David Francis 1934-1982

Francis David 1911-1981

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Francis, David

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David Francis (or Dai Francis as he was more commonly known) was born in 1911 in Panyffordd, near Onllwyn, Dulais Valley. He was the son of a miner. In 1926 he began employment at Onllwyn No.1 Colliery where his father also worked. He continued to work there until 1959. In 1936 he married Catherine and had two children, Nancy who was born in 1939 and Hywel who was born in 1946. In 1936 David Francis was elected Financial Secretary of the local lodge and in 1940 was elect...