Ghosts of Glanvilles

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

Person Page 748

Alan William Glanville

Male, #22415, born circa February 1940, died 9 November 2024
FatherJohn Stanley Glanville (b. 1911, d. 1965)
MotherLilian Mary Parker (b. 1914, d. 2003)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Alan William Glanville was born circa February 1940 in Swansea registered, GLA, WLS.
     He married Diane Patricia Wright circa February 1964 in Caerleon registered, MON, WLS, (when age calculated as ~24.)
     He died on 9 November 2024 in Cardiff, GLA, WLS, (when age calculated as ~84); with obituary:
ALAN WILLIAM GLANVILLE
Passed away at home on 9th November 2024 aged 84 years.
Much loved father of Stephen, Richard, Ian and Emma. Loving grandfather and great-grandfather.
Funeral will be held on Thursday 5th December, Wenallt Chapel, Thornhill Crematorium at 10.30am, followed by a service of thanksgiving at Gateway Christian Centre, Marshfield at 12pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu made payable to Parkinson’s UK may be sent c/o Tovey Bros, 9-11 Cardiff Road, Newport, NP20 2EH.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 1999, Alan William Glanville and Diane Patricia Wright lived at 180 Marshfield Road, Marshfield, Cardiff, GLA, WLS.
  • As of 2013, Alan William Glanville and Diane Patricia Wright lived at Cardiff, GLA, WLS.
  • As of 2019, Alan William Glanville lived at Cardiff, GLA, WLS.

Lilian Mary Parker

Female, #22416, born 14 August 1914, died 11 October 2003

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Lilian Mary Parker was born on 14 August 1914 18 Aug 1914 recorded in 1939 Register.
     She married John Stanley Glanville, son of Stanley Adolphus Glanville and Lilly Elizabeth Brockman, circa August 1937 in Swansea registered, GLA, WLS, (when age calculated as ~23.)
     She died on 11 October 2003 in Cardiff registered, GLA, WLS, (when age calculated as 89.)
     Her estate was probated on 20 November 2003 indexed:
GLANVILLE, LILIAN MARY : 20 November 2003 : 1376598 : 11 October 2003 : Grant and will : Cardiff.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Lilian Mary Parker and John Stanley Glanville lived at 43 Marlborough Road, Swansea, GLA, WLS.

Family: John Stanley Glanville (b. 1911, d. 1965)

SonAlan William Glanville (b. circa 1940, d. 2024)

Diane Patricia Wright

Female, #22417, born 29 August 1940, died 1 April 2014

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Diane Patricia Wright was born on 29 August 1940.
     She married Alan William Glanville, son of John Stanley Glanville and Lilian Mary Parker, circa February 1964 in Caerleon registered, MON, WLS, (when age calculated as ~23.)
     She died on 1 April 2014 in Royal Gwent Hospital, GLA, WLS, (when age calculated as 73); with obituary:
GLANVILLE Diane
Sadly on April 1, 2014, Diane Glanville, age 73 of Marshfield, passed away at the Royal Gwent Hospital; beloved wife of Alan, devoted mother of Stephen, Richard, Ian and Emma, much loved mother-in-law to Carmen, Lorraine, Helen and Paul and a dearly loved grandmother to her 11 grandchildren.
Funeral Wednesday April 16, 2014 at The Gateway, Marshfield at 12.30pm followed by cremation at the Briwnant Chapel, Thornhill Crematorium.
Family flowers only please, donations if so desired may be made payable to Leukaemia Lymphoma Research c/o Tovey Bros, 9/11 Cardiff Rd, Newport, NP20 2EH.
     She was buried in 2014 at Castleton Cemetery, Newport, GLA, WLS.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 1999, Diane Patricia Wright and Alan William Glanville lived at 180 Marshfield Road, Marshfield, Cardiff, GLA, WLS.
  • As of 2013, Diane Patricia Wright and Alan William Glanville lived at Cardiff, GLA, WLS.

Valerie Frances Bawden

Female, #22427, born 6 September 1913, died January 1995

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Valerie Frances Bawden was born on 6 September 1913.
     She married Edgar Bruce Glanville, son of George James Glanville and Elizabeth Ann Hodge, circa May 1936 in St Germans registered, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as ~22.)
     She married Bernard C. Renshaw circa August 1975 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~61.)
     She died in January 1995 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 81.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville. Her married name was Renshaw.

Other Information


     Valerie was married 2 times.
      Before 1975 separated or divorced as Valerie remarried whilst Edgar was still alive.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Valerie Frances Bawden and Edgar Bruce Glanville lived at 24 Ermington Terrace, Mutley, Plymouth, DEV, ENG.

Lizzie Ellen Rodman

Female, #22433, born 15 June 1906, died January 1990

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Lizzie Ellen Rodman was born on 15 June 1906.
     She married George Joseph Glanville, son of George Joseph Glanville and Amy Adelaide Kendrick, on 31 December 1932 in St John at Hackney Parish Church, Hackney, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as 26) registered Hackney.
His age recorded 30, hers 26. Fathers named George Joseph Glanville deceased labourer and Thomas Rodman labourer.
     She died in January 1990 in Chiltern & South Bucks registered, BKM, ENG, (when age calculated as 83.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville. She was also known as Betty recorded in 1958 Electoral Register.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 31 December 1932, Lizzie Ellen Rodman lived at 4 Templar Road, Homerton, Hackney, MDX, ENG.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Lizzie Ellen Rodman and George Joseph Glanville lived at 87 Rushmore Road, Hackney, MDX, ENG.
  • As of 1958, Lizzie Ellen Rodman and George Joseph Glanville lived at 87 Rushmore Road, Hackney, MDX, ENG.

Irene Elizabeth Best

Female, #22436, born 17 October 1909, died 27 February 1988

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Irene Elizabeth Best was born on 17 October 1909 in Southwark registered, SRY, ENG.
     She married Albert James Hooper Glanville, son of Albert James Hooper Glanville and Annie Elizabeth Maria Mills, circa August 1936 in East Ham registered, ESS, ENG, (when age calculated as ~26.)
     She died on 27 February 1988 in Nottingham registered, NTT, ENG, (when age calculated as 78.)
     Her estate was probated on 12 July 1988 indexed:
GLANVILLE, Irene Elizabeth of 23 Barbara Sq Hucknall Notts died 27 February 1988 Probate Ipswich 12 July Not exceeding £70000.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Other Information


      In 1959 she was granted probate on her husband's estate.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Irene Elizabeth Best lived at The Grove, South Zeal, DEV, ENG, married, husband not present.