William John Quinn

 William John Quinn

At the turn of 1900, William was born that January, he was the son of James Quinn and Mary Boat, who were married in 1885

William was 1 years old at the time of the 1901 Census.

1901 Census

The Quinn family were living at 3 William Place.

James, 36, was a Coach. Mary, 35.  Their children were

Thomas, 16; Annie, 13; Maggie, 9; Peter, 5; James, 3 and 1-year old William.

The family had moved to 17 Anne Street by the time of the 1911 Census.

1911 Census

James, 45, was a Shipper, Mary, 44.  Their children are

Maggie, 19, Assisting.  Peter, 15, Labourer; James, 13, School/Errand Boy; William, 11, who attended school; Mary, 8 and 4-year-old Christopher.

William during the First World War, served with the Royal Navy, enlisting in January 1918.

Royal Navy - Service Records

The family were still living at 17 Ann Street by the time of the 1921 Census

James, 57, a Fuel Shipper, employed by Sun Fuel Co., but was out of work, Mary, 55.  Heir children present at the property were

William, 21, a Beltman Fuels Work, employed by Sun Fuel Co., but was out of work; Mary, 18, Pickling Cwmflein Tinplate Works, employed by Cwmflein Steel & Tinplate but was out of work and Christopher aged 14.  Also present was 12-year-old Margaret who was granddaughter.

1921 Census

The following year, William married Beatrice A. Thomas.

By the time of 1939 Register, William and Beatrice lived at 37 Wallace Street, with their sons Joseph and James.  William’s occupation was recorded as Dock Transport Worker – Heavy Worker.

1939 Register

William is buried at Danygraig Cemetery.