Mary Dobinson and Jabez Darcy Glanville O.B.E. immigrated in 1945 to ENG.
      On 29 October 1945 in Liverpool, LAN, ENG, disembarked the vessel Reina Del Pacificon, Pacific Steam Navigation Company from Cape Town, S Africa. Listed Jabez Darcy 36, Eileen Mary 33, June Margaret 10, Peter 8, Rosemary 4.
     Eileen (when aged 50) was present at the marriage of David Robert Jeffrey and Rosemary Christine Glanville on 23 April 1962 in Newchurch in Culcheth Parish Church, Winwick, LAN, ENG; registered Leigh. His age recorded 22, hers 21, Bachelor and spinster. Fathers named David James Jeffrey gardener, Jabez Darcy Glanville engineer.
Witnesses Margaret Anne Barer, SJ Jeffrey, M Jeffrey, William Leonard Massey, EM Glanville.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 1 December 1934, Eileen Mary Dobinson lived at 23 Lyndhurst Driver, Malden, SRY, ENG.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Eileen Mary Dobinson and Jabez Darcy Glanville O.B.E. lived at 21 Parker Road, Plymouth, DEV, ENG.

Family: Jabez Darcy Glanville O.B.E. (b. 1909, d. 1980)

DaughterJune Margaret Glanville (b. circa 1935, d. between 1990 and 2000)
SonPeter Glanville (b. circa 1937, d. circa 2010)
DaughterRosemary Christine Glanville (b. 1941, d. 2008)

June Margaret Glanville

Female, #20739, born circa May 1935, died between 1990 and 2000
FatherJabez Darcy Glanville O.B.E. (b. 1909, d. 1980)
MotherEileen Mary Dobinson (b. 1911, d. 2000)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

June Margaret Glanville was born circa May 1935 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG.
     She died between 1990 and 2000 in CAN.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Evans.

Other Information


     June Margaret Glanville immigrated in 1941 to the RSA.
     June Margaret Glanville immigrated in 1945 to ENG.

Peter Glanville

Male, #20740, born circa August 1937, died circa 2010
FatherJabez Darcy Glanville O.B.E. (b. 1909, d. 1980)
MotherEileen Mary Dobinson (b. 1911, d. 2000)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Peter Glanville was born circa August 1937 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG.
     He died circa 2010 in the RSA (when age calculated as ~73.)

Other Information


     Peter Glanville immigrated in 1941 to the RSA.
     Peter Glanville immigrated in 1945 to ENG.

Rosemary Christine Glanville

Female, #20741, born 1941, died 2008
FatherJabez Darcy Glanville O.B.E. (b. 1909, d. 1980)
MotherEileen Mary Dobinson (b. 1911, d. 2000)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Rosemary Christine Glanville was born in 1941 in Port Elizabeth, RSA.
     She married David Robert Jeffrey on 23 April 1962 in Newchurch in Culcheth Parish Church, Winwick, LAN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~21) registered Leigh. His age recorded 22, hers 21, Bachelor and spinster. Fathers named David James Jeffrey gardener, Jabez Darcy Glanville engineer.
Witnesses Margaret Anne Barer, SJ Jeffrey, M Jeffrey, William Leonard Massey, EM Glanville.
     She died in 2008 in ENG (when age calculated as ~67); on her birthday.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Jeffrey.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 23 April 1962, Rosemary Christine Glanville lived at 12 Beechmill Drive, Culcheth, LAN, ENG.

Margaret Elizabeth Hitson

Female, #20742, born circa 1908, died 1977

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Margaret Elizabeth Hitson was born circa 1908.
     She married Thomas Clifford Glanville, son of Stephen James Glanville and Nannie Elizabeth Kingdon, after 1928.
     She died in 1977 in Madrid, Spain, (when age calculated as ~69); recorded age 69.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Family: Thomas Clifford Glanville (b. 1902, d. 1987)

SonRoger Stephen Glanville (b. 1933, d. 2019)

