Bessie Louise Underhill

Female, ID #19135, b. 19 May 1882, d. 24 April 1942

Alternate Names

     She was also known as Bessie Louisa recorded at birth. Her married name was Glanville.

Birth, Marriage and Death information

     Bessie Louise Underhill was born on 19 May 1882 at Exeter registered, DEV, ENG.
     She married William Glanville circa November 1911 at Exeter, St Thomas registered, DEV, ENG.
     She died on 24 April 1942 at Exeter registered, DEV, ENG, (when age calculated as 59); recorded age 60. Commemorated:
Name: GLANVILLE, BESSIE
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Civilian
Regiment/Service: Civilian War Dead
Age: 60
Date of Death: 25/04/1942
Additional information: of 32 Paris Street. Died at Paris Street.
Casualty Type: Civilian War Dead
Reporting Authority: EXETER, COUNTY BOROUGH
She was killed at her husband's shop.
     Her estate was probated on 23 October 1942 indexed:
1942 GLANVILLE Bessie Louise of 32 Paris Street, Exeter (wife of William Glanville) who died on 24 April 1942. Administration at Exeter on 23 October to the said William Glanville, gardener, effects £1115-15-8.
     Her estate was probated on 25 March 1957 indexed:
GLANVILLE Bessie Louise of 32 Paris-street Exeter (wife of William Glanville) died 24 April 1942 Administration Exeter 25 March to Eleanor Caldwell (wife of Bert Caldwell). Effects £750
Former Grant D.R. Exeter 23 October 1942.

Other information

     Bessie and William Glanville had no children with birth registrations in England / Wales.

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

  • Bessie Louise Underhill appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Silverlands, Alphington, DEV, ENG; recorded age 29, servant in household of Jane Evans.
  • Bessie was a domestic servant housemaid on 2 April 1911.

Family

William Glanville b. b 1891