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Note: 1921 Census Brownsdale: MATHEWS Hayward M Head Single 1895 Oct 26 Brownsdale MATHEWS Geo M Brother Single 1891 Jan 30 Brownsdale MATHEWS Casandria F Mother Widow 1847 Aug 74 Old Perlican
1945 Census Brownsdale: MATTHEWS, Hayward Father M Married 51 MATTHEWS, Agnus Mother F Married 40 Bonavista MATTHEWS, Joseph M Single 15 MATTHEWS, June F Single 13 MATTHEWS, Geraldene F Single 12 MATTHEWS, Mona F Single 9 ----------------------- About Matthews, Hayward As a young lad, Hayward only attended school until grade four, since his father died of throat cancer and Hayward, the youngest, age 11, was left responsible for the home. Hayward had three brothers who also lived in Brownsdale. Although they were busy with their own lives and families, they did help out. Hayward was an energetic man, he was in Marine work and often away from home for long lengths of time. Hayward had been in the British Navy in WW 1 and when WW 2 came along, he enlisted into the Merchant Marines. He did a two year hitch on the war ships and was in Singapore when Singapore fell. He was also on a guard ship, beside the "Queen Mary", when she was bomed and blow up. During WW1, Hayward signed up with his brother George, he was only 16 at the time. He worked as an Able Seaman in the Royal Navy. During the 2nd WW, Hayward worked on the Convoy Ships and their duty was to clear the sea lanes of mines and submarines, this was an extremely dangerous job. They were known as the Merchant Navy. During the wars, Hayward was awarded many medals and citations, including the "Mon`s Star". Children: Augustus 1929-1929; Joseph b 1930 d- 199?; June b-1932 d- ; Geraldine b-1933 d- ; Mona b-1936 d- .
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