Jonathan William Bevan – Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Drake Battalion, Royal Naval Division
Able Seaman Jonathan William Bevan – Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Drake Battalion, Royal Naval Division Jonathan William Bevan was born in 1897 in Swansea , the son of Philip George Bevan and Elizabeth Jane Rees , who were married in 1895 in Swansea. Family Background and Early Life 1901 Census At the time of the 1901 Census, the Bevan family were residing at 4 Llangyfelach Street, Swansea . Philip George Bevan (28) was employed as a general labourer , while his wife Elizabeth Jane (23) managed the household. Their children were Jonathan William and Stanley Ernest , both aged 4 . Also present were Elizabeth’s brother Thomas L. Rees (22) and his wife Maggie E. Rees (22) . 1911 Census By the time of the 1911 Census, the family were still living at 4 Llangyfelach Street, Swansea . Philip George Bevan (39) was employed as a coal trimmer , and Elizabeth Jane (33) remained at home. Their children were Jonathan William (14) and Stanley Ernest (14) , both working as err...
