Ghosts of Glanvilles

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

Person Page 703

Winifred E. Glanville

Female, #21062, born circa February 1924
FatherSamuel Glanville (b. 1876, d. 1964)
MotherElizabeth Ann Prosser (b. 1882, d. 1971)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Winifred E. Glanville was born circa February 1924 in Pembroke registered, PEM, WLS.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Flanagan.

Erica Jean Glanville

Female, #21063, born 15 June 1942, died 25 July 1996
FatherRichard John Bell Glanville (b. 1908, d. 2004)
MotherGenista Cartwright (b. 1913, d. 2006)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Erica Jean Glanville was born on 15 June 1942 in Hitchin registered, HRT, ENG.
     She died on 25 July 1996 in Bridport registered, DOR, ENG, (when age calculated as 54.)
     Her estate was probated on 27 September 1996 indexed:
GLANVILLE, ERICA JEAN : 27 September 1996 : 9651410910 : 25 July 1996 Grant and will : Bristol.

Dorothy M. Williams

Female, #21066, born before 1913

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Dorothy M. Williams was born before 1913.
     She married Thomas Adolphus John James Glanville, son of James Henry Glanville and Mabel Allen, circa May 1933 in Liskeard registered, CON, ENG.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Mildred Brunton

Female, #21067, born 5 October 1920, died May 1990

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mildred Brunton was born on 5 October 1920.
     She married Thomas Miller Glanville, son of William Glanville and Rebecca Miller, circa February 1945 in Whitehaven registered, CUL, ENG, (when age calculated as ~24.)
     She died in May 1990 in Whitehaven registered, CUL, ENG, (when age calculated as 69.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Lewis James John Glanville

Male, #21069, born 24 November 1921, died February 1994
FatherJames Henry Glanville (b. circa 1896, d. 1935)
MotherHilda Florence Sprague (b. 1898, d. 1970)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Lewis James John Glanville was born on 24 November 1921 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG.
     He married Pamela Maude Rendle circa May 1945 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~23.)
     He died in February 1994 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 72.)

Alternate Names

He was also known as Louis James John.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Lewis James John Glanville lived at 29 Foulston Avenue, Plymouth, DEV, ENG, living with his widowed mother.
  • Lewis was labourer ropery HM Dockyard on 29 September 1939.

Family: Pamela Maude Rendle (b. 1925, d. 1998)

SonJames Ernest Glanville (b. circa 1947, d. 2015)

James Henry Glanville

Male, #21070, born 20 November 1926, died 7 May 2004
FatherJames Henry Glanville (b. circa 1896, d. 1935)
MotherHilda Florence Sprague (b. 1898, d. 1970)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

James Henry Glanville was born on 20 November 1926 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG.
     He married Elizabeth Rose Barnett circa August 1952 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~25.)
     He died on 7 May 2004 in Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 77); With obituaries:
GLANVILLE James (Jim)On May 7th 2004 at Derriford Hospital.Dad, to us you were someone special, always kind and true,You will never be forgotten, for we thought the world of you,Had you known my Dad, you would have loved him too,He was not just a Dad, he was a good friend too.From your loving daughter Kim and son- in-law Kevin.

GLANVILLE (Jim)Aged 77 years.You meant so very much to me, much more than I can say,The grief is deep within my heart as I think of you each day,To me you were someone special, always kind and true,You will never be forgotten Dad for I thought the world of you.Love your heart broken daughter Elizabeth and son-in-law Darrell xxxNandad,We know that you are not with us today,But we are thinking of you in every way,We hope that your life was full of joy,And that you will never forget those good looking boys,We're both very proud to have a nandad like you,We love you lots and you loved us too,It's time for us to say a short goodbye,But wherever you go we'll be by your side.Love grandsons Lewis and Josh xx

Registered Nov 2004 Plymouth.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • James was at school on 29 September 1939.
  • As of 29 September 1939, James Henry Glanville lived at 29 Foulston Avenue, Plymouth, DEV, ENG.
  • As of 1999, James Henry Glanville and Elizabeth Rose Barnett lived at 5 Malory Close, Plymouth, DEV, ENG.
  • As of 2003, James Henry Glanville and Elizabeth Rose Barnett lived at Plymouth, DEV, ENG.

