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Joanna

Joanna Report 25 Nov 2007 12:34

I am trying to help someone trace their family tree.

His father's name was Stanley Kitchener Rees/Reece, born 5/6/1916. Birth registered Bedwelty WAles 10/7/1916.

Stanley's parents were William James Reece/Rees born Wales (c.1875) and Alice Badman (b.c1888 Winterbourne, Glos). They were married 13/7/1914 in Winterbourne Down, Glos.

On William and Alice's marriage cert a witness is William James' brother Edwin and the Father noted as James (deceased).

I checked through any records and the most likely family of William James are James Reece/Rees and Priscilla, he from Shirenewton , Monmouthshire and she from Goldsgreen, Staffs. On the census info this couyple do have a son Edwin born c.1886, Bleanavon.

I am now trying to find a way of definitely tying up James/Priscilla with Stanley Kitchener.

I know that my friend's Grandfather William James's brother Edwin emigrated to New Zealand.

Does anyone know of this family? I am having trouble locating a death for James Rees/Reece who must have died prior to 1914 when his son William James married. Also, does anyone know of the death of an Edwin in New Zealand.

I have what I think are the family in the 1871-1901 censuses. I just hope I've got the right family!!!

Any help much appreciated.

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 25 Nov 2007 14:20

The fact that James was described as 'deceased' on the marriage cert could also be a cover for illegitimacy.

It probably isn't, but you have to bear it in mind.........

Reg

Samantha

Samantha Report 25 Nov 2007 14:48

Hi, I actually know someone who married in to a Rees family in Wales. Glamorgan, I think. I can email them and see if there is a link on her husbands side if you would like.

I don't know how populer the name is but it could be worth a shot.

Samantha
xx

Joanna

Joanna Report 25 Nov 2007 15:07

Thankyou, that would be great!

Samantha

Samantha Report 25 Nov 2007 17:44

Joanna, I've sent an email the the Rees that I know. As soon as she mails back i'll let you know.
Samantha
x

Samantha

Samantha Report 26 Nov 2007 13:39

Hi Joanna, my friend unfortunately did not recognise any names/details in your post.

Good luck with your search

Samantha

Joanna

Joanna Report 26 Nov 2007 20:24

Thanks everyone for your help. It's much appreciated.

Jo