Preece Family Tree

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1. William Henry Preece
   1. Edith Maria Powell
      1. Dora Mary Preece
         1. Harold Edward Summers
      2. Alfred James Preece
      3. Clyffard John Preece

Ancestors

Source References

1. 1901 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: RG13/5011/88/14
2. 1911 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: RG14/32323/274
3. Maiden name on child's birth index record
4. UK Government: National Probate Calendar
   1. • Date: 23 January 1961
      • Page: Dora Mary Summers
      • Citation:

        SUMMERS Dora Mary of 5 Bishpool Terrace Newport Monmouthshire widow died 2 December 1960 at Royal Gwent Hospital Newport Probate Llandaff 23 January Rosalind Mary Jones married woman.
        Effects £146 16s. 11d.

   2. • Date: 22 February 1938
      • Page: Harold Edward Summers
      • Citation:

        SUMMERS Harold Edward of Cartrefle Tonteg Pontypridd Glamorganshire died 3 January 1938 Probate Llandaff 22 February to Dora Mary Summers widow. Effects £608. 19s. 9d.

5. Western Mail
   1. • Date: 23 June 1939
      • Page: Page 6
      • Citation:

        BURIAL OF MR. JOHN PREECE, PORTH

        Mr. John Preece, of Maesyrhaf, Grawen-street, Porth, was buried in Trealaw Cemetery on Thursday.

        The Rev. J. A. Jeffreys-Jones, vicar of Cymmer, officiated.

        Chief mourners were:- Mr. and Mrs. David Preece, Dr. and Mrs. Trevor Preece, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Preece (sons and daughters-in-law); Miss Gladys Preece, Dr. and Mrs. D. R. Gillies (daughters and son-in-law); Mrs. Diana John J.P. (sister-in-law); Messrs John and Edward Parsons (nephews); Miss Marie Evans and Mrs. Harold Summers (nieces).

        Among those present were Messrs. D. Frank Evans, J.P., J. Lloyd Thomas, Oliver H. Howell, C. H. Jarvis, Cliff Morgan, W. H. Maddocks, Ben Protheroe, R. E. Arnott J.P., W. D. Thomas, Percy S. Phillips, and J. L. Thomas.

   2. • Date: 22 June 1939
      • Page: Page 1
      • Citation:

        PREECE. - On June 19th at Maesyrhaf, Porth, John Preece, beloved husband of the late Margaret Preece. Funeral Thursday 22nd June, 2.30 p.m., for Trealaw Cemetery. Gentlemen only.

6. 1939 Register
   1. • Page: XLHC/26
7. 1921 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: RG15/26679/23
8. Pontypridd Observer
   1. • Date: 13 November 1926
      • Page: Page 5
      • Citation:

        DEATH & FUNERAL OF MR. W. H. PREECE, TREFOREST.

        It is with deep regret that we chronicle the death of Mr. William Henry Preece, who passed away at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. H. E. Summers, 44, Llantwit Road, Treforest, on Monday. Deceased was a native of Pontypridd, being born in the town 72 years ago. He married Miss Edith Powell, headmistress of the Wood Road Girls' School, who pre-deceased him four years ago. Mr. Preece served for nearly a quarter of a century with the Taff Vale Railway Company and finally retired from the position of stationmaster at Treforest. The funeral took place at Glyntaff Cemetery, Treforest, on Thursday, the Rev. J. Gower Jones M.A. (Vicar of Glyntaff) officiating. The chief mourners were: Mr. J. Preece, Porth, brother; Mr. H. E. Summers, Treforest, son-in-law; Messrs. David Preece and Arthur Preece, Porth; John Parsons and Edward Parsons, Pontypridd; J. Edwards, Treforest, nephews.

        Among the general public were Messrs. W. E. Summers, T. J. Gowan, H. P. Williams, W. Hobbs, G. Mitchell, H. John, J. Jenkins, Percy S. Phillips, J. McGregor, Rhys Davies, F. Davies, A. Liscombe, Oliver Morgan, R. Jones, D. Thomas, E. Hemmings, E. S. Hunt, Griff Morgan, D. Richards, R. T. Richards, J. Harrison, W. Carpenter, Moses Severn, Foulkes Jones, J. O'Donnell, and others.

        For some years the deceased was with his brother, Mr. J. Preece, ironmonger, Porth, and the following gentlemen from Porth gave evidence of the respect with which he was held in that district: Councillor Jack Morgan, Messrs. Tom Davies (chemist), D. Moy John (solicitor), W. Griffith Thomas, Owen Nicholas, Smith Davies, W. S. Morgan, - Gibbon, Robert Farr and others.

        Floral tributes were sent by Mr. J. Preece and family; Mrs. H. E. Summers, daughter; Miss Mary Summers, grand-daughter; Miss Gladys Preece, Welshpool; Mrs. Margaret Parsons, Swansea; Mr. W. E. Summers; Mrs. Kate Edwards, Rhydyfelin; Mrs. Edith Preece, Church Village, and Neighbours and Friends.

   2. • Date: 28 December 1912
      • Page: Page 3
      • Citation:

        WEDDINGS.

        Summers - Preece.

