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Arthur Ewart Preece 1898–1986 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 MAY 1898

Birth Location: Porth, Glamorgan, Wales

Death Date: 17 JUL 1986

Death Location: Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, Wales

Father: John Preece

Mother: Margaret John

Spouse(s): Beryl Griffiths

Children(s): John Preece, Barbara Preece

In 1898, Arthur Ewart Preece entered the world in Porth, Glamorgan, Wales, born to John W Preece And Margaret John. In 1901, Arthur Ewart Preece was recorded in the census in 75, Hannah Street, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales. In 1911, Arthur Ewart Preece was recorded in the census in Maesyrhaf, 20 Grawen Street, Porth, Glamorgan, Wal. Arthur Ewart Preece married Beryl Steadman Griffiths, and had children including Barbara Anne Preece, John Stanley Brian Preece. Arthur Ewart Preece passed away in 1986 in Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, Wales.

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Biography

  • In 1898, Arthur Ewart Preece entered the world in Porth, Glamorgan, Wales, born to John W Preece And Margaret John.
  • In 1901, Arthur Ewart Preece was recorded in the census in 75, Hannah Street, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales.
  • In 1911, Arthur Ewart Preece was recorded in the census in Maesyrhaf, 20 Grawen Street, Porth, Glamorgan, Wal.
  • Arthur Ewart Preece married Beryl Steadman Griffiths, and had children including Barbara Anne Preece, John Stanley Brian Preece.
  • Arthur Ewart Preece passed away in 1986 in Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, Wales.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Preece
1858–1939
Birth Location: Eglwysilan, Glamorgan, Wales
JP
Margaret John
1862–1906
Birth Location: 30, Harriet Street, Trecynon, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
MJ

Spouses(s)

Beryl Griffiths
1908–2000
Birth Location: Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
BG

Children(s)

John Preece
1929–2011
Birth Location: 22 Gordon Road, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
JP
Barbara Preece
1933–2011
Birth Location: Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
BP

Arthur Preece's Ancestors

Self
Arthur Preece
1898–1986
Birth Place: Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
Parents
John W Preece
1858–1939
Eglwysilan, Glamorgan, Wales
Margaret John
1862–1906
30, Harriet Street, Trecynon, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
Grandparents
Alfred Preece
1828–1904
Llandaff, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
Mary Thomas
1826–1899
Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
David John
1822–1894
Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales
Sarah Jones
1828–1897
Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Great-Grandparents
John Preece
1787–1859
Margaret Stephens
1796–1869
William Jones
–1853
David Jones
1795–
Ann
1799–1871
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Lewis Preece
1758–1835
Hannah
1756–1841
William Stephen
1750–1830
Mary Edmund
1754–1834

Arthur Preece's Descendants

1.
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Arthur (Ewart) Preece (25 MAY 1898–17 JUL 1986) m. Beryl (Steadman) Griffiths (25 JAN 1908–18 MAY 2000)
  1. 1. John (Stanley Brian) Preece 1929–2011 m. Patricia (Mary) Stokes 1928–2020
  2. 2. Barbara (Anne) Preece 1933–2011 m. Austin (Sirrell) Reeves 1929–2013

