William Thomas MALLETT

Bef 1867 - 1948  (> 81 years)

• Name	William Thomas MALLETT  [1, 2, 3]
  Birth	Bef 19 Jul 1867	Lancaster, Lancashire, England   [2, 3]
  Gender	Male
  Census	1871	15 Chancery Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire, England   [2, 3]
  Census	3 Apr 1881	4 Prince Leopold Street, Roath, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales   [2, 3]
  Occupation	3 Apr 1881	Roath, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales   [2]
  	Errand Boy.
  Occupation	1891	St Marys, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales   [2, 3]
  	Carpenter/Joiner - CS says that Willy started apprenticeship as a carpenter/joiner with Samuel Shepton on Aug 1/83 with 'the consent of Thomas Henry Mallett, his father.' - CS : "When he retired from Shepton's he had become builders' foreman. His daughter Eva told my mother that when he gave up his job he was earning just 2 pounds a week. Willie continued to work for Mr. Shepton in his later years, as he collected the rents from property's Mr. Shepton owned in Tiger Bay, a notorious place at Cardiff Dockland. Willie used to go to Tiger Bay by taxi. On one occasion he took my mother, although she did not dare get out of the car once they arrived at their destination. Willie and Sarah also ran a post office and sweet shop in Caerphilly Road, Cardiff. My mother recalls the tins of Nuttall's Mintoes, together with Fox's Glacier Mints with the distinctive polar bear on the wrapper."
  Census	Abt Apr 1891	13 North Luton Road, St Marys, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales   [2, 3]
  	William Thomas - carpenter and joiner - Living in same house as Sarah's parents, Thomas and Mary Ann Hale. RG12/4394
  Census	Abt Apr 1901	95 Glenroy Street, Roath, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales   [2, 3]
  	William (Sr) has same occupation here - Carpenter/Joiner RG13/4972
  Illness	Aft Apr 1901  [3]
  	CS : Willie was badly injured when he tried to stop a horse which had bolted while drawing a heavy wagon. The horse knocked him down and the wagon went over his chest, crushing his lung. It was as a result of this accident that his wife Sarah miscarried their baby. Willie was away from work for a year and suffered with chest problems for the rest of his life. Because of his bad chest and constant asthma, Willie could not have gas when he needed his teeth extracted. Over the years he "worked them" with his fingers.
  Note	Aft Apr 1901  [3]
  CS : Willie was the organist at All Saint's Church in Cardiff for many years. He was given a clock and a silver cake-stand on his retirement. He was also a forester (a Society that did good work in the community). He was also a member of the Oddfellows Society. He collected clocks of all descriptions and adored chimney and cuckoo clocks in particular. They all told a different time and, therefore, chimed at different times. CS : An article from RL : In 1903, W.T. Mallett, of 95, Glenroy Street, Cardiff, became Secretary of Court 'St. Francis', No. 8380 of the Ancient Order of Foresters Friendly Society. At the time members met at St. Saviour’s schoolroom, Carlisle Street. The Court was a relatively new one, having been established in 1894, and in 1903 there were some 26 members. The meeting place changed in 1908, following the establishment of the Foresters' Jubilee Institute in Charles Street. 1910 was a busy year for Bro Mallett. Court 'St. Francis' amalgamated with Court 'British Volunteer', No. 6561, which also met at the Foresters Institute. W.T. Mallet became secretary of the combined court. This had about 90 members. Taking on the adult court, he also became Secretary of the 'British Volunteer' Juvenile Foresters Society. He took an active part in this aspect of forestry, becoming secretary of the Cardiff Juvenile Foresters Society (of which his own become a part) before 1920. He continued in this capacity until 1932. During the period, there is evidence that he was involved with the Juvenile Propaganda Committee of the District. Also in 1910 he became Treasurer of the Cardiff female Court, Court 'Maid Marian', No. 8307. For at least the next thirty years he continued lo hold this position. The following year, in October 1911, be began a year of office as the elected District Chief Ranger of the Cardiff United District. Around this time there was a change in the home address from 95 to 71 Glenroy Street. It is not clear if this was an actual move, or a renumbering of existing houses. In c1930 Bro W.T. Mallett's address changed again, this time to Ael-y-Bryn, Caerphilly Road, Birchgrove. Bro W.T. Mallett continues as Court No. 6561 Secretary until c1930 when J.C. Mallett took on the post. The latter held the position until at least 1949. In 1951 the Court merged with another in the District. J.C. Mallett lived at 71, Glenroy Street and was active at District level, being on the Committee of management in 1938. The chain of office being worn by W.T. Mallett in the photograph is that of the District Chief Ranger thus dating it as between October 1910 and October 1911. One of the other officers in the photograph is likely to be Bro. Tom Chappell, who was a prominent Cardiff forester of the period. Another member with the name of Mallett active in the period was J.H. Mallett, of Court No. 5394. He was District Chief Ranger in 1918-19, and subsequently became senior Trustee of the District, a position he was holding in 1928. (Source: Annual Forester's Directory and the periodical The Forester's Miscellany) N.B. The Forester's Heritage Trust, 29-33 Shirley Road, Southampton SO15 3EW does not have any deposited Court material for any of the courts with which W.T. Mallett was involved).
