Who is this?

[Watson]

You are vague as to which Google results you are referring to.  They need to be photographs as a minimum.

[Nabean]

Well here are 3, taken at similar ages to my gentleman:

[Nabean]

Facial hair?

[Nabean]

Side whiskers, neck hair?

[Watson]

I don't see your objection to them.  You say "Facial hair", "Side whiskers, neck hair?", without further explanation.  In fact, none of those things are really permanent features. 

[arthurk]

This is the newspaper article, but I have no idea about her will.

That's actually an extract from the probate index. You can order a copy of the will for £1.50 (pdf - takes a few days) from:

https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk/#wills

[Nabean]

Thank you; I'll try that. Eta: done that, so we shall see if it helps.

[Nabean]

This is the newspaper article, but I have no idea about her will.

That's actually an extract from the probate index. You can order a copy of the will for £1.50 (pdf - takes a few days) from:

https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk/#wills

Well, what a fascinating and helpful document that has turned out to be: my grandmother was indeed a beneficiary! (I'll send you details in a message on the other site)
Perhaps this confirmed link with the Townsend family will shed some light on the identity of my 'distinguished gentleman'.

[arthurk]

Well, what a fascinating and helpful document that has turned out to be: my grandmother was indeed a beneficiary! (I'll send you details in a message on the other site)

Thank you!