Ghosts of Glanvilles

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

Person Page 1,130

Ellen Osborn

Female, #33871, born between 1838 and 1839, died circa February 1921

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ellen Osborn was born between 1838 and 1839 in Okehampton, DEV, ENG.
     She married John Glanfield, son of George Glanfield and Kezia Bond, circa May 1862 in Okehampton registered, DEV, ENG.
     She died circa February 1921 in Blackburn registered, LAN, ENG; recorded age 80.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanfield.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Ellen Osborn and John Glanfield appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Ramsley, South Tawton, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 32, hers 31.
  • She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 23 Cobden Street, Blackburn, LAN, ENG; recorded age 35, widowed.
  • Ellen was a cotton winder on 3 April 1881.
  • She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 26 Hawkshead Street, Blackburn, LAN, ENG; recorded age 61, widowed, living with her son Ethelbert and his family.
  • She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 30 Crabtree Street, Blackburn, LAN, ENG; recorded age 70, widowed, living with her son Ethelbert and his family.

Family: John Glanfield (b. 1838, d. 1877)

SonWilliam Alfred Glanfield (b. circa 1863, d. circa 1889)
SonEthelbert Glanfield+ (b. 1868, d. 1952)

William Alfred Glanfield

Male, #33872, born circa July 1863, died circa February 1889
FatherJohn Glanfield (b. 1838, d. 1877)
MotherEllen Osborn (b. between 1838 and 1839, d. circa 1921)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Alfred Glanfield was born circa July 1863 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG, registered Okehampton.
     He was baptized on 24 July 1863 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, William Alfred of John and Ellen Glanfield, abode South Tawton.
     He died circa February 1889 in Blackburn registered, LAN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~25); recorded age 24.

Alternate Names

He was also known as Alfred recorded in 1871 census.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • William Alfred Glanfield appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Ramsley, South Tawton, DEV, ENG; recorded age 8, living with his parents.
  • William was a scholar on 2 April 1871.
  • He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 23 Cobden Street, Blackburn, LAN, ENG; recorded age 17, living with his widowed mother.
  • William was cotton card room on 3 April 1881.

Ethelbert Glanfield

Male, #33873, born 10 October 1868, died 14 June 1952
FatherJohn Glanfield (b. 1838, d. 1877)
MotherEllen Osborn (b. between 1838 and 1839, d. circa 1921)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ethelbert Glanfield was born on 10 October 1868 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG, registered Okehampton. Ramsleigh Devon recorded in 1911 census.
     He married Jane Ellen Ainsworth circa August 1890 in Blackburn registered, LAN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~21.)
     He died on 14 June 1952 in Blackburn registered, LAN, ENG, (when age calculated as 83); recorded age 84.
     His estate was probated on 13 August 1952 indexed as:
GLANFIELD Ethelbert of 16 Poole-street Blackburn died 14 June 1952 Administration London 13 August to Percy Glanfield motor mechanic. Effects £979 14s.

Other Information

     Ethelbert and Jane Ellen Ainsworth had 6 children by the 1911 census, 1 deceased by that date.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Ethelbert Glanfield appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Ramsley, South Tawton, DEV, ENG; recorded age 2, living with his parents.
  • He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 23 Cobden Street, Blackburn, LAN, ENG; recorded age 12, living with his widowed mother.
  • Ethelbert was a scholar and reader on 3 April 1881.
  • He and Jane Ellen Ainsworth appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 12 Montrose Street, Blackburn, LAN, ENG; his age recorded 23, hers 29.
  • Ethelbert was a blacksmith's striker on 5 April 1891.
  • He and Jane Ellen Ainsworth appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 26 Hawkshead Street, Blackburn, LAN, ENG; both with recorded age 32. With Martha A Marsden 23 single sister in law, a cotton weaver born Blackburn, and brother in law William Marsden, 11 also cotton weaver of Blackburn.
  • Ethelbert was a newspaper collector on 31 March 1901.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 30 Crabtree Street, Blackburn, LAN, ENG; both with recorded age 42.
  • Ethelbert was a firelights (turf) house firelights on 2 April 1911.
  • Ethelbert was a retired blacksmith on 29 September 1939.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Ethelbert Glanfield lived at 16 Poole Street, Blackburn, LAN, ENG, widowed.

