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William Harris Preece 1854–1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: ABT JAN 1854

Birth Location: Llantrithyd, Glamorgan, Wales

Death Date: 15 SEP 1929

Death Location: St Mary's Church, Penmark, Glamorgan, Wales

Father: James Prees

Mother: Jane Howell

Spouse(s): Harriett Jones, Sarah Dunstan

Children(s): James Preece, Frances Preece, Henry Preece, Rosabelle Preece, Theodora Preece, Reginald Preece, Albert Preece

In 1854, William Harris Preece entered the world in Llantrithyd, Glamorgan, Wales, born to James Prees And Jane Howell. In 1854, William Harris Preece resided in Llantrithyd, Glamorgan, Wales. William Harris Preece married Harriett Jones, Sarah Ann Dunstan, and had children including Albert William Preece, Frances Jane Preece, Henry John Preece, James Stephen Preece, Reginald Preece, Rosabelle Preece, Theodora Gwladys Preece. William Harris Preece passed away in 1929 in St Mary's Church, Penmark, Glamorgan, Wales.

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Biography

  • In 1854, William Harris Preece entered the world in Llantrithyd, Glamorgan, Wales, born to James Prees And Jane Howell.
  • In 1854, William Harris Preece resided in Llantrithyd, Glamorgan, Wales.
  • William Harris Preece married Harriett Jones, Sarah Ann Dunstan, and had children including Albert William Preece, Frances Jane Preece, Henry John Preece, James Stephen Preece, Reginald Preece, Rosabelle Preece, Theodora Gwladys Preece.
  • William Harris Preece passed away in 1929 in St Mary's Church, Penmark, Glamorgan, Wales.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Prees
1819–
Birth Location: Llandaff, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
JP
Jane Howell
1817–1858
Birth Location: Llantrithyd, Glamorgan, Wales
JH

Spouses(s)

Harriett Jones
1852–1891
Birth Location: St Athan, Glamorgan, Wales
HJ
Sarah Dunstan
1858–1911
Birth Location: Margam, Glamorgan, Wales
SD

Children(s)

James Preece
1876–1899
Birth Location: Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
JP
Frances Preece
1881–1933
Birth Location: Fonmon, Penmark, Glamorgan, Wales
FP
Henry Preece
1884–1917
Birth Location: Merthyr Dyfan, Glamorgan, Wales
HP
Rosabelle Preece
1888–1962
Birth Location: Porthkerry, Glamorgan, Wales
RP
Theodora Preece
1889–1963
Birth Location: Wenvoe, Glamorgan, Wales
TP
Reginald Preece
1897–1935
Birth Location: Fonmon, Penmark, Glamorgan, Wales
RP
Albert Preece
1894–1908
Birth Location: Fonmon, Penmark, Glamorgan, Wales
AP

William Preece's Ancestors

Self
William Preece
1854–1929
Birth Place: Llantrithyd, Glamorgan, Wales
Parents
James Prees
1819–
Llandaff, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
Jane Howell
1817–1858
Llantrithyd, Glamorgan, Wales
Grandparents
John Preece
1787–1859
Llandaff, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
Ann Davies
1788–1820
Edward Howell
1784–
Llanblethian, Glamorgan, Wales
Catherine
1780–
Michaelston super Avon, Glamorgan, Wales
Great-Grandparents
Lewis Preece
1758–1835
Hannah
1756–1841
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Preece's Descendants

1.
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William (Harris) Preece (ABT JAN 1854–15 SEP 1929) m. Harriett Jones (ABT 1852–9 NOV 1891) m. Sarah (Ann) Dunstan (ABT 1858–10 JAN 1911)
  1. 1. James (Stephen) Preece 1876–1899
  2. 2. Frances (Jane) Preece 1881–1933 m. Franklyn Radcliffe 1880–1952
    1. 1. Ena Radcliffe 1906–
    2. 2. Myra Radcliffe 1909–
    3. 3. Freda Radcliffe 1912–
    4. 4. Roma Radcliffe 1915–
    5. 5. Olga Radcliffe 1917–
    6. 6. Raymond Radcliffe 1920–
  3. 3. Henry (John) Preece 1884–1917
  4. 4. Rosabelle Preece 1888–1962 m. Walter (Arthur) Dennis 1888–1954
    1. 1. Arthur (Reginald Marchant) Dennis 1921–1978
  5. 5. Theodora (Gwladys) Preece 1889–1963 m. Charles Browning 1886–1943
  6. 6. Reginald Preece 1897–1935 m. Elizabeth (Gwen) Jenkins 1898–1982
    1. 1. William (Aelwyn) Preece 1924–1947
  7. 7. Albert (William) Preece 1894–1908

