Edwin James Thomas – Royal Army Service Corps, 16th Auxiliary Horse Transport Company
Driver Edwin James Thomas – Royal Army Service Corps, 16 th Auxiliary Horse Transport Company Birth and Family Background Edwin James Thomas Edwin James Thomas was born in 1886 at Oystermouth , the son of William Thomas and Elizabeth Davies , who were married in 1883 . 1891 Census The 1891 Census records the family living at 4 Castleton Street, Oystermouth . William Thomas (31) was employed as a haulier , while his wife Elizabeth (31) managed the household. Their children were Edwin J. (5) , William B. (3) , and Arthur G. (1) . 1901 Census By the time of the 1901 Census , the family had moved to Mase Pool, Oystermouth . William Thomas (41) was working as a coal merchant haulier , and Elizabeth (41) cared for their growing family. Their children were Edwin J. (15) , employed as a general labourer ; William B. (13) ; Arthur G. (11) ; Thomas J. (7) ; Albert S. (5) ; Nora L. (2) ; and Joseph W. (7 months) . Marriage In 1908 , Edwin James Thomas married S...