Preece Family Tree

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1. Morgan Griffiths
   1. Sarah George
      1. Elizabeth Ann Stedman Griffiths
      2. Sarah Jane Stedman Griffiths
      3. John George Griffiths
         1. Mary Jane

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Source References

1. 1881 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: RG11/5324/122/32
2. 1891 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: RG12/4447/118/33 f.
3. 1901 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: RG13/5039/45/32
4. Aberdare Leader
   1. • Date: 12 May 1917
      • Page: Page 3
      • Citation:

        DOUBLE FATALITY.

        INQUEST ON CWMAMAN FIREMAN AND ABERDARE REPAIRER.

        On Friday Mr. R. J. Rhys, coroner, held an inquest at the Cwmaman Institute on the bodies of David Thomas, 47, single, 11 Llanwonno Road, Cwmaman, fireman, and Daniel Davies, 11 Graig Place, Aberdare, repairer, 46 years of age, married. Both men were killed by a fall at the Cwmaman Colliery.

        Evidence of identification in the case of Davies was given by William Edwards, brother-in-law.

        William Gough, a collier, employed in the Ffaldau New Seven-feet Seam, said he was with Davies, Thomas, and a man named David Cox, clearing a fall at the end of the Double Parting. He and David Thomas had previously examined the roof, and it appeared quite safe. Whilst they were clearing the fall at 10.25 a.m. another fall occurred; killed Davies outright, and injured Thomas badly. Witness and Cox were also injured. Both deceased men were pinned under the fall for a short time.

        Joseph Evans, haulier, said he was driving rubbish from the fall towards the pit. He had taken ten trams away, and about two trams-full remained on the ground. A second fall came and caught the four men above referred to. The second fall would be about ten trams full. It was on the pit side.

        Penry Davies, overman, said he gave instructions to Gough. Cox and Davies to clear the fall, and he and Thomas supervised the clearance of same. Two pairs of timber had discharged with the first fall, and three pairs with the second. He had previously examined the timber on the pit side of the fall, and they appeared perfectly safe. The second fall came without any warning whatever. The timber were 6 1/2 feet arms and 9ft. collars, and the "top" fell up to 6ft.

        William Jones, manager, produced a plan of the workings.

        The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death."

        Councillor Owen Powell, miners' agent, was present on behalf of the Miners' Federation, and Guardian Tom Morgan, agent, for the Colliery Firemen's Association.

        On Saturday the interment of Mr. Daniel Davies took place at the Aberdare Cemetery. The mourners were: Mrs. Davies, widow; Mr. and Mrs. J. Davies, brother; Mr. and Mrs. Stephens, Blaengwynfi, and Miss E. Davies, Llanarth, sisters; Mr. Plummer, Gorseinon, brother-in-law; Mrs J. C. Plummer. Port Talbot, and Mrs. Howells, Hirwain, sisters-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. Pots, Port Talbot, nephew and niece; Mr. W. Davies, Hay Stores; Mr. and Mrs. T. Davies, Mr. W. W. Price, Mr. Williams, Ferndale; Mr. D. Davies and Mr. J. Davies, Bedlinog, cousins. The Revs. E. T. Evans and D. Silyn Evans officiated. The undertaker was Mr. John Zachariah. Aberdare.

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        Mr. David Thomas resided with his sister, Mrs. J. Edwards. His departure is deeply deplored by a large circle of friends. The funeral took place on Monday at the Aberdare Cemetery. The Rev. W. D. Morris, C.M., officiated, assisted by the Rev. I. J. Williams, M.A. The chief mourners were: First coach, Mrs. Jane Edwards, Mrs. Elizabeth Lloyd, sisters; Mrs. Kate Thomas and Mrs. Annie Thomas, sisters-in-law; Mrs. Elizabeth Davies, Llangammarch, and Mrs. Elizabeth Griffiths, aunts; Islwyn Lloyd, nephew; 2nd coach, Mrs. R. James, Llanelly, aunt; Mrs. E. Edwards, Mrs. S. J. Garbett, Crynant; Mrs. M. Griffiths, Mrs. M. Walden, Neath, cousins; 3rd coach, Mrs. Thomas Thomas, Mrs. Lot Rees, Mrs. Edith Griffiths, Mrs. Jane Carter and Mrs. Bess Morris, cousins; 4th coach, Mrs. David George, Mrs. John Rees, Mrs. Evan Owen, Mrs. Owen Owen, and Mrs. T. Isaac; 5th coach, Misses M. J. Griffiths and Phoebe J. Griffiths, cousins; 6th coach, Messrs. David James, John Griffiths, Evan Davies and Thomas Edwards, uncles; 7th coach, Miss Jones, Ferndale; Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins, Aberdare; Nurse Jones, Ferndale, and Miss Millard, friends; 8th coach, Messrs. W. H. Heppell, M.E., William Jones, M.E., and Penry Davies, under-manager, representing the Cwmaman Coal Co. Following the hearse were: Messrs. T. Thomas, brother; W. Edwards and David Lloyd, brothers-in-law; Thomas Thomas, uncle; John George Griffiths, W. Edwards, R. Steadman Davies, David Thomas, Evan Thomas. Evan Hughes, Lot Rees, Stephen J. Griffiths, Evan S. Griffiths, and F. Carter, cousins. The following had sent beautiful floral tokens:—(1) Wreath from the Officials of the Cwmaman Collieries; (2) Nurse Jones, Ferndale.

