Preece Family Tree

Events

Parents

Attributes

Pedigree

1. Thomas John
   1. Margaret Lewis
      1. Mary Adelina John
      2. Margaret Irene John
      3. Madeline John
      4. Dafydd John

Ancestors

Dafydd John
*between July 1887 and September 1887
+9 November 1907

Thomas John *29 June 1849 +10 April 1924

David John *12 May 1822 +5 January 1894

William John
*
+before 1853

Margaret Evans
*
+...

Mary Rees
*about 1810
+4 July 1849

Thomas Rees
*
+...

Margaret Lewis
*between April 1856 and June 1856
+1 August 1907

Frederick Lewis
*about 1820
+before 1907

Margaret Lewis
*about 1813
+...

William Lewis
*about 1786
+...

Source References

1. 1891 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: RG12/4426/42/78
2. 1901 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: RG13/5016/74/42
3. Merthyr Express
   1. • Date: 6 April 1907
      • Page: Page 12
      • Citation:

        With the Teachers at Oxford.

        PRESENTATION TO A WELSHMAN.

        [By Our Lady Correspondent.]

        On Saturday evening a crowd had assembled in Jesus College, Oxford, in connection with the N.U.T. Conference, in order to present Mr. Tom John, M.A., of Llwynypia (ex-chairman of the N.U.T. Executive), with an illuminated address and a purse of gold, for the excellent work done by him for education. The hall was filled to overcrowding, and the feeling of all present was intensely enthusiastic. The meeting, which was presided over by Mr. T. T. Jenkins, Merthyr, was opened with a solo, "Gwlad y Delyn," by Mr. James Nicholas, Cwmavon.

        On behalf of the Welsh teachers who had collected the money for this testimonial, Mr. Philip Thomas, of Neath, in the course of an admirable speech as to the ability and work of Mr. John, said that he had a very high opinion of Mr. John for more than one reason. He admired him as a Welshman, who had always kept in touch with all members of the teaching profession, and a lover of the children of the age. He was the first Welshman to sit on the Executive of the N.U.T. Secondly, he admired him as M.A. - a distinguished Welshman, and chairman of the Executive of the N.U.T. He had risen from the ranks by dint of hard, strenuous work and strong determination, but he liked him best of all as plain Tom John, the warm-hearted friend of education, and a patriotic and untiring Welshman. In conclusion, the speaker quoted a poetic effusion composed by our Welsh Poet Laureate (if we might call him so) - "Dyfed" - for this occasion:

        "Dyag dy wlad sydd yn dy ddyled,
        A chydnebydd hyny'n awr:
        Os mai bechan yw y deyrnged,
        Ti gei ynddi galon fawr;
        Pan fo'r llif i'r lan yn nesu,
        Iaith y mor sydd gan y don,
        Ac mae dyfnder calon Cymru
        Y tu cefn i'r anrheg hon."

        [The learned of your country are indebted to you,
        And acknowledge that though this tribute be small
        She [i.e. Wales] sends it with a big heart,
        And as the sea flows inland
        it brings the language of the waves
        and with it, the heart of Wales
        that lies behind this gift.]

        The address was beautifully designed, and contained several photographs - one of "Ysgol Comin," Aberdare, of which Mr. John is an "old boy"; Mr. and Mrs. John; Mr. John teaching a class of lads in the Rhondda; and Mr. John in his academic robes of M.A. graduate.

        Mr. Humphrey Lewis, of Llangollen, in presenting Mr. John with a purse of gold, said that so much was thought of Mr. John in the North that had not the subscription been limited to a certain amount, he had no doubt more than double could have been collected from individual members of the teaching profession. He wished Mr. and Mrs. John, as did Mr. Philip Thomas also, long life and happiness, and only regressed the fact that Mrs. John lay so ill at the Rhondda, while under other circumstances she would have been present to enjoy the eulogies of her husband.