Family: Jane Ellen Ainsworth (b. circa 1869, d. circa 1939)

SonAlfred Thomas Glanfield (b. 1891, d. circa 1891)
SonEthelbert Glanfield (b. 1895, d. circa 1964)
SonAlfred Glanfield+ (b. 1897)
DaughterMay Glanfield (b. circa 1899)
SonPercy Glanfield (b. 1903, d. 1968)
SonFred Glanfield (b. 1906, d. circa 1964)

George Glanfield

Male, #33874, born before 13 July 1823, died circa March 1846
FatherJohn Glanfield (b. before 1794, d. 1862)
MotherMary Rowe (b. between 1795 and 1796, d. 1856)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

George Glanfield was born before 13 July 1823 in Zeal, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 13 July 1823 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, George of John and Mary Glandfield, abode Zele.
     He died circa March 1846 in Zeal, DEV, ENG.
     He was buried on 5 March 1846 at St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, George Glanfield, abode Zeal, recorded age 22.

George Glanfield

Male, #33875, born before 10 January 1841, died before 1850
FatherJames Glanfield (b. 1818, d. 1899)
MotherElizabeth Knapman (b. between 1816 and 1817, d. 1878)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

George Glanfield was born before 10 January 1841 in Ramsley, South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 10 January 1841 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, George of James and Elizabeth Glandfield, abode Ramsley.
     He died before 1850; presumed, from birth of same named sibling.

Mary

Female, #33876, born before 1626

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary was born before 1626.
     She married Andrew Glanfield before 1646.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanfield.

Family: Andrew Glanfield (b. before 1626)

SonRobert Glanfield (b. before 1646)

Andrew Glanfield

Male, #33877, born before 1626

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Andrew Glanfield was born before 1626.
     He married Mary before 1646.

Family: Mary (b. before 1626)

SonRobert Glanfield (b. before 1646)

Thomas Glanfield

Male, #33878, born circa February 1849, died November 1855
FatherJohn Glanfield (b. between 1812 and 1813, d. circa 1852)
MotherThirza Potter (b. between 1825 and 1826)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Thomas Glanfield was born circa February 1849 in Zeal, DEV, ENG, registered Okehampton.
     He was baptized on 8 April 1849 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, Thomas of John and Thirza Glanfield, abode Zeal.
     He died in November 1855 in Zeal, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~6); registered Okehampton, recorded age7.
     He was buried on 2 December 1855 at St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, Thomas Glanfield, abode Zeal, recorded age 7.

William Glanfield

Male, #33879, born before 29 January 1837, died November 1839
FatherJohn Glanfield (b. before 1794, d. 1862)
MotherMary Rowe (b. between 1795 and 1796, d. 1856)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Glanfield was born before 29 January 1837 in Ramsley, South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 29 January 1837 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, William of John and Mary Glanfield, abode Ramsley.
     He died in November 1839 in South Zeal, DEV, ENG; registered Okehampton, recorded age 2.
     He was buried on 10 November 1839 at St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, William Glanville, abode Zeal, recorded age 3.

Ellen Woolcock

Female, #33880, born between 1853 and 1854, died circa February 1907

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ellen Woolcock was born between 1853 and 1854 in Tavistock, DEV, ENG.
     She married John Glanfield, son of William Glanfield and Ann Blackmore, circa May 1879 in Newton Abbot registered, DEV, ENG.
     She died circa February 1907 in Newton Abbot registered, DEV, ENG; recorded age 53.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanfield.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Ellen Woolcock and John Glanfield appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 6 Lisburn Crescent, Torquay, DEV, ENG; both with recorded age 27. Sister in law Louisa Woolcock 23 unmarried with them.
  • She and John Glanfield appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in The Riffel, Sunbury Hill, Torquay, DEV, ENG; both with recorded age 37.
  • She and John Glanfield appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in The Riffel & Warren View, Thurlow Road, Torquay, DEV, ENG; both with recorded age 47.

