Ghosts of Glanvilles

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

Person Page 1,149

Ellen Geraldine Lillie Glanfield

Female, #34441, born circa November 1882
FatherJohn Glanfield (b. circa 1854, d. circa 1930)
MotherEllen Woolcock (b. between 1853 and 1854, d. circa 1907)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ellen Geraldine Lillie Glanfield was born circa November 1882 in Torquay, DEV, ENG, Newton Abbot registered.
     She married John Harris circa November 1906 in Newton Abbot registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~24.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Harris.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Ellen Geraldine Lillie Glanfield appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in The Riffel, Sunbury Hill, Torquay, DEV, ENG; recorded age 8, living with her parents.
  • She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in The Riffel & Warren View, Thurlow Road, Torquay, DEV, ENG; recorded age 18, living with her parents.
  • She and John Harris appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 53A St David's Hill, Exeter, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 35, hers 28.

Edward C. Rogers

Male, #34442, born before 1920

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Edward C. Rogers was born before 1920.
     He married Evelyn Glanfield, daughter of John William Glanfield and Kate Motton, circa August 1940 in Bath registered, SOM, ENG.

John Harris

Male, #34443, born between 1875 and 1876

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Harris was born between 1875 and 1876 in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne, NBL, ENG.
     He married Ellen Geraldine Lillie Glanfield, daughter of John Glanfield and Ellen Woolcock, circa November 1906 in Newton Abbot registered, DEV, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • John Harris and Ellen Geraldine Lillie Glanfield appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 53A St David's Hill, Exeter, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 35, hers 28.
  • John was a pharmacist and optologist on 2 April 1911.

Mary Lavinia Hicks

Female, #34444, born 3 June 1873, died circa February 1949

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Lavinia Hicks was born on 3 June 1873 in Devonport, DEV, ENG.
     She married Frederick George Glanfield, son of William Glanfield and Ann Blackmore, circa November 1898 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~25.)
     She died circa February 1949 in Bath registered, SOM, ENG, (when age calculated as ~75); recorded age 75.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanfield.

Other Information

     Mary and Frederick George Glanfield had 4 children by the 1911 census, all still living at that date.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Mary Lavinia Hicks and Frederick George Glanfield appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 18 Tavy Place, Plymouth, DEV, ENG; both with recorded age 27.
  • She and Frederick George Glanfield appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 12 Lisson Grove, Mutley, Plymouth, DEV, ENG; both with recorded age 37.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Mary Lavinia Hicks and Frederick George Glanfield lived at 12 Lisson Grove, Plymouth, DEV, ENG.

Family: Frederick George Glanfield (b. 1873, d. 1964)

DaughterLilian Emily Hicks Glanfield (b. 1901, d. 2002)
SonCyril Charles Glanfield (b. 1903, d. circa 1973)
SonWilliam Clifford Glanfield+ (b. 1905, d. 1957)
SonLeslie John Glanfield+ (b. 1906, d. 1985)

William Edwin Glanfield

Male, #34445, born circa August 1872, died circa November 1872
FatherWilliam Glanfield (b. 1829, d. circa 1915)
MotherAnn Blackmore (b. between 1832 and 1833, d. circa 1915)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Edwin Glanfield was born circa August 1872 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG.
     He died circa November 1872 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~0); recorded age 0.

William Henry Glanfield

Male, #34446, born circa November 1869, died circa August 1870
FatherWilliam Glanfield (b. 1829, d. circa 1915)
MotherAnn Blackmore (b. between 1832 and 1833, d. circa 1915)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Henry Glanfield was born circa November 1869 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG.
     He died circa August 1870 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~0); recorded age 0.

Cyril Charles Glanfield

Male, #34447, born 29 June 1903, died circa November 1973
FatherFrederick George Glanfield (b. 1873, d. 1964)
MotherMary Lavinia Hicks (b. 1873, d. circa 1949)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Cyril Charles Glanfield was born on 29 June 1903 in Plymouth, DEV, ENG, registered Plymouth.
     He married Gwendoline Ellen Body circa May 1928 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~24.)
     He died circa November 1973 in Birmingham registered, WAR, ENG, (when age calculated as ~70.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Cyril Charles Glanfield appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 12 Lisson Grove, Mutley, Plymouth, DEV, ENG; recorded age 7, living with his parents.
  • Cyril was at school on 2 April 1911.

