Preece Family Tree

Events

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Families

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Pedigree

1. John Preece
   1. Sarah Ann Parry
      1. William Matthias Preece
      2. John Ivor Preece
      3. Violet May Preece
      4. Eleanor Preece
      5. Gwilym Ewart Preece
         1. Mary Ann Powell
            1. William John Preece
      6. Lilian Maud Preece
      7. Emily Preece
      8. John Preece

Ancestors

Source References

1. 1911 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: RG14/32320/42
2. General Register Office: England & Wales Birth Index
3. 1939 Register
   1. • Page: XJXU/140
4. General Register Office: England & Wales Marriage Index
5. Pontypridd Observer
   1. • Date: 14 June 1930
      • Page: Page 6
      • Citation:

        Mr. John Preece, Treforest.

        The funeral of the late Mr. John Preece, of 61, Wood Road, Treforest, whose death was reported in our last issue, took place for Glyntaff Cemetery on Thursday of last week. The Rev. E. Lewis, Calvary, officiated at the house and the graveside. Deceased had served throughout the Great War and for the major portion of that period he had been in Palestine. He was of a quiet and humorous disposition and had been in ill-health for some time. He had been an official for some time at the Penrhiw Lodge of the S.W.M.F. Widespread sympathy is expressed with the bereaved family. The mourners were: Messrs. Gwilym Preece (son), Bert Preece (nephew), William John, Thomas John, Maldwyn Lewis, Herbert Hoskins (cousins), James Herbert, Arthur Humphreys, Harry Field, Arthur Jno. Parry, William Parry, Robert Dare, Mathias Parry, George Lloyd (brothers-in-law), Wm. H. Parry, Rhydyfelin; Haydn Dare, David Herbert, George Lloyd, junr., Tom Lloyd junr., Evan Rees (cousins), Leonard Jones, John Weaver (sons-in-law). Beautiful floral tributes were received from: Sorrowing Wife and Family; Adeline, Jim and Family; Arthur, Noll and Queen; Thi and Mabel; Mr. and Mrs. Sainsbury; Mrs. Culliford and Doris; Neighbours and Friends; Elsie and Ray, Vreigiau; Mr. and Mrs. Franklyn, 66, Wood Road; Will, France and Children.

   2. • Date: 20 May 1950
      • Page: Page 11
      • Citation:

        RHYDYFELIN AND HAWTHORN

        THE DEATH occurred on May 8 of Mr Gwilym Ewart Preece, 62 Oak Street, Rhydyfelin. Mr Preece was 45 years of age and a native of Treforest. He had been a civilian employed by the R.A.F. for the past four years. He was a member of the Old Comrades' Association, British Legion and the 5th Welch. He was also secretary of the Treforest Darts Team. He was the eldest son of Mrs Sarah Ann Preece and the late Mr John Preece, 61 Wood Road, Pontypridd. Interment was made at Glyntaff on May 10, the Rev. F. Scott, minister of Calvary English Baptist Church, officiating. He is survived by a widow and eight daughters. The mourners were: Messrs Jack Preece, brother; Len Jones, Arthur James, Albert Martin, Billy Hallett, Jack Weal, Charles Bines, brothers-in-law; Roy Elleston and Roy Marsh, sons-in-law; Parry Jones, William Field, Mervyn Weaver, Vivian Davies, nephews; David Shoemark, Bert Preece, David Herbert, Jacky Weal, cousins; William Parry, Arthur Humphries, Thias Parry, uncles; Leonard Thomas (senior), Len Thomas (junior), R. Elleston, friends. Many friends met at the cemetery. The bearers were representatives of the British Legion. Mourners at the house were: Mrs Mary Preece, widow; Iris, Violet, Mona, Mary, Jean, Gwyneth, June and Kathleen, daughters; Mrs Sarah Ann Preece, mother; Lena, Emmie and Gwyneth, sisters; Blodwen Evans, May Hallett, Lily Weal, sisters-in-law; Hilda Davies, niece; Winnie Herbert, Gwen and Maud Preece, cousins; Nancy Field, cousin; Mesdames Olive Parry, Mabel Parry, Alice Field, aunts; Margaret Thomas and Maud Edwards, friends. Floral tributes were from: Loving Wife, Mary; Mam; Jackie, Molly and Sonny; Iris and Bill; Violet and Roy; Lena and Len; Emmie and Arthur; Gwyneth and Albert; Willie, Nancy and Children; Bert, Maud and Gwen; May, Vi and Betty; Blod, Joe and Hilda; Auntie Olive and Family; Betty and Joyce; Charlie and Sarah; Jack, Lil and Jackie; Officers and Staff, R.A.F. St. Athans; Old Comrades' Association; Welch Regiment; Mrs James and Family; Phyllis Hoddinot; Brenda and Family; Sylvia; Ethel and Dinny; Forest Hotel Darts Team; Friends and Neighbours of Oak Street; Friends Wood Road; Mrs Jones; British Legion; Mr and Mrs Thomas and Family; Mr and Mrs Dick Harris and Family; Nancy, Val and Thelma; Dennis; Mr and Mrs Hayman. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr Jack Hughes, undertaker, "The Bungalow," Broadway, Treforest.

   3. • Date: 7 June 1930
      • Page: Page 3
      • Citation:

        Mr. John Preece, Wood Road.

        The death took place on Monday evening last, following a long illness borne with fortitude of Mr. John Preece, husband of Mrs. Sarah Ann Preece, 61, Wood Road, Treforest. Mr. Preece was a native of Pontypridd and was extremely well known and highly respected. He was for many years the secretary of the Penrhiw Lodge of the S.W.M.F. He was an ex-serviceman and had served with the 5th. Welch in Palestine. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved widow and six children in their sad loss. The funeral took place on Friday at Glyntaff Cemetery.

6. General Register Office: England & Wales Death Index
7. 1921 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: RG15/26678/34