Arthur Dennis Johnson

 

Arthur Dennis Johnson
Oystermouth Cemetery
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The Commonwealth War Graves Commission may occasionally encounter inaccuracies within their records. This is exemplified in the record for Lieutenant Arthur Dennis Johnson, who served with the Royal Field Artillery and passed away on the 16^th of October, 1917, at the age of 33. The record indicates that Arthur was the only son of Clara Agnes Johnson, of 25 Skelly Road, Swansea, and the late Arthur William Johnson.  Arthur was buried at Oystermouth Cemetery.

Arthur who was born in 1885, was the son of Arthur William Johnson and Clara Agnes Solomon.  They were married at St. James church, on 30^th November 1882.

Arthur William Johnson and Clara Agnes Solomon
Marriage Certificate
St. James church

The Johnson family according to the 1891 Census were residing at Newton.

1891 Census

Arthur, aged 36, is employed as an Insurance Agent. Clara, who is 33 years old, was born in London. Their two children are

Arthur Denis, aged 6, and Clara Phyllis, aged 2.

The census records for the Johnson family from the 1901 Census appear not to have survived. Arthur William, however, passed away in 1909 at the age of 54.

In the 1911 Census, Arthur Dennis, aged 26, is recorded as living at 8 Mirador Crescent.

1911 Census

Arthur is employed as a Commission Agent. Clara, aged 53, also resides at the property. Additionally, his sister, Margaret Susan Ailsa, aged 14, attends school.

South Wales Daily Post

Herald of Wales

The South Wales Daily Post and Herald of Wales published Arthur's funeral, noting his mother lived at 25 Sketty Road at the time.