W. Pugh
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Census returns give his occupation as Porter in 1871, 81 & 91 but Porter & shunting guard in 1911.
Father of Griffith William Pugh
According to Boyd[1] he was employed (& a pensioner) as Minffordd Crossing Keeper (Quarry Lane?) in 1917, being paid 8/- + 8/- war bonus.
Noted In October 1919 the wartime bonuses were paid and he received £1 12/8d (£1.63p)
[edit] Census Entry for 1891
| For the full name of: William Pugh |
| An entry has been found for this person at Tyddyn Llwyn, Minffordd |
| where the year of birth is recorded as: 1839 in Lanelltyd |
| The occupation given is: Railway Porter |
[edit] References
- ^ Boyd, James I.C. (1975 / 2002). The Festiniog Railway 1800 - 1974; Vol. 2 Locomotive and Rolling Stock and Quarry Feeders. Blandford: The Oakwood Press. ISBN 085361-168-8. p566
