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David Alfred Preece 1895–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 JUN 1895

Birth Location: Porth, Glamorgan, Wales

Death Date: 18 MAR 1985

Death Location: Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales

Father: John Preece

Mother: Margaret John

Spouse(s): Cecil Watts

Children(s):

In 1895, David Alfred Preece entered the world in Porth, Glamorgan, Wales, born to John W Preece And Margaret John. In 1901, David Alfred Preece was recorded in the census in 75, Hannah Street, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales. David Alfred Preece married Cecil Watts. David Alfred Preece passed away in 1985 in Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales.

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Biography

  • In 1895, David Alfred Preece entered the world in Porth, Glamorgan, Wales, born to John W Preece And Margaret John.
  • In 1901, David Alfred Preece was recorded in the census in 75, Hannah Street, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales.
  • David Alfred Preece married Cecil Watts.
  • David Alfred Preece passed away in 1985 in Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, 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)

Cecil Watts
1901–1980
Birth Location: Colwinston, Glamorgan, Wales
CW

Children(s)

David Preece's Ancestors

Self
David Preece
1895–1985
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

David Preece's Timeline

21 Records

1895
13 JUN 1895
Birth of David Alfred Preece in Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
1901
1901
Age 6
David Alfred Preece appeared in census in 75, Hannah Street, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
75, Hannah Street, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
1909
6 APR 1909
Age 14
David Alfred Preece - Confirmation in College Chapel, King's College, Taunton, Somerset, England
College Chapel, King's College, Taunton, Somerset, England
1911
1911
Age 16
David Alfred Preece appeared in census in King's College, Taunton, Somerset, England
King's College, Taunton, Somerset, England
1918
14 SEP 1918
Age 23
David Alfred Preece was employed
None
1921
1921
Age 26
David Alfred Preece appeared in census in Maesyrhaf, 20 Grawen Street, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
Maesyrhaf, 20 Grawen Street, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
1921
1921
Age 26
David Alfred Preece was employed in 75, Hannah Street, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
75, Hannah Street, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
1926
11 NOV 1926
Age 31
David Alfred Preece resided here in Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
1930
6 MAR 1930
Age 35
David Alfred Preece resided here in Y Wern, Aldergrove Road, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
Y Wern, Aldergrove Road, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
1930
2 OCT 1930
Age 35
David Alfred Preece resided here in Maesyrhaf, 20 Grawen Street, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
Maesyrhaf, 20 Grawen Street, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
1939
1939
Age 44
David Alfred Preece appeared in census in Maesyrhaf, 20 Grawen Street, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
Maesyrhaf, 20 Grawen Street, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
1939
1939
Age 44
David Alfred Preece was employed
None
1939
7 DEC 1939
Age 44
David Alfred Preece resided here in Maesyrhaf, 20 Grawen Street, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
Maesyrhaf, 20 Grawen Street, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
1939
7 DEC 1939
Age 44
David Alfred Preece was employed
None
1973
22 MAY 1973
Age 78
David Alfred Preece resided here in Maesyrhaf, 20 Grawen Street, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
Maesyrhaf, 20 Grawen Street, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
1984
29 JUN 1984
Age 89
David Alfred Preece resided here in Llwynypia Hospital, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
Llwynypia Hospital, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
1984
20 OCT 1984
Age 89
David Alfred Preece - Will
None
1984
20 OCT 1984
Age 89
David Alfred Preece resided here in Llanwonno Ward, Llwynypia Hospital, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
Llanwonno Ward, Llwynypia Hospital, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
1985
18 MAR 1985
Age 90
Death of David Alfred Preece in Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
1985
18 MAR 1985
Age 90
David Alfred Preece resided here in Llanwonno Ward, Llwynypia Hospital, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
Llanwonno Ward, Llwynypia Hospital, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
1985
17 APR 1985
Age 90
David Alfred Preece - Probate in London, England
London, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 JUN 1895
    Event Place: Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] 1901 United Kingdom Census, RG1350023926 f.
    [2] 1939 Register, XKHQ20
    [3] _England & Wales Birth Index
    [4] 1911 United Kingdom Census, RG14142509999
    [5] 1921 United Kingdom Census, RG1526742230

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 MAR 1985
    Event Place: Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] _England & Wales Death Index
    [2] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), David Alfred Preece, @N0054@
    [3] Wills on file, David Alfred Preece (1895-1985)

    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: Confirmation
    Event Date: 6 APR 1909
    Event Place: College Chapel, King's College, Taunton, Somerset, England
    Record Source: The Aluredian, Lent Term, Page 253, @N0055@

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: King's College, Taunton, Somerset, England
    Record Source: 1911 United Kingdom Census, RG14142509999

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 14 SEP 1918
    Record Source: Western Mail, Page 7, @N1060@

    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: 75, Hannah Street, Porth, 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: 6 MAR 1930
    Event Place: Y Wern, Aldergrove Road, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: Wills on file, John Preece (1858-1939)

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 OCT 1930
    Event Place: Maesyrhaf, 20 Grawen Street, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: Western Mail, Page 10, @N1048@

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Maesyrhaf, 20 Grawen Street, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1939 Register, XKHQ20

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1939
    Record Source: 1939 Register, XKHQ/20

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 DEC 1939
    Event Place: Maesyrhaf, 20 Grawen Street, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: Wills on file, John Preece (1858-1939)

    Genealogy Event 15
    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 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 22 MAY 1973
    Event Place: Maesyrhaf, 20 Grawen Street, Porth, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: Wills on file, Gladys Preece (1900-1984)

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 29 JUN 1984
    Event Place: Llwynypia Hospital, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: Wills on file, Gladys Preece (1900-1984)

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Will
    Event Date: 20 OCT 1984
    Record Source: Wills on file, David Alfred Preece (1895-1985)

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 20 OCT 1984
    Event Place: Llanwonno Ward, Llwynypia Hospital, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: Wills on file, David Alfred Preece (1895-1985)

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 18 MAR 1985
    Event Place: Llanwonno Ward, Llwynypia Hospital, Llwynypia, Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), David Alfred Preece, @N0054@
    [2] Wills on file, David Alfred Preece (1895-1985)

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 17 APR 1985
    Event Place: London, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), David Alfred Preece, @N0054@
    [2] Wills on file, David Alfred Preece (1895-1985)

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Custom Fact

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Custom Fact
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