Preece Family Tree

Events

Parents

Families

Media

Preece Family at Maesyrhaf

Attributes

Pedigree

1. John Preece
   1. Margaret John
      1. David Alfred Preece
      2. Trevor Meyrick Preece
         1. Ruby Colvin Fryer
      3. Arthur Ewart Preece
      4. Gladys Preece
      5. John Stanley Preece

Ancestors

Trevor Meyrick Preece *16 September 1896 +15 June 1981

John Preece *about 1858 +19 June 1939

Alfred Preece
*about 1828
+1 February 1904

John Prees
*about 1787
+12 November 1859

Margaret Stephens
*about 1796
+about April 1869

Mary Thomas
*about 1826
+about October 1899

William Thomas
*
+...

Margaret John
*3 November 1862
+24 October 1906

David John *12 May 1822 +5 January 1894

William John
*
+before 1858

Margaret Evans
*
+...

Sarah Jones
*about 1828
+23 February 1897

David Jones
*about 1795
+...

Ann
*about 1799
+before 1871

Source References

1. 1901 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: RG13/5002/39/26 f.
2. Wills on file
   1. • Date: 6 March 1930
      • Page: John Preece (1858-1939)
   2. • Date: 3 July 1980
      • Page: Trevor Meyrick Preece (1896-1981)
3. 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.

        ----------

        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)

   2. • Date: 8 August 1908
      • Page: Page 7
      • Citation:

        Incorporated Society of Musicians.

        At the recent examination held at Cardiff, the following candidates were successful in pianoforte playing:-

        Advanced Grade.- Miss E. Arthur, Ely View, Tonyrefail; and Master D. Barrow Jones, Ely Street, Tonypandy.

        Grade II.- Master J. Elidwyn Evans, Bryn Miskin, Trealaw.

        Grade I.- Master Brinley Ritchie Davies, 36, Howard Terrace, Clydach Vale.

        Preparatory Grade.- Master Trevor Preece, Maesyrhaf, Porth.

        All the above are pupils of Mr. D. Lloyd, Haydn House, Tonypandy.

   3. • Date: 29 November 1913
      • Page: Page 11
4. General Register Office: England & Wales Birth Index
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: 16 January 1925
      • Page: Page 7
      • Citation:

        FUNERAL OF MRS. THOMAS GRIFFITHS AT MUMBLES.

        The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary Griffiths, J.P., a well known Rhondda lady magistrate, which took place at the Mumbles Cemetery, Swansea, on Thursday afternoon, was a very impressive one, although it took place at a place remote from the scene of the lady's chief life activities.

        Mrs. Griffiths was the wife of Mr. Thomas Griffiths, M.E., J.P., formely director and general manger of the Insoles Cymmer Collieries, and sister of the late Mr. Tom John, Llwynypia, and she was (as already stated) a lady who had occupied many important public positions in the Porth district.

        There was a large attendance of relatives and friends from many parts of Glamorgan at the house, at which Mrs. Griffiths died in her retirement, namely, Longfield, West Cross, Mumbles, and many others attended at the graveside at the cemetery.

        At the services the Revs. A. Smith (Mumbles), E. C. Davies (Ynyshir), and D. Mark, M.A. (Porth), officiated.

        The chief mourners were Messrs. John Griffiths and W. Griffiths (sons), Evan Lewis, John Preece (brother-in-law), D. Moy John, solicitor (nephew), H. E. Thomas (son-in-law), Rhys Morgan (son-in-law), David Preece, Trefor Preece, and Arthur Preece (nephews), H. Cook, H. Wakefield, David Evans (Llandilo), the Rev. J. D. Jones (Cellan), Thomas Thomas (nephew), David Evans, Trefor Griffiths (grandson), Willie Thomas (nephew), John Griffiths and W. Griffiths, Los Angeles (nephews), Moy Evans, David Davies (Porth), F. G. Martin, W. Jackson, W. Rowlands, R. Llewellyn, W. Williams, John Thomas, John Samuel, Timothy Evans, M.E., John Morgan (Abertridwr), T. Day (Abertridwr), E. S. Williams, M.E. (Porth), W. B. Davies, M.E. (Porth), Dr. Marks, Rev. W. James (Swansea), Mr. J. Morgan (Porth), Messrs. H. J. Williams (Porth), J. D. Rees (Barclays Bank, Porth), John Hughes, J.P. (Porth), Octavius Thomas (Porth), John Davies (Porth), Wm. Chenery (Porth), Councillors Mark Harcombe, Abel Jacob, James James, and John Hughes, Messrs. J. H. Thorne, Gwilym Morgan, Griffith Morgan, H. E. Morris, and J. E. Lloyd (clerk to the governors of the county school), while at the graveside were also Mr. and Mrs. Arnott (Midland Bank, Porth), Lady Nicholas, Miss Harris (County School), Mrs. John Kane, Mrs. Dr. Davies, the Rev. and Mrs. Mark (vicar of Cymmer), Mrs. J. T. Lewis, Mrs. Davies (Brynbedw), Mrs. Lewis (Tylorstown), Mrs. Dr. Davies (Poplars, Porth), and Miss E. M. Harris (Porth County Schools).

