Ghosts of Glanvilles

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

Person Page 1,158

Frederick G. Pragnell

Male, #34711, born before 1920

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Frederick G. Pragnell was born before 1920.
     He married Norah Read Glanfield, daughter of Sir Robert Henry Glanfield and Mabel Coles Baker, circa August 1948 in Middlesex South registered, MDX, ENG.

William Robert Wilson

Male, #34712, born before 1869

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William Robert Wilson was born before 1869.
     He married Annie Glanfield, daughter of George Glanfield and Emily Frances Read, circa May 1889 in West Ham registered, ESS, ENG.

James Allardyce Ewing

Male, #34713, born between 1857 and 1858

Birth, Marriage and Death information

James Allardyce Ewing was born between 1857 and 1858 in SCT.
     He married Marion Charlotte Emma Glanfield, daughter of George Glanfield and Emily Frances Read, circa February 1895 in West Ham registered, ESS, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • James Allardyce Ewing and Marion Charlotte Emma Glanfield appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 21 Ferndale Park, Tunbridge Wells, KEN, ENG; his age recorded 43, hers 33.
  • James was a shipping agent on 31 March 1901.

Alfred Moore

Male, #34714, born between 1860 and 1861

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Alfred Moore was born between 1860 and 1861 in Stepney, MDX, ENG.
     He married Ada Helena Glanfield, daughter of George Glanfield and Emily Frances Read, circa August 1899 in West Ham registered, ESS, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Alfred Moore and Ada Helena Glanfield appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Woodlands, Oakley Park, Friern Barnet, MDX, ENG; his age recorded 39, hers 33.
  • Alfred was an auctioneer and estate agent on 31 March 1901.

Evelyn Annie Mason

Female, #34715, born 18 December 1872, died 6 May 1943

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Evelyn Annie Mason was born on 18 December 1872 in Dartford, KEN, ENG.
     She married Charles John Glanfield, son of George Glanfield and Emily Frances Read, circa February 1910 in Paddington registered, MDX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~37.)
     She died on 6 May 1943 in Tunbridge registered, KEN, ENG, (when age calculated as 70); recorded age 70.
     Her estate was probated on 5 July 1943 indexed as:
GLANFIELD Evelyn Annie of Darent Hulme Shoreham Kent widow died 6 May 1943 Probate Llandudno 5 July to Leonard Stanley Melville Wells solicitor and Donald Clunes Butterworth major-general H.M. army. Effects £9304 9s 11d.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanfield.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Evelyn Annie Mason and Charles John Glanfield appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in Clairville, Crofton Road, Orpington, KEN, ENG; his age recorded 40, hers 38.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Evelyn Annie Mason lived at Darent Hulme, Badgers Mount, Sevenoaks R. D., KEN, ENG, widowed.
  • Evelyn was living on private means on 29 September 1939.

Annie Grimshaw

Female, #34716, born between 1876 and 1877

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Annie Grimshaw was born between 1876 and 1877 in Burnley, LAN, ENG.
     She married Stanley Glanfield, son of George Glanfield and Emily Frances Read, circa February 1908 in Burnley registered, LAN, ENG.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanfield.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Annie Grimshaw and Stanley Glanfield appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in Lindis Farne, Footscray Road, New Eltham, KEN, ENG; his age recorded 37, hers 34.

Family: Stanley Glanfield (b. circa 1874, d. 1939)

DaughterMarguerite Eleanor Grimshaw Glanfield (b. circa 1910)
SonDonald James Glanfield (b. 1919, d. 1999)

Marguerite Eleanor Grimshaw Glanfield

Female, #34717, born circa October 1910
FatherStanley Glanfield (b. circa 1874, d. 1939)
MotherAnnie Grimshaw (b. between 1876 and 1877)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Marguerite Eleanor Grimshaw Glanfield was born circa October 1910 in Eltham, KEN, ENG, registered Lewisham.
     She married Cyril Fielding-Smith circa August 1939 in East Glamorgan registered, GLA, WLS, (when age calculated as ~28.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Fielding-Smith.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Marguerite Eleanor Grimshaw Glanfield appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in Lindis Farne, Footscray Road, Eltham, KEN, ENG; recored age 6mths, living with her parents.

