Wilfrid David Glanville

Male, ID #11196, b. circa February 1891, d. 9 March 1954
FatherJames Cox Slader Glanville (c 1869 - 1926)
MotherAnna Maria Williams (1864 - 1956)

Alternate Names

     He was also known as David Wilfred recorded in 1891 census. He was also known as Wilfred David.

Birth, Marriage and Death information

     Wilfrid David Glanville was born circa February 1891 at Amroth, PEM, WLS; registered Narberth.
     He was baptized on 9 March 1891 at the Parish Church, Amroth, PEM, WLS, Wilfred David of James Cocks Slader Glanville and Anna Maria.
     He married Elizabeth M. Purvis in 1931 at Redfern registered, NSW, AUS.
     He died on 9 March 1954 at New Guinea.

Other information

     Wilfrid David Glanville immigrated before 1931 to AUS.
     On 17 June 1943 Article in Narberth Weekly News News of the Forces - Joined U.S. Navy at 53 years of age
Llanteg man who lived with Cannibals - Mr Wilfred Glanville's wife of Australia sent news to his mother Mrs Glanville, "Ashdale", that he had joined the U.S. Navy. Some years past he was in an exploring party to unknown island of New Guinea. Further lists his past exploits.

Address(es), Census(es) & Occupation(s)

  • Wilfrid David Glanville appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Grove Cottages, Amroth, PEM, WLS; recorded age 2mths, living with his mother and maternal grandparents.
  • He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Lanteague, Crunwear Entire, PEM, WLS; recorded age 10, living with his parents.
  • Wilfrid was a sheet metalwork student (art) on 2 April 1911.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Beechwood, Anson Road, Victoria Park, South Manchester, LAN, ENG; his recorded age 20, boarding.

Family

Elizabeth M. Purvis b. b 1911