Preece Family Tree

Events

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Families

Attributes

Pedigree

1. John Lewis
   1. Catherine Roberts
      1. Anne Lewis
      2. John Lewis
      3. Catherine Lewis
      4. Thomas Lewis
      5. Mary Lewis
         1. John Griffiths
            1. John Steadman Griffiths
            2. Mary Jane Griffiths
            3. Richard Steadman Griffiths
            4. Gwilym Steadman Griffiths
            5. Morgan Steadman Griffiths
            6. Catherine Ann Griffiths
            7. Elizabeth Steadman Griffiths
            8. Sarah Rowena Griffiths
            9. Aneurin Steadman Griffiths
            10. Margaretta Steadman Griffiths
      6. Jane Lewis
      7. Robert Lewis
      8. Gwilym Lewis

Ancestors

Source References

1. Maiden name on child's birth index record
2. 1881 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: RG11/5305/38/69 f.
3. 1891 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: RG12/4426/5/4
4. 1901 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: RG13/5016/32/3
5. 1911 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: RG14/32361/16
6. Thomas Preece: Gravestone photographs
   1. • Date: 15 May 2018
      • Page: John & Mary Griffiths, Trealaw Cemetery
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      • Citation:

        Er cof am Mary, anwyl briod John Griffiths, 48 Sherwood, Llwynypia, 1851 - 1927.
        Hefyd John Griffiths, 1851 - 1931.
        Hefyd eu annwyl merch Margaretta Steadman Neale, 1894 - 1967.

        Translation:

        In memory of Mary, dear spouse of John Griffiths, 48 Sherwood, Llwynypia, 1851 - 1927.
        Also John Griffiths, 1851 - 1931.
        Also their dear daughter Margaretta Steadman Neale, 1894 - 1967.

7. 1861 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: RG9/4071/64/30
8. 1871 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: RG10/5410/142/23
9. General Register Office: England & Wales Birth Index
10. Aberdare Leader
    1. • Date: 5 February 1910
       • Page: Page 5
       • Citation:

         [Cwmaman.]

         INTERMENT - On Friday, the 21st inst., the remains of Mrs. Mary Thomas, Rose Villa, were interred at the Aberdare Public Cemetery. Deceased, who was 61 years of age, passed away at her sister's residence in Talgarth. She was a faithful member of Soar Church, Cwmaman. The, Rev. W. D. Morris officiated at the funeral.

         The following were the mourners:- 1st coach: Mrs. Jane Edwards and. Mrs. Elizabeth Lloyd, daughters: John, David, Morgan, and Thos. Thomas, sons; Ivor Clayton Thomas and John Haydn Edwards, grand-children. 2nd coach: Rev. H. Griffiths, Maesteg; Messrs. John Griffiths, Llwynypia, and Richard Steadman Griffiths, brothers; Mrs. Jane Davies, sister; Mrs. J. S. Thomas, Teify Villa, and Mrs. Thomas Thomas, daughters-in-law; Miss Minnie Thomas, grandchild. 3rd coach: Mrs. R. S. Griffiths, Florida Villa; Mrs. J. Griffiths, Llwynypia, sisters-in-law; Mr. Evan Davies, brother-in-law; Mr Wm. Edwards and David Lloyd, sons-in-law; Rev. W. D. Morris. 4th coach: Cassie and Lizzie Griffiths, William Thomas, and John Griffiths, Jane and Mary Griffiths, all of Llwynypia, nephews and nieces. 5th coach: Mrs. Lewis Jones, Mrs. T. Thomas, Mrs. Lodwig Rees, Mrs. E. Hughes, and Mrs. Chedzroy, nieces; Steadman Davies, nephew. 6th coach: Mr. and Mrs. W. Edwards, Aman-street; Mrs. Garbett, Crynant; Mr. and Mrs. John Griffiths, Bernant, nephews and nieces; Thomas Thomas, brother-in-law. 7th coach: Sergeant Davies, Talgarth; Stephen John Griffiths, Evan Steadman Griffiths, Mrs. Davies, and Mrs. T. J. Davies, nephews and nieces. 8th coach: Mrs. Chedzroy, Mrs. David George, Mrs. John Rees, Llanwonno-road, neighbours.

         Two beautiful wreaths had been received, one from the children and the other from the "Merched y De" Society [women's temperance movement], of which deceased was a member. The funeral arrangements were in the hands of Mr. F. D. E. George, Aberdare.