        The services were very impressive, and the large congregation joined in singing with great earnestness the hymns "Lead, Kindly Light" (tune "Sandon"), "Jesu, Lover of my Soul" (tune "Aberystwyth"), and "Daeth yr Awr" (tune "Lausanne"). Over 70 wreaths and other floral tributes were sent by sympathisers.

        References to the loss sustained by the death of Mrs. Griffiths were made at Porth Police-court on Thursday by the Rhondda stipendiary (Mr. D. Lleufer Thomas, M.A.) and Leiut-col. D. Watts Morgan, C.B.E., D.S.O, M.P.

   3. • Date: 17 January 1925
      • Page: Page 5
      • Citation:

        LATE MRS. MARY GRIFFITHS, J.P.

        More than sixty wreaths were received for the funeral of Mrs. Mary Griffiths, J.P., of Longfields, West Cross, which, as reported in Friday's Western Mail, took place at the Mumbles Cemetery on Thursday.

        They included the following:-

        Mr. T. Griffiths (husband); Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths, John, Bertha, Nansi, and Betty (Brighton), son and daughter-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Griffiths (son and daughter-in-law); Messrs. Wynne and Douglas Griffiths (grandchildren); Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Thomas (daughter and son-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. R Morgan (daughter and son-in-law); Mr. J. Preece and family, Maesyrhaf, Porth; Mrs. Tom John (sister-in-law); Mrs. J. W. John and Mr. D. Moy John; Miss Griffiths and Mrs. Thomas (sisters-in-law); Mr. Evan Lewis; Dr Trevor Preece, Hull (nephew); the Misses Margaret and Madeline John (nieces); Mr. Moy Evans, solicitor, Swansea; Rachel, Mona, Maggie, Wakefield, and Cookie; chairmen and directors of Insoles (Limited); Cymmer Collieries; Mr. and Mrs. W. North Lewis; Cymmer Colliery Officials; Office Stall of Cymmer Collieries; Mrs. Insole, Ely Court; Commissioners, Guiders, Guides and Browies of the Rhondda Division; Clerk and Governors of the Porth Intermediate Schools; boys and girls of Caer salem Newydd, Cymmer.

        [etc, etc]

   4. • Date: 15 January 1925
      • Page: Page 1
      • Citation:

        [DEATHS.]

        GRIFFITHS. - On the 12th inst., at Longfield, West Cross Swansea, Mary Griffiths, J.P., late of Maesgwyn, Porth. Funeral (Gentlemen only) Thursday, leaving the above residence at One p.m. for Mumbles Cemetery. Friends wishing to attend will meet at Mumbles Cemetery at 1.30 p.m.

   5. • 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. 1911 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: RG14/14250/9999
7. 1939 Register
   1. • Page: WDBQ/346
8. The Medical Directory
   1. • Date: 1925
      • Page: Page 1306
      • Citation:

        PREECE, Trevor Meyrick, Maesyrhaf, Porth, Rhondda - M.R.C.S. Eng., L.R.C.P. Lond. 1924

   2. • Date: 1935
      • Page: Page 1100
      • Citation:

        PREECE, Trevor Meyrick, 8, Pinhoe Rd., Exeter, Devon (Lovely, Hudson & Preece) - M.A., M.B., B.Ch., Camb. 1928; M.R.C.S. Eng., L.R.C.P. Lond. 1924; (Camb. & St. Bart.); late Ho. Phys., Ho. Surg. & Cas. Off. Hull Roy. Infirm.

