WORKING NOTES

Born 1879, Morriston. Parents - William & Ann

1881 - 20 Martin St, Clase. 2yo. W Parents & 2 bros (Dad Shingler)

1891 - 4 Merchant St, Morriston. 12yo. Scholar. W parents & 6 sibs

1901 - 20 Fisher St, Morriston. 21yo. Occ-Blacksmith, Tinworks. W parents, 8 sibs and granny

1906 - Married Jane Mary Davies, Q4, Swansea

1911 - 58 Clyndu St, Morriston. 31yo. Occ-Musician. W wife Jane Mary, Willie David (1910), Harry Thomas (1911) & in-laws

1921 - 58 Clyndu St, Morriston. 42yo. Occ-Labourer (General) Morgan & Rees, Engineers, Morriston. W Jane, Wm David (1909), Hny Thos (1911) & Annie Francis (1913)

1938 - Died aged 59. Late May/Early June 1938, Swansea. Buried Morriston Cemetery, 7/6/1938

VETERAN MORRISTON MUSICIAN'S DEATH: By the death of Mr Willie Isaac, at Clyndu-street, Morriston, last night, Swansea has lost a very well known and accomplished trombone player, who served in a great number of local orchestras and bands.

Mr Isaac, who was 59, and conductor of the Llansamlet prize band since 1925, was a member of the well-known Hanney's band during the whole of its existence. Other organisations in which he played were Hulley's band, the old Star, Grand Theatre and Empire orchestras and Willy Roberts, Morgan Lloyd and Tabernacle (Morriston) orchestra and latterly the Swansea Festival Orchestra. He served abroad during the war in the Welsh Howitzer Brigade, who headquarters were at Swansea Drill Hall. A widow, three daughters and a son survive him.

South Wales Evening Post, 3/6/1938 (Newspapers.com)

No SR

Long time band member, likely one of the Brothers Isaac with JG Isaac

Served with 1st Glam RGA

1908 - Transferred to 1st Welsh (Howitzer) Brigade. Rank & number unknown

W Isaac was charged, under Army Regulations, with neglecting to attend the annual training this year. Defendant said he had been in the First Glamorgan Battery RFA, for 17 years, and he had to fulfil an engagement at Ilfracombe with the town band. He had a wife and child.

Herald of Wales, 24/9/1919 (Newspapers.com)

Possibly left the Brigade in April 1914 when the 1st Welsh (Howitzer) Brigade Band split up

The good work of the 2/1 Welsh RFA Male Voice Party continues.... The Bros Isaacs, ever ready to assist in the good work, gave several solos and duets on cornet and trombone.

Cambria Daily Leader 29/9/1915 (Welsh Newspapers Online)

Morriston ROH, Cambria Daily Leader, 31/12/1915 (WNO): Clyndu Street, Pte W Isaac, RFA

Mr Isaac,...was a member of the well-known Hanney's band during the whole of its existence. He served abroad during the war in the Welsh Howitzer Brigade, whose headquarters were at the Swansea Drill Hall

South Wales Evening Post, 3.6.1938 (Newspapers.com)

No evidence of overseas service found. Possible he re-enlisted and served with 2nd Line. Performing in Swansea in 1917.