Arthur Preece's Timeline

29 Records

1898
25 MAY 1898
Birth of Arthur Ewart Preece in Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
1901
1901
Age 3
Arthur Ewart Preece appeared in census in 75, Hannah Street, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
75, Hannah Street, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
1911
1911
Age 13
Arthur Ewart Preece appeared in census in Maesyrhaf, 20 Grawen Street, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
Maesyrhaf, 20 Grawen Street, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
1913
JUL 1913
Age 15
Arthur Ewart Preece - Education in Rhondda County School, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
Rhondda County School, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
1913
29 NOV 1913
Age 15
Arthur Ewart Preece resided here in Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
1921
1921
Age 23
Arthur Ewart Preece appeared in census in Maesyrhaf, 20 Grawen Street, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
Maesyrhaf, 20 Grawen Street, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
1921
1921
Age 23
Arthur Ewart Preece was employed in Cymmer Colliery, Cymmer, Llantrisant, Glamorgan, Wales
Cymmer Colliery, Cymmer, Llantrisant, Glamorgan, Wales
1926
11 NOV 1926
Age 28
Arthur Ewart Preece resided here in Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
1929
29 OCT 1929
Age 31
Arthur Ewart Preece resided here in 17 Gynor Avenue, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
17 Gynor Avenue, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
1929
29 OCT 1929
Age 31
Arthur Ewart Preece was employed
None
1930
6 MAR 1930
Age 32
Arthur Ewart Preece resided here in 17 Gynor Avenue, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
17 Gynor Avenue, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
1930
6 MAR 1930
Age 32
Arthur Ewart Preece was employed
None
1939
1939
Age 41
Arthur Ewart Preece appeared in census in 17 Gynor Avenue, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
17 Gynor Avenue, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
1939
1939
Age 41
Arthur Ewart Preece was employed
None
1939
20 JUN 1939
Age 41
Arthur Ewart Preece resided here in 17 Gynor Avenue, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
17 Gynor Avenue, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
1939
7 DEC 1939
Age 41
Arthur Ewart Preece resided here in 17 Gynor Avenue, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
17 Gynor Avenue, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
1939
7 DEC 1939
Age 41
Arthur Ewart Preece was employed
None
1941
18 JAN 1941
Age 43
Arthur Ewart Preece resided here in 93 Cemetery Road, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
93 Cemetery Road, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
1941
18 JAN 1941
Age 43
Arthur Ewart Preece was employed
None
1953
20 OCT 1953
Age 55
Arthur Ewart Preece resided here in Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
1953
23 OCT 1953
Age 55
Arthur Ewart Preece resided here in Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
1955
24 SEP 1955
Age 57
Arthur Ewart Preece resided here in 93 Cemetery Road, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
93 Cemetery Road, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
1955
24 SEP 1955
Age 57
Arthur Ewart Preece was employed
None
1981
20 JAN 1981
Age 83
Arthur Ewart Preece - Will
None
1981
20 JAN 1981
Age 83
Arthur Ewart Preece resided here in Fernhill Cottage, Newbridge Road, Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Fernhill Cottage, Newbridge Road, Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, Wales
1984
20 OCT 1984
Age 86
Arthur Ewart Preece resided here in Fernhill Cottage, Newbridge Road, Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Fernhill Cottage, Newbridge Road, Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, Wales
1986
17 JUL 1986
Age 88
Death of Arthur Ewart Preece in Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, Wales
1986
17 JUL 1986
Age 88
Arthur Ewart Preece resided here in Fernhill Cottage, Newbridge Road, Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Fernhill Cottage, Newbridge Road, Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, Wales
1986
17 OCT 1986
Age 88
Arthur Ewart Preece - Probate in Llandaff, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
Llandaff, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 MAY 1898
    Event Place: Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] 1901 United Kingdom Census, RG1350023926 f.
    [2] 1911 United Kingdom Census, RG143238496
    [3] 1939 Register, XKHT88
    [4] _England & Wales Birth Index
    [5] Certificate on file, Marriage - Arthur Ewart Preece Beryl Steadman Griffiths
    [6] 1921 United Kingdom Census, RG1526742230

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 JUL 1986
    Event Place: Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] _England & Wales Death Index
    [2] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), Arthur Ewart Preece, @N0009@

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: 75, Hannah Street, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1901 United Kingdom Census, RG1350023926 f.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Maesyrhaf, 20 Grawen Street, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1911 United Kingdom Census, RG143238496

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Education
    Event Date: JUL 1913
    Event Place: Rhondda County School, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: Rhondda Leader, Page 11

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 29 NOV 1913
    Event Place: Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: Rhondda Leader, Page 11

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Maesyrhaf, 20 Grawen Street, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1921 United Kingdom Census, RG1526742230

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Cymmer Colliery, Cymmer, Llantrisant, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1921 United Kingdom Census, RG1526742230

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 11 NOV 1926
    Event Place: Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: Pontypridd Observer, Page 5, @N1611@

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 29 OCT 1929
    Event Place: 17 Gynor Avenue, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 29 OCT 1929

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 MAR 1930
    Event Place: 17 Gynor Avenue, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: Wills on file, John Preece (1858-1939)

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 6 MAR 1930
    Record Source: Wills on file, John Preece (1858-1939)

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: 17 Gynor Avenue, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1939 Register, XKHT88

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1939
    Record Source: 1939 Register, XKHT88

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 20 JUN 1939
    Event Place: 17 Gynor Avenue, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 DEC 1939
    Event Place: 17 Gynor Avenue, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: Wills on file, John Preece (1858-1939)

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 7 DEC 1939
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), John Preece, @N0010@
    [2] Wills on file, John Preece (1858-1939)

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 18 JAN 1941
    Event Place: 93 Cemetery Road, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 18 JAN 1941

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 20 OCT 1953
    Event Place: Porth, Glamorgan, Wales

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 23 OCT 1953
    Event Place: Porth, Glamorgan, Wales

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 24 SEP 1955
    Event Place: 93 Cemetery Road, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 24 SEP 1955

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Will
    Event Date: 20 JAN 1981
    Record Source: Wills on file, Arthur Ewart Preece (1898-1986)

    Genealogy Event 26
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 20 JAN 1981
    Event Place: Fernhill Cottage, Newbridge Road, Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] Wills on file, Arthur Ewart Preece (1898-1986)
    [2] Wills on file, Beryl Steadman Griffiths (1908-2000)

    Genealogy Event 27
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 20 OCT 1984
    Event Place: Fernhill Cottage, Newbridge Road, Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, Wales
    Record Source: Wills on file, David Alfred Preece (1895-1985)

    Genealogy Event 28
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 17 JUL 1986
    Event Place: Fernhill Cottage, Newbridge Road, Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), Arthur Ewart Preece, @N0009@
    [2] Wills on file, Arthur Ewart Preece (1898-1986)

    Genealogy Event 29
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 17 OCT 1986
    Event Place: Llandaff, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), Arthur Ewart Preece, @N0009@
    [2] Wills on file, Arthur Ewart Preece (1898-1986)

    Genealogy Event 30
    Event Type: Custom Fact

    Genealogy Event 31
    Event Type: Custom Fact
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