        A magnificent case of cutlery, with an inscription, was presented to Master Dafydd John, on behalf of his mother, for silent and devoted service to the cause of education. This presentation was made by Miss Hannah Williams, of Cardiff, a member of the Executive of the N.U.T., who lamented the absence of Mrs. John, but hoped she would have a speedy recovery to health. Miss Williams said she had been Mr. John's colleague on the Executive and Central Welsh Board for many years, and felt the greatest pleasure in being able to associate with him in the many good educational works on behalf of the teachers and children of Wales.

        Mr. T. W. Berry, Director of Education in the Rhondda Valley, said one never knew a teacher try to get a transfer or wished to leave Mr. John. The testimony borne him by his staff was always of the highest and best. Mr. John had found out the true condition of the teacher's fitness - love of the child, etc. - and never failed to practise it. Whether Mr. John was in the County Court, the Higher Grade School, or County School, he always kept the one principle in view - the child - from the child to the teacher, and the teacher to the parent.

        Mr. A. R. Pickles (president-elect), on behalf of the Executive and teachers of England, bore testimony to Mr. John's fine qualities, shown particularly in the energy and devotion with which he ever attended to his work on the Executive. He went on year after year, like Tennyson's "Brook," and the least one could say of him was that the spirit of Wales lived in him.

        Dr. Macnamara, M.P., who was received with great acclamation, observed that it was not necessary for him to say how glad he was to have been invited to that meeting. He was as truly enthusiastic and Welsh at heart as the others who had made the presentation to Mr. John. He was a Devonshire lad, born in Canada of Irish parents, but wholly Welsh on that occasion (great applause). He could faithfully say he had been sustained on many occasions by Tom John's unflagging good temper, cheerfulness, and urbanity; and in his capacity as member of the Executive, as president and ex-president, he had accomplished a great work for Wales (applause).

        Mr. T. P. Sykes (president of the N.U.T. Executive) said if he had come to any success at all during his year of office as president of the N.U.T., he owed it to his friend, Mr. Tom John, who had been nothing but kindness to him. He also sincerely regretted the absence of Mrs. John, and they were all sorry for hte reason which kept her away.

        Mr. J. H. Yoxall, general secretary, who next spoke, said he had in all humility to allow he was purely English. He could not call himself a Yorkshire Welshman, like Mr. Pickles, nor even a Celt, like Dr. Macnamara, but he was a Saxon; still, he could appreciate to the full the strong characteristics and many virtues of the Welshmen.

        Mr. Tom John, in replying, said words were too weak to express what was at his heart that evening. No words could adequately express the gratitude he felt towards them all for their kind feelings. It was all the harder, as someone was missing. First of all, he wished to thank his friends for their speeches for they had taught him that there was nothing more popular at present than to be Welsh. They were going on, making some progress, but the world must become infinitely better. He was glad he was a teacher in the people's schools, for after all the glory of the world depended upon the work of the teacher in the people's schools; and if he had done anything to help that cause, he thanks God for sending him into the world (loud applause).

        Master Dafydd John, son of Mr. Tom John, on behalf of his mother, thanked all those for the kindly feelings which had prompted them to give a present to his mother.

        "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," following a solo by Mr. D. Cynon Evans, Abercynon, who sang "Cymru Fydd" very nicely, concluded the meeting.

4. General Register Office: England & Wales Birth Index
5. Cardiff Times
   1. • Date: 16 November 1907
      • Page: Page 6
      • Citation:

        [DEATHS]

        JOHN. - On Friday midnight, at Ceinfan, Tonypandy, David, the only son of Mr Tom John, M.A., in his 20th year.

6. Y Goleuad
   1. • Date: 16 November 1907
      • Page: Page 6
      • Citation:

        [MARWOLAETHAU]

        John. - Tachwedd 8, yn Ceinfan, Tonypandy, yn ugain mlwydd oed, Dafydd, unig fab Mr. Tom John, M.A.

         

         

         

        [DEATHS]

        John. - November 8, at Ceinfan, Tonypandy, at twenty years old, Dafydd, only son of Mr. Tom John, M.A.

7. Rhondda Leader
   1. • Date: 16 November 1907
      • Page: Supplement - Page 1
      • Citation:

        Death of Mr. Dafydd John.

        Promising Career Cut Short

        Representative Funeral.

