William James Sivyer – Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class William James Sivyer – Royal Navy Early Life Born in 1888 at Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire , William James Sivyer was the son of William James Sivyer and Martha Ann Griffiths . His childhood was spent largely in the home of his grandparents, a pattern reflected across several census returns. Family Life (1891 Census) 1891 Census At the 1891 Census , William, aged 3 , was living at 1 Victory Row, Pembroke , in the household of his grandparents. His grandfather William , aged 50 , worked as an Engine Driver , while his wife Mary , aged 51 , managed the home. Their children present were Frederick (26) and William (16) —both employed as ship fitters —along with Elizabeth (14) , Albert (10) , and Mary Maria (9) . Family Life (1901 Census) 1901 Census By the 1901 Census , William, now 13 , was still residing with his grandparents, this time at 36 Lewis Street, Pembroke . His grandfather William , aged 59 , remained employed as an Engine Driver , and his wife Mary , aged 60...