Donald James Glanfield

Male, #34718, born 24 February 1919, died July 1999
FatherStanley Glanfield (b. circa 1874, d. 1939)
MotherAnnie Grimshaw (b. between 1876 and 1877)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Donald James Glanfield was born on 24 February 1919 in Bromley registered, KEN, ENG.
     He died in July 1999 in Bromley registered, KEN, ENG, (when age calculated as 80.)

Cyril Fielding-Smith

Male, #34719, born before 1919

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Cyril Fielding-Smith was born before 1919.
     He married Marguerite Eleanor Grimshaw Glanfield, daughter of Stanley Glanfield and Annie Grimshaw, circa August 1939 in East Glamorgan registered, GLA, WLS.

Kenneth C. Fox

Male, #34720, born before 1891

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Kenneth C. Fox was born before 1891.
     He married Lily Glanfield, daughter of George Glanfield and Emily Frances Read, circa November 1911 in West Ham registered, ESS, ENG.

Lucy Joanna Glanfield

Female, #34721, born circa November 1871
FatherGeorge Glanfield (b. 1827, d. 1895)
MotherMary Ann Reddaway (b. between 1833 and 1834, d. circa 1876)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Lucy Joanna Glanfield was born circa November 1871 in Belstone, DEV, ENG, registered Okehampton.
     She married George Edwards circa November 1909 in Devonport registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~38.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Edwards.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Lucy Joanna Glanfield appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Belstone, DEV, ENG; recorded age 9, living with her widowed father.
  • Lucy was a scholar on 3 April 1881.
  • She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in West Lake, Belstone, DEV, ENG; recorded age 19, living with her widowed father.
  • Lucy was a farmers daughter on 5 April 1891.
  • She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Tor Park, Belstone, DEV, ENG; recorded age 28, living as sister to May Glanfield.
  • Lucy was a lodging house keeper on 31 March 1901.
  • She and George Edwards appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 53 Haddington Road, Devonport, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 48, hers 39.

Minnie Ada Louisa Clarkson

Female, #34722, born 13 October 1868, died circa November 1951

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Minnie Ada Louisa Clarkson was born on 13 October 1868 in Hackney, MDX, ENG.
     She married George Glanfield, son of George Glanfield and Mary Ann Reddaway, circa November 1893 in Brighton registered, SSX, ENG, (when age calculated as ~25.)
     She died circa November 1951 in Okehampton registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~83); recorded age 84.

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanfield.

Other Information

     Minnie and George Glanfield had 10 children by the 1911 census, 1 deceased by that date.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Minnie Ada Louisa Clarkson and George Glanfield appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in West Lake, Belstone, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 36, hers 33.
  • She and George Glanfield appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in West Lake, Belstone, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 46, hers 43.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Minnie Ada Louisa Clarkson and George Glanfield lived at West Lake, Belstone, DEV, ENG.

Family: George Glanfield (b. 1864, d. circa 1950)

DaughterDorothy Edith Glanfield (b. 1894, d. 1961)
DaughterEthel May Glanfield (b. 1896, d. 1984)
SonGeorge Cecil Glanfield (b. 1898, d. 1962)
SonReginald Douglas Glanfield (b. 1900, d. circa 1972)
DaughterAmy Minnie Glanfield (b. 1901)
SonFrederick Clarkson Glanfield (b. circa 1903, d. 1941)
SonHerbert William Glanfield+ (b. 1905, d. 1965)
SonEdwin John Glanfield (b. 1906, d. 1995)
DaughterAda Isabel Glanfield (b. 1908, d. circa 1974)
SonArthur Trevor Glanfield (b. circa 1911, d. circa 1911)
SonErnest Godrey Glanfield+ (b. 1913, d. 1990)

Dorothy Edith Glanfield

Female, #34723, born 8 October 1894, died 5 April 1961
FatherGeorge Glanfield (b. 1864, d. circa 1950)
MotherMinnie Ada Louisa Clarkson (b. 1868, d. circa 1951)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Dorothy Edith Glanfield was born on 8 October 1894 in Brighton, SSX, ENG, registered Brighton.
     She died on 5 April 1961 in Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 66); recorded age 66.
     Her estate was probated on 31 July 1961 indexed as:
GLANFIELD Dorothy Edith of West Lake Farm Belstone Devon spinster died 5 April 1961 at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital Exeter Administration Exeter 31 July to Amy Minnie Carroll married woman and Ethel May Glanfield spinster. Effects £495 1s 2d.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Dorothy Edith Glanfield appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in West Lake, Belstone, DEV, ENG; recorded age 6, living with her parents.
  • She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in West Lake, Belstone, DEV, ENG; recorded age 16, living with her parents.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Dorothy Edith Glanfield lived at West Lake, Belstone, DEV, ENG, living with her parents.