        After a painful illness extending over seven months, Dafydd, the only son of Mr. Tom John, M.A., Llwynypia, passed away on Friday midnight. Always of a very delicate constitution, the condition of his heart had always given great concern to his parents and sisters. On two occasions he undertook a prolonged voyage in the Mediterranean Sea, and returned much benefited thereby. Of late, however, dropsy and other complications set in, and although his condition had been pronounced by the doctors as practically hopeless, he, nevertheless, kept up a stout heart and a cheerful disposition. In moments of ease, he would converse freely with his father about various matters, and although confined to his bed, he took a wonderful amount of interest in what was passing in the world outside.

        Dafydd was educated at the Llwynypia School, and at the County School, Porth, where he was held in great esteem by the scholars and teachers. Two years ago, on returning from his last trip, he joined the staff of the "Rhondda Leader" as a junior reporter. Like every true Pressman, he was very attached to his paper, and was always proud to assist, however so little, in its fortunes. Like Mr. Micawber, he had "great expectations," and many times he remarked that he would be a great journalist, "not a mere reporter."

        "Alas, the schemes of mice and men often go agley."

        About a twelvemonth ago, he underwent an operation for a cleft palate, and although the operation was entirely successful, the effect was not all that could be desired.

        He was a well-read youth, and his conversation was always sparkling and entertaining, and marked with bright flashes of quiet humour. In politics - he was a keen politician at an early age - he was a staunch Liberal, and a true son of his respected father. He was an ardent Non-conformist, and a keen Disestablisher - indeed, he would paint the evils of a State-aided religion with no light hand. He was also a great friend of the teaching profession, as was only to be expected, and almost his last appearance in public was at the last conference of the N.U.T., when Mr. and Mrs. John were presented with an address at Oxford. His mother, who was then lying seriously ill at home, failed to attend the proceedings, and the duties of responding on her behalf fell to Dafydd, which he did with the instinct of a born orator. At the end of April he was confined to the house, and with but rare intervals the hand of sickness was heavy upon him until his release came on Friday midnight, and he passed to the Unknown at the early age of 20 years.

        The funeral on Tuesday was a very large and representative one, the teaching profession, in particular, being strongly represented. The coffin, which was of polished oak, bore the simple inscription

        Dafydd John,
        Died November 9th, 1907.
        Age 20 Years.

        At the graveside a short service was held, when touching tributes to the character of deceased were paid by the Rev. E. Richards, Tonypandy; Rev. T. G. Jenkyn, Salem, Llwynypia; and Rev. Grawys Jones, Aberdare. The singing en route and at the graveside was conducted by Mr. W. T. David, Tonypandy.

        The mourners included Mr. Tom John, M.A. (father); Misses Maggie and Matilda John (sisters); Miss Mary John (aunt); Mr and Mrs. J. W. John, Ynyshir (uncle and aunt); Mr. J. Preece, Porth, and Mr. D. Morgan, Blaenrhondda (uncles); Mr. and Mrs. Scott, Pentre (uncle and aunt); Miss Diana Lewis (aunt); Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lewis, Williamstown; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lewis, Tonypandy, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lewis, Penygraig (cousins); Mrs. Davies and family, Treforest; Mrs. Davies, Treorchy; Mrs. Williams and Miss Lena Williams; Mr. Sidney Williams, Treorchy; Mrs. Gwatinn, Pentre; Mrs. Evans, Kenfig Hill; Mr. Jeffreys, Treherbert; Mr. Isaac Harris, Aberdare; Mr. and Mrs. D. Davies, Aberdare; Mrs. M. A. and Master Tom Davies, Aberdare.

