Johnny Spall

 The sad story of Johnny Spall

September 1923, the South Wales Daily Post published Sketty Boy’s Funeral

South Wales Daily Post

The account regarding the funeral of Johnny Spall, who was buried at Bethel Cemetery.

Sadly, there just seem to be much record regarding Johnny.

Johnny, was recorded on the 1911 Census as Jack, was born 1910.

1911 Census

He was the adopted son of Henry and Elizabeth Spall.

They were living at 5 Eversley Road, Sketty.

Henry, who was 49 years old, his place of birth recorded as Suffolk.  His occupation as Foreman Quarry Man, whilst Elizabeth who was also 49 years old.  Her place of birth was recorded as Hindon, Wiltshire.

Jack, who was 1 years old, and his place of birth was recorded as Birmingham.

By the time of the 1921 Census, Jack was recorded as son of Henry and Elizabeth.

1921 Census

The family were living at 2 Singleton Lodge.  Henry aged 60 years.  His occupation recorded as General Labourer but was Out of Work.

Elizabeth aged 58 years and Jack aged 11 years. He was in full time education.

The following December, Elizabeth died and was buried at Bethel.  Her funeral was published in the Herald of Wales.

Herald of Wales.

Henry moved back to Suffolk, where he recorded in the 1939 Register as living at 1 Back Road, Blyth.

1939 Register

Henry widowed his occupation as Retired Malster.  Where he died in the latter part of 1945.