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David John 1822–1894 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 MAY 1822

Birth Location: Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales

Death Date: 9 JAN 1894

Death Location: Aberdare Cemetery, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales

Father: William Jones

Mother:

Spouse(s): Sarah Jones, Mary Rees

Children(s): Margaret John, Mary John, John John, Thomas John, Elizabeth John

The story of David John began in 1822 in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales. In 1845, David John established residence. In 1845, David John was employed. David John married Mary Rees, Sarah Jones, and had children including Elizabeth John, John William John, Margaret John, Mary John, Thomas D John. David John passed away in 1894 in Aberdare Cemetery, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales.

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Biography

  • The story of David John began in 1822 in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales.
  • In 1845, David John established residence.
  • In 1845, David John was employed.
  • David John married Mary Rees, Sarah Jones, and had children including Elizabeth John, John William John, Margaret John, Mary John, Thomas D John.
  • David John passed away in 1894 in Aberdare Cemetery, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

David John's Ancestors

Self
David John
1822–1894
Birth Place: Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales
Parents
William Jones
–1853
Cilgerran, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

David John's Descendants

1.
DJ
David John (12 MAY 1822–9 JAN 1894) m. Sarah Jones (ABT 1828–28 FEB 1897) m. Mary Rees (ABT 1810–4 JUL 1849)
  1. 1. Margaret John 1862–1906 m. John (W) Preece 1858–1939
    1. 1. Arthur (Ewart) Preece 1898–1986 m. Beryl (Steadman) Griffiths 1908–2000
      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
    2. 2. David (Alfred) Preece 1895–1985 m. Cecil Watts 1901–1980
    3. 3. Trevor (Meyrick) Preece 1896–1981 m. Ruby (Colwyn) Fryer 1897–1969
      1. 1. John (Fryer) Preece 1928–2021
    4. 4. Gladys Preece 1900–1984
    5. 5. Hilda (Mary) Preece 1901–1995 m. Dugald (Richard) Gillies 1898–1952
    6. 6. John (Stanley) Preece 1903–1908
  2. 2. Mary John 1861–1925 m. Thomas Griffiths 1849–1927
  3. 3. John (William) John 1859–1923 m. Catherine Moses 1862–1948
    1. 1. David (Moy) John 1894–1940 m. Edith (Helen) Butcher 1896–1967
      1. 1. Jennifer (Marion Moy) John 1939–1994
  4. 4. Thomas (D) John 1849–1924 m. Margaret Lewis 1856–1907 m. Diana Lewis 1860–1950
    1. 1. Mary (Adelina) John 1875–1896
    2. 2. Margaret (Irene) John 1880–1955
    3. 3. Dafydd John 1887–1907
    4. 4. Nellie John 1883–1929
  5. 5. Elizabeth John 1847–1851

