William Glanville

Male, ID #11959, b. 31 March 1886, d. 1 August 1975
FatherGeorge Glanville (c 1849 - 1920)
MotherJane Wharton (bt 1850 - 1851 - 1929)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

     William Glanville was born on 31 March 1886 at Pyrton, OXF, ENG; registered Henley q2 1886.
     He was baptized on 23 May 1886 at Pyrton, OXF, ENG.
     He married Gertrude Sophia Coles on 28 February 1916 at St Leonard's church, Watlington, OXF, ENG, (when age calculated as 29 years, 10 months and 26 days) registered Henley. His age recorded 39, hers 31. Fathers named George Glanville builder, John Coles hurdle maker. Witnesses George Glanville, Mary Ethel Coles.
     He died on 1 August 1975 at Oxford registered, OXF, ENG, (when age calculated as 89.)
     His estate was probated on 9 September 1975 indexed:
GLANVILLE, William of The Smithy Pyrton Watlington Oxon died 1 August 1975 Probate Oxford 9 September £6236.

Other information

     William Glanville began military service in 1915 recorded age 29yrs 8mth, enlisting into 6th Battalion Worcestershire Regt. Height 5ft 7.5in, 35in expanded chest. Initially assigned to Army Reserve and then mobilized 15 May 1917. He ended military service; Regtl No. 40584, qualified as a signaller. Receiving the British War and Victory medals in Aug 1921. He had been absent without leave 27 Dec 1917, as a consequence he forfeited 17days pay.

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

  • William Glanville appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Pyrton, OXF, ENG; recorded age 5, living with his parents.
  • William was an Apprentice To Coach Builder on 31 March 1901.
  • He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Town End, Haddenham, BKM, ENG; recorded age 15, boarding with George and Fanny Jeffkins.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Pyrton, OXF, ENG; recorded age 25, living with his parents.
  • William was a carpenter on 2 April 1911.
  • William was (an unknown value) in 1915 at Pyrton, OXF, ENG.
  • William was a farmer or farrier in 1915.
  • William was a farmer on 28 February 1916.
  • As of 28 February 1916, William Glanville lived at Pyrton, OXF, ENG.
  • William was a wheelwright in 1929.

Family

Gertrude Sophia Coles b. c Feb 1885, d. c May 1961
Children