William Clifford Glanfield

Male, #34448, born 27 June 1905, died 1 January 1957
FatherFrederick George Glanfield (b. 1873, d. 1964)
MotherMary Lavinia Hicks (b. 1873, d. circa 1949)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Clifford Glanfield was born on 27 June 1905 in Plymouth, DEV, ENG, registered Plymouth.
     He married Norah Elizabeth Medland circa August 1934 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~29.)
     He died on 1 January 1957 in St Martin's Hospital, Bath, SOM, ENG, (when age calculated as 51); recorded age 51, registered Bath.
     His estate was probated on 15 February 1957 indexed as:
GLANFIELD William Clifford of Craigie Bradford-road Combe Down Bath died 1 January 1957 at St. Martins Hospital Bath Probate Bristol 15 February to Norah Elizabeth Glanfield widow. Effects £4365 10s 8d.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • William Clifford Glanfield appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 12 Lisson Grove, Mutley, Plymouth, DEV, ENG; recorded age 5, living with his parents.
  • William was at school on 2 April 1911.
  • As of 29 September 1939, William Clifford Glanfield and Norah Elizabeth Medland lived at 29 Rodwell Avenue, Weymouth, DOR, ENG.
  • William was an assistant grade II, scientific and research dept and experiment ... on 29 September 1939.

Family: Norah Elizabeth Medland (b. 1908, d. 1992)

DaughterElizabeth E. Glanfield (b. circa 1940, d. circa 1939)

Lilian Emily Hicks Glanfield

Female, #34449, born 27 June 1901, died September 2002
FatherFrederick George Glanfield (b. 1873, d. 1964)
MotherMary Lavinia Hicks (b. 1873, d. circa 1949)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Lilian Emily Hicks Glanfield was born on 27 June 1901 in Plymouth, DEV, ENG, registered Plymouth.
     She married William E. C. Lampert circa November 1926 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~25.)
     She died in September 2002 in Bradford registered, YKS, ENG, (when age calculated as 101.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Lampert.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Lilian Emily Hicks Glanfield appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 12 Lisson Grove, Mutley, Plymouth, DEV, ENG; recorded age 9, living with her parents.
  • Lilian was at school on 2 April 1911.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Lilian Emily Hicks Glanfield lived at 12 Lisson Grove, Plymouth, DEV, ENG, living with her parents, married.

Leslie John Glanfield

Male, #34450, born 11 December 1906, died 15 September 1985
FatherFrederick George Glanfield (b. 1873, d. 1964)
MotherMary Lavinia Hicks (b. 1873, d. circa 1949)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Leslie John Glanfield was born on 11 December 1906 in Plymouth, DEV, ENG, registered Plymouth.
     He married Irene Elsie M. Maunder circa August 1932 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~25.)
     He died on 15 September 1985 in Bromley, KEN, ENG, (when age calculated as 78.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Leslie John Glanfield appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 12 Lisson Grove, Mutley, Plymouth, DEV, ENG; recorded age 4, living with his parents.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Leslie John Glanfield and Irene Elsie M. Maunder lived at 23 Manor Way, Guildford, SRY, ENG.
  • Leslie was an assistant sales investigation official, G.P.O. on 29 September 1939.

Family: Irene Elsie M. Maunder (b. 1908)

SonStephen George Glanfield (b. 1945, d. 2010)

Jessie A. Litchfield

Female, #34451, born 15 August 1925

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Jessie A. Litchfield was born on 15 August 1925 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG.
     She married Leslie John George Glanfield, son of John George Glanfield and Winifred F. M. Kirvell, circa November 1945 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~20.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanfield.

William E. C. Lampert

Male, #34453, born before 1906

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William E. C. Lampert was born before 1906.
     He married Lilian Emily Hicks Glanfield, daughter of Frederick George Glanfield and Mary Lavinia Hicks, circa November 1926 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG.

Gwendoline Ellen Body

Female, #34454, born 17 November 1905, died October 1995

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Gwendoline Ellen Body was born on 17 November 1905.
     She married Cyril Charles Glanfield, son of Frederick George Glanfield and Mary Lavinia Hicks, circa May 1928 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~22.)
     She died in October 1995 in Solihull South registered, WAR, ENG, (when age calculated as 89.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanfield.