David John's Timeline

36 Records

1822
12 MAY 1822
Birth of David John in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales
Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales
1845
21 APR 1845
Age 23
David John resided here
None
1845
21 APR 1845
Age 23
David John was employed
None
1849
9 JUL 1849
Age 27
David John resided here in Mill Street, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
Mill Street, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
1849
9 JUL 1849
Age 27
David John was employed
None
1851
1851
Age 29
David John appeared in census in Mill Street, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
Mill Street, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
1851
1851
Age 29
David John was employed
None
1851
16 SEP 1851
Age 29
David John resided here in Mill Street, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
Mill Street, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
1851
16 SEP 1851
Age 29
David John was employed
None
1858
5 AUG 1858
Age 36
David John resided here in Mill Street, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
Mill Street, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
1858
5 AUG 1858
Age 36
David John was employed
None
1861
1861
Age 39
David John appeared in census in Harriet Street, Trecynon, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
Harriet Street, Trecynon, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
1861
1861
Age 39
David John was employed
None
1862
10 DEC 1862
Age 40
David John resided here in 30, Harriet Street, Trecynon, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
30, Harriet Street, Trecynon, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
1862
10 DEC 1862
Age 40
David John was employed
None
1871
1871
Age 49
David John appeared in census in 30, Harriet Street, Trecynon, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
30, Harriet Street, Trecynon, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
1871
1871
Age 49
David John was employed
None
1873
1873
Age 51
David John resided here in Harriet Street, Trecynon, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
Harriet Street, Trecynon, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
1873
2 SEP 1873
Age 51
David John resided here in Trecynon, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
Trecynon, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
1873
2 SEP 1873
Age 51
David John was employed
None
1875
15 JUN 1875
Age 53
David John resided here in Trecynon, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
Trecynon, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
1881
1881
Age 59
David John appeared in census in 30, Harriet Street, Trecynon, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
30, Harriet Street, Trecynon, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
1881
1881
Age 59
David John was employed
None
1887
3 MAR 1887
Age 65
David John - Will
None
1891
1 APR 1891
Age 69
David John resided here in Trecynon, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
Trecynon, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
1891
1891
Age 69
David John appeared in census in 30, Harriet Street, Trecynon, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
30, Harriet Street, Trecynon, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
1891
1891
Age 69
David John was employed
None
1892
12 APR 1892
Age 70
David John resided here in Trecynon, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
Trecynon, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
1894
5 JAN 1894
Age 72
Death of David John in Trecynon, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
Trecynon, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
1894
5 JAN 1894
Age 72
David John resided here in Harriet Street, Trecynon, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
Harriet Street, Trecynon, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
1894
5 JAN 1894
Age 72
David John was employed
None
1894
9 JAN 1894
Age 72
Burial of David John in Aberdare Cemetery, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
Aberdare Cemetery, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
1894
20 APR 1894
Age 72
David John - Probate in London, England
London, England
1894
1 AUG 1894
Age 72
David John was employed
None
1897
24 FEB 1897
Age 75
David John was employed
None
1908
3 OCT 1908
Age 86
David John was employed
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 MAY 1822
    Event Place: Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] 1871 United Kingdom Census, RG105404866 f.
    [2] 1881 United Kingdom Census, RG115320267
    [3] 1851 United Kingdom Census Sample, HO10724604388
    [4] 1861 United Kingdom Census, RG940687939
    [5] 1891 United Kingdom Census, RG12444354
    [6] Certificate on file, Marriage - David John Sarah Jones
    [7] Merthyr Express, Page 4, @N0094@
    [8] Merthyr Express, Page 8, @N0791@
    [9] Y Tyst, Page 7, @N0824@
    [10] Y Cerddor, Page 41, @N0845@
    [11] Cymru, Vol 30 Page 288-291, @N0854@
    [12] GRO Digital Image, Death - David John

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 JAN 1894
    Event Place: Trecynon, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] Certificate on file, Marriage - John Preece Margaret John
    [2] _England & Wales Death Index
    [3] Evening Express, Special Edition, Page 1, @N0095@
    [4] Tarian Y Gweithiwr, Page 4, @N0096@
    [5] Gravestone photographs, David & Sarah John, Aberdare Cemetery
    [6] Certificate on file, Marriage - Thomas Griffiths Mary John
    [7] Merthyr Times and Dowlais Times and Aberdare Echo, Page 7, @N0035@
    [8] Merthyr Express, Page 8, @N0791@
    [9] Document on file, Programme Notes - Ebenezer Choral Society 150th Anniversary Concert, @N0829@
    [10] Chapels of the Cynon Valley, Page 341, @N0830@
    [11] Merthyr Times and Dowlais Times and Aberdare Echo, Page 5, @N0832@
    [12] Y Cerddor, Page 41, @N0845@
    [13] The Nonconformist, Page 11, @N1557@
    [14] GRO Digital Image, Death - David John

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 21 APR 1845
    Record Source: Certificate on file, Marriage - David John Mary Rees

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 21 APR 1845
    Record Source: Certificate on file, Marriage - David John Mary Rees

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1849
    Event Place: Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] Merthyr Express, Page 4, @N0094@
    [2] Merthyr Express, Page 8, @N0791@
    [3] Document on file, Programme Notes - Ebenezer Choral Society 150th Anniversary Concert, @N0829@
    [4] Chapels of the Cynon Valley, Page 341, @N0830@
    [5] Y Cerddor, Page 41, @N0845@

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 9 JUL 1849
    Event Place: Mill Street, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] Certificate on file, Birth - Thomas John
    [2] Certificate on file, Death - Mary John

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 9 JUL 1849
    Record Source:
    [1] Certificate on file, Birth - Thomas John
    [2] Certificate on file, Death - Mary John

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Mill Street, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1851 United Kingdom Census Sample, HO10724604388

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1851
    Record Source: 1851 United Kingdom Census Sample, HO10724604388

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 16 SEP 1851
    Event Place: Mill Street, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: GRO Digital Image, Death - Elizabeth John

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 16 SEP 1851
    Record Source: GRO Digital Image, Death - Elizabeth John

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 5 AUG 1858
    Event Place: Mill Street, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: Certificate on file, Marriage - David John Sarah Jones

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 5 AUG 1858
    Record Source: Certificate on file, Marriage - David John Sarah Jones

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Harriet Street, Trecynon, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1861 United Kingdom Census, RG940687939

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1861
    Record Source: 1861 United Kingdom Census, RG940687939

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 10 DEC 1862
    Event Place: 30, Harriet Street, Trecynon, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 10 DEC 1862

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: 30, Harriet Street, Trecynon, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1871 United Kingdom Census, RG105404866 f.

