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David William Rees 1897 – 1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Jan 1897

Birth Location: Merthyr, Glamorgan, Wales

Death Date: 31 Jan 1961

Death Location: Walsgrave Hospital, Coventry, Warwickshire, England

Father: David Rees

Mother: Jane Richards

Spouse(s): Dora Ririe

Children(s): Annie Rees, Elizabeth Rees, Doreen Rees, Winifred Rees, Joyce Rees, Margaret Rees

David William Rees was born in 1897 in Merthyr, Glamorgan, Wales, the child of David Rees and Jane Richards. In 1901, David William Rees resided in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales. In 1911, David William Rees established residence. David William Rees married Dora Amy Ririe, and had children including Annie Jane Rees, Elizabeth (Betty) Rees, Doreen Rees, Winifred Rees, Joyce Rees, Margaret Rees. David William Rees passed away in 1961 in Walsgrave Hospital, Coventry, Warwickshire, England.

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Biography

  • David William Rees was born in 1897 in Merthyr, Glamorgan, Wales, the child of David Rees and Jane Richards.
  • In 1901, David William Rees resided in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales.
  • In 1911, David William Rees established residence.
  • David William Rees married Dora Amy Ririe, and had children including Annie Jane Rees, Elizabeth (Betty) Rees, Doreen Rees, Winifred Rees, Joyce Rees, Margaret Rees.
  • David William Rees passed away in 1961 in Walsgrave Hospital, Coventry, Warwickshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Rees
1858 – 1910
Birth Location: Merthyr Tydfil Glamorgan, Wales
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Jane Richards
1869 – 1933
Birth Location: Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan
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Spouses(s)

Dora Ririe
1898 – 1977
Birth Location: 60 Hunters Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
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Children(s)

Annie Rees
1919 – 2003
Birth Location: Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales
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Elizabeth Rees
1920 – 2010
Birth Location: Wales
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Doreen Rees
1927 – 2024
Birth Location: Merthyr T., Wales
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Winifred Rees
1930 – 2008
Birth Location: Merthyr T, Wales
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Joyce Rees
1934 – 2015
Birth Location: Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire
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Margaret Rees
1938 – 1939
Birth Location: Coventry, Warwickshire, West Midlands England
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David Rees's Ancestors

Self
David Rees
1897 – 1961
Birth Place: Merthyr, Glamorgan, Wales
Parents
David Rees
1858 – 1910
Merthyr Tydfil Glamorgan, Wales
Jane Richards
1869 – 1933
Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan
Grandparents
David Rees
1833 – 1899
Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales
Jemima Griffiths
1835 – 1872
Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales
Howell Richards
1842 – 1913
Pen y darren, Merthyr Tydfyl, Glamorgan, Wales
Ann Rees
1843 – 1898
Great-Grandparents
William Rees
1806 – 1869
Margaret Clement
1805 –
William Griffiths
1799 – 1877
Mary Jones
1797 – 1879
Edward Richards
1795 – 1850
Ann Powell
1802 – 1888
William Rees
1818 – 1848
Jane Gray
1821 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Rees
1777 –
Jane _____
1778 –
William Clement
Catherine _____
David Griffiths
1771 – 1868
Mary _____
1773 –
Ebenezer Jones
1767 – 1811
Amelia Lewis
1768 –
Edward Richards
1775 –
Mary
1775 –
Howell Powell
1778 –
Ann David
1778 –

