William Bromfield
William Bromfield |
William Bromfield and Margaret Ellen Lloyd marriage certificate St. John-juxa-Swansea |
Born in 1875, William was the son of Thomas Blomfield, and
Louisa Francis, they were married 1874, at St. James church.
At the time of the 1881 Census, the Blomfield family were
living at 10 Keniston Place.
1881 Census |
Thomas, 30, who was a Blacksmith and Louisa, 25. Their children were
William, 6; Thomas, 4 and 9-month-old Elizabeth A.
By the time of the 1891 Census, the family has grown, and
they are now living at 5 Rutland Place.
1891 Census |
Thomas, who is 40 years and Louisa who is 35 years. Their children present are
William, 16, who was a Blacksmith Striker; Thomas H., 14,
who was a Smith’s Labourer. Elizabeth, 10; Alice M., 8; Adelaide, 6; Frances, 4
and 1-year old Ethel.
Also present at the property on the night of the census were
boarder Thomas Pugsley, 27, a Boilermaker, and his wife, Catherine, 20, and
their 9-month-old son, Thomas.
The 1901 Census, William now married is living at 20 Swan
Street.
1901 Census |
William, 26, was employed as a Engine Fitter. Margaret was 25 years old. Their two children were Frances, 2 and 3-month-old William.
A decade later at the time of the 1911 Census the Blomfield family
has grown, and they are still living at 20 Swan Street.
1911 Census |
William, 36, is still a Engine Fitter, Mary is 35 years old. Their children present were
Florrie, 12; William, 10; Clifford, 8; Bryn, 7 and
4-year-old George.
At the time of the outbreak of the First World War, William
was ranked a Serjeant and served with the 1/6th Battalion, Welsh
Regiment.
William Bromfield Danygraig Cemetery credit - findagrave |
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