William John Hopkins
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| H.M.S. Vanguard |
The second victim from the sinking of the H.M.S. Vanguard was Able Seaman William John Hopkins
William was born in 1894 and was the son of John and
Elizabeth Kate Hopkins.
The 1901 Census records that the Hopkins family were
residing at 264 Gendros
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| 1901 Census |
John, aged 29 was employed as a Coal Miner Hewer while Elizabeth
K., is aged 27. Their children are
William J., aged 11; Edward, aged 6; Ivor, aged 3, and
Elizabeth C., aged 1.
The 1911 Census records that the family had moved and they
were living at Armine Road, Fforestfach.
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| 1911 Census |
John, aged 39 is employed as a Coal Miner Hewer, while Elizabeth Kate is aged 37. Their children are
William John, aged 17 is employed as a Mason Labourer; Edwrd,
aged 16, is employed as Miner Labourer; Ivor, aged 13; Elizabeth Ceinwen, aged
11; Elvet, aged 8; Elwyn Samuel, aged 4, who all attend school.
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| William John Hopkins Plymouth Naval Memorial credit - findagrave |
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