David Edward Evans – Welsh Regiment, 9th Battalion
Private David Edward Evans – Welsh Regiment, 9th Battalion Early Life David Edward Evans was born in 1894 , in Morriston , the son of Evan Evans and Margaret Ann Williams . 1901 Census – Living with Grandparents 1901 Census In 1901 , David was living in the household of his grandparents at Llansamlet Higher . His grandfather, David John , aged 55 and originally from Pembrokeshire, worked as a Coal Miner Hewer , while his wife Annie , aged 52 , oversaw the home. Their adult sons, Morris (24) —a coal miner working below ground—and Jenkin (20) —also a coal miner hewer—were still living with them. Three grandchildren were present: David (7) , Mary Ann (4) , and Richard (2) . The household also included a young servant, Rachel Bevan , aged 16 . This census paints a picture of a busy, multi‑generational mining family typical of the Llansamlet district at the turn of the century. 1911 Census – Returned to His Parents 1911 Census By 1911 , David had returned to live with his parents at Tawe...