John Thomas Glanville

Male, #21071, born circa November 1929, died 29 June 2009
FatherJames Henry Glanville (b. circa 1896, d. 1935)
MotherHilda Florence Sprague (b. 1898, d. 1970)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Thomas Glanville was born circa November 1929 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG.
     He died on 29 June 2009 in Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~79); with obituary:
GLANVILLE John (Jack) Of Torpoint Passed away at Derriford Hospital on Monday June 29th, 2009. Dearly loved husband of Betty, loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. No more pain Darling. A memorial service will be held at the Cornerstone Church, Torpoint on Friday July 10th at 11.30am. No flowers or black please but donations to the British Heart Foundation, if desired, by retiring collection. All welcome.

George Sprague Glanville

Male, #21072, born circa November 1933, died circa November 1933
FatherJames Henry Glanville (b. circa 1896, d. 1935)
MotherHilda Florence Sprague (b. 1898, d. 1970)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

George Sprague Glanville was born circa November 1933 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG.
     He died circa November 1933 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~0); recorded age 0.

Lilian Bessie Glanville

Female, #21073, born 10 February 1919, died circa May 1960
FatherArthur Thomas George Glanville (b. 1899, d. circa 1962)
MotherLilian Stevens (b. 1894, d. circa 1957)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Lilian Bessie Glanville was born on 10 February 1919 in Devonport registered, DEV, ENG.
     She married James McCartney circa November 1938 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~19.)
     She married Reginald A. Smith circa August 1946 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~27.)
     She died circa May 1960 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~41); recorded age 41.

Alternate Names

Her married name was McCartney. Her married name was Smith.

Other Information


     Lilian was married 2 times.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Lilian Bessie Glanville lived at 11 Pembroke Street, Plymouth, DEV, ENG, married, husband not present, living with her parents.

Kathleen Clara Patricia Glanville

Female, #21074, born 3 April 1934, died March 2006
FatherArthur Thomas George Glanville (b. 1899, d. circa 1962)
MotherLilian Stevens (b. 1894, d. circa 1957)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Kathleen Clara Patricia Glanville was born on 3 April 1934 in Devonport registered, DEV, ENG.
     She died in March 2006 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 71.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Charles. She was also known as Kathleen Claira P. registered at death.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Kathleen Clara Patricia Glanville lived at 11 Pembroke Street, Plymouth, DEV, ENG, living with her parents.
  • Kathleen was at school on 29 September 1939.

Joyce Doreen Glanville

Female, #21080, born circa May 1926
FatherHenry Alexander Glanville (b. 1897, d. 1971)
MotherKathleen Winifred Potts (b. between 1900 and 1901, d. 1967)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Joyce Doreen Glanville was born circa May 1926 in Hailsham registered, SSX, ENG.
     She married Robert C. Stephens circa May 1948 in Eastbourne registered, SSX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~22.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Stephens.

William Edward Glanvill

Male, #21081, born 28 August 1900, died circa May 1972
FatherWilliam Glanvill Rudd (b. 1866)
MotherFlorence Alexandra Prodrick (b. circa 1876, d. circa 1936)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Edward Glanvill was born on 28 August 1900 in Regent Park, St Pancras, MDX, ENG, registered Pancras.
     He married Phyllis Vera Shiells circa February 1930 in Thrapston registered, NTH, ENG, (when age calculated as ~29.)
     He died circa May 1972 in Kettering registered, NTH, ENG, (when age calculated as ~71.)

Alternate Names

He was also known as Glanvill.

Other Information

William Edward Glanvill was living in 1918; named in his father's military papers.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • William Edward Glanvill appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 118 Augustus Street, St Pancras, MDX, ENG; recorded age 7mth, living with his parents.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 2 Glen Street, Hampstead Road, St Pancras, MDX, ENG; recorded age 10, living with his parents.
  • William was at school on 2 April 1911.

Phyllis Vera Shiells

Female, #21082, born 1910, died 17 December 2007

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Phyllis Vera Shiells was born in 1910.
     She married William Edward Glanvill, son of William Glanvill Rudd and Florence Alexandra Prodrick, circa February 1930 in Thrapston registered, NTH, ENG, (when age calculated as ~20.)
     She died on 17 December 2007 in Kettering, NTH, ENG, (when age calculated as ~97.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 2007, Phyllis Vera Shiells lived at Kettering, NTH, ENG.

George Glanville

Male, #21084, born 8 August 1843, died circa August 1844
FatherGeorge Glanville (b. 1796, d. 1850)
MotherElizabeth Pomroy (b. between 1809 and 1810, d. 1857)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

George Glanville was born on 8 August 1843 in Westminster, MDX, ENG, registered Westminster.
     He was baptized on 11 October 1843 in St John the Evangelist parish church, Smith Square, Westminster, MDX, ENG, George son of George and Elizabeth Glanvill, abode 21 North Street, born August 8.
     He died circa August 1844 in Westminster registered, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~1); recorded age 0.