    2. • Date: 17 July 1915
       • Page: Page 3
       • Citation:

         THE INTERMENT of the late Mr. Richard Stedman Griffiths, 22 Llanwonno Road (the report of whose death appeared in our last week's issue) took place on Wednesday, the 7th inst., at the Aberdare Cemetery. The Rev. I. J. Williams officiated at the house, and at the graveside the Rev. W. D. Morris, Soar (C.M.). The mourners were: First coach. Widow; Misses Jane Mary Griffiths and Bessie Griffiths, daughters; Edgar and Evan Griffiths, sons; Mrs. E. Davies, Llangammarch, sister; 2nd coach, Messrs. William and John Griffiths, brothers; Mrs. E. Edwards, Mrs. James Edwards, nieces; Mrs. J. Griffiths and Miss G. Griffiths, Llwynypia; 3rd coach, Miss Maggie Griffiths, Mrs. L. Lloyd, Mrs. S. J. Garbett. M. J. Thomas and Bessie Bird; 4th coach, Mr. Evan Davies, Miss Maggie John, Mrs. Hannah Thomas, and Mr. Price. Troedyrhiw, cousins: 5th coach, Mrs. Annie Thomas, Mrs. B. Morris, Mrs. E. J. Jones, Cwmaman, Mrs. Evans, Aberaman; J. J. Griffiths; 6th coach, Mrs. Harries. Mrs. Jennie Jarvis, Miss Owen, Miss Thomas, and Mrs. Chapman. Following the hearse were: Messrs. Morgan and Stephen John Griffiths, sons; John Griffiths, Tommy Thomas, John Griffiths; Llwynypia; Thomas George Morris and Richard Jones, brothers-in-law; Ivor Jones, Jeremiah Evans, Tom George, Merthyr; A. S. Griffiths, W. D. Griffiths, William Griffiths, Penygraig; W. Edwards, Llew Richards, Roger John, Troedyrhiw; Gwilym Lewis, Llwynypia; Robert Francis, John Williams, Penydarren; Henry Davies, George Bird, Walter Thomas, W. P. Carter, W. Pearce, Tredegar; Tom Davies, Mr. Harries. Resolven, and Mr. Theo Chapman. Beautiful floral tributes were sent by: (1) Widow and children; (2) Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jones, Brynhyfryd, and children; (3) Miss Richards, Cwmaman Girls' School; (4) Fireman and Workmen, 7ft. seam, Shepherd's Pit; (5) Mrs. James Edwards and Mr. David Thomas; (6) Mr. W. F. Carter, Tredegar.

11. Wills on file
    1. • Date: 19 March 1924
       • Page: John Griffiths (1852-1931)
12. 1921 United Kingdom Census
    1. • Page: RG15/26719/15
13. Certificate on file
    1. • Date: 25 December 1873
       • Page: Marriage - John Griffiths / Mary Lewis
14. General Register Office: England & Wales Marriage Index
15. Rhondda Leader
    1. • Date: 21 December 1918
       • Page: Page 4
       • Citation:

         Clydach Vale.

         Mr. Gwilym S. Griffiths, 15 Park-terr., Clydach Vale, passed away on Saturday morning, the 30th ult., at the age of 38 years, after a long and painful illness of over two years' duration. Deceased, who was the third son of Mr. John Griffiths, hairdresser, Llwynypia-road, Llwynypia, and of Mrs. Griffiths, 48 Sherwood, Llwynypia, had been residing in Clydach Fale for the past 14 years. He leaves a widow and six children, whose ages range from 14 to 4, to mourn his loss.

         The funeral took place at Llethrddu Cemetery, on Thursday, the 5th inst., Mr Timothy Williams, newsagent, Llwynypia, officiating.

         The mourners included Messrs. John Griffiths (father), John S. Griffiths, 23 Sherwood; R. Steadman Griffiths, Railway View; Lance Corpl. Aneurin S. Griffiths, M.G.C., Grantham (brothers); Messrs. Morgan Owen. Tyntyla-road, Llwynypia; Gwilym Evans, The Bungalows, Ystrad Rhondda (brothers-in-law); Gwilym Lewis, headmaster, Llwynypia Schools (uncle); Gwilym James, Court-street, Tonypandy; Hugh J. James, under manager, Glamorgan Colliery; T. James. Clydach Vale; - Martin, Berw-road, Tonypandy; Tom Davies, Gilfach Goch; D Thomas, Clydach Vale (brothers-in- law); John Griffiths, Wm. Edwards, T. Thomas, Cwmaman, Aberdare; W. Griffiths, headmaster, Blaenyewm Schools; Joshua Davies, mechanic, Naval Collieries; Wm. H. Lewis, Penygraig; Abraham Lewis, De Winton-terrace, Llwynypia; Emlyn Lewis, Clydach Vale; Morgan John Powell, Tonypandy (cousins).

         Among the members of the general public who attended we noticed Second Lieut. James Williams, M.G.C., Grantham; Messrs. Howard Jones, Rhondda Food Inspector; D. Brychan Jones, Tony-pandy; Ivor D. Griffiths, headmaster, Gelli Boys' School; John Hammond, check-weigher, Llwynypia; Evan Lewis, Sherwood; Owen G. Davies, outfitter, Blaenclydach; Christmas Evans, Maesderwen, Llwynypia; Wm. Richards, Sherwood; Gwilym Hammond, Rhondda-terrace; Dd Lewis, Turberville-street, Llwynypia; Dd. Howells, Court-street, Tonypandy; James Gronow, Clydach Vale.

         The funeral arrangements were conducted by Messrs. J. Griffiths and Sons, Tonypandy.

16. Notice of Interment - Trealaw Cemetery
    1. • Date: 2 July 1927
       • Page: Mary Griffiths
17. General Register Office: England & Wales Death Index