Arthur Michael
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| Michael family grave Oystermouth Cemetery credit - findagrave |
Arthur, who was born in 1889, Oystermouth, was the son of
Thomas Michael and Anne Rees. They were
married at St. James' church on the 12th of October 1873.
According to the 1891 Census, the Michael family was residing
at Hill Street.
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| 1891 Census |
Thomas, aged 42, was employed as a Mariner, while Anne, aged
38, was born in Llanelly, Carmarthenshire.
Their children were
Oscar, aged 15, is employed as a Mason's Apprentice; George,
aged 13, is employed as a General Labourer. Ernest, aged 10, Henry, aged 7, and
Thomas, aged 4, all attend school. Arthur is aged 2, and Clifton is aged 6
months.
The 1901 Census recorded the property number for the first
time; the Michael family was living at 3 Hill Street.
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| 1901 Census |
Thomas, aged 53, was employed as a Mariner, while Anne, aged
47, managed the household. Several of their children had moved out, but some
remained at the family home, who were
Oscar, aged 26, is employed as a Mason Journeyman. Henry J.,
aged 17, holds the position of Page Boy Domestic. Arthur, aged 14, works as an
Errand Boy for the Butchers. Thomas, aged 12, and Clifton, aged 10.
By the time of the 1911 Census, several children had moved
out of the family home at 3 Hill Street.
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| 1911 Census |
Arthur, as the eldest son, still lived at home.
Thomas, aged 63, was a Fisherman, whilst Ann was aged 57.
Arthur, 24 years old, and Thomas John, 22 years old, were
both employed as Bridge Painters by the Railway Company. Clifton, 20 years old,
was employed as a Signalman by the Harbour Trust Company.
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| Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects |
At the outbreak of the First World War, Arthur enlisted with the Royal Irish Regiment. Whilst he was training in Ireland, he contracted spotter fever, from which he died at Longfor Workhouse.
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| South Wales Daily Post |
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