Charles Beresford
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| Charles Beresford | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Guard |
| This basic entry has been created from this publication: | HGJ |
| Edition/Issue: | 095 |
| Page: | 029 |
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Charles Beresford was born in Ireland in 1842 or 1843 and stated working for the FR just before the start of passenger services. He was the guard on the train which derailed at Penrhyn on 28th August 1896 and also on the one which derailed at Coed y bleiddiau 4th October 1901.
The 1911 census shows that he was still working as a guard but now living at 4, Tremafon, Minffordd
He lived in Edmund Street (1871) and later Lord Street (1881), Blaenau Ffestiniog and later still at Bodlondeb (1891, 1901), Penrhyn.
Information from census returns and BoT accident reports.
