Ghosts of Glanvilles

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

Person Page 701

Frances Audrey Glanville

Male, #21001, born circa November 1924
FatherHarry Norman Brice Glanville (b. circa 1896)
MotherIda Frances Bice (b. 1903, d. 1963)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Frances Audrey Glanville was born circa November 1924 in St Columb Major registered, CON, ENG.

John Glanville

Male, #21002, born 4 February 1916, died 28 November 2008
FatherThomas Glanville (b. before 1890)
MotherAda Florence C. Medlyn (b. 1890, d. circa 1964)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanville was born on 4 February 1916 in Redruth registered, CON, ENG.
     He married Cathereen Hocking circa November 1938 in Redruth registered, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as ~22.)
     He married Nora Harvey circa November 1950 in Penzance registered, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as ~34.)
     He married Frances Lydia Bryant in December 1984 in Penzance registered, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as 68) Frances marrying in Uren surname.
     He died on 28 November 2008 in Ponsandance Nursing Home, Penzance, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as 92); with obituary:
GLANVILLE, (Jack). On Friday, November 28th, 2008, peacefully at Ponsandane Nursing Hone, John (Jack), aged 92 years of Heamoor, Penzance. Beloved Husband of Lydia and a much loved Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad. Funeral service at St. Thomas Church, Heamoor on Monday, December 8th at 2.00 p.m. followed by interment. Family flowers only but donations if so desired for N.S.P.C.C. may be sent to Burroughs and Kearey Funeral Directors. The Rear of Barwis Terrace, Penzance.

Alternate Names

He was also known as Jack registered at birth.

Other Information


     John was married 3 times.
     John Glanville and Nora Harvey emigrated on 28 January 1954 from London, MDX, ENG; on P&O Vessel Strathaver, bound for Freemantle. His age recorded 37, her 38.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • John was an electrician, motor insulator, house wirer on 29 September 1939.
  • As of 29 September 1939, John Glanville and Cathereen Hocking lived at 18 Holly Terrace, Penzance, CON, ENG.
  • As of 28 January 1954, John Glanville and Nora Harvey lived at 6 Roskilly, Mousehole Road, Penzance, CON, ENG.
  • John was an electrical fitter on 28 January 1954.
  • As of 1999, John Glanville and Frances Lydia Bryant lived at 10 Reens Crescent, Heamoor, Penzance, CON, ENG.
  • As of 2003, John Glanville and Frances Lydia Bryant lived at 10 Reens Crescent, Heamoor, Penzance, CON, ENG.

Family: Cathereen Hocking (b. 1914)

SonJohn Glanville (b. 1940, d. 1993)

Sylvia Charlotte Glanville

Female, #21003, born circa February 1920
FatherThomas Glanville (b. before 1890)
MotherAda Florence C. Medlyn (b. 1890, d. circa 1964)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Sylvia Charlotte Glanville was born circa February 1920 in Redruth registered, CON, ENG.
     She married William J. Hancock circa February 1941 in Bristol registered, GLS, ENG, (when age calculated as ~21.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Hancock.

Bessie Inez Glanville

Female, #21004, born circa February 1923
FatherThomas Glanville (b. before 1890)
MotherAda Florence C. Medlyn (b. 1890, d. circa 1964)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Bessie Inez Glanville was born circa February 1923 in Redruth registered, CON, ENG.

Barbara Ethel Glanville

Female, #21005, born circa November 1924, died circa May 1966
FatherThomas Glanville (b. before 1890)
MotherAda Florence C. Medlyn (b. 1890, d. circa 1964)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Barbara Ethel Glanville was born circa November 1924 in Redruth registered, CON, ENG.
     She married Frederick Renshaw circa February 1947 in Redruth registered, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as ~22.)
     She died circa May 1966 in Penzance registered, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as ~41); recorded age 41.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Renshaw.

Trydesomeor F. M. Glanville

Unknown Sex, #21010, born between 1897 and 1898, died circa February 1950

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Trydesomeor F. M. Glanville was born between 1897 and 1898.
     He/she died circa February 1950 in Penzance registered, CON, ENG; recorded age 52.

Charlotte Maud Glanville

Female, #21011, born circa February 1911
FatherRichard John Glanville (b. circa 1873)
MotherCharlotte Taylor (b. between 1872 and 1873, d. circa 1920)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Charlotte Maud Glanville was born circa February 1911 in Llwynypia, GLA, WLS, registered Pontypridd.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Charlotte Maud Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 20 Dewinton Terrace, Llwynypia, GLA, WLS; recorded age 6wks, living with her parents.