Ethel May Glanfield

Female, #34724, born 31 May 1896, died January 1984
FatherGeorge Glanfield (b. 1864, d. circa 1950)
MotherMinnie Ada Louisa Clarkson (b. 1868, d. circa 1951)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ethel May Glanfield was born on 31 May 1896 in Belstone, DEV, ENG, registered Okehampton.
     She died in January 1984 in Okehampton registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 87.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Ethel May Glanfield appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in West Lake, Belstone, DEV, ENG; recorded age 4, living with her parents.
  • She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in West Lake, Belstone, DEV, ENG; recorded age 14, living with her parents.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Ethel May Glanfield lived at West Lake, Belstone, DEV, ENG, living with her parents.

George Cecil Glanfield

Male, #34725, born 11 January 1898, died 23 February 1962
FatherGeorge Glanfield (b. 1864, d. circa 1950)
MotherMinnie Ada Louisa Clarkson (b. 1868, d. circa 1951)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

George Cecil Glanfield was born on 11 January 1898 in Belstone, DEV, ENG, registered Okehampton.
     He died on 23 February 1962 in Castle Hospital, Okehampton, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 64); recorded age 64.
     His estate was probated on 5 April 1962 indexed as:
GLANFIELD George Cecil of West Lake Belstone Okehampton Devon died 23 February 1962 at Castle Hospital Okehampton Probate Exeter 5 April to Ethel May Glanfield spinster and Reginald Douglas Glanfield farmer. Effects £1746 1s 7d.

Alternate Names

He was also known as Cecil George recorded in 1939 Register.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • George Cecil Glanfield appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in West Lake, Belstone, DEV, ENG; recorded age 3, living with his parents.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in West Lake, Belstone, DEV, ENG; recorded age 13, living with his parents.
  • George was at school on 2 April 1911.
  • As of 29 September 1939, George Cecil Glanfield lived at West Lake, Belstone, DEV, ENG, living with his parents.
  • George was incapacitated on 29 September 1939.

Reginald Douglas Glanfield

Male, #34726, born 22 March 1900, died circa August 1972
FatherGeorge Glanfield (b. 1864, d. circa 1950)
MotherMinnie Ada Louisa Clarkson (b. 1868, d. circa 1951)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Reginald Douglas Glanfield was born on 22 March 1900 in Belstone, DEV, ENG, registered Okehampton.
     He died circa August 1972 in Devon Central registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~72.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Reginald Douglas Glanfield appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in West Lake, Belstone, DEV, ENG; recorded age 1, living with his parents.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in West Lake, Belstone, DEV, ENG; recorded age 11, living with his parents.
  • Reginald was at school on 2 April 1911.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Reginald Douglas Glanfield lived at West Lake, Belstone, DEV, ENG, living with his parents.
  • Reginald was a farmer, crippled on 29 September 1939.
  • Reginald was a farmer, when granted probate on the estate of his brother George on 5 April 1962.

Amy Minnie Glanfield

Female, #34727, born 31 December 1901
FatherGeorge Glanfield (b. 1864, d. circa 1950)
MotherMinnie Ada Louisa Clarkson (b. 1868, d. circa 1951)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Amy Minnie Glanfield was born on 31 December 1901 in Belstone, DEV, ENG, registered Okehampton q2 1902.
     She married John Carroll circa February 1957 in Stratton registered, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as ~55.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Carroll.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Amy Minnie Glanfield appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in West Lake, Belstone, DEV, ENG; recorded age 9, living with her parents.
  • Amy was a nurse on 29 September 1939.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Amy Minnie Glanfield lived at Hospital of St Cross, Barby Road, Rugby, WAR, ENG.