Family: John Glanfield (b. circa 1854, d. circa 1930)

SonJohn William Glanfield+ (b. circa 1880, d. circa 1911)
DaughterEllen Geraldine Lillie Glanfield (b. circa 1882)
SonPercy Glanfield+ (b. circa 1885, d. 1934)
SonCecil Gordon Glanfield (b. circa 1892, d. 1958)

John William Glanfield

Male, #33881, born circa February 1880, died circa March 1911
FatherJohn Glanfield (b. circa 1854, d. circa 1930)
MotherEllen Woolcock (b. between 1853 and 1854, d. circa 1907)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John William Glanfield was born circa February 1880 in Torquay, DEV, ENG, registered Newton Abbot.
     He married Kate Motton circa November 1907 in Bath registered, SOM, ENG, (when age calculated as ~27.)
     He died circa March 1911 in Newton Abbot registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~31); recorded age 31.

Other Information

     John and Kate Motton had 1 child by the 1911 census, still living at that date.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • John William Glanfield appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 6 Lisburn Crescent, Torquay, DEV, ENG; recorded age 1, living with his parents.
  • He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in The Riffel, Sunbury Hill, Torquay, DEV, ENG; recorded age 11, living with his parents.

Family: Kate Motton (b. between 1880 and 1881, d. 1963)

DaughterEvelyn Glanfield (b. 1909)

Percy Glanfield

Male, #33882, born circa May 1885, died 3 October 1934
FatherJohn Glanfield (b. circa 1854, d. circa 1930)
MotherEllen Woolcock (b. between 1853 and 1854, d. circa 1907)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Percy Glanfield was born circa May 1885 in Torquay, DEV, ENG, registered Newton Abbot.
     He married Bessie Winifred Turle circa May 1911 in Newton Abbot registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~26.)
     His estate was probated on 14 January 1934 indexed as:
GLANFIELD Percy of Yarra Devons-road Babbacombe Torquay died 3 October 1934 probate London 14 January to Bessie Winifred Glanfield widow and Samuel Victor Upham accountant. Effects £7140 12s 2d.
     He died on 3 October 1934 in Newton Abbot registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~49); recorded age 49.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Percy Glanfield appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in The Riffel, Sunbury Hill, Torquay, DEV, ENG; recorded age 5, living with his parents.
  • He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in The Riffel & Warren View, Thurlow Road, Torquay, DEV, ENG; recorded age 16, living with his parents.
  • Percy was a clerk in overssers office on 31 March 1901.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in The Rowans, Abbey Road, Exeter, DEV, ENG; recorded age 26, living with his father and stepmother.
  • Percy was a solicitor on 2 April 1911.

Family: Bessie Winifred Turle (b. between 1885 and 1886, d. 1963)

DaughterSybil Ellen Glanfield (b. circa 1912, d. 1968)
SonJohn William Glanfield+ (b. circa 1914)

