William David James – The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, 9th (Service) Battalion
Second Lieutenant William David James – The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, 9 th (Service) Battalion Family Background William David James was born in 1894 at Devonport, Devon , the son of David James and Elizabeth Ann James . 1901 Census At the time of the 1901 Census , the family were residing at 37 Mysydd Road, Swansea . David (44), born in Pembrokeshire, was employed as a general labourer , and his wife Elizabeth Ann (44), born in Devonport, managed the household. Their children were Elizabeth (15), Beatrice (13), Mary (10), William (7), Maria (5), John (3), and Bessie (6 months). 1911 Census By the 1911 Census , the family had moved to 10 Short Street, Swansea . David (54) was working as a Cleaning Porter with the General Post Office , and Elizabeth Ann (54) remained at home. Their children present were Mary May (24), a café waitress; William David (17), employed as a junior clerk in a solicitor’s office ; Maria (14); John Elias (12); and Bessie (10), the younger child...