Frederick Clarkson Glanfield

Male, #34728, born circa August 1903, died 24 November 1941
FatherGeorge Glanfield (b. 1864, d. circa 1950)
MotherMinnie Ada Louisa Clarkson (b. 1868, d. circa 1951)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Frederick Clarkson Glanfield was born circa August 1903 in Belstone, DEV, ENG, registered Okehampton.
     He died on 24 November 1941 in Acroma, Libya, (when age calculated as ~38); Private 29901 New Zealand Infantry, 24th Battalion.
Son of George and Minnie Glanfield of Oakhampton, Devon, England.

Other Information


     Frederick Clarkson Glanfield emigrated on 26 February 1926 from Southampton, HAM, ENG; bound for Wellington, New Zealand.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Frederick Clarkson Glanfield appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in West Lake, Belstone, DEV, ENG; recorded age 7, living with his parents.

Herbert William Glanfield

Male, #34729, born 10 March 1905, died 4 July 1965
FatherGeorge Glanfield (b. 1864, d. circa 1950)
MotherMinnie Ada Louisa Clarkson (b. 1868, d. circa 1951)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Herbert William Glanfield was born on 10 March 1905 in Belstone, DEV, ENG, registered Okehampton.
     He married Ivy Lillian Brayley circa May 1942 in Okehampton registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~37.)
     He died on 4 July 1965 in Okehampton registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 60); recorded age 60.
     His estate was probated on 27 July 1965 indexed as:
GLANFIELD Herbert William of Well Meadow Belstone Okehampton Devon died 4 July 1965 Probate Exeter 27 July to Ivy Lilian Glanfield widow. £6141.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Herbert William Glanfield appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in West Lake, Belstone, DEV, ENG; recorded age 6, living with his parents.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Herbert William Glanfield lived at West Lake, Belstone, DEV, ENG, living with his parents.
  • Herbert was a farmer and thatcher on 29 September 1939.

Family: Ivy Lillian Brayley (b. 1911, d. 1995)

DaughterLilian Joyce M. (b. circa 1942, d. 2020)

Edwin John Glanfield

Male, #34730, born 4 October 1906, died 6 March 1995
FatherGeorge Glanfield (b. 1864, d. circa 1950)
MotherMinnie Ada Louisa Clarkson (b. 1868, d. circa 1951)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Edwin John Glanfield was born on 4 October 1906 in Belstone, DEV, ENG, registered Okehampton.
     He died on 6 March 1995 in West Lake, Belstone, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 88); registered Okehampton.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Edwin John Glanfield appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in West Lake, Belstone, DEV, ENG; recorded age 4, living with his parents.

Ada Isabel Glanfield

Female, #34731, born 14 December 1908, died circa November 1974
FatherGeorge Glanfield (b. 1864, d. circa 1950)
MotherMinnie Ada Louisa Clarkson (b. 1868, d. circa 1951)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ada Isabel Glanfield was born on 14 December 1908 in Belstone, DEV, ENG, registered Okehampton.
     She died circa November 1974 in Okehampton registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~65.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • Ada Isabel Glanfield appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in West Lake, Belstone, DEV, ENG; recorded age 2, living with her parents.
  • As of 29 September 1939, Ada Isabel Glanfield lived at 29 Regent Drive, Skipton, YKS, ENG.
  • Ada was a prison officer on 29 September 1939.

Arthur Trevor Glanfield

Male, #34732, born circa February 1911, died circa February 1911
FatherGeorge Glanfield (b. 1864, d. circa 1950)
MotherMinnie Ada Louisa Clarkson (b. 1868, d. circa 1951)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Arthur Trevor Glanfield was born circa February 1911 in Okehampton registered, DEV, ENG.
     He died circa February 1911 in Okehampton registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~0); recorded age 0.

Ernest Godrey Glanfield

Male, #34733, born 10 February 1913, died 7 December 1990
FatherGeorge Glanfield (b. 1864, d. circa 1950)
MotherMinnie Ada Louisa Clarkson (b. 1868, d. circa 1951)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ernest Godrey Glanfield was born on 10 February 1913 in Okehampton registered, DEV, ENG.
     He married Edith Maria Fraser in 1936 in NZ (when age calculated as ~23.)
     He died on 7 December 1990 in NZ (when age calculated as 77.)

