Preece Family Tree

BROWNHILLS.
Death of Old Inhabitant. - The death took place of an old and much respected inhabitant named Samuel Shingler, aged 80 who passed away on Monday last after only a short illness at his home Watling Street, Brownhills. The deceased had lived in the district practically the whole of his life, and was well known, having been connected with the Watling Street Wesleyan Church for over half a century, and for many years was a Sunday school teacher, and also a local preacher. Mr. Shingler was a miner, but the latter part of his time, when working, was employed as checkweighman at Wyrley Grove Pit. Mr. Shingler was a rather prominent member at one time in the Pesall Miners' Union, and for a long period officiated as a collector.