William Preece's Timeline

20 Records

1854
ABT JAN 1854
Birth of William Harris Preece in Llantrithyd, Glamorgan, Wales
Llantrithyd, Glamorgan, Wales
1854
29 JAN 1854
William Harris Preece was baptized in St Illtyd's Church, Llantrithyd, Glamorgan, Wales
St Illtyd's Church, Llantrithyd, Glamorgan, Wales
1854
29 JAN 1854
William Harris Preece resided here in Llantrithyd, Glamorgan, Wales
Llantrithyd, Glamorgan, Wales
1875
13 MAR 1875
Age 21
William Harris Preece resided here in Blaenllechau, Glamorgan, Wales
Blaenllechau, Glamorgan, Wales
1875
13 MAR 1875
Age 21
William Harris Preece was employed
None
1881
1881
Age 27
William Harris Preece appeared in census in Fonmon, Penmark, Glamorgan, Wales
Fonmon, Penmark, Glamorgan, Wales
1881
1881
Age 27
William Harris Preece was employed
None
1891
1891
Age 37
William Harris Preece appeared in census in Penmark, Glamorgan, Wales
Penmark, Glamorgan, Wales
1891
1891
Age 37
William Harris Preece was employed
None
1891
4 NOV 1891
Age 37
William Harris Preece resided here in Fonmon, Penmark, Glamorgan, Wales
Fonmon, Penmark, Glamorgan, Wales
1901
1901
Age 47
William Harris Preece appeared in census in Fonmon, Penmark, Glamorgan, Wales
Fonmon, Penmark, Glamorgan, Wales
1901
1901
Age 47
William Harris Preece was employed
None
1911
1911
Age 57
William Harris Preece appeared in census in East Aberthaw, Glamorgan, Wales
East Aberthaw, Glamorgan, Wales
1911
1911
Age 57
William Harris Preece was employed
None
1921
1921
Age 67
William Harris Preece appeared in census in Post Office, East Aberthaw, Glamorgan, Wales
Post Office, East Aberthaw, Glamorgan, Wales
1921
1921
Age 67
William Harris Preece was employed in Fonmon, Penmark, Glamorgan, Wales
Fonmon, Penmark, Glamorgan, Wales
1929
11 SEP 1929
Age 75
Death of William Harris Preece in 5, Station Terrace, East Aberthaw, Glamorgan, Wales
5, Station Terrace, East Aberthaw, Glamorgan, Wales
1929
11 SEP 1929
Age 75
William Harris Preece resided here in 5, Station Terrace, East Aberthaw, Glamorgan, Wales
5, Station Terrace, East Aberthaw, Glamorgan, Wales
1929
15 SEP 1929
Age 75
Burial of William Harris Preece in St Mary's Church, Penmark, Glamorgan, Wales
St Mary's Church, Penmark, Glamorgan, Wales
1929
16 OCT 1929
Age 75
William Harris Preece - Probate in Llandaff, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
Llandaff, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: ABT JAN 1854
    Event Place: Llantrithyd, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] Parish Registers - Glamorgan, Baptism - William Harris Preece (Llantrithyd)
    [2] _England & Wales Birth Index
    [3] Parish Registers - Glamorgan, Marriage - William Preece Harriett Jones (Llanwonno)
    [4] 1881 United Kingdom Census, RG11529212112
    [5] 1891 United Kingdom Census, RG1244057611
    [6] 1901 United Kingdom Census, RG1349968716
    [7] 1911 United Kingdom Census, RG143220693
    [8] 1921 United Kingdom Census, RG152655391
    [9] Parish Registers - Glamorgan, Burial - William Harris Preece (Penmark)
    [10] _England & Wales Death Index
    [11] Monumental Inscriptions - Parish Church of St Mary, Penmark, O7

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 SEP 1929
    Event Place: 5, Station Terrace, East Aberthaw, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] Parish Registers - Glamorgan, Burial - William Harris Preece (Penmark)
    [2] _England & Wales Death Index
    [3] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), William Preece, @N1947@
    [4] Western Mail, Page 1, @N1954@
    [5] Monumental Inscriptions - Parish Church of St Mary, Penmark, O7

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 29 JAN 1854
    Event Place: St Illtyd's Church, Llantrithyd, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: Parish Registers - Glamorgan, Baptism - William Harris Preece (Llantrithyd)

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 29 JAN 1854
    Event Place: Llantrithyd, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: Parish Registers - Glamorgan, Baptism - William Harris Preece (Llantrithyd)

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 13 MAR 1875
    Event Place: Blaenllechau, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: Parish Registers - Glamorgan, Marriage - William Preece Harriett Jones (Llanwonno)

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 13 MAR 1875
    Record Source: Parish Registers - Glamorgan, Marriage - William Preece Harriett Jones (Llanwonno)

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Fonmon, Penmark, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1881 United Kingdom Census, RG11529212112

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1881
    Record Source: 1881 United Kingdom Census, RG11529212112

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Penmark, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1891 United Kingdom Census, RG1244057611

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1891
    Record Source: 1891 United Kingdom Census, RG1244057611

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 4 NOV 1891
    Event Place: Fonmon, Penmark, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: Monumental Inscriptions - Parish Church of St Mary, Penmark, O7

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Fonmon, Penmark, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1901 United Kingdom Census, RG1349968716

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1901
    Record Source: 1901 United Kingdom Census, RG1349968716

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: East Aberthaw, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1911 United Kingdom Census, RG143220693

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1911
    Record Source: 1911 United Kingdom Census, RG143220693

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Post Office, East Aberthaw, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1921 United Kingdom Census, RG152655391

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Fonmon, Penmark, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1921 United Kingdom Census, RG152655391

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 11 SEP 1929
    Event Place: 5, Station Terrace, East Aberthaw, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] Parish Registers - Glamorgan, Burial - William Harris Preece (Penmark)
    [2] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), William Preece, @N1947@

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 15 SEP 1929
    Event Place: St Mary's Church, Penmark, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] Parish Registers - Glamorgan, Burial - William Harris Preece (Penmark)
    [2] Western Mail, Page 1, @N1954@
    [3] Monumental Inscriptions - Parish Church of St Mary, Penmark, O7

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 16 OCT 1929
    Event Place: Llandaff, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), William Preece, @N1947@

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Custom Fact
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