Norah Elizabeth Medland

Female, #34457, born 19 January 1908, died September 1992

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Norah Elizabeth Medland was born on 19 January 1908.
     She married William Clifford Glanfield, son of Frederick George Glanfield and Mary Lavinia Hicks, circa August 1934 in Plymouth registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~26.)
     She died in September 1992 in Bath registered, SOM, ENG, (when age calculated as 84.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanfield.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

Family: William Clifford Glanfield (b. 1905, d. 1957)

DaughterElizabeth E. Glanfield (b. circa 1940, d. circa 1939)

Elizabeth E. Glanfield

Female, #34459, born circa May 1940, died circa February 1939
FatherWilliam Clifford Glanfield (b. 1905, d. 1957)
MotherNorah Elizabeth Medland (b. 1908, d. 1992)

Birth, Marriage and Death information


     She died circa February 1939 in Weymouth registered, DOR, ENG, (when age calculated as ~-1); recorded age 0. Elizabeth E. Glanfield was born circa May 1940 in Weymouth registered, DOR, ENG.

Samuel Lowe

Male, #34460, born 1852

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Samuel Lowe was born in 1852.
     He married Emily Honour Glanfield, daughter of Thomas Glanfield and Mary Gillard, circa May 1878 in Newton Abbot registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~26.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Samuel Lowe and Emily Honour Glanfield appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 2 Lowes Bridge, Edginswell, St Mary Church, DEV, ENG; both with recorded age 39.
  • Samuel was a coachman, domestic servant on 5 April 1891.

Elizabeth Glanfield

Female, #34461, born circa February 1846
FatherThomas Glanfield (b. between 1812 and 1813, d. 1900)
MotherMary Gillard (b. between 1814 and 1815, d. 1869)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Glanfield was born circa February 1846 in South Tawton, DEV, ENG, registered Okehampton. South Zeal recorded in 1861 census. Pimlico Mddx recorded in 1871 census.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Elizabeth Glanfield appeared on the census of 31 March 1851 in South Zeal, South Tawton, DEV, ENG; recorded age 5, living with her parents.
  • She appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in 9 Wellington Terrace, St Pancras, MDX, ENG; recorded age 15, living a niece to William and Elizabeth Gillard.
  • Elizabeth was a general servant on 7 April 1861.

Ann Glanfield

Female, #34462, born circa November 1843, died circa November 1847
FatherThomas Glanfield (b. between 1812 and 1813, d. 1900)
MotherMary Gillard (b. between 1814 and 1815, d. 1869)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ann Glanfield was born circa November 1843 in Okehampton registered, DEV, ENG.
     She died circa November 1847 in Okehampton registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~4); recorded age 3.

John Piller

Male, #34463, born between 1847 and 1848

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Piller was born between 1847 and 1848 in Drewsteignton, DEV, ENG.
     He married Susan Glanfield, daughter of Thomas Glanfield and Mary Gillard, circa November 1875 in Newton Abbot registered, DEV, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • John Piller and Susan Glanfield appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Drewsteignton, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 33, hers 31.
  • John was a boot and shoe maker on 3 April 1881.

William Robert Gale Tickell

Male, #34464, born between 1847 and 1848

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Robert Gale Tickell was born between 1847 and 1848 in Torquay, DEV, ENG.
     He married Ann Glanfield, daughter of Thomas Glanfield and Mary Gillard, on 15 June 1872 in the Parish Church, Upton, DEV, ENG, his age recorded 24, hers 25. Fathers named Samuel Tickell carter, Thomas Glanfield carpenter.
Witnesses Joseph Tickell, Ann Northcote, ***
Registered Newton Abbot.
     He married Elizabeth Coish circa May 1877 in Newton Abbot registered, DEV, ENG.

Other Information


     William was married 2 times.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • William was a harness maker on 15 June 1872.
  • William was a saddler on 3 April 1881.
  • He and Elizabeth Coish appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Fore Street, St Mary Church, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 32, hers 33.

Elizabeth Coish

Female, #34465, born between 1847 and 1848

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Elizabeth Coish was born between 1847 and 1848 in Bovey Tracey, DEV, ENG.
     She married William Robert Gale Tickell circa May 1877 in Newton Abbot registered, DEV, ENG.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Tickell.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Elizabeth Coish and William Robert Gale Tickell appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Fore Street, St Mary Church, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 32, hers 33.

