Ghosts of Glanvilles

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

Person Page 699

Alice Glanville

Female, #20941, born before 1719

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Alice Glanville was born before 1719.
     She married John Jenkins on 27 December 1739 in St Johns, Antigua, by licence.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Jenkins.

John Jenkins

Male, #20942, born before 1719

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Jenkins was born before 1719.
     He married Alice Glanville on 27 December 1739 in St Johns, Antigua, by licence.

Emma Glanville

Female, #20943, born before 1735
FatherWilliam Glanville Esq. (b. 1683, d. 1734)
MotherElizabeth Allison (b. before 1693, d. 1759)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Emma Glanville was born before 1735.
     She married Robert Cullen on 18 November 1755 in St Johns, Antigua.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Cullen.

Other Information


      In 1756 she was named in the Will of her mother.

Robert Cullen

Male, #20944, born before 1735

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Robert Cullen was born before 1735.
     He married Emma Glanville, daughter of William Glanville Esq. and Elizabeth Allison, on 18 November 1755 in St Johns, Antigua.

Joshua Jenkins

Male, #20945, born before 1694

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Joshua Jenkins was born before 1694.
     He married Dorothy O in 1714 in St Johns, Antigua, Dorothy named a widow.

Kathleen Annette Sheila Foley

Female, #20946, born between 1912 and 1913, died 1989

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Kathleen Annette Sheila Foley was born between 1912 and 1913 in the RSA.
     She married Ernest John Glanville, son of Jabez Glanville and Jane Couch Lakeman, on 4 December 1937 in St James, Simonstown, Cape Province, RSA, his age recorded 26, hers 24.
     She married "Lofty" O'Brien in 1950 "Lofty" being a widower.
     She died in 1989.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville. Her married name was O'Brien.

Other Information


     Kathleen was married 2 times.      Kathleen and Ernest John Glanville had 1 son.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 4 December 1937, Kathleen Annette Sheila Foley lived at Fish Hoek, RSA.
  • As of between 10 April 1940 and February 1942, Kathleen Annette Sheila Foley lived at returning on the SS Ceramic.

David Robert Jeffrey

Male, #20948, born circa February 1940, died February 2020

Birth, Marriage and Death information

David Robert Jeffrey was born circa February 1940 in Newton Le Willows registered, LAN, ENG.
     He married Rosemary Christine Glanville, daughter of Jabez Darcy Glanville O.B.E. and Eileen Mary Dobinson, on 23 April 1962 in Newchurch in Culcheth Parish Church, Winwick, LAN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~22) 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.
     He died in February 2020 (when age calculated as ~80.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 23 April 1962, David Robert Jeffrey lived at 5 Hornby Lane, Winwick, LAN, ENG.
  • David was a gardener on 23 April 1962.

William Henry Glanville

Male, #20949, born 21 December 1906, died circa November 1983

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Henry Glanville was born on 21 December 1906.
     He died circa November 1983 in Northampton registered, NTH, ENG, (when age calculated as ~76.)

James Glanville

Male, #20951, born 6 October 1981, died circa November 1981

Birth, Marriage and Death information

James Glanville was born on 6 October 1981 in Bristol registered, GLS, ENG.
     He died circa November 1981 in Bristol registered, GLS, ENG, (when age calculated as ~0.)

"Lofty" O'Brien

Male, #20953, born before 1911

Birth, Marriage and Death information

"Lofty" O'Brien was born before 1911.
     He married Kathleen Annette Sheila Foley in 1950 "Lofty" being a widower.

Winifred Annie Glanville

Female, #20957, born circa August 1917
FatherWilliam Richard Vivian Glanville (b. 1887, d. 1928)
MotherWinifred Hilda Eade (b. 1880, d. 1973)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Winifred Annie Glanville was born circa August 1917 in St Columb Major registered, CON, ENG.

Alison Mary Glanville

Female, #20958, born 25 January 1922, died 20 February 2011
FatherWilliam Richard Vivian Glanville (b. 1887, d. 1928)
MotherWinifred Hilda Eade (b. 1880, d. 1973)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Alison Mary Glanville was born on 25 January 1922 in St Columb Major registered, CON, ENG.
     She married Harold Edward Nevill on 29 January 1944 in Newlyn, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as 22) registered St Columb. His age 23, hers 22. Fathers named George Bartholomew Nevill and William Richard Vivian Glanville.
     She died on 20 February 2011 in Norwich, NFK, ENG, (when age calculated as 89.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Nevill.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

Margaret Janie Glanville

Female, #20959, born circa November 1923
FatherWilliam Richard Vivian Glanville (b. 1887, d. 1928)
MotherWinifred Hilda Eade (b. 1880, d. 1973)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Margaret Janie Glanville was born circa November 1923 in St Columb Major registered, CON, ENG.
     She married Edward Pryce Hamer on 3 February 1945 in Newlyn, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as ~21) his age recorded 20, hers 21. Fathers named William Richard Vivian Glanville, Edward Pryce Hamer.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Hamer.