  Note	1905  [3]
  CS : There should have been 9 children, but Sarah, unfortunately, had a miscarriage.
  Census	Abt Apr 1911	71 Glenroy Street, Roath, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales   [3]
  	Schedule 260 William Thomas - carpenter and joiner - Edith - dressmaker - Florence - milliner - William Thomas Henry - wagon maker - Olive - dressmaker - Clifford Joseph - postal messenger
  Occupation	CS : An errand boy 1881 (census) Carpenter May 1887 (marriage certificate) Carpenter/Journeyman December 1900 (his daughter Eva's birth certificate) Carpenter & joiner 1891 (census) Carpenter and joiner 1901 (census) Carpenter and joiner 1911 (census) Carpenter August 1915 (his son William Thomas Henry (Harry)'s marriage certificate) Clerk & Rent Collector June 1939 (his wife Sarah's death certificate) Master Builder (retired) November 1948 (death certificate)
  SW Group	4
  UKC 1881	N
  Alternate Name	Willie Mallett  [1]
  Alternate Name	Willy Mallett  [1]
  Residence	CS : 2, Townley's Yard, Lancaster June 1867 (Willie's birth certificate) 15, Chancery Lane, Lancaster 1871 (census) 4, Prince Leopold Street, Roath, Cardiff 1881 (census) 15, South Luton Place, Adamsdown, Cardiff May 1887 (marriage certificate) 13, North Luton Place, Adamsdown, Cardiff 1891 (census) 95, Glenroy Street, Roath, Cardiff December 1900 (his daughter Eva's birth certificate) 95, Glenroy Street, Roath, Cardiff 1901 (census) 71, Glenroy Street, Roath, Cardiff 1911 (census) Number of rooms stated on the census was six 71, Glenroy Street, Roath, Cardiff Dec 1911 (written inside his daughter Eva's prayer book) Ael-y-Bryn, Caerphilly Road, Birchgrove 1930 (Forester's information) (This may have been the Post Office) Post Office, Caerphilly Road, Cardiff 1935-1939 (my mother’s memory) 3, Rhydhelig Avenue, Cardiff June 1939 (his wife Sarah's death certificate) 3, Rhydhelig Avenue, Cardiff November 1948 (death certificate) While bringing up his children, which must have been a costly business, he did well in managing to buy a house in Glenroy Street, Roath, Cardiff. Later he bought another house, which was 71, Glenroy Street. Whether he sold the first to buy the second is not known. It is interesting to note that in 1901 Willie's sister-in-law Eliza Randall was living at 71, Glenroy Street in Cardiff with her husband Samuel. Did William & Sarah Ann buy the house from them?
  Death	11 Nov 1948	3 Rhydhlig Avenue, Caerphilly Road, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales   [3]
  	At home. Heart failure, Anadic Bronchitis, Senility - grave is at Cathay's Cemetery, Cardiff, Section EP, grave #270. Western Mail obituary (Nov 13/48): 'On Nov 11, at 3, Rhydelig Ave., passed peacefully away after illness heroically borne, William Thomas, dearly beloved husband of the late Sarah Ann. Private funeral from house for All Saints' Church, Adamsdown, 10.40a.m. Monday Nov. 15, arriving Church 11 a.m.. Will friends please meet at Church. AOF please note Gentlemen only to the Cemetery.' Will: The address on his will is 3, Rhydhelig Avenue, Caerphilly Road, Cardiff. The date of the will is 9 Sept 1941. His profession is retired builder's foreman. William Fred Skinner (solicitor) of 5, Windsor Place, Cardiff was the sole executor. Willie gave: - 3, Rhydhelig Avenue to his daughter Constance Evelyn Louise Jones and any furniture that was in the property after making the gifts mentioned later in the will. - Initially he wanted to leave 71, Glenroy Street to his son Joseph Clifford Mallett. This was then revoked and he wanted the house to be sold and the money to be given out as follows: £25 to his sister-in-law Alice Hale as a token of his deep appreciation for her kindness during his long illness. The rest to be divided between his son Joseph Clifford Mallett and two of his daughters, Edith Jane May Clarke and Eva Victoria Williams in equal shares. He expressly wished the extra money to be given to his daughters for their untiring duties to him during his long illness. N.B. My mother recalls "The house was not sold. It cost £240 when William Thomas Mallett bought it, so May, Eva and Alice just took £80 each from Cliff and he kept the house, which was very generous of them. Alice lived with Cliff and Annie". - Thirty pounds to his granddaughter Joan Williams. - His church presentation grandson clock to his daughter Mrs Clarke. - Two angle cabinets and Foresters silver tea service to his daughter Mrs Geler Jones. - His presentation Juvenile Society Clock to Mrs Gladys Martin. - His silver cake stand presentation received from the choir and oval mirror and cut glass base to his daughter Eva Victoria Williams. - His piano, mahogany table and oak fire screen to his daughter Constance Evelyn Louise Jones. - The Brigade Clock and military figures to his daughter-in-law Mrs Florence Mallett. - His District Chief Rangers Certificates, his photographs, mahogany writing desk and his gold watch with Foresters Presentation chain. Any money that was left after paying for the funeral was to be divided into 5 equal parts. Each of his daughters would receive a fifth - (Mrs Clarke, Mrs Geler Jones, Mrs Gladys Martin and Mrs Eva Williams). Out of the remaining fifth, thirty pounds would go to his daughter-in-law Mrs Florence Mallett - the rest of this fifth was divided between the children of his deceased son who were May, Violet, Billy, Victor, and Sylvia.
  Person ID	I4101	Southwest
  Last Modified	6 Mar 2023