Catherine Bessie Georgina Glanville

Female, #21012, born circa February 1911
Motherfemale Granville (b. before 1891)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Catherine Bessie Georgina Glanville was born circa February 1911 in Portsmouth registered, HAM, ENG.
     She married Joseph Eaton in 1932 in Balmain South, NSW, AUS, (when age calculated as ~21.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Eaton.

Other Information


     Catherine Bessie Georgina Glanville immigrated before 1932 to AUS.

Evelyn May Glanville

Female, #21013, born circa November 1920
FatherSidney Glanvill (b. circa 1887, d. circa 1939)
MotherRachel C. Alsop (b. 1894, d. after 1939)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Evelyn May Glanville was born circa November 1920 in Bristol registered, GLS, ENG.
     She married Edward Hill circa August 1941 in Bristol registered, GLS, ENG, (when age calculated as ~20.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Hill.

Dennis Sidney Glanville

Male, #21014, born 2 April 1922, died 4 July 1978
FatherSidney Glanvill (b. circa 1887, d. circa 1939)
MotherRachel C. Alsop (b. 1894, d. after 1939)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Dennis Sidney Glanville was born on 2 April 1922 in Bristol registered, GLS, ENG.
     He married Audrey Elizabeth Dixon circa May 1956 in Bristol registered, GLS, ENG, (when age calculated as ~34.)
     He died on 4 July 1978 in Bristol registered, GLS, ENG, (when age calculated as 56.)
     His estate was probated on 12 October 1978 indexed:
GLANVILLE, Dennis Sidney of Greensleaves Mead Rd Stoke Gifford Bristol died 4 July 1978 Administration Bristol 12 October £11153.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Dennis Sidney Glanville lived at 1 William Street, Bristol, GLS, ENG, living with his widowed mother.
  • Dennis was an apprentice carpenter on 29 September 1939.

Olive Henrietta Glanville

Female, #21015, born circa November 1923
FatherSidney Glanvill (b. circa 1887, d. circa 1939)
MotherRachel C. Alsop (b. 1894, d. after 1939)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Olive Henrietta Glanville was born circa November 1923 in Bristol registered, GLS, ENG.
     She married Reginald G. Davis circa May 1942 in Bristol registered, GLS, ENG, (when age calculated as ~18.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Davis.

Herbert Stanley Glanville

Male, #21016, born 24 October 1924, died 16 March 1941
FatherSidney Glanvill (b. circa 1887, d. circa 1939)
MotherRachel C. Alsop (b. 1894, d. after 1939)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Herbert Stanley Glanville was born on 24 October 1924 in Bristol registered, GLS, ENG, registered q1 1925.
     He died on 16 March 1941 in Bristol, GLS, ENG, (when age calculated as 16); commemorated:
Name: GLANVILLE, HERBERT STANLEY
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Volunteer
Regiment/Service: Home Guard
Unit Text: 9th Gloucestershire (City of Bristol) Bn.
Age: 16
Date of Death: between 16/03/1941 and 17/03/1941
Additional information: Son of Mrs. R. C. Glanville, of St. Paul's, Bristol.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: XX. 707A.
Cemetery: BRISTOL (GREENBANK) CEMETERY

Listed amongst those killed in Bristol...
GLANVILLE, Herbert Stanley
(16) Pte. 9th Gloucestershire (City of Bristol) Bn. Home Guard. Of 1 William Street, St.Paul's, Bristol. Son of Mrs. R.C.Glanville. Taken to the Reserve Emergency Mortuary at St.Agnes Church Hall, Thomas Street, St.Paul's.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Herbert was at school on 29 September 1939.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Herbert Stanley Glanville lived at 1 William Street, Bristol, GLS, ENG, living with his widowed mother.

David Leslie Glanville

Male, #21018, born circa November 1930, died 27 October 2016
FatherSidney Glanvill (b. circa 1887, d. circa 1939)
MotherRachel C. Alsop (b. 1894, d. after 1939)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

David Leslie Glanville was born circa November 1930 in Bristol registered, GLS, ENG.
     He died on 27 October 2016 in Bristol, GLS, ENG, (when age calculated as ~85); with obituary:
GLANVILLE David Passed away on 27th October 2016. Funeral service to be held on Friday 18th November at 12:30pm at St. Ambrose Church, followed by burial at Mangotsfield Cemetery at 1:30pm. No flowers please. Donations if desired to Prostate Cancer UK.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 2016, David Leslie Glanville lived at Bristol, GLS, ENG.

