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Glenister facts

Fascinating facts

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..about Glenisters

Over the years of the study some fascinating facts about Glenisters have been discovered - from the origin and early days of the name, to the achivements of the members of the family.

Discoveries about eminent people, everyday people, unusual places, or events - but frequently fascinating! They come from many sources - books, newspaper articles, official records, and the personal contributions of people I have met in the course of the study. Further contributions are always welcome, and the list will hopefully grow.

The facts are loosely grouped into various categories, but there are no hard and fast rules for what is grouped where, so please browse.

Origins

the origin of the Glenister name and early mentions

Where does the name come from?. Norman-French? Scottish? Take your pick
The earliest known mention of the name Glenister in the records of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge dating from between 1282 and 1349.
Is there a Glenister coat of arms? There are several - although only one is genuine!
John Glenister who petitioned Star Chamber in 1579
Earliest emigrants to America in 1635 and 1718.

People

Eminent and ordinary Glenisters

Photo album - photographs of people and places
The eminent Glenisters - public or prominent
They died in the war - 34 civilians, soldiers and sailors
The apprentice - from 1825 to 1832 training to be a blacksmith
A grisly murder - in Bedfordshire in 1853

Places

Glenister links all over the world

Streets and buildings with the name Glenister.
The town of Glenister in Alberta, Canada
Glenisters on the Pacific island of Samoa

Events and activities

Glenister invovlement in important events

Charge of the Light Brigade James Glanister was there in 1852
2,000 year old Roman gold ring discovered by Paul Glenister
Glenister Gathering 28 June 2003 at High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Books and films

Well, actually all the arts involving Glenister

Books by or about Glenisters
Films by or about Glenisters

Creations

Things invented, created, or produced by a Glenister

a fire tricycle
a roller blind
Glenister chairs and furniture

Puzzles

The most unusual Glenister name - but where are they now?

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