  
  

  Father	Thomas Henry MALLETT,   b. 31 Dec 1840, Appledore, Devon, England d. 26 Apr 1926, 126 Miskin Street, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales (Age 85 years)
  Mother	Jane PRICE,   b. Bef 10 Sep 1840, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England d. Bef 11 Feb 1875, Chancery Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire, England (Age < 34 years)
  Marriage	23 Nov 1862	St Jude's Church, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England   [2, 3, 4]
  	As per CS, both were 22 when married, W. B. Lawrence was officiating minister, witnessed by William Alfred Truman and Ann Johns.
  Family ID	F1338	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Sarah Ann HALE,   b. Bef 24 Oct 1867, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales d. Bef 5 Jun 1939, 195 Newport Road, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales (Age < 71 years)
  Marriage	19 May 1887	Cardiff Register Office, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales   [2, 3]
  	Witnesses: John Cunningham (Sarah's brother-in-law, married to Sarah's sister Hannah) and Eliza Randall(Sarah's eldest sister). Registrar at wedding - R. J. Watkins. Deputy Superintendent Registrar - W. H. Thomas.
  Children	+ 1. Edith Jane May MALLETT,   b. 1 Sep 1887, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales d. 15 Mar 1986 (Age 98 years) > 2. Florence Beatrice MALLETT,   b. 19 Jun 1890, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales d. 9 Apr 1969 (Age 78 years) + 3. William Thomas Henry MALLETT,   b. 17 Mar 1891, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales d. 10 Apr 1937, Llandough Hospital, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales (Age 46 years) + 4. Gladys Gertrude Mary MALLETT,   b. 12 Feb 1893, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales + 5. Olive MALLETT,   b. 21 Oct 1895, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales d. 25 Nov 1933, 2 Maitland Street, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales (Age 38 years) + 6. Joseph Clifford MALLETT,   b. 9 Dec 1896, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales d. 18 Jun 1954 (Age 57 years) > 7. Constance Evelyn Louise MALLETT,   b. 9 Apr 1899, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales d. 11 Apr 1969 (Age 70 years) > 8. Eva Victoria MALLETT,   b. 27 Dec 1900, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales d. 5 Jan 1958 (Age 57 years)
  Family ID	F1339	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Birth - Bef 19 Jul 1867 - Lancaster, Lancashire, England Census - 1871 - 15 Chancery Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire, England Census - 3 Apr 1881 - 4 Prince Leopold Street, Roath, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Occupation - Errand Boy. - 3 Apr 1881 - Roath, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Marriage - 19 May 1887 - Cardiff Register Office, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Occupation - 1891 - St Marys, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Census - Abt Apr 1901 - 95 Glenroy Street, Roath, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Census - Abt Apr 1911 - 71 Glenroy Street, Roath, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

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  [S897] Deb Mallett, compiler, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Descendants of Richard Mallett and Joan Blight, database, privately held by Robert Mallett, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, M04S156, Dec 26, 2015., M04S156. [S793] VC, "Email: VC 080110," e-mail message from unknown author e-mail to BM, Jan 10/08. Hereinafter cited as "Email: VC 080110.". [S827] unknown subject, Email: CS 101120 (unknown publisher address: unknown publisher, Nov 20, 2010). Email: Re: Bingo. Hereinafter cited as Email: CS 101120. [S807] unknown title, online ancestry.com.