Women's Archive of Wales/Archif Menywod Cymru: Fisher family of Morriston

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Reference
- GB 216 WAW 45
Dates of Creation
- 1890s-1960s
Name of Creator
- Fisher family of Morriston
Language of Material
- English
Physical Description
- 7 items

Scope and Content

Various personal papers and photographs

Administrative / Biographical History

Martha Mary Davies (née Fisher) was born 17 March 1909 at 21 Uplands Terrace, Morriston the daughter of Robert Fisher (born 8 June 1884 at Bath Place, Morriston) and Margaret Morgan (born 4 March 1886 at Morris Street, Morriston). Roberts mother was Mary Ann Fisher (née Demery), born 17 May 1854 at Skewen. John Alwyn Fisher was born 17 September 1920 at 24 Uplands Terrace, Morriston the son of Robert and Margaret. He served in the RAF during the Second World War and died on active service at Gibraltar in 1943. Martha Mary Fisher married John O Davies in 1932 and their daughter Elizabeth Margaret Davies married Brian Ware in 1956.

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Women's Archive of Wales/Archif Menywod Cymru: Fisher family of MorristonWAW 45

Photograph album probably created by Mr and Mrs Jenkins of Bath Villa, Morriston and containing photographs of the Jenkins family. Mary Ann Demery was employed as a general domestic servant at the house during the 1880s.WAW 45/1

Bundle of papers relating to Margaret Fisher (née Morgan) and her membership of the following societies: Morriston Hospital Helpers League, Townswomans Guild, Red Cross and WRVS. Includes correspondence, newspaper cuttings and photographs.WAW 45/2

Bundle of papers relating to John Alwyn Fisher and his time in the RAF stationed in Morocco and Gibraltar. Includes correspondence, newspaper cuttings, photographs and a programme for the dedication of two bells and ringing apparatus at St Davids Church, Morriston in memory of twenty young people who died on active service in the Second World War (includes a list of names).WAW 45/3

National Registration Identity Card and National Health Service Medical Card of Martha M. Davies (née Fisher).WAW 45/4

Bundle of photographs, invitation and order of service relating to the marriage of Elizabeth Margaret Davies and John O Ware.WAW 45/5

Bundle of photographs and order of service relating to William James Davies and his time as Mayor of Swansea.WAW 45/6

British Transport Docks Board: Swansea Docks.WAW 45/7

County Borough of Swansea Water Department: Cockett Reservoir, Clase Reservoir and Clase Water Tower.WAW 45/8