        At Glyntaff Church on Monday morning the wedding was solemnised of Mr. Harold E. Summers (a teacher at the Graig Schools) and Miss Dora Mary Preece (teacher at the Park Schools), only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Preece, Clifton House, Wood Road, Pontypridd. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Gower Jones, B.A. (Vicar of Glyntaff), assistend by the Rev. Henry Rees, B.A. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attractively attired in a dress of cream chiffon tafettas, trimmed with heavy guipure lace and a white hat with lancer plume. The duties of best man were ably discharged by Mr. W. H. Todd. The bridesmaids were the Misses Gwladys and Hilda Preece (cousins of the bride) of Porth, and they were attired in dresses of tucked white net over white silk, and greenaway hats to match. They also wore gold brooches, the gifts of the bridegroom, and carried bouquets of violets and lilies of the valley. The service was fully choral and Miss Jennie Rasbridge, A.V.C.M., ably presided at the organ. After the ceremony a grand reception took place at the Wood Road Schools, when the following guests, who were also present at the ceremony, attended:- Misses Gladys and Hilda Preece, Mr. and Mrs. Preece, Mrs. Summers, Mr. Walter and Miss Elsie Summers, Mrs. Rankin, Mr. Raymond Rankin, Miss Eva Severn, Mr. and Mrs. David Richards, Mrs. A. Williams, Miss Ethel Thomas, Miss May Robatham, Miss Elsie Jones, Miss Muriel Jones, Mr. Emlyn Rhoderick, Miss Maggie Rhoderick, Mr. Trevor Rhoderick, Mr. and Mrs. E. Jenkins, Mrs. Evan Rees, Mr. Elwyn Rees, Mr. Rob. Rankin, Miss Minnie Parfitt, Mr. Charlie Rankin, Mr. J, Preece, Mr. and Mrs. Parson.

        The newly-wedded couple left during the day for Torquay, where the honeymoon is being spent. The bride wore a costume of navy blue serge with purple facings and a white hat with a purple plume.

        List of Presents.
        Furniture and household linen, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Preece, parents of bride; household linen, Mr. and Mrs. Summers, parents of bridegroom; silver tea service, Mr. A. J. Preece and Mr. C. J. Preece, B.A., brothers of bride; silver hot water jug, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Summers; household linen, Mr. and Mrs. Thorne; tidies, Miss Lily Thorne, niece of bridegroom; eiderdown quilt, Mr. J. Preece, Porth, uncle of bride; ruby and silver sugar basin with tongs, Mr. W. H. Todd; Doulton vases, Miss E Shapland; trinket set, Miss W. Watkins; silver pickle frame, Mr. R. Rankin and Miss Parfitt; silver butter dish, Mr. C. Rankin and Miss Shipton; silver cream jug, Miss E. Severn; silver mounted tea service, Mr. and Mrs. D. Richards; silver mounted fruit stand, Miss Elsie Jones and Miss Muriel Jones, R.A.M.; table linen, Miss Ethel Thomas; embroidered pillow cases, Mrs. Thomas; flower vase, Mr. and Mrs. Roderick; crown Devon vases, Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Jenkins; silver marmalade jar, Mr. and Mrs. T. Morgan, Woodlands; clock, Head Teachers and Staff of Graig Schools; crown Devon rose bowl, Mrs. W. I. Williams and Miss G. Jenkins; silver epergne, Head Mistress and Staff of Park Girls' School; tea cosy and table centre, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Jenkins; pair of mirrors, Mrs. Baker; cress bowl, Mr. and Mrs. J. Jones; silver marmalade jar, Mr. J. W. Davidson, M.I.M.E.; silve epergne, Mr. and Mrs. W. Morgan, Maes-y-Berllan; silver tart server, Mr. and Mrs. E. Rees; silver tea tray, Mr. A. Williams; royal doulton marmalade jar, Mr. and Mrs. Harry John; silver salt cellars, Mr. and Mrs. J. McGregor; fruit dish, Mr. E. Rhoderick and Miss M. Edwards; silver jam disk, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Kelly; silver butter dish, the Misses Gertie and May Robotham; silver cruet, Mrs. T. Jones; silver photo frame, Miss J. Griffiths; brass fern pot, Mr. and Mrs. O. Morgan; set of jugs, Miss M. Williams; rose bowl, Mr. and Mrs. F. Hill; water colour painting, Miss Maisie Edwards; silver marmalade jar, Mr. and Mrs. Gough; epergne, Mr. W. I. Jones; silver butter dish, Mr. and Mrs. Dd. Williams; cake stand, Mr. and Mrs. Hayward, Cardiff; hall brushes, Mr. and Mrs. Hovel; eiderdown quilt, Mr. and Mrs. W. Owen.

9. Wills on file
   1. • Date: 26 October 1926
      • Page: William Henry Preece (1854-1926)
   2. • Date: 24 March 1938
      • Page: Dora Mary Summers (1885-1960)
10. General Register Office: England & Wales Birth Index
11. Rhondda Leader
    1. • 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)

12. Burial Register - Trealaw Cemetery
    1. • Page: Plot D25
13. Notice of Interment - Trealaw Cemetery
    1. • Date: 25 October 1906
       • Page: Margaret Preece
    2. • Date: 20 June 1939
       • Page: John Preece
14. Thomas Preece: Gravestone photographs
    1. • Date: 18 April 2018
       • Page: John & Margaret Preece, Trealaw Cemetery
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15. General Register Office: England & Wales Death Index
16. General Register Office: England & Wales Marriage Index