1.DavidHenryDavies, born 25 Aug 1878 in Newport, South Wales.; died 08 Aug 1926 in Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, South Wales. (age 47). He was the son of 2. JosephHaleDavies and 3. HarriettCaroline PackerTaylor. He married (1) EmilyLouisaVokes 28 Apr 1904 in St Mark's Church, Newport.. She was born 26 Feb 1883 in Chippenham, Wiltshire, England., and died 21 Feb 1931 in 7 Canal Street, Newport, South Wales. (age 47). She was the daughter of Harry Voke(s) and Eliza Miles.
Notes for David Henry Davies:
David, second child of Joseph Davies and Harriett Taylor was born on Sunday 25 August 1878 at Herbert Terrace, Newport.
1881 British Census
PRO REF RG11, PIECE 2016, FOLIO 51, PAGE19.
LOWER TOWN, WANBOROUGH, WILTSHIRE.
Joseph Davies, head, married, age 32, stone mason, born Newport, Monmouth.
Harriett Davies, wife, married, age 34, mason's wife, born Minety, Gloucester.
Tirzah Davies, daughter, age 3, born Newport, Monmouth.
Davey H Davies, son, age 2, born Newport, Monmouth.
William F Davies, son, age 5 months, born Wanborough, Wiltshire.
APPRENTICESHIP AGREEMENT
17 April 1894
David Henry Davies and J. J. Cordes & Co Ltd.
MEMORANDUM of AGREEMENT
made the 22nd day of May 1896 between David Henry Davies son of Joseph Hale Davies of Newport in the County of Monmouth, Mason, of the one part And J. J. Cordes & Co Ltd of Newport aforesaid Nail Makers, herinafter called the company of the other part, Whereby the said David Henry Davies of his own free will and with the consent of his said father doth agree to serve the Company from the 17th day of April 1894 to the 17 th day of April 1900 at the following rates of wages, vide licet - six shillings per week of fifty four working hours for the first year, seven shillings per week of fifty four working hours for the second year, eight shillings per week of fifty four working hours for the third year, nine shillings per week of fifty four working hours for the fourth year, thirteen shillings per week of fifty four working hours for the fifth year and fifteen shillings per week of fifty four working hours for the sixth year. AND the said Joseph Hale Davies hereby agrees that the said David Henry Davies his son shall faithfully serve the company and they the said company hereby agree to employ the said David Henry Davies in 'Mason's Work' and to pay him wages at the rates aforesaid so long as he shall continue in their service within the specified period. AND the company shall have the power to discharge the said David Henry Davies for wilfully absenting himself from his employment or for any other gross misbehaviour or neglect.
As witness our hand -- David Henry Davies
Signed by the said parties
in the presence of S. W. Nicholson
Joseph Hale Davies
F. W. Raikes
This agreement has been worked to up to this date to our satisfaction June 1st 1899
signed F. W. Raikes
1901 British Census
PRO REF RG13/4956
34 REDLAND STREET, NEWPORT, MONMOUTH
Joseph H Davies, head, married, age 52, mason, worker, born Newport, Monmouth.
Harriett C Davies, wife, married, age 54, born Minety, Gloucester.
David H Davies, son, unmarried, age 22, mason, worker, born Newport, Monmouth.
William Davies, son, unmarried, age 20, mason's labourer, worker, born Wanborough, Wiltshire.
Amelia A Davies, daughter, age 11, born Wanborough, Wiltshire.
In 1904 he married Emily Vokes and his address given on the marriage certificate was 32 Dos Cottages, Queens Hill, Newport. After their marriage David and Emily lived at 7 Canal Street, Newport. His occupation was that of a stone mason with the railway.
David died at the Royal Gwent Hospital from acute appendicitis and peritonitis toxaemia on the 8th August 1926. He was buried at St Woolos Cemetery, Newport on the 12th August 1926.
Details of grave and funeral.
County of Borough of Newport received from Emily Davies the sum of 3 pounds 7 shillings on the 9th August 1926.
Private Earth Grave in St. Woolos Cemetery.
Interment of David Henry Davies of 7 Canal Street.
Died at the Royal Gwent Hospital age 47.
Ground H
Block --
Number --
Class C
Depth 8ft
Thursday 12th August 1926.
Time at Cemetery 3.30pm.
Undertaker - Albert E Hicks Ltd.
reverend - W Tootell.
Service - 56 Devon Place.
This is the information on the 'Certificate of Employment During the War'.
