Rodney Glanville

Male, ID #13679, b. 10 November 1902, d. 5 August 1937
FatherGeorge James Glanville (1867 - c 1926)
MotherElizabeth Ann Hodge (bt 1868 - 1869 - )

Birth, Marriage and Death information

     Rodney Glanville was born on 10 November 1902 at Plymouth, DEV, ENG; registered Plymouth.
     He was baptized on 18 March 1906 at Presbyterian Church, Wyndham Street, Plymouth, DEV, ENG, Rodney, of Geo James and Elizabeth Ann nee Hodge Glanville, abode 92 Admiral Street, born 10.11.02.
     He died on 5 August 1937 at Liskeard, CON, ENG, (when age calculated as 34); recorded age 34, registered Liskeard.
Reported in Western Gazette 13 Aug 1937:
LAST DIVE OF CRIPPLE
Rodney Glanville, aged thirty-four, of Liskeard, Cornwall, an expert swimmer, dived fifteen feet into the water at Looe, broke his neck and died later in hospital. It was stated at the inquest at Liskeard on Saturday that Glanville, a cripple, had told a friend that he felft a queer sensation as he struck the water. Verdict : Accidental death.
     His estate was probated on 27 August 1937 indexed as:
1937 GLANVILLE Rodney of Lodmoor House, Russell Street, Liskeard, Cornwall who died on 5 August 1937. Administration at Bodmin on 27 August to Elizabeth Ann Glanville, widow, effects £134-8-1.

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

  • Rodney Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 24 Admiralty Street, Keyham, Devonport, DEV, ENG; recorded age 8, living with his parents.