Alternate Names

He was also known as Glanvill.

Alice Chaplin

Female, #21085, born between 1859 and 1860, died 12 June 1930

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Alice Chaplin was born between 1859 and 1860.
     She married Charles Percy Glanville, son of Charles Glanville and Mary Poole, circa February 1930 in Fulham registered, MDX, ENG.
     She died on 12 June 1930 in The Retreat, Fairford, GLS, ENG; registered Cirencester. Recorded age 70.
     Her estate was probated on 2 August 1930 indexed as:
1930 GLANVILLE Alice of the Retreat, Fairford, Gloucestershire, spinster who died on 12 June 1930. Administration at London on 2 August to George Glanville, esquire, effects £1005-1-4.
Dying intestate, naming her Late Husband Charles Glanville. References to Charles Percy, Florence, Frederick George, Clara Glanvilles, Eleanor Crawley, Marie Antoinette Ireland, Henrietta White and Edith Mc Gee.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Other Information

     Alice and Charles Percy Glanville had no children with births registered England/Wales.

Charles H. Horton

Male, #21087, born before 1910

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Charles H. Horton was born before 1910.
     He married Dora Mary Glanville, daughter of John Glanville and Annie Sarah Philips, circa February 1930 in Wandsworth registered, SRY, ENG.

James Arthur Glanville

Male, #21088, born 24 December 1897, died 25 September 1960
Fathermale Goldberg (b. before 1879)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

James Arthur Glanville was born on 24 December 1897 in Dublin, IRL.
     He married Florence Manches circa February 1930 in Hampstead registered, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~32.)
     He died on 25 September 1960 in The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth, London, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as 62); recorded age 62, registered Marylebone.
     His estate was probated on 13 December 1960 indexed:
GLANVILLE James Arthur of 54 Dorset House Gloucester Place London N.W.1 died 25 September 1960 at The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth London N.W.8 Probate London 13 December to Barclays Bank Limited. Effects £10696 5s 9d.

Alternate Names

He was also known as Joseph Goldberg.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 1930, James Arthur Glanville and Florence Manches lived at 47 Cranbourn Street, Westminster, MDX, ENG, referencing abode : 3 Crescent Court, NW11.
  • James was a dentist. Listed in the 1935 Dentists Register as:
    Name : Glanville, James Arthur(formerly Goldbert, Joseph)
    Address : 42, Cranbourn street, London. W.C.2
    Date of Registration : 1919, June 2
    Description and Date of Qualification : L.D.S. R.C.S. Irel., 1919 in 1935.
  • As of 29 September 1939, James Arthur Glanville and Florence Manches lived at 76 Kyoto Court, Rigwood Lane, Bognor Regis, SSX, ENG.
  • James was a surgeon dentist on 29 September 1939.
  • As of 1942, James Arthur Glanville lived at 42 Cranbourn Street, London, MDX, ENG, when listed in the Dentists Register with his presumed brother James Arthur / Joseph.
  • As of 1953, James Arthur Glanville and Florence Manches lived at 155 Oakwood Court, Kensington, MDX, ENG.

Family: Florence Manches (b. 1906, d. 1984)

SonBrian Lester Glanville (b. 1931, d. 2025)

Florence Manches

Female, #21089, born 7 June 1906, died April 1984

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Florence Manches was born on 7 June 1906 7 Jun 1905 recorded at death.
     She married James Arthur Glanville, son of male Goldberg, circa February 1930 in Hampstead registered, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~23.)
     She died in April 1984 in Hove registered, SSX, ENG, (when age calculated as 77.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville. Her married name was Feather.

Other Information


     Florence was married 2 times.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 1930, Florence Manches and James Arthur Glanville lived at 47 Cranbourn Street, Westminster, MDX, ENG, referencing abode : 3 Crescent Court, NW11.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Florence Manches and James Arthur Glanville lived at 76 Kyoto Court, Rigwood Lane, Bognor Regis, SSX, ENG.
  • As of 1953, Florence Manches and James Arthur Glanville lived at 155 Oakwood Court, Kensington, MDX, ENG.

Family: James Arthur Glanville (b. 1897, d. 1960)

SonBrian Lester Glanville (b. 1931, d. 2025)