   3. • Date: 1928
      • Page: Page 970
      • Citation:

        PREECE, Trevor Meyrick, 8 Pinhoe Rd., Exeter, Devon (Lovely, Hudson & Preece) - B.A. Camb. (Hnrs.); M.R.C.S. Eng., L.R.C.P. Lond. 1924; (Camb. and St. Bart.); late Ho. Phys., Ho. Surg. & Cas. Off. Hull Roy. Infirm.

   4. • Date: 1927
      • Page: Page 1320
      • Citation:

        PREECE, Trevor Meyrick, Maesyrhaf, Porth, Rhondda - M.R.C.S. Eng., L.R.C.P. Lond. 1924.

9. BT Archives, London: British Phone Books 1880-1984
   1. • Date: 1931
      • Page: Page 157
10. University of London Student Records
    1. • Date: 1918
       • Page: War List
11. Ancestry.com: Royal Air Force Airmen Records, 1918-1940
    1. • Date: 11 January 1916
       • Page: Trevor Meyrick Preece
12. UK Government: National Probate Calendar
    1. • Date: 7 December 1939
       • Page: John Preece
       • Citation:

         PREECE John of Maesyrhaf Porth Glamorgan died 19 June 1939 Probate Llandaff 7 December to David Alfred Preece ironmonger Trevor Meyrick Preece medical practitioner Arthur Ewart Preece ironmonger and Gladys Preece spinster. Effects £7538 0s. 10d.

    2. • Date: 11 September 1981
       • Page: Trevor Meyrick Preece
       • Citation:

         PREECE, Trevor Meyrick of 10 Hoopern Av Exeter died 15 June 1981 Probate Bristol 11 September £7033 810904685G

13. Western Times
    1. • Date: 11 May 1928
       • Page: Page 4
       • Citation:

         [BIRTHS.]

         PREECE. - On April 29th, 1928, at Delph House, Pinhoe-road, Exeter, to Ruby Colvin (nee Fryer), wife of Dr. T. M. Preece, a son (John).

14. Glamorgan Free Press
    1. • Date: 25 March 1899
       • Page: Page 12
       • Citation:

         [BARDDONIAETH]

         TREVOR MEYRICK,
         blodeuyn brydferth Mr a Mrs J. W. Preece, ironmonger, Porth, Rhondda.

         'Mlaen y delo Trevor Meyrick
         I afaelion ffarfrau'r byd,
         Mae ei drem yn rhoi ar unwaith
         Ansawdd engyl nef yn nghyd;
         Teg ac anwyl ydyw Trevor
         A diniwed yw ei wedd,
         Iesu, rho dy nerth i'w arwain
         Hyd nes cyrhaedd trigfan hedd.

         Esgyn wnelo Trevor Meyrick
         Ar adenydd dedwydd fyd,
         Ar ei dyner ael mae'n dawnsio
         Geinder angel sanctaidd bryd;
         Y mae purdeb a phrydferthwch
         Yn cyfarfod yn ei wedd
         Diniweidrwydd sy'n cartrefu
         Glych ei gryd wna fyd o hedd.

         Hyfryd iawn yw'r man disgynodd
         Dy linynau, faban tlws;
         Y mae agoriadau'r ddaear
         Oll yn gorwedd wrth dy ddrws,
         Gwna dy rhan o'r holl fendithion
         Er llesoli dynolryw,
         Ti gei bleser wrth ei wneuthur,
         A chei barch tra fyddot byw.

         Hir fo'th oes, yn oes o rinwedd
         A daioni goreu'u rhyw,
         Yn hardd esgyn bryn anrhydedd,
         A gweniadau dyn a Duw;
         A phan dderfydd iddo gerdded
         Llwybro bywyd is y nen,
         Nef y nefoedd iddo bydded,
         A chei goion Wynfa Wen.

         Trecynon.
         T. Rees Garrett (Tom Cynon).

          

          

         [POETRY]

         TREVOR MEYRICK,
         beautiful flower of Mr and Mrs J. W. Preece, ironmonger, Porth, Rhondda.

         Before the crowd, Trevor Meyrick
         Has won the world's favour
         His gaze is like that
         among the company of angels
         Trevor is fair and dear
         and he is innocent
         Jesus give him your strength to lead him
         until peace is reached.