Roger Stephen Glanville

Male, #20744, born 26 April 1933, died 31 July 2019
FatherThomas Clifford Glanville (b. 1902, d. 1987)
MotherMargaret Elizabeth Hitson (b. circa 1908, d. 1977)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Roger Stephen Glanville was born on 26 April 1933 in Edmonton registered, MDX, ENG.
     He died on 31 July 2019 in CA, USA, (when age calculated as 86); with obituary:
Roger Stephen Glanville was born April 26, 1933 in London, England to Margaret Elizabeth Glanville (née Hitson) and Thomas Clifford Glanville. His early childhood was spent mostly abroad with his family, until he was sent to boarding school in England at age 13. In 1951 while at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, he met Dinah Miriam Freeborough. They were married on August 18, 1956, the start of a nearly 63-year marriage. In 1957, Roger graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. He spent his 40-year career in the petroleum industry focused on oil production operations around the world, though primarily in the United States. Roger and Dinah settled in North Tustin, California in 1981. Roger retired in 2000, and enjoyed his years of leisure working on home projects, visiting his children and grandchildren and travelling with Dinah. Late June 2018, a fall started a slow decline for Roger. He died on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 with Dinah and his younger daughter, Wendy at his side. His funeral was held on August 7th in Santa Ana, California. He is out of pain and at peace now.
Roger is survived by his wife Dinah; his children Bruce (Kathryn) Glanville; Anne (Craig) Henry; and Wendy Glanville; and his grandchildren David (Surya), Ian, Alec, Meaghan, Connor and Bridget. He also leaves his brother, Tony (Kathryn) Glanville, sisters Elizabeth (late John) Crosse and Alden (Samuel) Jackson; 9 nieces and nephews and 11 great-nieces & great-nephews. He is also mourned by his in-laws Anne (late Dick) Price, Jill (Hugh) Berwick; Margaret (late Graham) Martin, Dick (Diane) Freeborough, 11 nieces and nephews plus 15 great-nieces & great-nephews. Rog Baby, Sir - We will all miss you and your fun-loving approach to life! Rest in peace!
Published on August 22, 2019.

Other Information


     Roger Stephen Glanville immigrated on 7 October 1938 to Miami, FL, USA, arriving by airplane, giving last residence as Bogota, Columbia, age 5 born London, visiting the USA for about 2 months, paid for by Shell Oil.

Norman Herbert Glanville

Male, #20747, born 4 July 1914, died 17 February 1980
FatherAndrew Glanville (b. circa 1870, d. 1936)
MotherChrissie Randall Clark (b. 1880, d. 1965)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Norman Herbert Glanville was born on 4 July 1914 in Medway registered, KEN, ENG.
     He married Beatrice Alice Jones circa August 1936 in Strood registered, KEN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~22.)
     He died on 17 February 1980 in Chatham registered, KEN, ENG, (when age calculated as 65.)
     His estate was probated on 9 April 1980 indexed:
GLANVILLE, Norman Herbert of 1 Tennyson Rd Gillingham Kent died 17 February 1980 Administration Brighton 9 April £21806.

Other Information


     Norman (when aged 22) was present at the marriage of Norah Beatrice Glanville and Philip Ernest French on 26 September 1936 in St Augustine, Gillingham, KEN, ENG; registered Medway. His age recorded 28, hers 25. Fathers named Philip French master mariner, Andrew Glanville deceased painter. Witnesses Norman Herbert Glanville, Doris Ena French, Leonard W Elsy.
     Norman Herbert Glanville and Beatrice Alice Jones immigrated on 10 June 1949 to Southampton, HAM, ENG, on the vessel RMS Pretoria Castle, Union Castle Line from Capetown. Bound for 1 Tennyson Road, Gillingham, Kent.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Norman Herbert Glanville and Beatrice Alice Jones lived at 1 Tennyson Road, Gillingham, KEN, ENG, living with his widowed mother.
  • Norman was an employee of R N Armament Depot on 29 September 1939.
  • Norman was an Admiralty Civilian on 10 June 1949.

Beatrice Alice Jones

Female, #20748, born 19 October 1917, died 14 February 1998

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Beatrice Alice Jones was born on 19 October 1917.
     She married Norman Herbert Glanville, son of Andrew Glanville and Chrissie Randall Clark, circa August 1936 in Strood registered, KEN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~18.)
     She died on 14 February 1998 in Chatham registered, KEN, ENG, (when age calculated as 80.)
     Her estate was probated on 13 March 1998 indexed:
GLANVILLE, BEATRICE ALICE : 13 March 1998 : 9881123372 : 14 February 1998 : Grant and will : Brighton.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Other Information


     Beatrice Alice Jones and Norman Herbert Glanville immigrated on 10 June 1949 to Southampton, HAM, ENG, on the vessel RMS Pretoria Castle, Union Castle Line from Capetown. Bound for 1 Tennyson Road, Gillingham, Kent.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Beatrice Alice Jones and Norman Herbert Glanville lived at 1 Tennyson Road, Gillingham, KEN, ENG, living with his widowed mother.

Evangeline Adele Glanvill

Female, #20753, born circa August 1927
FatherArthur William Glanville (b. 1893, d. 1973)
MotherEvangeline M. A. Joseph (b. 1891)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Evangeline Adele Glanvill was born circa August 1927 in Bournemouth registered, HAM, ENG.

