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We remember John Henry Preece
We remember John Henry Preece
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
May Jane L. Preece
Source:6183395
1st January 1874
1879
sibling
Sarah Florence Preece
Source:6183395
15th June 1879
1881
sibling
William Alfred Preece
Source:6183395
8th July 1881
1883
1887
sibling
Eliza Mary Maud Preece
Source:6183395
24th February 1887
1891
dates
Age 8
Source:6183395
April 1891
1891
location
5 Rhys Street, Trealaw, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6183395
April 1891
1901
dates
Age 17
Source:6183396
April 1901
1901
employment
Coal Hewer
Trealaw, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
United Kingdom
Source:6183396
April 1901
1901
location
148 Rhys Street, Trealaw, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6183396
April 1901
1907
dates
Age 23
Source:6183390
12th February 1907
1907
employment
Collier
Trealaw, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
United Kingdom
Source:6183390
12th February 1907
1907
marriage
Elizabeth Laurie Forsey
Source:6183390
12th February 1907 - 1912
1907
location
194 Rhys Street, Trealaw, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6183390
12th February 1907
1914
marriage
Isabel Foskett
Source:6183375
1914
1916
dates
Age 29
Source:6111641
27th April 1916
1916
employment
Teamster
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada
Source:6183375
27th April 1916
1916
enlistment
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada
Source:6111641
27th April 1916
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
338848
15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA
68th O/S Depot Field Battery
Source:6111641
27th April 1916
1916
location
609-5th Avenue East, Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada
their own address
Source:6183375
27th April 1916
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 148 Rhys Street, Trealaw, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| 194 Rhys Street, Trealaw, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales | United Kingdom | parents address | known 12th February 1907 | |
| 5 Rhys Street, Trealaw, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1891 | |
| 609-5th Avenue East, Vancouver, British Columbia | Canada | their own address | known 27th April 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 338848 | 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA | 68th O/S Depot Field Battery | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Cooper Faulkner | mother | ||
| Thomas Preece | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Jane L. Preece | sister | 1st January 1874 | |
| Sarah Florence Preece | sister | 15th June 1879 | |
| William Alfred Preece | brother | 8th July 1881 | |
| Eliza Mary Maud Preece | sister | 24th February 1887 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabel Foskett | wife | 1914 | |
| Elizabeth Laurie Forsey | wife | 12th February 1907 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Brown | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-04-27 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-04-27 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Birth Registration for John Henry PreeceCertified copy of an entry of birth given at the General Registrar Office in registration district of Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales.
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Marriage RegistrationThis is a certified copy of an entry pursuant to the Marriage Act 1949 for John Henry Preece and Elizabeth Laurie ForseyContributed by:
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William and John PreeceJohn Henry Preece (on right) with brother William Alfred Preece JonesContributed by:
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John Henry PreeceCropped photo of John taken with brother, William, probably in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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Judi33019
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Judi33019 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Judi33019 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Judi33019 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Judi33019 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Registration for John Henry Preece | Judi33019 | |
| Marriage Registration | Judi33019 | |
| William and John Preece | Judi33019 | |
| John Henry Preece | Judi33019 |
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