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Arthur William Morgan (1893 - 1962)

Arthur William Morgan
Born in 43 Rockstone Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, Englandmap
Ancestors ancestors
Husband of — married 29 Oct 1921 in Registry Office, Southampton, Hampshire, Englandmap
Husband of — married Nov 1956 in Southampton, Hampshire, England, United Kingdommap
Descendants descendants
Father of , [private daughter (1920s - 2000s)], and [private son (1930s - unknown)]
Died at age 68 in Hospital, Southampton, Hampshire, Englandmap
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Arthur was a quiet, unambitious man who according to his daughter Joan Morgan Evans, "was happy with his lot in life: a pint at the pub and a fag".[1]

Birth 7 October 1893: 43 Rockstone Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, England: Arthur William Morgan, born to William John Morgan, grocers porter, and Alice Louisa Morgan (formerly Russell); birth registered by A L Morgan (mother) 13 November 1893. Arthur was the eldest child in the family.[2]

Marriage 1)1921 MARRIAGE: 29 October 1921; Registry Office, Southampton; Arthur William Morgan, 28, bachelor, general labourer, 78 College St., s/o William John Morgan, factory hand; wed Annie Elizabeth Loades, 23, spinster, 78 College St., d/o Frederick William John Loades (deceased), general labourer. Witnesses: M A Simpson, Mary Ann Coombe[3] Widowed: 1946

2) 1956: Remarried Vi Warnock in November, 1956.[4] Arthur W Morgan: Marriage Registration Quarter Oct-Nov-Dec; Registration Year 1956 Event Place Southampton, Hampshire, England Spouse Name (available after 1911) Warnock Arthur W Morgan married Violet E Warnock: Note: Vi had been married previously; assume Warnock was her married name at the time? not her maiden name. [5]

Occupation History Arthur Morgan worked at Pirelli's Cable Works near the Southampton docks after WW 1; his father, William John Morgan had worked there most of his working life and helped to get Arthur the job. He was out of work for two years during the economic bad times of the pre-Depression years, 1923-25 (assume laid off from Pirelli's). He then went to work for his uncle Bert Ross as a house painter and decorator. Bert Ross had a contract maintaining the houses in a large new council estate in Millbrook, a district of Southampton. During WW II, Arthur was put on war work, looking after buildings at an airfield outside of Southampton. He continued painting and decorating work on council house estates (for Uncle Bert Ross?) after WW II.[6][7]

Military Service Arthur joined the Territorial Army in his teen years and developed a love for cross-country running, winning several prizes. As a Territorial, Arthur was among first group called up (he was 21) when WW 1 started. He served in the Royal Artillery from 1914-1918 attaining the rank of corporal. He served in France and for a time, as a military policeman. He was not wounded, but did suffer the effects of poison gas and trench foot, so was not able to go back to cross-country running post war. Arthur was demobilized after the Armistice. In addition to his war work in WW II mentioned above, Arthur also served as an ARP Warden (air raid precaution) in Southampton during WW II.[8]

MORGAN, A. W., Corporal, R.G.A. He volunteered in August, 1914 and was engaged on important duties at home until sent to France. Whilst in this theatre of war, he took part in many important engagements, including the Battle of Ypres. He was demobilised on his return to England in March, 1919 and holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 45, Fir Grove Road, Freemantle, Southampton. NOTE: RGA = Royal Garrison Artillery; address on Firgrove Road c1914. [9]

Arthur William; Last name Morgan Service number 16111 Rank Private; Badge number 385439 Enlistment date 09-Dec-1915; Discharge date 22-Jun-1918 Regiment/unit Dorset Regt. Cause of discharge xvi Sickness (b) (i) Whether served overseas Yes Badge date of issue 12-Jun-1918; Age on discharge 25 NOTE: Military year 1920: rank: Gunner; Regimental Number: 11734; discharge unit: Royal Garrison Artillery 9 Siege Battery; badge number 1302 [10]

Residence - 1893: 43 Rockstone Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, England - 1901 CENSUS: Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire; Mansion Street: Arthur W, 7; living with his parents and siblings.[11] - 1901-1907: 14 Mansion Street, Shirley, Southampton - 1911 CENSUS: 58 English Road, Millbrook, Shirley: Arthur, 17, b Bevois Town, grocery's boy; living with his parents and siblings.[12] - 1921: 78 College Street, Southampton - 1925: York Road, Millbrook, Southampton - 1927-1956: 32 Victory Road, Millbrook, Southampton - one of the new council estates in Milbrook Arthur worked on included Victory Road, and he and his family were able to take a house there. - 1939: Arthur W. Morgan, male, married; b 7 October 1892; address 32 Victory Road, Southampton; occupation: painter and decorator; wife: Annie E. Morgan, b 31 Jan 1898, occupation unpaid domestic duties; children: Elizabeth J. Morgan, b 26 April 1925, paid domestic (Note: surname changed to Spencer in record). NOTE: one record is closed [13] - post 1956: 'downtown' Southampton with his 2nd wife and then to Freemantle, Southampton[14][15]

Death Arthur Morgan died 18 July 1962 at the age of 69 of terminal cancer (believe stomach) diagnosed in the spring of 1962; spent eight weeks in hospital prior to his death.[16] Arthur W Morgan: Death Registration Quarter Jul-Aug-Sep; Registration Year 1962 Event Place Southampton, Hampshire, England Age (available after 1866) 68; Birth Year (Estimated) 1894 [17]

Burial Arthur Morgan was buried (assume cremated) Jul 1962; Southampton, Hampshire, England.

Sources

  • England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008 [1]
  • England and Wales Census, 1901 [2]
  • England and Wales Census, 1911 [3]
  • 1939 Register; Schedule 67, sub 1; enumeration district ECNT, registration district 99-2.
  • Record set Silver War Badge Roll 1914-1920: Category Military Service & Conflict; Subcategory First World War; Collections from England, Great Britain
  • England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005 [4]
  • England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005 [5]
  • England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007 [6]
  1. Joan Morgan Evans Research Notes & Correspondence
  2. England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008
  3. Marriage Certificate
  4. Joan Morgan Evans Research Notes & Correspondence
  5. England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005
  6. Joan Morgan Evans Research Notes & Correspondence
  7. A Morgan Interview 2010
  8. Joan Morgan Evans Research Notes & Correspondence
  9. Source: England, National Roll of the Great War (Section IV, Southampton)
  10. Silver War Badge Records
  11. England and Wales Census, 1901
  12. England and Wales Census, 1911
  13. 1939 Register
  14. Joan Morgan Evans Research Notes & Correspondence
  15. A Morgan Interview 2010
  16. Joan Morgan Evans Research Notes & Correspondence
  17. England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007




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