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Gwilym Ewart Preece 1904–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 DEC 1904

Birth Location: Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales

Death Date: 10 MAY 1950

Death Location: Glyntaff Cemetery and Crematorium, Glyntaff, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales

Father: John Preece

Mother: Sarah Parry

Spouse(s): Mary Powell

Children(s): Iris Preece, William Preece

The story of Gwilym Ewart Preece began in 1904 in Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales. In 1911, Gwilym Ewart Preece was recorded in the census in 5 Birch Grove, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales. In 1921, Gwilym Ewart Preece was recorded in the census in 61 Wood Road, Treforest, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wa. Gwilym Ewart Preece married Mary Ann Powell, and had children including Gwyneth Preece, Iris May Preece, June Preece, Kathleen Preece, Lilian Mona Preece, Margaret J Preece, Queen M Preece, Violet May Preece, William John Preece. Gwilym Ewart Preece passed away in 1950 in Glyntaff Cemetery and Crematorium, Glyntaff, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales.

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Biography

  • The story of Gwilym Ewart Preece began in 1904 in Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales.
  • In 1911, Gwilym Ewart Preece was recorded in the census in 5 Birch Grove, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales.
  • In 1921, Gwilym Ewart Preece was recorded in the census in 61 Wood Road, Treforest, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wa.
  • Gwilym Ewart Preece married Mary Ann Powell, and had children including Gwyneth Preece, Iris May Preece, June Preece, Kathleen Preece, Lilian Mona Preece, Margaret J Preece, Queen M Preece, Violet May Preece, William John Preece.
  • Gwilym Ewart Preece passed away in 1950 in Glyntaff Cemetery and Crematorium, Glyntaff, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Gwilym Preece's Ancestors

Self
Gwilym Preece
1904–1950
Birth Place: Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
Parents
John Preece
1878–1930
Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
Sarah (Ann) Parry
1879–1953
Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
Grandparents
William Preece
1842–1897
Llantwit Fardre, Glamorgan, Wales
Eleanor Thomas
1842–1909
Llantwit Fardre, Glamorgan, Wales
Great-Grandparents
John Prees
1816–1876
Mary Davies
1818–1894
Thomas
–1871
Elizabeth Hughes
1822–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Preece
1787–1859
Ann Davies
1788–1820
William Davies
1781–
Elizabeth
1776–

Gwilym Preece's Descendants

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Gwilym (Ewart) Preece (4 DEC 1904–10 MAY 1950) m. Mary (Ann) Powell (22 APR 1906–20 OCT 1976)
  1. 1. Iris (May) Preece 1925–
  2. 2. William (John) Preece 1928–1929

Gwilym Preece's Timeline

9 Records

1904
4 DEC 1904
Birth of Gwilym Ewart Preece in Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
1911
1911
Age 7
Gwilym Ewart Preece appeared in census in 5 Birch Grove, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
5 Birch Grove, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
1921
1921
Age 17
Gwilym Ewart Preece appeared in census in 61 Wood Road, Treforest, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
61 Wood Road, Treforest, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
1921
1921
Age 17
Gwilym Ewart Preece was employed
None
1939
1939
Age 35
Gwilym Ewart Preece appeared in census in 61 Wood Road, Treforest, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
61 Wood Road, Treforest, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
1939
1939
Age 35
Gwilym Ewart Preece was employed
None
1950
8 MAY 1950
Age 46
Death of Gwilym Ewart Preece in Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
1950
8 MAY 1950
Age 46
Gwilym Ewart Preece resided here in 62 Oak Street, Rhydyfelin, Glamorgan, Wales
62 Oak Street, Rhydyfelin, Glamorgan, Wales
1950
10 MAY 1950
Age 46
Burial of Gwilym Ewart Preece in Glyntaff Cemetery and Crematorium, Glyntaff, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
Glyntaff Cemetery and Crematorium, Glyntaff, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 DEC 1904
    Event Place: Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 United Kingdom Census, RG143232042
    [2] _England & Wales Birth Index
    [3] 1939 Register, XJXU140
    [4] _England & Wales Death Index
    [5] 1921 United Kingdom Census, RG152667834

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 MAY 1950
    Event Place: Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] Pontypridd Observer, Page 11, @N1418@
    [2] _England & Wales Death Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: 5 Birch Grove, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1911 United Kingdom Census, RG143232042

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: 61 Wood Road, Treforest, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1921 United Kingdom Census, RG152667834

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1921
    Record Source: 1921 United Kingdom Census, RG152667834

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: 61 Wood Road, Treforest, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1939 Register, XJXU140

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1939
    Record Source: 1939 Register, XJXU/140

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 8 MAY 1950
    Event Place: 62 Oak Street, Rhydyfelin, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: Pontypridd Observer, Page 11, @N1418@

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 10 MAY 1950
    Event Place: Glyntaff Cemetery and Crematorium, Glyntaff, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: Pontypridd Observer, Page 11, @N1418@

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Fact

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Fact

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