Sydney Burnett – Mercantile Marine, S.S. Alacrity
Chief Engineer Sydney Burnett – Mercantile Marine, S.S. Alacrity Birth and Family Background William Burnett and Emma Johnson marriage certificate St Mary’s Church, Swansea Sydney Burnett was born in 1889 in Swansea , the son of William Burnett and Emma Johnson , who were married in 1863 at St Mary’s Church, Swansea . 1891 Census At the time of the 1891 Census , the Burnett family were residing at 6 York Street, Swansea . William Burnett , aged 49 and born in London , was employed as a sea pilot , while his wife Emma , aged 47 , managed the household. Their children were Emily (24), Florence (13), Edward A. (11), Beatrice (9), and Sydney (3). 1901 Census By the 1901 Census , the family had moved to 15 Russell Street, Swansea . William , now aged 56 , continued to work as a sea pilot , and Emma was aged 54 . Their children were William John (28), a marine engineer ; Florence L. (22); Edward A. (21), a clerk ; Beatrice A. (19); and Sydney J. , who was sti...