        Among those present we noticed the Revs. W. Charles, M.A., Treorchy; M. H. Ellis (C.M.), Trealaw; J. Morgan (O.M.), Llwynypia; J. Nicholas (B.); J. L. Roderick, B.A. (B.); W. Williams (C.M.), Tonypandy: S. G. Jones (C.), Trealaw; Alderman Rd. Lewis, J.P. Mr. D. W. Davies, C.C., Tonypandy; Mr. David Smith, J.P chairman of the Rhondda Urban District Council); Mr. R. S. Griffiths, D.C. Mr. D. C. Evans, D.C. Mr. D. Williams. D.C. Mr. James Evans, C.C., Oydach Yale; Dr. Idris Morgan; Dr. Llewellyn, Penygraig; Mr. T. Millward, solicitor, Pentre; Mr. D. Jones, overseer; Mr. W. D. Jones ("Leader") Mr. D. M. Williams, accountant; Mr. Dan Evans, M.E., Llwynypia; Mr. D. Thomas, Trealaw; Mr. Ben Davies, miners' agent, Pentre; Mr. N. Meredith, Llwynypia; Mr. Jacob Rees, Pentre; Mr. J. Kemp, Ynyshir; Mr. T. W. Berry, Director of Education; Mr. T. G. Jones, deputy-clerk, Rhondda Urban District Council. The teaching profession were represented by Mr. E. Samuel, M.A., Porth; Dr. R. D. Chalke, M.A., Porth; Messrs. Rhys Nicholas, Cwmavon; T. T. Jenkins, Pentrebach, Merthyr; R. J. Price, Merthyr; EI. C. Willmott, Cardiff; James Williams, Swansea; James Nicholas. Aberavon; Isaac Davies, Blaengwynfi; Edmund Davies, Cymmer; J. Ambrose, Penrhiwceiber; G. Lewis, Mardy; J. Evans, Ton; D. Phil- lips, Wattstown; LI. Jones, Pentre; S. Davies, Pontrhondda; David Davies, Pontygwaith; T. P. John, Trealaw; W. H. Owen, Treherbert; H. Harris, Tylorstown; J. W. Jones, Tonypandy: H. Howells, Treorchy; B. Gabe, Penyrenglyn; T. Morgan, Cwmparc Ll. Davies, Pentre. Clydach Vale School: Messrs. R. R. Williams, D. E. Griffiths, D. R. Rees, R. J. Whittington, Mrs. Price, Miss G. Lewis, Miss Jones and Miss Colville. Llwynypia School: Mr. and Mrs. Alf. Evans, Mr. J. Griffiths, Mr. R. Bowen, and Mr. J. D. Lewis.

        Scores of letters expressing sympathy with the family in their second bereavement - it being only three months since Mrs. John was laid to rest - were received, among the number being those from the Right Hon. D. Lloyd George, M.P., Dr. T. J. Macnamara, M.P., Sir Isambard Owen, and Mr. J. H. Yoxall, M.P. The funeral arrangements were conducted by Messrs. J. Griffiths and Sons, undertakers, Tonypandy.

   2. • Date: 3 November 1906
      • Page: Page 5
      • Citation:

        [Paragraph breaks added]

        Funeral of Mrs. Preece, Maesyrhaf, Porth.

        Striking Manifestations of Sorrow.

        In spite of the torrential downpour of rain which prevailed during Monday, the funeral of Mrs. Preece, wife of Mr. John Preece, ironmonger and general furnisher, Porth, and whose sad and sudden demise has caused quite a profound sensation in the district, was largely attended.

        The scholastic profession, of which the deceased lady was at one time a distinguished member, was well represented, there being present representatives from the various schools throughout the Valleys. Mrs. Preece was trained for the teaching profession at Swansea, and on the termination of her collegiate career she was appointed headmistress at Ynyswen Schools, and subsequently at Bodringallt, where she remained for close upon eleven years, having fulfilled the position with infinite credit to herself and the Ystradyfodwg School Board.

        She brought her scholastic career to a close on the occasion of her marriage, and although that intimate acquaintanceship with her contemporaries was now scholastically severed, a bond of friendship and mutual attachment had been cemented, and this had always been fondly preserved.

        Additional pathos is centred in her death by the fact that there are no less than six young children now rendered motherless. The eldest child is barely eleven years of age, whilst the youngest has only just attained his third birthday. Much sympathy is being expressed with the sorrowing husband, the motherless children, and the relatives in the terrible and sore affliction which has befallen them.

        It was close upon 3 o'clock when the mournful cortege left Maesyrhaf, after having first sang "Daeth yr awr im' ddianc adre'," the place of interment being the Llethrddu Cemetery.

