Frederick Ernest Beer – 1st South African Infantry
Private Frederick Ernest Beer – 1 st South African Infantry Birth and Family Background Charles Frederick Beer and Alice Mary Thomas marriage certificate St. Mary's Church, Swansea Frederick Ernest Beer was born in 1880 in Swansea . He was the son of Charles Frederick Beer and Alice Mary Thomas , who were married in 1877 at St. Mary’s Church, Swansea . Early Life 1881 Census At the time of the 1881 Census , the Beer family were living at 65 St Helens Road, Swansea . Charles Frederick Beer (26) was a fruiterer merchant , while Alice Mary (21) managed the household. Their children were Beatrice Alice (3) , Frederick Ernest (1) , and Albert Henry (6 months) . A servant, Ann Rees (21) , was also present. 1891 Census By the 1891 Census , the family had moved to 9 Carlton Terrace, Swansea . Charles Frederick Beer (36) was then working as a fruit and potato merchant . His wife Alice does not appear in the return. The children recorded were Beatrice Alice (13) , Frederick ...
