Edward Manuel Arthur
Edward Manuel Arthur Edward Manuel Arthur was born at Ton Pentre, Glamorgan, in 1899, the son of Evan Arthur and Hannah Manuel, who had married in Pontypridd in 1884. 1901 Census At the time of the 1901 Census, the Arthur family was living at 63 Parry Street, Ystradyfodwg St John, Glamorgan . Edward's father, Evan, aged 46 and born in Dowlais, Glamorgan, was employed as a stationary engine driver above ground . His mother, Hannah, aged 36, had been born at Pontdolgoch, Montgomeryshire. Their children recorded at home were Evan J., aged eight; Edward, aged two; and Olivia, who was just seven months old. Also living with the family as a boarder was Evan Evans, aged 45, who was employed as a colliery blacksmith above ground . 1911 Census A decade later, the 1911 Census found the family still living at 63 Parry Street . Evan, now aged 52, was employed as a colliery winding engineman , while his wife, Hannah, was aged 42. Their eldest son, Evan John, aged 18, had followed many young...