Cecil Gordon Glanfield

Male, #33883, born circa February 1892, died 19 April 1958
FatherJohn Glanfield (b. circa 1854, d. circa 1930)
MotherEllen Woolcock (b. between 1853 and 1854, d. circa 1907)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Cecil Gordon Glanfield was born circa February 1892 in Torquay, DEV, ENG, registered Newton Abbot.
     He married Dorothy Lang Soper circa May 1925 in Newton Abbot registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~33.)
     He died on 19 April 1958 in Newton Abbot registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~66); recorded age 66.
     His estate was probated on 26 June 1958 indexed as:
GLANFIELD Cecil Gordon of The Riffel 2 Briwere Road Torquay died 19 April 1958 Probate Exeter 26 June to Dorothy Lang Glanfield widow. Effects £3597 4s 5d.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Cecil Gordon Glanfield appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in The Riffel & Warren View, Thurlow Road, Torquay, DEV, ENG; recorded age 9, living with his parents.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in The Rowans, Abbey Road, Exeter, DEV, ENG; recored age 19, living with his father and stepmother.
  • Cecil was a clerk in overseers office on 2 April 1911.

Dorothy Lang Soper

Female, #33884, born 23 October 1896, died October 1986

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Dorothy Lang Soper was born on 23 October 1896 in Newton Abbot registered, DEV, ENG.
     She married Cecil Gordon Glanfield, son of John Glanfield and Ellen Woolcock, circa May 1925 in Newton Abbot registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~28.)
     She died in October 1986 in Torbay registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~90.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanfield.

John Glanfield

Male, #33885, born January 1830, died July 1830
FatherJohn Glanfield (b. before 1794, d. 1862)
MotherMary Rowe (b. between 1795 and 1796, d. 1856)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanfield was born in January 1830 in South Zeal, DEV, ENG.
     He was baptized on 10 January 1830 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, John of John and Mary Glandfield, abode Zeale.
     He died in July 1830 in South Zeal, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 0.)
     He was buried on 3 August 1830 at St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, John Glanville, abode Zeale, recorded age 7 months.

Susanna Glanville

Female, #33886, born before 9 May 1779
FatherJohn Glanville (b. before 1759)
MotherElizabeth (b. before 1759)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Susanna Glanville was born before 9 May 1779 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     She was baptized on 9 May 1779 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, Susanna ye Dr: of John and Elizabeth Glandfield.

male Glanville

Male, #33887, born before 1755

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Male Glanville was born before 1755.

Family:

DaughterAnn Glanville (b. before 1775)
DaughterElizabeth Glanville (b. before 1776)

Elizabeth Glanfield

Female, #33888, born before 1775

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Glanfield was born before 1775 in South Tawton probably, DEV, ENG. Marriage banns for Elizabeth Glanfield and Thomas Ambery were published on 12 April 1795 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, Her named of this parish, he of the Stafordshire Militia.
Also read 19 April and 26 April - but no marriage appears to have taken place.
Banns were read the same date for another South Tawton spinster to another Staffordshire Militia member.

Thomas Ambery

Male, #33889, born before 1775

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Thomas Ambery was born before 1775. Marriage banns for Thomas Ambery and Elizabeth Glanfield were published on 12 April 1795 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, Her named of this parish, he of the Stafordshire Militia.
Also read 19 April and 26 April - but no marriage appears to have taken place.
Banns were read the same date for another South Tawton spinster to another Staffordshire Militia member.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Thomas was in the Staffordshire Militia on 12 April 1795.

Jacob Wright

Male, #33890, born before 1852

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Jacob Wright was born before 1852.
     He married Eliza Glanfield, daughter of James Glanfield and Elizabeth Knapman, on 15 October 1863 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, Jacob Wright full age and Eliza Glanfield 20. Fathers named Thomas Wright miner, James Glanfield mason.
Witnesses James Jamfield, ELizabeth Ann Hephison?
Registered Okehampton.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 15 October 1863, Jacob Wright and Eliza Glanfield lived at South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
  • Jacob was a miner on 15 October 1863.

John Nott

Male, #33891, born between 1825 and 1826

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Nott was born between 1825 and 1826.
     He married Thirza Potter on 28 February 1857 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, John Nott 31 Batchelor, Thirza Glanfield 27 widow. Fathers named John Nott labourer, John Potter labourer.
He signed, she marked the register.
Witnesses George Helman, Wm Glanfield.

