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John Preece 1878–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: BET JUL 1878 AND SEP 1878

Birth Location: Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales

Death Date: 6 JUN 1930

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

Father: William Preece

Mother: Eleanor Thomas

Spouse(s): Sarah Parry

Children(s): William Preece, Violet Preece, Helena Jones, Gwilym Preece, Lilian Preece, John Preece, John Preece, Emily Preece, Gwyneth Preece

The story of John Preece began in 1878 in Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales. In 1881, John Preece was recorded in the census in 68, Rickard Street, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales. In 1881, John Preece was employed. John Preece married Sarah Ann Parry, and had children including Emily Preece, Gwilym Ewart Preece, Gwyneth Preece, Helena Jones, John Ivor Preece, John Preece, Lilian Maud Preece, Violet May Preece, William Matthias Preece. John Preece passed away in 1930 in Glyntaff Cemetery and Crematorium, Glyntaff, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales.

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Biography

  • The story of John Preece began in 1878 in Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales.
  • In 1881, John Preece was recorded in the census in 68, Rickard Street, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales.
  • In 1881, John Preece was employed.
  • John Preece married Sarah Ann Parry, and had children including Emily Preece, Gwilym Ewart Preece, Gwyneth Preece, Helena Jones, John Ivor Preece, John Preece, Lilian Maud Preece, Violet May Preece, William Matthias Preece.
  • John Preece passed away in 1930 in Glyntaff Cemetery and Crematorium, Glyntaff, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Preece
1842–1897
Birth Location: Llantwit Fardre, Glamorgan, Wales
WP
Eleanor Thomas
1842–1909
Birth Location: Llantwit Fardre, Glamorgan, Wales
ET

Spouses(s)

Sarah Parry
1879–1953
Birth Location: Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
SP

Children(s)

William Preece
1898–1910
Birth Location: Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
WP
Violet Preece
1901–1903
Birth Location: Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
VP
Helena Jones
1903–1968
Birth Location: Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
HJ
Gwilym Preece
1904–1950
Birth Location: Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
GP
Lilian Preece
1909–1937
Birth Location: Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
LP
John Preece
1899–1900
Birth Location: Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
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John Preece
1922–1977
Birth Location: Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
JP
Emily Preece
1916–1976
Birth Location: Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
EP
Gwyneth Preece
1920–
Birth Location: Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
GP

John Preece's Ancestors

Self
John Preece
1878–1930
Birth Place: Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
Parents
William Preece
1842–1897
Llantwit Fardre, Glamorgan, Wales
Eleanor Thomas
1842–1909
Llantwit Fardre, Glamorgan, Wales
Grandparents
John Prees
1816–1876
Llandaff, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
Mary Davies
1818–1894
Llantrisant, Glamorgan, Wales
Thomas
–1871
Elizabeth Hughes
1822–
Llantrisant, Glamorgan, Wales
Great-Grandparents
John Preece
1787–1859
Ann Davies
1788–1820
William Davies
1781–
Elizabeth
1776–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Lewis Preece
1758–1835
Hannah
1756–1841

John Preece's Descendants

1.
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John Preece (BET JUL 1878 AND SEP 1878–6 JUN 1930) m. Sarah (Ann) Parry (3 NOV 1879–18 APR 1953)
  1. 1. William (Matthias) Preece 1898–1910
  2. 2. Violet (May) Preece 1901–1903
  3. 3. Helena Jones 1903–1968 m. Leonard (Owen) Jones 1902–1967
    1. 1. Ann Jones 1921–
    2. 2. Mervyn 1927–1946
    3. 3. Thelma (Jean) Jones 1931–1992
    4. 4. Leonard (Ewart) Jones 1922–1941
    5. 5. Parry Jones 1929–2022
    6. 6. Connie Jones 1934–1934
    7. 7. Patricia Jones 1941–2021
    8. 8. Kay (Marie) Jones 1944–2012
  4. 4. Gwilym (Ewart) Preece 1904–1950 m. Mary (Ann) Powell 1906–1976
    1. 1. Iris (May) Preece 1925–
    2. 2. William (John) Preece 1928–1929
  5. 5. Lilian (Maud) Preece 1909–1937
  6. 6. John (Ivor) Preece 1899–1900
  7. 7. John Preece 1922–1977
  8. 8. Emily Preece 1916–1976 m. Arthur (Edward) James 1914–1971
  9. 9. Gwyneth Preece 1920– m. Albert Martin 1916–

John Preece's Timeline

12 Records

1878
BET JUL 1878 AND SEP 1878
Birth of John Preece in Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
1881
1881
Age 3
John Preece appeared in census in 68, Rickard Street, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
68, Rickard Street, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
1881
1881
Age 3
John Preece was employed
None
1901
1901
Age 23
John Preece appeared in census in 68, Rickard Street, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
68, Rickard Street, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
1901
1901
Age 23
John Preece was employed
None
1911
1911
Age 33
John Preece appeared in census in 5 Birch Grove, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
5 Birch Grove, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
1911
1911
Age 33
John Preece was employed
None
1921
1921
Age 43
John Preece appeared in census in 61 Wood Road, Treforest, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
61 Wood Road, Treforest, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
1921
1921
Age 43
John Preece was employed
None
1930
2 JUN 1930
Age 52
Death of John Preece in Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
1930
2 JUN 1930
Age 52
John Preece resided here in 61 Wood Road, Treforest, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
61 Wood Road, Treforest, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
1930
6 JUN 1930
Age 52
Burial of John 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: BET JUL 1878 AND SEP 1878
    Event Place: Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] 1881 United Kingdom Census, RG1152998521 f.
    [2] _England & Wales Birth Index
    [3] 1901 United Kingdom Census, RG1350117432 f.
    [4] 1911 United Kingdom Census, RG143232042
    [5] _England & Wales Death Index
    [6] 1921 United Kingdom Census, RG152667834

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 JUN 1930
    Event Place: Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] _England & Wales Death Index
    [2] Pontypridd Observer, Page 3, @N1415@
    [3] Pontypridd Observer, Page 6, @N1416@

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: 68, Rickard Street, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1881 United Kingdom Census, RG1152998521 f.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1881
    Record Source: 1881 United Kingdom Census, RG1152998521 f.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: 68, Rickard Street, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1901 United Kingdom Census, RG1350117432 f.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1901
    Record Source: 1901 United Kingdom Census, RG1350117432 f.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: 5 Birch Grove, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1911 United Kingdom Census, RG143232042

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1911
    Record Source: 1911 United Kingdom Census, RG143232042

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: 61 Wood Road, Treforest, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1921 United Kingdom Census, RG152667834

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1921
    Record Source: 1921 United Kingdom Census, RG152667834

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 JUN 1930
    Event Place: 61 Wood Road, Treforest, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] Pontypridd Observer, Page 3, @N1415@
    [2] Pontypridd Observer, Page 6, @N1416@

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 6 JUN 1930
    Event Place: Glyntaff Cemetery and Crematorium, Glyntaff, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] Pontypridd Observer, Page 3, @N1415@
    [2] Pontypridd Observer, Page 6, @N1416@

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Fact

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Fact
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