Preece Family Tree

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1. Essex Lewis
   1. Ann Howells
      1. Thomas Lewis
      2. Mary Ann Lewis
      3. John Lewis
      4. Selina Lewis
         1. Jenkin Bowen
         2. Evan Lewis

Ancestors

Source References

1. 1911 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: RG14/32770/5
2. The Cambrian
   1. • Date: 13 May 1904
      • Page: Page 7
      • Citation:

        Marriage of Mr. Lewis, Royal Institution.

        At Walter-road Congregational Church, Swansea, on Saturday, the wedding was solemnised of Mr. Evan Lewis, curator of the Royal Institution of South Wales, and Selina, the widow of the late Mr. Jenkin Bowen, of Belgrave-terrace, Swansea.

        Rev. Evan Jenkins officiated, and the bride was given away by Mr. Idris Lewis, B.A. Miss Mary John (niece), Porth, acted as bridesmaid, Mr. John Lewis (solicitor) performing the duties of best man.

        The wedding was a quiet one. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis receive the very best wishes of a large circle of friends.

3. Weekly Mail
   1. • Date: 14 May 1904
      • Page: Page 12
      • Citation:

        LEWIS-BOWEN - On the 7th May, at Walter-road Congregational Church, by the Rev. Evan Jenkins, Evan Lewis, Curator of the Royal Institution of South Wales, to Selina, widow of the late Jenkin Bowen, of Belgrave-terrace, Swansea.

4. UK Government: National Probate Calendar
   1. • Date: 15 August 1921
      • Page: Selina Lewis
      • Citation:

        LEWIS Selina of Belgrave 86 Walter-road Swansea (wife of Evan Lewis) died 24 July 1921 Probate Carmarthen 15 August to the said Evan Lewis retired curator of the Royal Institution of South Wales. Effects £1485 3s. 7d.

5. Western Mail
   1. • Date: 26 July 1921
      • Page: Page 6
      • Citation:

        SWANSEA CURATOR BEREAVED.

        Mr. Evan Lewis, for many years curator at the Royal Institution of South Wales, Swansea, has suffered a sad loss by the death of his wife, who died at their residence, 86, Walter-road, Swansea, at 74 years of age. Mrs. Lewis will be buried at Cardiff to-morrow (Wednesday).

   2. • Date: 27 July 1921
      • Page: Page 1
      • Citation:

        [DEATHS.]

        LEWIS. - On the 24th. inst., at Belgrave, 86, Walter-road, Swansea, Selina, the beloved wife of Evan Lewis. Interment Two p.m. Wednesday at Cardiff Cemetery.

   3. • Date: 9 April 1928
      • Page: Page 8
      • Citation:

        SWANSEA CURATOR.

        VETERAN WELSHMAN'S FINE CAREER.

        Mr. Evan Lewis, 86, Walter-road, Swansea, died on Saturday, aged 92.

        Mr. Lewis was curator and librarian at the Royal Institution of South Wales, Swansea, for about 40 years. As a youth Mr. Lewis worked in a colliery and was a monoglot Welshman. Having saved some money he took a course of study in England, and was subsequently appointed curator of the Swansea Institution. He was a deacon of Walter-road Congregational Church for about 35 years. Another support of the Royal Institution, Swansea, Mr. C. H. Glascodine, died last week. Mr. Lewis was twice married and his second wife died about four years ago. He had two sons, Mr. Idris Lewis, a teacher, and the late Mr. Collwyn Lewis, who was secretary to the Swansea Intermediate School, and was drowned in Langland Bay some years ago. The funeral will be held on Wednesday in Swansea Cemetery.

6. Certificate on file
   1. • Date: 3 October 1908
      • Page: Marriage - Thomas Griffiths / Mary John
7. Ancestry.com: Parish Registers - London
   1. • Date: 4 December 1883
      • Page: Marriage - Jenkin Bowen / Selina Lewis (Willesden)
8. General Register Office: England & Wales Marriage Index
9. 1891 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: RG12/1036/15/23
10. 1851 United Kingdom Census
    1. • Page: HO107/2476/507/1
11. General Register Office: England & Wales Birth Index
12. Gerald Gabb: Jubilee Swansea: The Town in the 1890s
    1. • Page: Page 89-91
13. 1901 United Kingdom Census
    1. • Page: RG13/5077/88/8
14. 1921 United Kingdom Census
    1. • Page: RG15/27171/136
15. General Register Office: England & Wales Death Index