William Henry Gowland
In May 1899, Thomas Henry Gowland married Elizabeth Ellen Blewett at St. John-juxta-Swansea church. The following year, their eldest child, William Henry Gowland, was born.
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| Thomas Henry Gowland and Elizabeth Ellen Blewett marriage certificate St. John-juxta-Swansea church |
The family was living at 15 Gerald Street at the time of the 1901 Census.
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| 1901 Census |
24-year-old Thomas was employed as a Foreman at the Steel Tube
Works. Elizabeth was 23 years old.
At the time of the census, William Henry was 10 months old.
A decade later, the family was living at 21 Bowen Street, at
the time of the 1911 census.
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| 1911 Census |
34-year-old Thomas is now an Inspector. Elizabeth is 33 years old. Their four
children are
William Henry, 10; Cyril Young, 5; Kenneth L., 3; and 1-year-old
Louisa Maud.
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| Service Records |
William lived at 8 Morgan Street when he enlisted with the Royal
Welsh Fusiliers in July 1918, and he would serve with them until his death on 17th
February 1919.
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| William Henry Gowland Danygraig Cemetery credit - finagrave |
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| South Wales Daily Post |
William died at a military hospital, Ipswich. His death was published in the South Wales Daily Post. William was buried at Danygraig Cemetery.
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