Richard Phelps Gough

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Patrick Bordes contacted regarding his great grandfather, Richard Phelps Gough (1869 – 1930). 

Richard Phelps Gough

Richard Phelps Gough was a Master Mariner, Cape Horner and was later a Swansea Sea Pilot, more about him.  However, would like to find if there are any ancestors from Richard family.

So, let’s start at the beginning

William Gough and Mary Ann Thomas, Richard’s parents were married at St. James church, Swansea 16^th May 1859.  They were both Full Age, and they were both living at Rutland Street.  William’s occupation at the time of the wedding was Pattern Maker.

William Gough and Mary Ann Thomas - Marriage Certificate
St. James church, Swansea
16^th May 1859

By the time of the 1861 Census, were residing in Swansea.  Morriston born William, 25, was employed as Millwright.  Swansea born Mary Ann, 20, was mother to 4-month-old David John.

1861 Census

By the time of the 1871 Census, the family now 5 children were living at 9 St. Davids Place, Swansea William, 34, is employed as a Manager of Boilers and was cooking at the Goal.  Mary, 30.  Children present at David J., 10; George, 7; William, 4; Richard P., 2 and 1-month year old Mary M.  this is the first census for Richard.

1871 Census

1881 Census, the family have moved to 33 Princess Street.  William, 44, is employed as Prison Officer Mechanic.  Mary, 40.  Children present are George, 17, is employed as a Pupil Teacher; Richard P., 12; Mary, 4, both go to School; Horace N., 3 and William H., 1.

1881 Census

At the time of William Gough death November 1887, the family are living at Delhi Street and is employed at Swansea Prison. William is buried at Danygraig Cemetery.  It wouldn’t be until 1906, that his Will is given Probate.  The announcement of William’s death is published in South Wales Daily News, 12^th November 1887.

South Wales Daily News 
12^th November 1887

1891 Census, Mary Ann is living at 30 Trafalgar Place, Brynmill.  Present at the property is George, 27, Schoolmaster; Mary An., 14, Scholar and H. R., 4, Scholar.

1891 Census

The year earlier, Richard, was awarded the Master and Mates Certificate, after fulfilling the duties of Second Mate.

Master and Mates Certificate

The start of the new century, the 1901 Census, Mary, 60, is still living at 30 Trafalgar Place, Brynmill.  Mary is Living on Own Means.  Present at the property is Richard, 35, Master Mariner; Minnie, 24, Postal Clerk; Horace, 22 and Francis George, 21 whom are both Mariner Engineers.

1901 Census

1911 Census, Mary Ann, 40 is a boarder at her son in law Albert Edward Simpson home, 19 Ernald Place, Uplands.  Mary Ann dies 1917 and she is buried alongside William at Danygraig Cemetery.

1911 Census

At the time same time, 1911, Richard is living at 7 Beachwood Road, Uplands.  Richard, 42, is listed as a Sea Pilot. Present is his wife, Winifred Harriott, 28 and 1-year old Wm. Hubert James.  Therese Sunderen, the 17-year-old Servant is employed by Richard.  Richard married Winifred Harriott Bright during 1908.

1911 Census

The last census that is publicly available the 1921, the family are still living at 7 Beachwood Road.  Richard, 51, Sea Pilot is employed by the Swansea Harbour Trust.  Winifred Harriott, 38 and 4 children, William Hubert, 11; Gwyneth Mary, 9; Richard Glyn, 7 all of whom are at School and John Ivor, 1.  Also present is Rose Wadham, 29 from London.

1921 Census

Richard died October 1930 at Bonville Terrace, Swansea

William J., at the time of the 1939 Register, is living at 102 Hazelwick Road, Cuckfield, Sussex, with his wife Christine Elizabeth. William’s occupation is Aircraft Inspector.  

1939 Register

Gwyneth Mary was living at 5 Christine Street during 1936 – 1937. At the time of her marriage at Truro, Cornwall during April 1938, she married Albert E. Hodgkinson.

It is at Turo, that they were present at the time of the 1939 Register. Albert is employed as a General Manager & Secretary Co-Operative Society Ltd.

1939 Register

Richard Glyn was living at 26 King Edward Road during 1936 – 1937. During July 1939, Richard married Margaret E. Roberts in Swansea.  However, at the time of the 1939 Register, Richard is living at 84 Benedictine Road, Coventry where he is employed as an Electrician on Aircraft.

1939 Register

So, what about the sibling during the years.  

The eldest brother, David John, dies 1877 aged 16.

George the next eldest brother, married Eva Phillips, August 1900 at Llangennith. 

By the time of the 1901 Census, George and Eva were living at 22 Windsor Street.  George, 27 was a Schoolmaster.

1911 Census

The 1911 Census, George and Eva had moved to Rydal Mount, 3 Bernard Street.  Currently the couple hadn’t any children.

William the next oldest brother there doesn’t seem to be any other information in any other census records.

Mary Margretta the younger sister from Richard died 1874, aged 4.

The younger sister, Mary Ann, married during 1907, Alfred Edwin Simpson.  Alfred came from Newmarket, Cambridge.  By the 1911 Census, they were living at 19 Ernard Place, Alfred, 32, is employed as an Assistant Accountant Gas Works. They have a son Alfred William, aged 3. 

Also present at the property is Mary Ann and Horace N., younger brother of Richard.  Hoarce died April 1917.

Alfred William Simpson Winifred Louise Prosser - Marriage Certificate
St. Pauls, Sketty
1934

1934 Alfred William Simpson marries Winifred Louise Prosser at St. Pauls, Sketty. 

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