Edward Akers (1888 - 1915)

Born 13 Jun 1888 in Barry, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth Ann (Boobyer) McElligott — married 2 Dec 1911 in St Athan, Glamorgan, Wales

Died 3 Jun 1915 at age 26 in Rhyl, Flintshire, Wales, United Kingdom

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Biography

Edward Akers was born in Glamorgan, Wales.

Private Edward Akers served in the British Army in World War I
Service started:
Unit(s): 13th Bn. Welsh Regiment
Service ended: 3 June 1915

Private Edward Akers Died in Military Service during WW I.

This profile is part of the Barry, Glamorgan One Place Study.

Edward Akers was born on 13 June 1888 at Barry, Glamorgan to John Thomas Akers and Elizabeth Boyce. He was baptised on 4th July 1888. ^[1][2][3]

In 1891, Edward Akers was living at 2 Gueret Street, Cadoxton Juxta Barry. He was living with his parents, John and Elizbeth Akers and 2 siblings, Lily and Mary.^[4]

In 1895, Edward attended Holton Road School, Barry. This states he was living at 52 Sydenham Street and attended for 2 years. He left this school on 26 Mat 1900 due to leaving the district.^[3]

In 1901, Edward was living at 47 Lombard Street, Barry. He was living with his mother , Elizabeth(father was still alive but not present at the house) and 3 siblings, Mary, Jack and Nellie. ^[5]

In 1911, Edward joined a union. He started working at Barry railway as a porter.^[6]

On the census in 1911, Edward is living at 47 Lombard Street, Barry. He is living with his mum, Elizabeth (father is alive but not present at the time), and 4 siblings, Mayr, Jack Nellie and Patrick. His occupation is a railway porter. ^[7]

Also in 1911, Edward marries Elizabeth Boobyer. ^[8]

They had two children during their marriage:

• Elizabeth May Akers (1912-1934)
• Doris Lilian Akers (1914-1936)

Edward Akers accidentally drowned at Rhyl on 3 June 1915. As reported in Barry Dock News, About 3 months ago, Edward had gone to New Tredegar but after a fortnight when he was taken ill and returned home. After 10 weeks of illness, Edward recovered and enlisted. He had went to Rhyl on Wednesday, 2 June 1915. He had drowned the following day. ^[9]

Edward Akers was buried at Merthyr Dyfan Cemetery, Barry, plot H. 1253 with full military honours.^[10]

Edward Akers Gravestone

Research Notes

Akers accidentally drowned at Rhyl while training on 3 June 1915.

Wife is Elizabeth Boobyer. Newspaper says he had 2 children:

Elizabeth May Akers (1912)
Doris Lilian Akers (1914)

The archives have the school records.

Sources

1. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 14 April 2023)
   Akers, Edward (Mother's maiden name: Boyce).
   GRO Reference: 1888 Jul-Aug-Sep in Cardiff Volume 11A Page 370.
2. ↑ Baptism: "Glamorganshire Baptisms"
   Page: 46 & 47
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 14 April 2023)
   Edward Akers baptism on 4 Jul 1888 (born 1888), son of John Thomas & Elizabeth Ann, in Merthyr Dyfan, Glamorganshire, Wales.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} 1895 School Records: "National School Admission Registers & Log-Books 1870-1914"
   Archive: Glamorganshire Archives; Reference: ESE/4/9
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 14 April 2023)
   First name(s): Edward; Last name: Akers; Birth date: 13 Jun 1888; Event year: 1895; School name: Holton Road School, Barry (Mixed); Town: Barry; County: Glamorganshire; Country: Wales; Parent's name(s): John; Book type: Admissions.
4. ↑ 1891 Census: "1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: RG12; Piece number: 4407; Folio: 8; Page: 9; Schedule: 47
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 14 April 2023)
   Edward Akers (2) son in household of John Akers (35) on Gueret Street, Cadoxton Juxta Barry in Cardiff registration district in Wales. Born in Wales.
5. ↑ 1901 Census: "1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: RG13; Piece number: 4994; Folio: 11; Page: 14; Schedule: 83
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 14 April 2023)
   Edward Akers (12), single son, in household of Elizabeth Akers (38) at 47, Lombard Street, Barry in Cardiff registration district in Wales. Born in Wales.
6. ↑ Trade Union Membership Register: "Britain, Trade Union Membership Registers"
   Archive: Modern Records Centre; Reference: MSS.127/AS/2/3/21
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 14 April 2023)
   First name(s): Edward; Last name: Akers; Birth year: 1886; Age: 25; Admission year: 1911; Occupation/grade: Porter; Trade: Railway Workers; Union name: Amalgamated Society Of Railway Servants; Union branch: Barry; Union branch as transcribed: Barry; County: Glamorganshire; Country: Wales; Title: General Register; Information contained: Members 300001-315000; Dates: Jul-Aug 1911; No of volumes: 1; Folio or page: 267.
7. ↑ 1911 Census: "1911 Census For England & Wales"
   Series: RG14; Piece number: 32184; Schedule: 124
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 14 April 2023)
   Edward Akers (22), single son, Railway porter, in household of Elizabeth Akers (48) at 47 Lombard Street Barry, Barry, Glamorganshire in Cardiff registration district in Wales. Born in Glamorgan Barry.
8. ↑ Marriage Registration: "England & Wales Marriages 1837-2005"
   Volume: 11A; Page: 1451
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 14 April 2023)
   Edward Akers marriage registered Oct-Nov-Dec 1911 in Bridgend.
9. ↑ Death Notice - Newspaper : Barry Dock News, 11th June 1915, Page 3, Column 1, Sad Fate of Barry Soldier. https://newspapers.library.wales/view/4130126/4130129/8/%22Edward%20Akers%22; assessed 14th April 2023.
10. ↑ Memorial: "Commonwealth War Graves Commission"
    Barry (Merthyr Dyfan) Burial Ground, Glamorganshire, United Kingdom. (Plot: H. 1253)
    Commonwealth War Graves Commission Record (accessed 2 April 2023)
    Memorial page for Edward Akers. Service number: 38067; Rank: Private; Died: 3 June 1915; Age: 26.
    Regiment & Unit/Ship: 13th Bn., Welsh Regiment (United Kingdom); Additional Info: Son of Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Akers, of Barry Dock; husband of Elizabeth A. McElligott (formerly Akers), of Cooperage Bungalow, Taff's Well, Cardiff.

See also:

• Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
  Find A Grave: Memorial #147482326 (accessed 11 January 2024)
  Memorial page for Private Edward Akers (1888-3 Jun 1915), citing Merthyr Dyfan Burial Grounds, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales (plot: H. 1253); Maintained by Arborist (contributor 47209972).

• Family Tree, database (http://familysearch.org : modified 11 Jan 2024) entry for Edward Akers FamilySearch Person: LX3Q-GLL; contributed by various users.