        The chief mourners were:- Mr. John Preece (husband); Masters D. A. Preece, Trevor Preece and Arthur Preece (sons); Miss Mary John (sister); Mr. and Mrs. Tom John, Llwynypia (brother and sister-in- law) Mr. and Mrs. J. W. John, Ynyshir (brother and sister-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Preece, Treforest (brother and sister-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. Parsons, Pontypridd (brother and sister-in-law); Miss Dora Preece, Treforest (niece); Mr. Dafydd John, Tonypandy (nephew); Mr. David Moy John (nephew); Councillor David Evans, Llandilo (cousin); Mr. Evan Lewis, Belgrave Terrace, Swansea (uncle); Mr. W. Jeffreys, Treherbert (uncle); Mr. Willie Jeffreys (cousin); Mrs. Williams, Treorchy (cousin); Mrs. Scott, Pentre (cousin); Mrs. Davies, Treforest (cousin); Messrs. A. F. Preece and C. J. Preece, Treforest (nephews); Messrs. J. Parsons, Edward Parsons and Godfrey Parsons, Pontypridd (nephews); and Mrs. Griffiths, Poncaemawr, Merthyr (cousin).

        The carriages also contained some of the most intimate friends of the deceased lady, in the persons of Mrs. Dr, Chalke; Miss Davies, Mardy Schools; Miss Jennie Thomas, Pontygwaith; Mrs. Thomas, Brynamman Mrs. Danl. Jones, Cymmer Miss Jones, Cymmer Schools; Miss Amy Jones, Porth; Miss Mattie Davies, Porth; Mrs. Evans, Hafod; Mrs. Jones, Coedpenmaen; Mrs. Harris, and Messrs. Rowlands and Humphreys.

        The bearers were:- Messrs. J. R. Griffiths (foreman) and J. Rogers (Preece & Co.), W. M. Jones, H. Harris, D. E. Jones, David Davies, D. W. Davies, J. Hinton Jones, William Jones, T. Taylor, W. S. Morgan, G. Webster, and J. Smith-Davies.

        The scholastic profession was represented by Mr. E. Samuel, M.A., County School; Mr. T. W. Berry, Director of Education Dr. Chalke, M.A., LL.B.; Mr. T. G. Jones, Deputy-Clerk, R.U.D.C. Mrs. G. F. Martyn and Miss Thomas, Ynysrir; Mr. D. Phillips, Wattstown; Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Jones, Cymmer; Miss Jones, Cymmor Mrs. Jones, Coedpenmaen; Mrs. J. T. Phillips, Aberllechau; Miss C. E. Davies, Ferndale; Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Lewis, Blaenclydach; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Harris, Gelli; Mr. Hawkins, Pupil Teachers' Centre; Mr. and Mrs. John Evans, Trehafod; Mr. J. Hinton Jones, Llwyncelyn; Mr. Howells, Tynewydd Mr. Arthur Williams, Porth; Mr. J. S. Grant, M.A., Higher Grade; Mr. and Mrs. John, Trealaw; Mr. J. W. Jones, Tonypandy; Mrs. Rees and Miss Jones, Porth; Mr. D. Davies, Pontygwaith; Miss Mattie Davies. Blaenllechau; Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins, Cymmer; Mrs. Davies and the Misses Morgans, Davies, Lewis, and Williams, Cymmer Schools; Mr. T. Davies, manual instructor; Mrs. Moore, l'ynewydd Schools, Porth; Mrs. Jones, Blaenrhondda; Miss Harris, Penygraig; Miss Evans, Tonypandy; Mr. Howell Howells, Treorchy; Miss D. Lewis, Llwynypia; Mr. Stanley Howells, County Schools, Porth; Mrs. Gibbon, Trehafod Schools.

