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Thomas Emlyn Davies – Canadian Infantry, C.E.F., 28th Battalion

Private Thomas Emlyn Davies – Canadian Infantry, C.E.F., 28 th Battalion Birth and Family Background Thomas Emlyn Davies was born in 1893 in Morriston , Glamorgan. He was the son of David Davies and Elizabeth John . 1901 Census At the time of the 1901 Census , the Davies family were residing at 61 Chemical Road, Morriston . David Davies (34) was employed as an annealer in the tinplate works , while his Scottish-born wife Elizabeth (34) managed the household. Their children were Emlyn (3) , Alice I. (6) , and John W. (6 months) . 1911 Census By the 1911 Census , the family had moved to 10 Glantawe Street, Morriston . David Davies (44) remained an annealer , and Elizabeth (44) continued to manage the home. The children present were Emlyn (18) , employed as a shipper ; Alice (16) , an assistant milliner ; Walter (11) and Lena (7) , both at school; and Jennie (4) . Also present was a servant , Hannah Waters (26) . Emigration to Canada 1916 Canadian Census In 1912...

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