John C. Glanville

Male, #20754, born before 1895, died before 1939

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John C. Glanville was born before 1895.
     He married Lily J. Thayers circa November 1915 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG.
     He died before 1939.

Family: Lily J. Thayers (b. 1895, d. circa 1968)

DaughterLily Elizabeth Glanville (b. circa 1916)
SonRonald Charles Glanville (b. circa 1917, d. 1961)
SonPhilip David Samuel Glanville (b. circa 1919, d. circa 1922)
DaughterEugenia Isabel Glanville (b. 1922, d. 1991)
DaughterMadge C. Glanville (b. circa 1927)

Lily J. Thayers

Female, #20755, born March 1895, died circa February 1968

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Lily J. Thayers was born in March 1895.
     She married John C. Glanville circa November 1915 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~20.)
     She married John J. Callard circa May 1949 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~54) Lily marrying in Thayers and Glanville surnames.
     She died circa February 1968 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~72); recorded age 72.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville. Her married name was Callard.

Other Information


     Lily was married 2 times.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Lily J. Thayers and John J. Callard lived at 9 Zion Street, Plymouth, DEV, ENG, both recorded widowed, her surnamed Glanville.

Family: John C. Glanville (b. before 1895, d. before 1939)

DaughterLily Elizabeth Glanville (b. circa 1916)
SonRonald Charles Glanville (b. circa 1917, d. 1961)
SonPhilip David Samuel Glanville (b. circa 1919, d. circa 1922)
DaughterEugenia Isabel Glanville (b. 1922, d. 1991)
DaughterMadge C. Glanville (b. circa 1927)

Lily Elizabeth Glanville

Female, #20756, born circa May 1916
FatherJohn C. Glanville (b. before 1895, d. before 1939)
MotherLily J. Thayers (b. 1895, d. circa 1968)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Lily Elizabeth Glanville was born circa May 1916 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG.

Ronald Charles Glanville

Male, #20757, born circa November 1917, died 4 February 1961
FatherJohn C. Glanville (b. before 1895, d. before 1939)
MotherLily J. Thayers (b. 1895, d. circa 1968)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ronald Charles Glanville was born circa November 1917 in East Stonehouse registered, DEV, ENG.
     He married Poppy Elizabeth Henderson on 26 December 1940 in St Peter, Plymouth, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~23) registered Plymouth.
     He died on 4 February 1961 in North Lonsdale Hospital, Barrow in Furness, LAN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~43); recorded age 43, registered Barrow in Furness.
     His estate was probated on 7 March 1961 indexed:
GLANVILLE Ronald Charles of 7 Lord Street Barrow-in-Furness Lancashire died 4 February 1961 at North Lonsdale Hospital Barrow-in-Furness Administration Exeter 7 March to Poppy Elizabeth Glanville widow. Effects £957 3s.

Other Information


      On 26 July 1953 disembarked the vessel Braemar Castle, Union Castle Mail Steamship Company from Gibraltar. Travelling with his family.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Ronald was a welder on 26 July 1953.
  • As of 26 July 1953, Ronald Charles Glanville and Poppy Elizabeth Henderson lived at 120 Carfrae Terrace, Mount Gold, Plymouth, DEV, ENG.

Philip David Samuel Glanville

Male, #20758, born circa November 1919, died circa May 1922
FatherJohn C. Glanville (b. before 1895, d. before 1939)
MotherLily J. Thayers (b. 1895, d. circa 1968)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Philip David Samuel Glanville was born circa November 1919 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG.
     He died circa May 1922 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~2); recorded age 2.

Eugenia Isabel Glanville

Female, #20759, born 21 June 1922, died December 1991
FatherJohn C. Glanville (b. before 1895, d. before 1939)
MotherLily J. Thayers (b. 1895, d. circa 1968)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Eugenia Isabel Glanville was born on 21 June 1922 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG.
     She married Stephen A. Harding circa November 1941 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~19.)
     She died in December 1991 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 69.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Harding.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Eugenia was living with her mother and John Callard on 29 September 1939 in 9 Zion Street, Plymouth, DEV, ENG.

Madge C. Glanville

Female, #20760, born circa August 1927
FatherJohn C. Glanville (b. before 1895, d. before 1939)
MotherLily J. Thayers (b. 1895, d. circa 1968)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Madge C. Glanville was born circa August 1927 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG.
     She married William H. Full circa November 1945 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~18.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Full.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 2015, Madge C. Glanville and William H. Full lived at Plymouth, DEV, ENG.