        There were also present the Revs. W. Thomas (vicar of Cymmer and Porth) and Gwilym Francis (curate); Rev. R. B. Jones and Mrs. Jones; Rev. J. T. Davies, Cymmer; Rev. J. T. Phillips, Ynyshir; Rev. Grawys Jones, Aberdare Rev. E. Richards, Tonypandy Rev. J. Williams, Hafod; Rev. John Morgan (C.M.), Ynyshir; Rev. E. C. Davies, Ynyshir; Rev. IR. E. Salmon, Porth: Rev. J" D. Jones, Abercanaid; Rev. D. D. Hopkins, Seion, Porth; Rev. J. M. Lewis, Cymmer; Rev. J. Edwards, Salem, Porth; Rev. T. J. Pritchard, Porth; Councillors L. P. Griffiths, Porth, and David Smith, T'ylorstown; Dr. Ivor H. Davies, Bryngarw; Messrs. William Evans (Thomas & Evans); Wm. Griffiths, Apple Tree; John Hughes (cashier), Stan- dard Colliery; Howell Davies, Ynyshir; John Hughes (checkweigher), Cymmer Collieries; Thomas Davies, Pantglas; D. Powell, Porth Farm; W. Williams, The Bon; Joseph Brooks, Porth; Gwilym Thomas, Ynyshir; Thomas Davies, chemist; W. S. Morgan, ironmonger; J. H. Richards, Cloth Hall; James Williams, Porth; Wm. Humphreys, Aberdare; W. R. Thomas, newsagent; D. M. Jones, Gladstone House; J. R. James, Royal Stores; L. T. Davies, sanitary inspector; J. T. Jones (Jones & Jones); A. J. Williams, solicitor; R. S. Jones, Llandudno; Richard Rowlands, Aber- dare; R. G. Scott, jeweller; Geo. Packer, Aldergrove; John Davies, Cae'rysgol; J. Trotman (Chas. Jenkins & Sons); Morgan Morgans, Cymmer; J. Idris Davies, Ynyshir; Alfred Jenkins, Porth; W. Gibbon, stationmaster; D Williams, Hannah Street; D. W. Davies, chemist; T. O. Jones and Lewis Thomas (Preece and Co.); M. John, Pentre; Wm. Evans, Liberal agent, Pentre; D. Jones, Commerce House; Owen Griffiths (City Tailors); J. Powell Davies; Benj. Phillips, Porth; T. Williams, Hannah Street; Edgar Thomas, Porth; Joseph E. Davies ("Rhondda Leader"); Enoch Jones, contractor; W. D. Thomas, Cemetery Rd.; David Davies, Porth; M. J. Thomas, Cymmer Collieries; Tom Ash (T.V.R.); Owen Griffiths, Ynyshir; J. Joyce, Maesteg; J. Toleman, Cardiff: J. E. Lloyd, Porth; Mrs. Packer, Aldergrove; Mrs. E. S. Williams, Cymmer; Mrs. R. B. Jones, Porth; Miss Hannah Price, Ystrad; Mr. and Mrs. Jenkin Evans, Mount Pleasant; Mr. and Mrs. John Davies, Porth; Mrs. Davies, Pantglas; Mrs. M. A. Thomas, Cymmer; Mrs. C. G. Evans, Hannah Street; Mrs. Davies, Cymmer; Mrs. Hodgson; Mrs. Edward Evans; Mrs. Evans, Parade; Mrs. Tom Price, Hannah Street; Miss Jones, Bristol House; Mr. and Mrs. D. Williams, Hannah Street; Miss Howells, Rose Bank; Miss Thomas, Tivy Villa, Pontypridd; Mrs. Thomas, Gilea, Brynamman; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, China Shop; Mrs. Owen, Mardy.

