John Wilson Davies

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I am looking for John Wilson Davies (known as Jack) b 1895 Liverpool. I have his marriage cert from 1920 when he married Nancy NcGrevy and his address is down as Celt Street Liverpool and he describes himself as a theatrical performer!!

Also, He wasn't at home with his parents on the 1901, may have been at sea, but again can't find him.

I am trying to narrow it down so that I can look up his army service records whilst they are free! You can imagine how many John Davies' there are on the army list. I have looked a few but with no idea of his occupation or his address around 1914 I'm lost. He was shot at the Battle of the Somme and lost the use of his arm so I would love to read his records.

Any help would be gratefully received.

Regards

Gaynor

 

[davelambert271]

Hi Bubble

DAVIES, John D Head Married M 37 1864 Piano Teacher Liverpool Lancashire
DAVIES, Elizabeth B Wife Married F 31 1870 Cockermouth Cumberland
DAVIES, John W Son Single M 6 1895 Liverpool Lancashire
DAVIES, Gladys M Daughter Single F 0 (2 MOS) 1901 Liverpool Lancashire

RG number: RG13 Piece: 3484 Folio: 202 Page: 37

Registration District: West Derby
Sub District: South Everton
Enumeration District: 37
Ecclesiastical Parish: Emmanuel

Civil Parish: Everton Municipal Borough:
Address: 44, Caird Street, Everton Lancashire

When 16 John was a Theatre Programme Seller living at 16 Celt St, Liverpool with mother Elizabeth and brother Frank Cecil b 1904 Liverpool

dave

 

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Thanks for that quick work, Dave. When he married he lived at 28 Celt St. so he didn't move very far, just a few doors up!! I'll presume that he didn't move very far after his marriage either so I will aim for that area for the service records...fingers crossed.

I didn't know about Frank Cecil either so thank you.

Gaynor

 

[oznannie]

Hi Bubble
I don't know if this your John.
The only reason I mention the record is because of his middle name.
John Wilson Davies 4 The Kings Gap Hoylake no occupation.
1938 Gores/Kellys Directory.

ozn

 

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Thanks for that ozn. I think that he is the right one as he ended up down the road in Moreton. It puts another fact on his branch so thank you.

Regards

Gaynor

 

[oznannie]

Pleased to have helped.
I wonder where baby Gladys M has gone from 1901 census?
Also John D??
In the Gores/Kellys 1911 their house number is not listed in Celt St.
From what Dave listed in the following census after 1901, there is Elizabeth and sons John & Frank Cecil.

ozn

 

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Hi ozn,

John D was apparently in the workhouse, hopefully ill and not poor!

As for baby Gladys I can only presume she died as she was there in 1901 and gone by 1911. It all appears sad at that time!!

Hope your searches are better. Thanks for your help with mine.

Gaynor

 

[oznannie]

Hi Gaynor
So sad about John D in the workhouse.
I'd say he was probably too feeble to be looked after at home.
He was in Kirkdale Workhouse and Home
Westminster Road.
Liverpool R.O is under a refurb. The records are kept there.
I'll email a pal who is a vollie there, and ask if she can have a squizz for you, when the records are open. Some are available at various locations.
These could be at Sandhills. I think there is a 100 yr closure but not for admissions and discharges, but, don't quote me

ozn

 

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Hi again,

Thank you so much for the trouble that you are taking, it is very much appreciated. Every little detail helps to build up a picture of their lives.

Have a good weekend

Gaynor

 

[oznannie]

Hi Gaynor
I'm messaged my contact to ask if and when Kirkdale workhouse records will be available.
At the moment LRO is stored at the Museum with limited access of course.
Will keep you posted.

Warmies
ozn