Muriel Blanche Glanville

Female, #21022, born circa February 1920
FatherLeonard Abernethy Glanville (b. 1890, d. 1942)
MotherMary Julia Cripps (b. circa 1885, d. circa 1931)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Muriel Blanche Glanville was born circa February 1920 in Richmond registered, SRY, ENG.
     She married Joseph W. C. Edwards circa November 1947 in Hove registered, SSX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~27.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Edwards.

Sylvia Joyce Glanville

Female, #21023, born circa May 1923
FatherLeonard Abernethy Glanville (b. 1890, d. 1942)
MotherMary Julia Cripps (b. circa 1885, d. circa 1931)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Sylvia Joyce Glanville was born circa May 1923 in Richmond registered, SRY, ENG.

Jean Marie Glanville

Female, #21024, born circa August 1925
FatherLeonard Abernethy Glanville (b. 1890, d. 1942)
MotherMary Julia Cripps (b. circa 1885, d. circa 1931)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Jean Marie Glanville was born circa August 1925 in Wandsworth registered, SRY, ENG.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Millns.

Louisa Maud Margaret Wellington

Female, #21025, born 19 April 1892, died circa February 1966

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Louisa Maud Margaret Wellington was born on 19 April 1892 in Kingsbridge registered, DEV, ENG.
     She married George J. Jones circa August 1916 in Totnes registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~24.)
     She married Joseph Richards Glanville circa November 1930 in St Germans registered, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as ~38) Louisa marrying in surname Jones.
     She died circa February 1966 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~73); recorded age 73.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville. Her married name was Jones.

Other Information


     Louisa was married 2 times.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Louisa Maud Margaret Wellington and Joseph Richards Glanville lived at 78 West Street, St Germans R.D., CON, ENG, with them widowed William Wellington born 1854, old age pensioner.

Family: Joseph Richards Glanville (b. 1903, d. circa 1979)

SonKenneth Gordon Glanville (b. 1931, d. 2005)
SonErnest Stanley Raymond Glanville (b. circa 1932, d. 2012)
SonLeonard Joseph Francis Glanville+ (b. 1935, d. 1998)
DaughterMarion Louisa L. Glanville (b. 1935, d. 1990)

Kenneth Gordon Glanville

Male, #21026, born 13 February 1931, died September 2005
FatherJoseph Richards Glanville (b. 1903, d. circa 1979)
MotherLouisa Maud Margaret Wellington (b. 1892, d. circa 1966)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Kenneth Gordon Glanville was born on 13 February 1931 in St Germans registered, CON, ENG.
     He died in September 2005 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 74.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Kenneth Gordon Glanville lived at 78 West Street, St Germans R.D., CON, ENG, living with his parents.
  • Kenneth was at school on 29 September 1939.

Ernest Stanley Raymond Glanville

Male, #21027, born circa November 1932, died 29 April 2012
FatherJoseph Richards Glanville (b. 1903, d. circa 1979)
MotherLouisa Maud Margaret Wellington (b. 1892, d. circa 1966)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ernest Stanley Raymond Glanville was born circa November 1932 in St Germans registered, CON, ENG.
     He died on 29 April 2012 in Bournemouth, HAM, ENG, (when age calculated as ~79.)

Marion Louisa L. Glanville

Female, #21028, born 1 September 1935, died May 1990
FatherJoseph Richards Glanville (b. 1903, d. circa 1979)
MotherLouisa Maud Margaret Wellington (b. 1892, d. circa 1966)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Marion Louisa L. Glanville was born on 1 September 1935 in St Germans registered, CON, ENG.
     She died in May 1990 in Exeter registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 54.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Honeywill.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Marion Louisa L. Glanville lived at 78 West Street, St Germans R.D., CON, ENG, living with her parents.
  • Marion was under school age on 29 September 1939.

Dorothy Glanvill

Female, #21029, born circa August 1916
FatherJabez Glanville (b. 1889, d. 1972)
MotherWinifred Mary Maunder (b. 1897, d. 1974)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Dorothy Glanvill was born circa August 1916 in Tavistock registered, DEV, ENG.

Frederick Glanvill

Male, #21030, born circa November 1918, died circa November 1918
FatherJabez Glanville (b. 1889, d. 1972)
MotherWinifred Mary Maunder (b. 1897, d. 1974)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Frederick Glanvill was born circa November 1918 in Tavistock registered, DEV, ENG.
     He died circa November 1918 in Tavistock registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~0); recorded age 0.