      • To Do:

        The article also mentions a Daniel Davies, with a brother-in-law William Edwards. Is this the same William Edwards as David Thomas's brother-in-law?

   2. • Date: 10 April 1915
      • Page: Page 6
      • Citation:

        Cwmaman Military Funeral.

        AN IMPRESSIVE SPECTACLE.

        Impressive scenes marked the interment on Thursday last at the Aberdare Public Cemetery of Sergeant Morgan Thomas, Cwmaman (C Company, 2nd Welsh), whose death we reported in our last issue. Throngs of spectators lined the whole length of the route from Cwmaman to the Cemetery. The coffin, draped with the Union Jack and covered with wreaths, was borne on the shoulders of soldiers all the way. The Cwmaman Institute Silver Band, conducted by Mr R. S. Howells, played the "Dead March" from "Saul" en route. The procession was as follows:- General Public; Cwmaman and Godreaman Lodges, R.A.O..B; Boy Scouts and Church Lads Brigade; Cwmaman, Aberaman, Aberdare, and Trecynon Ambulance Brigades; the Firing Party; Cwmaman Institute Silver Band and Committee; the body, with cap, belt, and bayonet; soldiers, representing various regiments. The marshals were Police-Sergeant Lane, Cwmaman, and Messrs. W. T. Wood, F. Major, and John Howells, Mount Pleasant Lodge, R.A.O.B. At the graveside touching addresses were delivered by the Revs. W. D. Morris, Soar, and J. Lewis, Hebron. The Rev. I. J. Williams, Vicar, officiated at the house. The R.A.O.B. ceremony was conducted by the Mount Pleasant Lodge Chaplain, Mr. W. D. Humphries. Three volleys were fired over the grave, and the "Last Post" was sounded by the buglers. The mourners were: Messrs. David Thomas and Thomas Thomas, brothers; David Lloyd and William Edwards, brothers-in-law, Cwmaman; John Griffiths, Llwvnypia; Tom Thomas, Cwmaman; Ex-Superintendent John Davies, Llangammarch Wells; David James, Llanelly, uncles; John Griffiths, Stedman Griffiths, William Thomas Griffiths, Llwynypia; Lewis Thomas Griffiths, Maesteg; John George Griffiths, William Edwards, Stedman John Davies, Stephen John Griffiths, Evan John Hughes, Evan Stedman Griffiths, Lot Rees, Cwmaman, cousins; Private Jack Coughlin, brother-in-law; Privates John Christopher and John Eversham, Aberaman; Privates Richard Isaac and T. Carbin, Messrs. John Isaac and William Isaac, Penydarren, cousins. First coach, Widow; Lilian, Thomas, Jennie, William, and Christina Thomas, children; Mrs. Jane Edwards, Mrs. Elizabeth Lloyd, sisters; Mrs. K. Thomas, sister-in-law; Masters Islwyn Lloyd and Evan John Thomas, and Miss Mary Edwards, nephews and niece; 2nd coach. Miss Hannah Shaw and Mrs. Bessie Jenkins, Cefn; Mrs. E. J. Coughlin, sisters-in-law; Mrs. M. Carbin. Penydarren; Mrs. Isaac, Dowlais; Mrs. Christopher, cousins; Masters John Haydn Edwards, nephew; 3rd coach, Mr. and Mrs. Stedman Griffiths, uncle and aunt; Miss Mary Griffiths, Miss Bessie Griffiths, and Edgar Griffiths, nieces and nephews; 4th coach, Mr. Evan Davies, uncle; Mesdames Hannah Thomas, Elizabeth Jones, Mary Rees. Blodwen Hughes. and Ann Davies, cousins; 5th coach, Mrs. Bess Morris. Miss P. J. Thomas, Edith Thomas. cousins; Mrs. Christopher and Mrs. Eli Richards, friends; 6th coach. Mrs. Elizabeth Edwards, Mrs. S. J. Garbett. and Master Garbett, Crynant; Mrs. John George Griffiths, Master Morgan Griffiths, aunts and nephew. Beautiful floral tributes were sent by: (1) Cwmaman Institute Silver Band; (2) Mount Pleasant Lodge, R.A.O.B.

   3. • Date: 3 April 1915
      • Page: Page 7
      • Citation:

        TOLL OF THE WAR.

        CWMAMAN HERO DEAD.

        We regret to announce the death, which occurred on Saturday last at the Royal Infirmary, Sunderland, of Sergeant Morgan Thomas (No. 5775), 12 Aman Street, of the 2nd Welsh Regiment (C. Company), now at the front. Sergeant Thomas, who was a Reservist, was drafted to the front on August 5th, and went through the battle of Moins unscathed. At the battle of Ypres on November 17th he was wounded in the head by a bullet which penetrated the right cheek and came out through the left eye. He was sent to the Duchess of Westminster's Hospital at La Tonquet, Paris, where he remained unlil the beginning of this year. He was then transferred to England, and taken to the Royal Infirmary, Sunderland, where he succumbed to his wounds. The deceased hero, who was 39 years of age on Friday last, was highly popular in the locality, and possessed a host of friends. The body was brought home on Sunday last. The funeral (military) takes place on Thursday (to-day). He leaves a sorrowing widow and six little children, the eldest of whom is only 11 years of age.

5. General Register Office: England & Wales Birth Index
6. (Death unknown but obviously not living)