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William John Godwin - Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, H.M.S. Pembroke

Ordinary Seaman William John Godwin - Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, H.M.S. Pembroke Birth and Family Background Henry Godwin  and  Emily Elizabeth Petty marriage certificate Parish Church of Abersychan, Monmouthshire William John Godwin was born in 1897 in Swansea , the son of George Henry Godwin and Emily Elizabeth Petty , who were married in 1896 at the Parish Church of Abersychan, Monmouthshire . 1901 Census At the time of the 1901 Census , the family were residing at 2 Nantyffin Road, Llansamlet, Swansea . George Henry (29), born in Monmouthshire, was employed as a Railway Signalman , while his wife Emily Elizabeth (29), born in Bristol, managed the household. Their children were Willie John (4) and Albert Edward (2) . 1911 Census By the 1911 Census , the family had moved to Midland Cottage, Nantyffin Road, Llansamlet, Swansea . George (39) continued in his occupation as a Railway Signalman , and Emily (29) remained at home. Their children were Willie (14), empl...

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