When Benjamin Morris was born on July 4, 1887, in Aberporth, Cardiganshire, Wales, his father, Daniel, was 28 and his mother, Maria, was 30.
๐ผBirth of Benjamin Morris.
Benjamin Morris was born on 4 July 1887 in Aberporth, Cardigan, Wales. His mother, Maria Davies,ย registered his birth in August 1887. His father, Daniel Morris, had the profession of Agricultural labourer registered on the birth certificate.
๐Wedding of Benjamin Morris & Margaret Jane Wylde.
Benjamin Morris marriedย ย Margaret Jane Wylde at the Registry Office in Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales. They got married on November 9th 1909. The wedding certificate shows that Benjamin was living in Cadogan Terrace, Nantymoel, Glamorgan, Wales. His profession was listed as a Coal Miner, as was that of his father, Daniel Morris.
The two witnesses on the wedding certificate were Lily Martha Rees and Catherine A Cox.
๐ธChildren of Benjamin Morris & Margaret Jane Morris.
- ๐Daniel Edward Morris.ย 1910-1974
- ๐Llewelyn Morris.ย 1911-1969
- ๐Benjamin Brynley Morris. 1914-1984
- ๐Catherine Ann Morris.ย 1916-1918
๐Census records for Benjamin.
I have been able toย locate Benjamin on the 1891, 1901, 1911 & 1921 Censuses, as well as the 1939 Register.
1891.
This census, taken on 5 April 1891, includes data for the following people, who I believe are my ancestors. I haven't been able to make out the address conclusively, so if you know what it is, please let me know.
| Address. | Name. | Relation to head. | Condition. | Age. | Occupation. | Born in. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ๐Maria Morris. | Wife. | Married. | 34 | Colier's wife. | Pembroke, St Davids.. | |
| ๐Elizabeth Morris. | Daughter. | Single. | 13 | Scholar. | Cardigan, Tremain. | |
| ๐Thomas Morris. | Son. | Single. | 11 | Scholar. | Cardigan, Tremain. | |
| ๐Evan Morris. | Son. | Single. | 9 | Scholar. | Cardigan, Tremain. | |
| ๐John Morris. | Son. | Single. | 7 | Scholar. | Cardigan, Tremain. | |
| ๐Benjamin Morris. | Son. | Single. | 4 | Cardigan, Tremain. | ||
| ๐Daniel Owen Morris. | Son. | Single. | 2 | Cardigan, Aberporth. |
1901.
Details to follow.
1911.
Details to follow.
1921.
This census, taken onย June 19, 1921, includes data for the following people, whom I believe are my ancestors. It shows the whole family living atย 13 Wann Lloyd, Nantymoel, Glamorgan, Wales.
| Name. | Relation to head. | Age. | Married. | Place of Birth. | Occupation. | Employer. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Years. | Months. | ||||||
| ๐Daniel Morris. | Head. | 62. | 9. | Married. | Pembroke, St Dogmaels. | Coal Hewer. | Cory Bros Ltd. (Out of work) |
| ๐Maria Morris. | Wife. | 63. | 5. | Married. | Cardigan,ย Llangoedmor. | Home duties. | |
| ๐James Lewis Morris. | Son. | 18. | 2. | Single. | Cardigan, Aberporth. | Assistant coal hewer. | Cory Bros Ltd. (Out of work) |
| ๐Benjamin Morris. | Son. | 34. | 10. | Widowed. | Cardigan, Aberporth. | Coal Hewer, | Cory Bros Ltd. (Out of work) |
| ๐Daniel Edward Morris. | Grandson. | 11. | 3. | Mother dead. | Glamorgan, Nantymoel. | School. | |
| ๐Llewelyn Morris. | Grandson. | 10. | 10. | Mother dead. | Glamorgan, Nantymoel. | School. | |
| ๐Benjamin Brinley Morris. | Grandson. | 6. | 8. | Mother dead. | Glamorgan, Nantymoel. | School. | |
1939.
Details to follow.
๐ฎCriminal Case 452208a.
While looking at one of the Genealogy websites, I discovered that some of my relatives had criminal records. On 16 October 1923, they were committed and bailed from the court in Cardigan, Cardiganshire, Wales. They surrendered themselves to the court again on November 6 and 7, 1923.
The Offence.
Between 26 December 1922 and 19 February 1923, at the Parish of Tremain and diverse other places, did conspire, combine, confederate and agree together, by diverse false pretences, means and devices, to obtain from Margaret Davies, Elizabeth Ann Jones and John Davies, certain sums of money and in pursuance thereof did obtain certain sums of money, with intent to cheat and defraud.
The Sentence.
My relativesย were tried before Commissioner A. J. Ashton, KC, on the 6th, 7th,ย and 8th of November 1923, and all were found guilty.
|
Name. |
Occupation. |
Age. |
Sentence. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Morris. | Collier. | 65. | 15 months of hard labour. |
| Maria Morris. | Married Woman. | 66. | 12 months of hard labour. |
| James Lewis Morris.ย | Collier. | 20.ย | 12 months of hard labour. |
| Benjamin Morris.ย | Colliery repairer.ย | 36.ย | 15 months of hard labour. |
| Daniel Thomas Rees.ย | Motor Driver.ย | 21. | 3 months of hard labour. |
| Catherine Phillips. | Married Woman. | 29.ย | 12 months of hard labour. |
Images.
These two documents show the case summaries.
Court Case Summary.
Court Case Summary.ย
๐ฐNewspaper Clips.
These are all newspaper clippings in which Daniel Morris appeared.
- ๐ฐMystery Will of Tremain - Western Mail, November 7th 1923.
- ๐ฐMystery Will Trial - Western Mail, November 8th 1923.ย
- ๐ฐFamilies' heartless crime -ย Nottingham Evening Post, November 9th 1923.
- ๐ฐFive members of one family jailed - The Courier, November 9th 1923.
Death of Benjamin Morris.
Benjamin died on the 20th of October 1952 at 8 Ogwy Street, Nantymoel, Glamorgan, Wales.
Burial.
Benajmin was buried in Blaenogwr Cemetery, Nantymoel, Glamorgan, Wales.
Add comment