When James Lewis Morris was born on April 10, 1903, in Aberporth, Cardiganshire, Wales, his father, Daniel, was 44 and his mother, Maria, was 46. He married Irene Novello Maud Griffiths in 1930 in Glamorgan, Wales. He died in 1980 in Glamorgan, Wales, at the age of 77.
Birth of James Lewis Morris.
James Lewis Morris was born on April 10, 1903, in Aberporth, Cardiganshire, Wales, to Maria Davies, age 46, and Daniel Morris, age 44.
Marriage of James Lewis Morris and Irene Novello Maud Griffiths.
James Lewis Morris married Irene Novello Maud Griffiths in Glamorgan, Wales, in 1930 when he was 27 years old.
Census records for James Lewis Morris.
I found James Lewis Morris on the census records in 1911 and 1921.
This record is from Nant y Moel, Glamorgan, Wales. It shows the family living at 5 Cadwgan Street.
| Name. | Relation to Head. | Age. | Occupation. | Birthplace. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Morris. | Head. | 53. | Coal miner/hewer. | St Dogmaels, Pembroke, Wales. |
| Maria Morris. | Wife. | 53. | Verwick, Cardigan, Wales. | |
| William Llewelyn Morris. | Son. | 19. | Aberporth, Cardigan, Wales. | |
| Francis Ellen Morris. | Daughter. | 16. | General servant. | Aberporth, Cardigan, Wales. |
| Hannah Maria Morris. | Daughter. | 13. | Aberporth, Cardigan, Wales. | |
| Kesiah Morris. | Daughter. | 12. | Aberporth, Cardigan, Wales. | |
| James Lewis Morris. | Son. | 1. | Aberporth, Cardigan, Wales. |
This census was taken in Nant-y-moel, Glamorgan, Wales. It shows the family living at 13 Wann Lloyd.
| Name. | Relation to Head. | Age. | Occupation. | Birthplace. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Morris. | Head. | 62. | Coal hewer. | Pembrook, Wales. |
| Maria Morris. | Wife. | 63. | Home Duties. | Cardigan, Wales. |
| James Lewis Morris. | Son. | 18. | Assistant Coal hewer. | Cardigan, Wales. |
| Benjamin Morris. | Son. | 34. | Coal Hewer. | Cardigan, Wales. |
| Daniel Edward Morris. | Grandson. | 11. | Glamorgan, Wales. | |
| Llewelyn Morris. | Grandson. | 10. | Glamorgan, Wales. | |
| Benjamin Brynley Morris. | Grandson. | 6. | Glamorgan, Wales. |
This census shows the family living at 49 Warravia Place, Price Town, Ogmore and Garw, Glamorganshire, Wales
| Name. | Birth Date. | Occupation. |
|---|---|---|
| James L Morris. | 10 April 1903. | Colliery Hewer. |
| Irene Novello Maud Morris. | 7 February 1909. | Unpaid domestic duties. |
Criminal 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 court again on the 6th and 7th of November, 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 relatives were Tried before Commissioner A J Ashton, KC, on the 6th, 7th 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. | Collier. | 20. | 12 months of hard labour. |
| Benjamin Morris. | Colliery repairer. | 36. | 15 months of hard labour. |
| Daniel Thomas Rees. | Motor Driver. | 21. | 3 months of hard labour. |
| Catherine Phillips. | Married Woman. | 29. | 12 months of hard labour. |
Images.
These two documents show the case summaries.
Court Case Summary.
Court Case Summary.
Newspaper Clips.
These are all newspaper clippings in which James Lewis Morris appeared.
- Mystery Will of Tremain - Western Mail, November 7th 1923.
- Mystery Will Trial - Western Mail, November 8th 1923.
- Families heartless crime - Nottingham Evening Post, November 9th 1923.
- Five members of one family jailed - The Courier, November 9th 1923.
Death of James Lewis Morris.
James Lewis Morris died in 1980 in Glamorgan, Wales.