        Floral tributes were sent by the following:- The Family; Mr. and Mrs. Tom John, Llwynypia; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. John, Ynyshir; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Preece, Treforest; Mr. and Mrs. Parsons, Pontypridd; Mrs. J. W. Jones, Tynny Park, Trecynon; Mr. and Mrs. Evan Lewis, Swansea; Staff, Cymmer Girls' School; Staff of J. Preece & Co.; Miss C. E. Davies, Terrace House, Ferndale; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Harris, Ystrad; Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Jones, Gladstone House; Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Jones, Llandudno; Dr. and Mrs. R .D. Chalke, The Parade; Mr. and Mrs. Dl. Jones, Cymmer Schools; Mrs. Howells and family, Rose Bank, Ystrad; Miss M. J. Jones, cymmer Schools; Mr. and Miss Jones, Woodlands, Cemetery Road; Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Post Office, Porth; Councillor and Mrs. Smith, Tylorstown; Mr. and Mrs. Smith-Davies, Porth; Mrs. G. F. Martyn and Miss Thomas, Ynyshir Schools; Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Hafod Schools; Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Lismore House Dr. and Mrs. Joyce, Glynrhondda Councillor and Mrs. W. T. Davies, Bryn- bedw; Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Richards, Cloth Hall; Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins, Cemetery Road; Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Wilton, Porth; and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brooks, Porth.

        The service at. the graveside was conducted by the Rev. W. Thomas (vicar of Cymmer and Porth), the Revs. J. T. Davies (Cymmer), and Grawys Jones (Ebenezer, Aberdare), and the singing of that stirring yet pathetic Welsh hymn, "Bydd myrdd o ryfeddodau," brought the obsequies to a close. The coffin was of Welsh oak, with silver-plated fittings, and contained the following inscription:-

        Margaret Preece,
        Died 24th October, 1906,
        Aged 43 Years.

        The funeral arrangements were satisfactorily undertaken by Mr. John Williams, Cymmer.

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        National Union of Teachers

        Meeting at Porth.

        There were close upon 250 certificated teachers present at the County Schools, Porth, on Saturday last, the meeting having been convened for the purpose of according a warm welcome to Mr. Harry Price, M.A., the newly appointed Inspector of the schools, who succeeds Mr. Thomas Jones, M.A., Abergavenny, who has resigned. Those present were grawn from the Rhonddas, Mountain Ash and Pontypridd scholastic areas.

        Mr. Edgar Jones, M.A., presided, and gave an admirable address on "The Ideal Education". Addresses were also delivered by the new Inspector, Mr. J.S. Grant, M.A. (headmaster, Higher Grade Schools), and Mr. England (Cardiff).

        Advantage was also taken of the occasion to present Mr. J. T. Lewis (Clydach Vale) with a slight recognition of the valuable services which he has rendered in his capacity as local secretary to the N.U.T. The presentations consisted of a finely executed address, together with a travelling bag, and these were respectively presented by Mr. Edgar Jones and Mrs. Gibbon (Hafod Schools).

        The lady teachers at the Higher Grade Schools had prepared quite a sumptuous repast, and this was thoroughly enjoyed. In the subsequent vote of thanks to Mr. Grant for the kind interest which he had taken, the ladies were not forgotten for the admirable part which they took in the commissariat department.

        A social had also been arranged in connection with the meeting, but this was postponed in consequence of the sad death of Mrs. Preece, Porth, and who had been a prominent member of the scholastic profession for some years. A vote of condolence with the bereaved family was also passed with due solemnity.

      • To Do:

        Family members still to be identified:

        Mrs. Williams, Treorchy (cousin)
        Mrs. Davies, Treforest (cousin)
        Mrs. Griffiths, Poncaemawr, Merthyr (cousin)

8. Burial Register - Trealaw Cemetery
   1. • Page: Plot D25
   2. • Page: Plot G604
9. Notice of Interment - Trealaw Cemetery
   1. • Date: 25 October 1906
      • Page: Margaret Preece
   2. • Date: 9 November 1907
      • Page: Dafydd John
10. Thomas Preece: Gravestone photographs
    1. • Date: 22 June 2018
       • Page: Mary Adelina John et al, Trealaw Cemetery
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11. General Register Office: England & Wales Death Index
12. Evening Express
    1. • Date: 11 November 1907
       • Page: Fifth Edition, Page 2
       • Citation:

         MR. TOM JOHN BEREAVED

         Mr. Tom John, M.A., Tonypandy, has sustained a further bereavement by the death of Mr. Dafydd John, his only son. Deceased, who was in his twentieth year, was a young man of winning disposition and gentle manners. Great sympathy is extended to Mr. John and the family in their second bereavement, it being only three months since Mrs. John was laid to rest.