Other Information


     Ernest Godrey Glanfield immigrated before 1936 to NZ.

Family: Edith Maria Fraser (b. 1917, d. 2011)

SonNorris Clarkson Glanfield (b. after 1936, d. 2015)

John Carroll

Male, #34734, born before 1920

Birth, Marriage and Death information

John Carroll was born before 1920.
     He married Amy Minnie Glanfield, daughter of George Glanfield and Minnie Ada Louisa Clarkson, circa February 1957 in Stratton registered, CON, ENG.

Edith Maria Fraser

Female, #34735, born 23 February 1917, died 7 August 2011

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Edith Maria Fraser was born on 23 February 1917.
     She married Ernest Godrey Glanfield, son of George Glanfield and Minnie Ada Louisa Clarkson, in 1936 in NZ (when age calculated as ~19.)
     She died on 7 August 2011 in NZ (when age calculated as 94.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanfield.

Family: Ernest Godrey Glanfield (b. 1913, d. 1990)

SonNorris Clarkson Glanfield (b. after 1936, d. 2015)

Norris Clarkson Glanfield

Male, #34736, born after 1936, died 20 April 2015
FatherErnest Godrey Glanfield (b. 1913, d. 1990)
MotherEdith Maria Fraser (b. 1917, d. 2011)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Norris Clarkson Glanfield was born after 1936 in NZ.
     He died on 20 April 2015 in Waikato Hospital, Waikato, NZ; with obituary:
GLANFIELD, Norris Clarkson. Passed away peacefully on 20th April 2015 at Waikato Hospital. Loved son of the late Edie and Ernie and loved brother of Tui and Len, Cynthia and Ian, Dian and Grahame, and Raeburn. Loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. A private service has been held. Communications to Di Carson, 18 Woodstock Road, Te Awamutu, Te Awamutu Funeral Services FDANZ.

Ivy Lillian Brayley

Female, #34737, born 18 October 1911, died November 1995

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Ivy Lillian Brayley was born on 18 October 1911 in Okehampton registered, DEV, ENG.
     She married Herbert William Glanfield, son of George Glanfield and Minnie Ada Louisa Clarkson, circa May 1942 in Okehampton registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~30.)
     She died in November 1995 in Exeter registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 84.)

Alternate Names

Her married name was Glanfield.

Family: Herbert William Glanfield (b. 1905, d. 1965)

DaughterLilian Joyce M. (b. circa 1942, d. 2020)

William George Scadden

Male, #34738, born 22 July 1877

Birth, Marriage and Death information

William George Scadden was born on 22 July 1877 in Bridport, DOR, ENG.
     He married Mary Jane Glanfield, daughter of George Glanfield and Mary Ann Reddaway, circa May 1910 in Devonport registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~32.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • William George Scadden appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in HMS Victorious, Torquay, DEV, ENG; recorded age 33, married, wife not present.
  • William was a sailmaker on 2 April 1911.
  • As of 29 April 1939, William George Scadden and Mary Jane Glanfield lived at 6 Barton Road, Okehampton, DEV, ENG.
  • William was retired after service in R.N. on 29 September 1939.

Francis Thomas Pedrick

Male, #34739, born 24 November 1868

Birth, Marriage and Death information

Francis Thomas Pedrick was born on 24 November 1868.
     He married Ann Glanfield, daughter of George Glanfield and Mary Ann Reddaway, circa November 1925 in Okehampton registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as ~57.)

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • As of 29 September 1939, Francis Thomas Pedrick and Ann Glanfield lived at 4 Meldon Village, Meldon, DEV, ENG.
  • Francis was a retired pensioner Royal Marines on 29 September 1939.

George Edwards

Male, #34740, born between 1862 and 1863

Birth, Marriage and Death information

George Edwards was born between 1862 and 1863 in Falmouth, CON, ENG.
     He married Lucy Joanna Glanfield, daughter of George Glanfield and Mary Ann Reddaway, circa November 1909 in Devonport registered, DEV, ENG.

Address(es), Census(es) and Occupations

  • George Edwards and Lucy Joanna Glanfield appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 53 Haddington Road, Devonport, DEV, ENG; his age recorded 48, hers 39.
  • George was a shipwright, government dockyard on 2 April 1911.