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1871
    Record Source: 1871 United Kingdom Census, RG105404866 f.

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1873
    Event Place: Harriet Street, Trecynon, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: Aberdare Leader, Page 4, @N0794@

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 SEP 1873
    Event Place: Trecynon, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: Wills on file, John Roberts (1826-1873) (Admin)

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 2 SEP 1873
    Record Source: Wills on file, John Roberts (1826-1873) (Admin)

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 18 JAN 1875
    Record Source:
    [1] Y Gwladgarwr, Page 6, @N0050@
    [2] Tarian Y Gweithiwr, Page 5, @N0051@

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 15 JUN 1875
    Event Place: Trecynon, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: Western Mail, Page 6, @N0097@

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: 30, Harriet Street, Trecynon, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1881 United Kingdom Census, RG115320267

    Genealogy Event 26
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1881
    Record Source: 1881 United Kingdom Census, RG115320267

    Genealogy Event 27
    Event Type: Will
    Event Date: 3 MAR 1887
    Record Source: Wills on file, David John (1823-1894)

    Genealogy Event 28
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 APR 1891
    Event Place: Trecynon, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: South Wales Daily News, Page 7, @N0098@

    Genealogy Event 29
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: 30, Harriet Street, Trecynon, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1891 United Kingdom Census, RG12444354

    Genealogy Event 30
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1891
    Record Source: 1891 United Kingdom Census, RG12444354

    Genealogy Event 31
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 APR 1892
    Event Place: Trecynon, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] South Wales Daily News, Third Edition - Page 4, @N0099@
    [2] The Pontypridd Chronicle and Workmans News, Page 6, @N0100@

    Genealogy Event 32
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 13 NOV 1893
    Event Place: Ebenezer Chapel, Trecynon, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: Hanes Eglwys Annibynol Ebenezer, Aberdar, Page 52, @N0848@

    Genealogy Event 33
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 5 JAN 1894
    Event Place: Harriet Street, Trecynon, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] South Wales Daily News, Page 6, @N0052@
    [2] Merthyr Express, Page 8, @N0791@

    Genealogy Event 34
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 5 JAN 1894
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), David John, @N0697@
    [2] Wills on file, David John (1823-1894)
    [3] GRO Digital Image, Death - David John

    Genealogy Event 35
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 9 JAN 1894
    Event Place: Aberdare Cemetery, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] Tarian Y Gweithiwr, Page 3, @N0102@
    [2] South Wales Daily News, Page 6, @N0052@
    [3] Burial Register - Aberdare Cemetery, David & Sarah John
    [4] Gravestone photographs, David & Sarah John, Aberdare Cemetery
    [5] Merthyr Express, Page 4, @N0094@
    [6] Merthyr Times and Dowlais Times and Aberdare Echo, Page 7, @N0035@
    [7] Y Drych, Page 2, @N0790@
    [8] Merthyr Express, Page 8, @N0791@
    [9] Y Tyst, Page 7, @N0824@

    Genealogy Event 36
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: GRO Digital Image, Death - David John

    Genealogy Event 37
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 20 APR 1894
    Event Place: London, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), David John, @N0697@
    [2] Wills on file, David John (1823-1894)

    Genealogy Event 38
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1 AUG 1894
    Record Source: Certificate on file, Marriage - John Preece Margaret John

    Genealogy Event 39
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: FROM AUG 1894 TO OCT 1894
    Record Source:
    [1] Tarian Y Gweithiwr, Page 1, @N0103@
    [2] Tarian Y Gweithiwr, Page 3, @N0104@
    [3] Tarian Y Gweithiwr, Page 2, @N0105@

    Genealogy Event 40
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 24 FEB 1897
    Record Source: GRO Digital Image, Death - Sarah John

    Genealogy Event 41
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 3 OCT 1908
    Record Source: Certificate on file, Marriage - Thomas Griffiths Mary John

    Genealogy Event 42
    Event Type: Custom Fact

    Genealogy Event 43
    Event Type: Custom Fact

    Genealogy Event 44
    Event Type: Custom Fact

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