Jane Ellen Ainsworth

Female, #34466, born circa 1869, died circa February 1939

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Jane Ellen Ainsworth was born circa 1869 in Blackburn, LAN, ENG, Jane Ellen Ainsworth births were registered Blackburn in 1863, 1867 and 1869.
     She married Ethelbert Glanfield, son of John Glanfield and Ellen Osborn, circa August 1890 in Blackburn registered, LAN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~21.)
     She died circa February 1939 in Blackburn registered, LAN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~70); recorded age 70.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanfield.

Other Information

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

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Jane Ellen Ainsworth and Ethelbert Glanfield appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 12 Montrose Street, Blackburn, LAN, ENG; his age recorded 23, hers 29.
  • She and Ethelbert Glanfield 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.
  • Jane was a cotton weaver on 31 March 1901.
  • Jane was a cotton weaver on 2 April 1911.

Family: Ethelbert Glanfield (b. 1868, d. 1952)

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)

Alfred Thomas Glanfield

Male, #34467, born 4 April 1891, died circa May 1891
FatherEthelbert Glanfield (b. 1868, d. 1952)
MotherJane Ellen Ainsworth (b. circa 1869, d. circa 1939)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Alfred Thomas Glanfield was born on 4 April 1891 in Blackburn, LAN, ENG, registered Blackburn.
     He died circa May 1891 in Blackburn registered, LAN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~0); recorded age 0.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Alfred Thomas Glanfield appeared on the census of 4 April 1891 in 12 Montrose Street, Blackburn, LAN, ENG; recorded age 1 day, living with his parents.

Ethelbert Glanfield

Male, #34468, born 1 May 1895, died circa February 1964
FatherEthelbert Glanfield (b. 1868, d. 1952)
MotherJane Ellen Ainsworth (b. circa 1869, d. circa 1939)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ethelbert Glanfield was born on 1 May 1895 in Blackburn, LAN, ENG, registered Blackburn.
     He married Mary Clayton circa August 1931 in Blackburn registered, LAN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~36.)
     He died circa February 1964 in Blackburn registered, LAN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~68); recorded age 68.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Ethelbert Glanfield appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 26 Hawkshead Street, Blackburn, LAN, ENG; recorded age 6, living with his parents.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 30 Crabtree Street, Blackburn, LAN, ENG; recorded age 5, living with his parents.
  • Ethelbert was a bread baker on 2 April 1911.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Ethelbert Glanfield and Mary Clayton lived at 30 Hozier Street, Blackburn, LAN, ENG.
  • Ethelbert was a bread baker and confectioner on 29 September 1939.

Mary Clayton

Female, #34469, born 3 June 1896, died circa November 1952

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Mary Clayton was born on 3 June 1896.
     She married Ethelbert Glanfield, son of Ethelbert Glanfield and Jane Ellen Ainsworth, circa August 1931 in Blackburn registered, LAN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~35.)
     She died circa November 1952 in Blackburn registered, LAN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~56); recorded age 56.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanfield.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Mary Clayton and Ethelbert Glanfield lived at 30 Hozier Street, Blackburn, LAN, ENG.
  • Mary was an office cleaner on 29 September 1939.

Alfred Glanfield

Male, #34470, born 17 August 1897
FatherEthelbert Glanfield (b. 1868, d. 1952)
MotherJane Ellen Ainsworth (b. circa 1869, d. circa 1939)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Alfred Glanfield was born on 17 August 1897 in Blackburn, LAN, ENG, registered Blackburn.
     He married Mary M. Dickinson circa August 1927 in Blackburn registered, LAN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~30) Mary marrying in surname Aspin.
     He married Mary Haines circa February 1956 in Blackburn registered, LAN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~58.)
     He married Emily M. Trengrove circa November 1961 in Darwen registered, LAN, ENG, (when age calculated as ~64.)

Other Information


     Alfred was married 3 times.
     Alfred Glanfield and Mary M. Dickinson were divorced before 1955 or separated, as both remarried.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Alfred Glanfield appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 26 Hawkshead Street, Blackburn, LAN, ENG; recorded age 3, living with his parents.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 30 Crabtree Street, Blackburn, LAN, ENG; recorded age 13, living with his parents.
  • Alfred was a firelights (turf) house firelights on 2 April 1911.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Alfred Glanfield lived at 16 Poole Street, Blackburn, LAN, ENG, living with his widowed father. Recorded married but wife not present.
  • Alfred was a petrol wagon drivers mate on 29 September 1939.

Family: Mary M. Dickinson (b. between 1895 and 1896)

DaughterEllen Phyllis Glanfield (b. 1928, d. 1987)