Joseph Cook Rees (1833 - 1883)

Born 1833 in Clydach, Llangyfelach, Wales

Husband of Margaret (Howell) Rees — married 1860 in Neath

Descendants

Died 1883 at about age 50 in Neath, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom

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Not sure if the 1841, 1851 Census is the correct family, but the trade is:
Llangafelach, Glamorganshire; 1841 Census

Benjamin Rees M 35-39 Glamorgan
Ann Rees F 35-39 Glamorgan
Joseph Rees M 9 Glamorgan
Rebecca Rees F 7 Glamorgan
- - M 20-24

Llangafelach, Glamorganshire; 1851 Census

Benjamin Rees Head M 48 Llangafelach, Carpenter
Ann Rees Wife F 46 Llangafelach, Glamorganshire
Joseph Rees Son M 19 Llangafelach, Joiner
Rebecca Rees Daught F 18 Llangafelach, Dress Maker
Matilda Jenkins MinLaw F 68 Llangafelach, Widow, annuitant

London Road, Llandaff, Neath, Glamorganshire; 1861 Census

Joseph Cook Rees Head M 28 Llangafelach, Glamorganshire, House Builder Employing 6 Men 2 Apprentice
Margaret Rees Wife F 24 Neath, Glamorganshire
Felisha Rees Servant F 23 Llangafelach, Glamorganshire
John Bartlett Appr. M 16 Glyn Neath, Glamorganshire

1871 census, Neath

Joseph C Rees Head M 38 Llangyfelach, Glamorganshire
Margaret Rees Wife F 33 Neath
Frederick H Rees Son M 10 Neath
Walter E Rees Son M 8 Neath
Matilda Rees Daught F 5 Neath
Joseph C Rees Son M 0 Neath

Master Builder Employing 13 Men

The Cambrian 18th April 1879

NEATH AND DISTRICT TRAMWAYS. TO THE EDITOR OF "THE CAMBRIAN."

SlR, As I am led to believe that certain erroneous impressions have been created and associated with my name, from the fact of my being one of the sureties for the lessee and manager of the Neath and District Tramways and also in consequence of the proceedings arising under the Bankruptcy Petition presented against Mr Joseph Cook Rees, Builder (also of the London Road, Neath).
With your permission I crave leave, through medium of your valuable paper, to contradict the report that I have filed my Petition, and to add that, I have not the slightest cause or intention whatever to do so. I regret that the similarity of my name with that of my cousin, the said Mr. Joseph Cook Rees (the other surety for the said lessee and manager of the Neath and District Tramways should have produced any action on the part of my creditors as affecting my credit. I may further add that I have (through my solicitor, Mr. Howell Thomas), discharged my liability to the Directors of the Neath and District Tramways), and I obtained my entire release from all present and any further liability as such surety, as aforesaid, on the payment to the said company of the sum of £200. Thanking you for your politeness for the insertion of the above notification, I am, Sir, your obedient servant, JOSEPH REES, Coach Builder, London Road, Neath. April 14, 1879.

1881 census Neath London Road

Joseph Cook Rees Builder M 48 Clydach, Glamorganshire
Margaret Rees Wife F 43 Neath
Frederick A Rees Son M 19 Neath
Walter E Rees Son M 17 Neath
Matilda Rees Daught F 15 Neath
Joseph C Jr Rees Son M 11 Neath
Arthur H Rees Son M 8 Neath
Florence I Rees Daught F 5 Neath
Ethel I Rees Daught F 5 Neath
Margaret A Rees Daught F 4 Neath

The South Wales Daily News 8 July 1881

NEATH. HEAVY FAILURE IN THE BUILDING TRADE

On Wednesday a petition for liquidation of affairs by arrangement was filed in the Neath County Court, by Mr Joseph Cook Rees, builder and contractor, Neath. The total liabilities are upwards of £22,000, of which £18,000 or thereabouts are secured on mortgages. Mr John Daniel Thomas, high bailiff, Neath, has been appointed creditors' receiver. Messrs Tennant and Jones, solicitors, Aberavon, act for the debtor, who has, it is alleged, lost a considerable amount in litigation which took place between Mr H. Heard, of Swansea, and Madame Patti, upon the contract for renovating Craigynos Castle.

South Wales Daily News 31 March 1883

Burial 1883 Neath age 49

Is this the reason for the annulment of bankruptcy?

LOCAL LIQUIDATION. [FROM FRIDAY NIGHT'S "GAZETTE"] BANKRUPTCY ANNULLED. Joseph Cook Rees, of Neath, builder. Date of adjudication, 10th August, 1881.