Regimental number..... 368124
Rank............................ Sapper
Regiment..................... R E (Royal Engineers)
Unit.............................. 65 Field Coy RE
1/4 Welsh.................... Pembroke from 27.11.1916 to 09.06.1917
1/4 Welsh.................... E.E.F. from 09.06.1917 to 27.08.1918
65 Field Coy................ E.E.F. from 27.08.1918 to release
More About David Henry Davies:
Burial: 12 Aug 1926, St. Woolos Cemetery, Newport.
Cause of Death: (1) Acute Appendicitis. (2) Peritonitis Toxaemia.
Occupation: 1894, Mason at J. J. Cordes & Co Ltd (apprenticeship agreement)
Resided: 1881, Lower Town, Wanborough,Wiltshire. (1881 census)
Notes for Emily Louisa Vokes:
Emily was born at Sheldon Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire on the 26th February 1883. Emily was born before her parents were married. Her birth was registered on the 27th November 1883, 8 months after the event also 1 month after her parents were married. The birth certificate just had the name Louisa not Emily.
1901 Census RG 13/4956 Page 8
53 Power Street, Newport, Monmouth.
Harry Vokes, Head, Married, Age 38, Plasterer, Born - Somerset, Wells,
Eliza M Vokes, Wife, Married, Age 38, Born - Gloucester, Marshfield,
Emily L Vokes, Daur, Single, Age 18, Born - Somerset, Bath,
George Vokes, Son, Single, Age 17, Plaster's Apprentice, Born - Somerset, Bath,
Annie Vokes, Daur, Single, Age 14, Born - Somerset, Bath,
Harry Vokes, Son, Single, Age 11, Born - Somerset, Bath,
James Vokes, Son, Single, Age 8, Born - Somerset, Bath,
Elizabeth Vokes, Daur, Single, Age 6, Born - Somerset, Bath,
Thomas Vokes, Son, Single, Age 4, Born - Monmouth, Newport,
Estila Vokes, Daur, Single, Age 2 months, Born - Monmouth, Newport.
When she married David in 1904 the address given on the marriage certificate was 57 Power Street, Barrack Hill, Newport. She later lived with her husband and children at 7 Canal Street, Newport until her death there on the 21st February 1931 from acute lobar pneumonia. She is buried with her husband at St Woolos Cemetery having been buried on the 25th February 1931.
Details of grave and funeral.
County Borough of Newport received from A.E. Hicks Ltd. for relatives the sum of 3 pounds on the 24th February 1931.
Private earth grave in St. Woolos Cemetery.
Interment of Emily Louisa Davies of 7 Canal Street.
Died age 47.
Ground Chapel
Block 84
Number 80
Class C
Depth 2nd
Wednesday 25th February 1931.
Time at Cemetery 3.30pm.
Undertaker - A. E. Hicks Ltd.
reverend - W Tootell.
Service - At Home.
UNDERTAKERS INVOICE
ALBERT E HICKS LTD
32 Commercial Road and 1 Chepstow Road, Newport.
February 1931, Mr Davies, 7 Canal Street, Newport.
To Coffin of Unpolished Elm, moulded, trimmed IOA, padded, flannel lined, pillow, facecloth also H2 Robe.
Brass fittings (8360) ''At Rest'' Ornament.
Breastplate engraved as follows ;-
Emily Louisa Davies
Died Feb, 21st 1931.
Aged 47.
Victoria Car, Pair of Horses.
2 Mourning Coaches also Saloon Car.
Including Attendance to St Woolos Cemetery. £16 10 shillings
Grave Fees £ 3 0 shillings
Notice of death also Thanks in Argus 6 shillings 6d
£19 16 shillings 6d
More About Emily Louisa Vokes:
Burial: 25 Feb 1931, St. Woolos Cemetery, Newport.
Cause of Death: Acute Lobar Pneumonia.
Resided: 26 Feb 1883, Sheldon Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire. (birth certificate)
Marriage Notes for David Davies and Emily Vokes:
David and Emily were married after Banns at St Mark's Church, Newport on Thursday 28th April 1904.
The witnesses were George Vokes and Kate Davies (David's sister).
David's marriage certificate details:-
Age -- 28.
Condition -- Bachelor.
Profession -- Mason.
Residence -- 32 Dos Cottage, Queens Hill, Newport.
Father's Name -- Joseph Hale Davies.
Father's Profession -- Mason.
Emily's marriage certificate details:-
Age -- 23.
Condition -- Spinster.
Residence -- 57 Power Street, Barrack Hill, Newport.
Father's Name -- Harry Vokes.
Father's Profession -- Plasterer.
