William George Glanville

Male, ID #2035, b. 8 January 1866, d. circa February 1938
FatherRichard Glanville (c 1840 - c 1912)
MotherElizabeth Ann King (1838 - b 1901)

Alternate Names

     He was also known as George recorded in 1871 census.

Birth, Marriage and Death information

     William George Glanville was born on 8 January 1866 at Devonport, DEV, ENG; registered Stoke Damerel. Plymouth recorded in 1911 census.
     He was baptized on 3 August 1866 at Phillack, CON, ENG, parents Richard and Elizabeth Ann.
     He married Florence Adeline Hounsome on 30 August 1891 at St John's Parish Church, Portsea, HAM, ENG, (when age calculated as 25 years, 7 months and 22 days) his age recorded 25, hers 23. Fathers named Richard Glanville (Engineer fitter) and James Hounsome (Commercial Traveller). Witnesses James Hounsome and Augusta Hounsome. Marriage by licence. Registered Portsea Isle.
     He died circa February 1938 at Portsmouth registered, HAM, ENG; recorded age 72.

Other information

     On 1 July 1886 he enlisted in the Navy.
     On 4 September 1891 The London Gazette listed, Admiralty, 2n Sep 1891, The following Assistant Engineers have been promoted to the rank of Engineer in Her Majesty's Fleet: William George Glanville.
     William and Florence Adeline Hounsome had no children by the 1911 census.
     On 25 March 1902 The London Gazette listed
Engineer William George Glanville has been promoted to the rank of Chief Engineer in His Majesty's Fleet. Dated 2 Feb 1902.
     On 17 November 1914 The London Gazette listed, Royal Marine Forces, the undermentioned Engineer Lieutenants to be Engineer Lieutentant Commanders on the Retirered List:
William George Glanville, Dated 1st June 1902.

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

  • William was a scholar on 2 April 1871.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 12 Warren Street North, Stoke Damerel, DEV, ENG; recorded age 5, living with his parents.
  • He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Training School, Stoke Damerel, DEV, ENG; recorded age 15.
  • William was an engineers student on 3 April 1881.
  • As of 30 August 1891, William George Glanville lived at Portsea, HAM, ENG.
  • William was an engineer RN on 30 August 1891.
  • William was an engineer lieut. retired, R.N. on 2 April 1911.
  • He and Florence Adeline Hounsome appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 84 St Andrew's Road, Southsea, HAM, ENG; his age recorded 45, hers 43. Visitors in the household of Helen Lane, married woman.

Family

Florence Adeline Hounsome b. bt 1867 - 1868