THE LONDON GAZETTE, March 30, 1889

Court of Glamorganshire, holden at Neath. In .the Matter of Joseph Cook Rees, of Neath, in the county of Glamorgan, Builder, a Bankrupt.

WHEREAS under a Bankruptcy Petition presented to this Court against the said Joseph Cook Rees, an order of adjudication was made on the 10th day of August, 1881. This is to give notice, that the said adjudication was, by order of this Court, annulled on the 21st day of March, 1883. —Dated this 21st day of March, 1883.

1891 census Neath

Margaret Rees Head F 52 Glamorganshire
Walter E Rees Son M 26 Glamorganshire, Builder
Tilly Rees Daught F 24 Glamorganshire
Joseph C Rees Son M 21 Glamorganshire, Architect
Arthur H Rees Son M 18 Glamorganshire
Flory Rees Daught F 15 Glamorganshire
Ethel Rees Daught F 15 Glamorganshire
Margaret Rees Daught F 14 Glamorganshire

30 September 1895 South Wales Daily News

LOCAL WEDDING. GEORGE-REES.

The marriage of Councillor Abraham George, Neath, and Miss Rees, daughter of Mr Joseph Rees, coachbuilder, Neath, was solemnised at Orchard-place Baptist Chapel, on Saturday. The Rev. E. Kowe Evans performed the marriage ceremony. The chapel was crowded with friends of the contracting parties. The bridal party having partaken of breakfast at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr and Mr George took their departure for London.

29 Nov 1898 The South Wales Daily Post

TO BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS

Tenders are invited for the Rebuilding of the King's Head Hotel, Tynewydd Ogmore Vale, for E. Evans Bevan, Esq. Plans and specifications may be seen at thee offices of the undersigned, and from whom bills of quantities may he obtained. Sealed tenders to be sent in before the 17th day of December, endorsed "Tender for Hotel." The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. COOK REES, Architect, St. Thomas Chambers, Neath. 10501

29th December 1900 South Wales Daily News

RE JOSEPH REES, WINDSOR ROAD, NEATH, COACHBUILDER, DECEASED.

All Persons having any CLAIMS against the Estate are requested to send particulars thereof to HARRY WILLlAMS, The Parade, Neath Solicitor to the Executors

The Cambrian, 12th July 1901

PRETTY WEDDING AT NEATH LLEWELLYN-REES (Daughter Ethel).

18 June 1910 Prestatyn Weekly

The late Vicar's Funeral. The funeral of the Rev. Howell Harris, Vicar of Ffynnongroew took place at Llantwit Cemetery, Neath, South Wales, on Tuesday afternoon, June 7th, on the arrival of the express from the North. The service was held at Llantwit Church. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. A. F. Evans, M.A., rector of Neath. who was a friend of the deceased vicar. The chief mourners were Master Fred and Morgan Harris (sons), Mr J. C. Rees, Mr Arthur H. Rees, Mr George Jones, and Mr R. Llewellyn (brothers-in-law), Mr Ivor Rees, Mr Thomas Jenkins, and Mr J. D. Llewellyn, also the Rev. Rhys Morgan (Baptist Minister of Ffynnongroew), and Mr Robert Hughes (Ffynnongroew). Wreaths were sent by the following Mrs Howell Harris and children, Mrs J. C. Rees (of Neath), Mr and Mrs J. Cook Rees, Mr and Mrs George Jones, Mr and Mrs Walter Rees, Mr and Mrs J. D. Llewellyn, from the members of All Saints' Church, Mrs Pownall (Plas Derwen). the Staff and Girls at Fairholme (Rhyl), Mrs Owen and family (Pen-y-ffordd), Capt. Carter, Mr Thomas W. Jones, and Mr W. Griffiths.

10 Nov 1910 Evening Express

WINDFALLS FOR RELATIVES WEALTHY WELSH LADY'S DEATH IN AUSTRALIA.

Mrs. Hannah Morgan, who died in Queensland at the age of 83, was a native of Cefnparc Farm. Clydach, Swansea Valley, and emigrated to Australia 53 years ago. She married Mr. David Morgan, a native of Merthyr who amassed considerable wealth, and the will of Mrs. Morgan shows that the following amounts have been left to local people Mrs. Ann Jones, Cefuparc Farm. Clydach, sister, £2000 Mrs. Ivor Rees, Ynistawe, Clydach, niece, £1500 Mrs. Thomas Jenkins, Cefnparc-terrace, Morriston. £500. Children of the late Mr. Joseph Cook Rees, Neath, £2,000. Brothers and sister of the late Mr. Morgan, at Aberdare, £2,000. Mr. Enoch Rees, Sydney, brother, £500. The residue of the estate goes to Mrs. Jones, of Cefnparo Farm, Clydach.