Alternate Names

He was also known as Knott when witnessing the marriage of stepdaughter Dorothy Glanfield.

Other Information


     John was present at the marriage of Edwin Neale and Dorothy Ann Glanfield on 7 March 1875 in St Mary Magdalene, Paddington, MDX, ENG; Both with recorded age 23, bachelor and spinster. Fathers named William Baker Neale carpenter, John Glanfield carpenter.
Witnesses John Knott, Emma Wilkes.
Registered Kensington.

William Glanville

Male, #33892, born before 1621

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Glanville was born before 1621.
     He married Elizabeth Thewell on 9 November 1641 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, William Glandfeeld & Elizabeth Thewell the 9th of November.

Elizabeth Thewell

Female, #33893, born before 1621

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Thewell was born before 1621.
     She married William Glanville on 9 November 1641 in St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, William Glandfeeld & Elizabeth Thewell the 9th of November.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanville.

Ann Glanfield

Female, #33894, born before 1773, died May 1793

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ann Glanfield was born before 1773.
     She died in May 1793 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     She was buried on 12 May 1793 at St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, Ann Glanfield, a pauper.

Other Information


      As other burials on the same register page list woman as Wife Of..., Widow Of... or Daughter Of..., it is presumed Ann was a single adult.

Joan Glanville

Female, #33895, died October 1689

Birth, Marriage and Death information


     She died in October 1689 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     She was buried on 25 October 1689 at St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, Johan Glanvill.

Other Information


      It is unclear whether Joan was born a Glanville or married one, and whether buried as an adult or as a child.

Joseph ? Glanville

Male, #33896, born before 1624, died October 1624
FatherEdward Glanville (b. 1593)
MotherAgnes Hore (b. before 1599)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Joseph ? Glanville was born before 1624 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     He died in October 1624 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     He was buried in October 1624 at St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, Johes? filus Eduardi Glanvill *** Octobis.

John Glanville

Male, #33897, born before 1685, died March 1685

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Glanville was born before 1685 probably South Tawton.
     He died in March 1685 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     He was buried on 20 March 1685 at St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, John Glanvill March 20.

Margery Glanville

Female, #33898, born after 1649, died February 1669
FatherAndrew Glanville (b. 1619, d. circa 1689)
MotherMary (b. before 1628)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Margery Glanville was born after 1649 probably South Tawton.
     She died in February 1669 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG.
     She was buried on 7 February 1669 at St Andrews Parish Church, South Tawton, DEV, ENG, Margrey Daughter or Andrw Glanvill ffeb ye 7.

Mary Ann Reddaway

Female, #33899, born between 1833 and 1834, died circa May 1876

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Ann Reddaway was born between 1833 and 1834 in DEV, ENG.
     She married George Glanfield, son of John Glanfield and Joanna Yendicott, circa November 1858 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG.
     She died circa May 1876 in Okehampton registered, DEV, ENG; recorded age 43.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanfield.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Mary Ann Reddaway and George Glanfield appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Belstone, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 43, hers 36.

Family: George Glanfield (b. 1827, d. 1895)

DaughterMary Ann Glanfield (b. circa 1861, d. circa 1861)
DaughterMary Ann Reddaway Glanfield (b. circa 1862, d. circa 1865)
SonGeorge Glanfield+ (b. 1864, d. circa 1950)
DaughterMary Jane Glanfield (b. 1866)
DaughterAnn Glanfield (b. 1868)
DaughterLucy Joanna Glanfield (b. circa 1871)

Mary Ann Reddaway Glanfield

Female, #33900, born circa February 1862, died circa February 1865
FatherGeorge Glanfield (b. 1827, d. 1895)
MotherMary Ann Reddaway (b. between 1833 and 1834, d. circa 1876)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Ann Reddaway Glanfield was born circa February 1862 in Okehampton registered, DEV, ENG.
     She died circa February 1865 in Okehampton registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~3); recorded age 3.