Denis Blake Glanville

Male, #20960, born circa November 1925, died 9 July 2008
FatherSamuel Blake Glanville (b. 1895, d. 1960)
MotherLilian Violet Sanders (b. 1896, d. 1974)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Denis Blake Glanville was born circa November 1925 in Pembroke registered, PEM, WLS.
     He married Winifred Mary Bond on 24 February 1950 in Totnes registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~24.)
     He died on 9 July 2008 in Exmouth, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~82); with obituary July 15, 2008 in the Western Morning News:
Denis Blake GLANVILLE
GLANVILLE On July 9th 2008 at Exeter Hospice after a long illness borne with courage and humour. Denis Blake, retired Superintendent, Devon & Cornwall Constabulary. Widower of Mary, beloved husband of Marjorie. Loving father of Alan and Paul, grandfather of Emma, Tracey and Hannah. Funeral service Withycombe Parish Church, Withycombe Village Road, Exmouth on Friday, July 18th at 11:00am. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Exmouth and Lympstone Hospiscare by retiring collection or sent to Richard W. Gegg & Son, Funeral Directors, 47 Rolle Street, Exmouth.

Alternate Names

He was also known as Dennis Blake.

Other Information


     Denis was married 2 times.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Denis Blake Glanville lived at 69 Ranscombe Road, Brixham, DEV, ENG, living with his parents.
  • Denis was a police constable, when granted probate on his father's estate in 1960.

Thelma Irene Glanville

Female, #20961, born 26 May 1922, died June 1986
FatherRobert Glanville (b. 1896, d. 1976)
MotherWinifred Kathleen Snell (b. 1899, d. circa 1970)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Thelma Irene Glanville was born on 26 May 1922 in Penzance registered, CON, ENG.
     She married David J. Beer circa February 1947 in Penzance registered, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as ~24.)
     She died in June 1986 in Penzance registered, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as 64.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Beer.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Thelma Irene Glanville lived at 4 Buildings, Long Rock, Penzance, CON, ENG, living with her parents.

Ernest Glanville

Male, #20962, born 2 August 1924, died December 2001
FatherRobert Glanville (b. 1896, d. 1976)
MotherWinifred Kathleen Snell (b. 1899, d. circa 1970)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ernest Glanville was born on 2 August 1924 in Penzance registered, CON, ENG.
     He married Gwyneth Davies circa May 1947 in Ruthin registered, DEN, WLS, (when age calculated as ~22.)
     He died in December 2001 in Denbighshire North registered, DEN, WLS, (when age calculated as 77); also recorded Apr 2002 Denbighshire.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Ernest Glanville lived at 4 Buildings, Long Rock, Penzance, CON, ENG, living with his parents.
  • Ernest was a motor van boy, co-op bakery on 29 September 1939.
  • As of 1999, Ernest Glanville and Gwyneth Davies lived at 14 Lon Llewelyn, Denbigh, DEN, WLS.
  • As of 2001, Ernest Glanville and Gwyneth Davies lived at Denbigh, DEN, WLS.

Family: Gwyneth Davies (b. 1925, d. 2014)

DaughterIrene Patricia Glanville (b. circa 1949, d. 1996)

Dora May Barkell

Female, #20965, born 28 October 1903, died July 1985

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Dora May Barkell was born on 28 October 1903 in Tavistock registered, DEV, ENG.
     She married Leonard Warne Glanville, son of Thomas Glanville and Emily Jane Elford, circa May 1929 in Tavistock registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~25.)
     She died in July 1985 in Tavistock registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 81.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Dora May Barkell and Leonard Warne Glanville lived at 17 Exeter Street, Tavistock, DEV, ENG.

Family: Leonard Warne Glanville (b. 1903, d. 1984)

SonAnthony John Barkell Glanville (b. 1930, d. 2000)

Ernest Glanville

Male, #20966, born between 1881 and 1882

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ernest Glanville was born between 1881 and 1882 in ENG.

Other Information


     Ernest Glanville was Wesleyan.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Ernest Glanville appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Royal Infirmary, Phoenix Park, Dublin, DUB, IRL; as 19yr old Number 4306 Private 21st E of I Lancers, suffering from Ankylosis for 2 weeks.

Trevor Sydney Glanville

Male, #20968, born circa November 1926, died circa May 2020
FatherArthur T. Glanville (b. between 1894 and 1895, d. circa 1936)
MotherMary E. Paget (b. before 1900)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Trevor Sydney Glanville was born circa November 1926 in Bridgend registered, GLA, WLS.
     He died circa May 2020 in Bridgend registered, GLA, WLS, (when age calculated as ~93.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 2019, Trevor Sydney Glanville lived at Bridgend, GLA, WLS.

Philip Charles Glanville

Male, #20970, born 28 January 1929, died 10 May 1982
FatherHarry Glanville (b. 1902, d. 1933)
MotherIvy May Pinching (b. 1905, d. 1985)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Philip Charles Glanville was born on 28 January 1929 in Norwich registered, NFK, ENG.
     He died on 10 May 1982 in Norwich Outer registered, NFK, ENG, (when age calculated as 53.)
     His estate was probated on 30 July 1982 indexed:
GLANVILLE, Philip Charles of 3 Intwood Rd Cringleford Norwich died 10 May 1982 Probate Ipswich 30 July £56782.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Philip Charles Glanville lived at 24 Afghan Place, Norwich, NFK, ENG, with Beatrice M Pinching widow born 1879.
  • Philip was at school on 29 September 1939.