David Rees's Descendants

1.
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David (William) Rees (29 Jan 1897 – 31 Jan 1961) m. Dora (Amy) Ririe (26th Jul 1898 – 4 May 1977)
  1. 1. Annie (Jane) Rees (18 Jun 1919 – 12 Dec 2003) m. William (Edwin) Hearnden (15 Jul 1921 – 27 Jan 1983)
    1. 1. Jacqueline Hearnden (30 Jun 1951 – )
    2. 2. Raymond Hearnden (19 Nov 1952 – 12 Nov 2012)
  2. 2. Elizabeth ((Betty)) Rees (03 Oct 1920 – 10 Dec 2010) m. Percy (Edward) Gent (8 Jul 1917 – 11 Oct 1994)
    1. 1. Brian (David) Gent (Mar 1950 – Mar 1950)
    2. 2. Carol (Ann) Gent (15 Jun 1951 – ) m. Michael (W) Henstock (31 Dec 1947 – )
      1. 1. Louise (Claire) Henstock (Mar 1975 – ) m. Rangie
      2. 2. Stephen (Michael) Henstock (Jun 1977 – ) m. Hancox
        1. 1. Kyle Henstock (May 1997 – ) m. Paige
  3. 3. Doreen Rees (16 August 1927 – 5th February 2024) m. Malcolm (Kenneth) Lamsdon (22 Sep 1928 – 30 Jun 2010)
    1. 1. Jayne (B) Lamsdon (02 Nov 1964 – ) m. Michael (A) Propert (21 Oct 1964 – )
      1. 1. Amy (Jayne) Lamsdon-Propert (1 Apr 1994 – )
      2. 2. Katy (Jayne) Lamsdon-Propert (Apr 2000 – )
  4. 4. Winifred Rees (22 Dec 1930 – DEC 2008) m. John Morris (12 Apr 1928 – 1985)
    1. 1. Valerie Morris (27 Jan1952 – ) m. Danny (Lee) Fleener m. William (David) Burden (JUN 1942 – )
      1. 1. Amanda (Jane) Fleener (18 Oct 1976 – ) m. James (Craig) Carpenter (5 Aug 1976 – )
        1. 1. Kelsey Carter (9 Oct 2000 – )
        2. 2. Brenna Carter (20 Aug 2002 – )
      2. 2. Hollie (Anne) Fleener (20 Feb 1979 – ) m. David (R) Frazee (6 Mar 1975 – )
        1. 1. Kendall Frazee (11 Oct 2002 – )
        2. 2. Carter Frazee (23 Aug 2006 – )
    2. 2. David (John) Morris (20 Jul 1955 – 15 Oct 2015)
  5. 5. Joyce Rees (05 Nov 1934 – 05 Dec 2015) m. Dennis (Vincent) O'Grady (20 JUL 1931 – 05 Oct 2013)
    1. 1. Christine (Anne) O'Grady (19 Nov 1956 – ) m. Douglas (Stuart) Wilkie (26 Jul 1947 – )
      1. 1. Stephanie (Louise) Wilkie (04 SEP 1983 – ) m. Alex Garner
        1. 1. Amelia (Grace) Garner
        2. 2. Sophia Garner
        3. 3. Lucy Garner
      2. 2. Jessica (Joy) Wilkie (26 MAR 1985 – ) m. Michael Watkins m. Josh Codrington
      3. 3. Benjamin Wilkie (07 SEP 1987 – ) m. Katie Stephens
        1. 1. Harry (Alexander) Wilkie
        2. 2. Margaret ((Maggie)) Wilkie
        3. 3. Charlie Wilkie
    2. 2. Elizabeth (Frances) O'Grady (02 May 1958 – ) m. Anthony Marino (21 Jun 1957 – )
      1. 1. Kimberley Marino (13 JAN 1989 – )
      2. 2. Ricardo Marino (24 JUL 1990 – )
    3. 3. Helen (Claire) O'Grady (09 JUN 1965 – ) m. Barry Heap (3 Aug 1963 – )
      1. 1. Melissa Heap (05 DEC 1999 – )
  6. 6. Margaret Rees (Apr Q 1938 – May 1939)

David Rees's Timeline

8 Records

1897
29 Jan 1897
Birth of David William Rees in Merthyr, Glamorgan, Wales
Merthyr, Glamorgan, Wales
1901
1901
Age 4
David William Rees resided here in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales
Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales
1911
1911
Age 14
David William Rees resided here
None
1911
02 Apr 1911
Age 14
David William Rees resided here in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales
Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales
1918
01 Jun 1918
Age 21
David William Rees was employed in Coal miner
Coal miner
1961
31 Jan 1961
Age 64
Death of David William Rees in Walsgrave Hospital, Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Walsgrave Hospital, Coventry, Warwickshire, England
1961
09 Feb 1961
Age 64
Burial of David William Rees in Canley Crematorium
Canley Crematorium
1961
8 Jun 1961
Age 64
David William Rees - Probate in Coventry, Warwickshire, England,
Coventry, Warwickshire, England,

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Jan 1897
    Event Place: Merthyr, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 Wales Census
    [2] 1901 Wales Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 5023; Folio: 132; Page: 27.
    [3] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index, 1837-1915
    [4] 1901 Wales Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 5023; Folio: 132; Page: 27.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1901 Wales Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 5023; Folio: 132; Page: 27.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1911
    Event Place: Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1911 Wales Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 01 Jun 1918
    Event Place: Coal miner

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Occupation

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Jan 1961
    Event Place: Walsgrave Hospital, Coventry, Warwickshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1861-1941
    [2] England & Wales, Death Index: 1984-2005

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 09 Feb 1961
    Event Place: Canley Crematorium

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 8 Jun 1961
    Event Place: Coventry, Warwickshire, England,
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