         Trevor Meyrick will soar
         on the world's happy wings
         On his brow dances
         a holy angel
         purity and beauty
         meet in his gaze
         innocence houses
         his belief for peace in the world.

         Very beautiful is the place
         From whence fell this jewel of a baby
         The whole earth’s riches
         will be laid at your door
         Do your part to bring blessing
         for the benefit of mankind
         you will find pleasure in doing it and
         you shall gain respect while you live

         Long be thy life, a lifetime of virtue
         and goodness amongst the best
         Beautifully ascending the honourable hill
         to meet God with a smile[1]
         And when he walks away
         to descend from the skies
         Heaven will be upon him
         And he will be crowned with paradise.[2]

         Trecynon.
         T. Rees Garrett (Tom Cynon).

         [1]: Biblical reference to Moses speaking face to face with God
         [2]: Apparently the phrase "crowned with paradise" is used in Welsh to describe Moses's face shining when he came down Mount Sinai after having met with God - and the same phrase for Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration.

         [Apparently this type of poem was common in the local newspapers of the Valleys in this period, and they would sometimes pay or give prizes for poetry. The miners' institutes encouraged people to write and be published, and poetry was considered the highest form of writing. It was also common for bards to write "practice poems" using the most prestigious metres and forms of poetry. T Rees Garrett (Tom Cynon) was a prolific Welsh hymnwriter, and quite probably was acquainted with the Preeces.]

          

15. Burial Register - Trealaw Cemetery
    1. • Page: Plot D25
16. Notice of Interment - Trealaw Cemetery
    1. • Date: 25 October 1906
       • Page: Margaret Preece
    2. • Date: 20 June 1939
       • Page: John Preece
17. The Aluredian
    1. • Date: 1909
       • Page: Lent Term, Page 253
       • Citation:

         Chapel Notes.

         The Bishop of Bath and Wells administered the sacrament of Confirmation in the College Chapel on Thursday, April 6th, at 8 p.m. The following boys were confirmed:- Charles Fremantle Bishop, Eric Michael Coleman Cross, John Humphrey England, Frank Flanders, Reginald Frank Frayling, Cyril Herbert Hampton, William George Hewett, Reginald John Madge, Hubert Ernest Madge, Arthur Brian Manning, George Truman Morrell, Thomas Ormerod Openshaw, Edward Ducarel Palmer, David Alfred Preece, Trevor Meyrick Preece, Percy Osmond Robertson, Alexander Bernard Selwyn, Reginald Ager Towill, Henry Bracher Wadman, James Frederick Wilcocks.

         Evan Maginley Thomas attended the Confirmation classes, but was confirmed at home.

         The Rev. George Ruck, Vicar of St. Andrew's, Taunton, acted as Bishop's Chaplain.

18. The Wellcome Trust: Medical and Dental Students Register
    1. • Date: 1915
       • Page: Page 75
19. Thomas Preece: Gravestone photographs
    1. • Date: 19 June 2018
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20. Exeter and Plymouth Gazette
    1. • Date: 20 June 1929
       • Page: Page 7
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         A swarm of bees entered the dining-room window of Dr. Trevor Preece's house in Pinhoe-road, Exeter, yesterday, and swarmed on the ceiling. Fortunately they were noticed by a domestic, Miss C. Marchant, and removed by an expert a couple of hours later.

    2. • Date: 20 June 1926
       • Page: Page 2
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         A wedding took place in the Lady Chapel of Exeter Cathedral on Saturday between Miss Ruby Colvin Fryer (younger daughter of the late Mr. J. Fryer, of Saddleworth, Yorks., and of Mrs. Fryer, of Roslyn, Archibald-road, Exeter) and Dr. Trevor Meyrick Preece (second son of Mr. J. Preece, of Porth, Glamorgan, and the late Mrs. Preece). The ceremony was performed by the Rev. R. C. B. Llewellyn. The sub-organist (Mr. F. G. Bradford) played appropriate music, including Mendelssohn's "Wedding March." The bride was escorted by her brother, Mr. Frank Fryer, and was given away by her mother. Mr. D. A. Preece was best man. The bridesmaids were Miss Hilda Preece and Miss Gladys Preece (sisters of the bridegroom).

21. General Register Office: England & Wales Death Index
22. General Register Office: England & Wales Marriage Index