Person Open DS/UK/361 Ancrum; Gladys (July 1887-28 July 1969); English soprano opera singer Ancrum Gladys July 1887-28 July 1969 English soprano opera singer Female (cisgender) Gladys Goldsmid Ancrum | Gladys Goldman Ancrum | Gladys Jones Surrey, England (born)

English Musician; Singer, soprano White No known disability No known religious affiliation Daughter of Frederick Ancrum and Margaret Emily Este Goldsmid Fiance of William Samuell (baritone singer, died before marriage) Spouse of Clement Jones Heterosexual Gladys Ancrum was a soprano singer. The 1911 census lists her as a boarder in Portsmouth and a singer with an opera company. She was living with Alfred Heather, Montagu James Alliston, Lilian Alliston and Violet Allison, all also opera singers. In 1914 she was a member of Thomas Quinlan's company and toured South Africa, Australia and Canada. Her repertoire included Venus in Tannhauser and the title role in Louise. She later focused on Wagner roles, and sang with the Beecham and BNOC companies. Ancestry research (2022) International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHhbryony 7/20/2012 RAHAKirkbride 10/11/2022 21b2f3fa-b277-4726-acf0-ad0d0ec5ab4f