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REES, ROBERT (Eos Morlais; 1841 - 1892), vocalist and musician Born 5 April (Whit-Sunday) 1841, at Dowlais, Glamorganshire, the son of Hugh and Margaret Rees, and brought up near the banks of the river Morlais - hence his pseudonym. He lost his father when he was 8 years old, and he started to work in a coal-mine when he was only 9. As a child he showed a marked talent for singing and recitation. His first lessons in music were given him by an uncle; these
REES, ROBERT OLIVER (1819 - 1881), apothecary, publisher, and author Born at Dolgelley - his mother (Catherine Rees) was a descendant of the family of Owen of Pantphylip, Llangelynnin, Merioneth. He knew Evan Jones (Ieuan Gwynedd) and published a biography of that writer, 1876. He arranged for the publication of Cysondeb y Pedair Efengyl (E. Robinson), 1855, the works of David Richards (Dafydd Ionawr) and poems by Sarah Jane Rees (Cranogwen). A small book which he
REES, SARAH JANE (Cranogwen; 1839 - 1916), schoolmistress, poet, editor, temperance advocate
REES, SUSANNAH WESLEY (1863 - 1933) - gweler REES, BOWEN
REES, THOMAS (Twm Carnábwth; 1806? - 1876), pugilist
REES, THOMAS (1825 - 1908), minister (CM) Born 2 August 1825 in the schoolhouse at Defynnog, Brecknockshire, son of Morgan Rees, schoolmaster of the free school, and Margaret, daughter of David Jones, shoemaker. As a boy he attended Brychgoed (Congl.) chapel with his mother and was educated at his father's school and Ffrwd Fâl Academy under the tuition of William Davies (1805 - 1859) who became the greatest influence on his life. He
REES, THOMAS (1862 - 1951), breeder of Welsh cobs 'travelling' years before, he took his black stallion ' Blaenwaun True Briton ' round for one season, travelling three days a week. His three sons followed in his footsteps. David Rees led his stallions round for 50 years and kept them for over 60 years, James Rees for a similar span and Harry Rees throughout his shorter life. Thomas Rees's stallions travelled as far as Glamorgan and Gwent, and on occasion
REES, THOMAS (1815 - 1885), Independent minister, and historian Nonconformity and Independency in Wales; from an early age he had a passion for history. His History of Protestant Nonconformity in Wales (1861 - enlarged edition in 1883) is very well known; the original intention that Rees should co-operate with David Morgan (1779 - 1858) was abandoned, as Rees had no very high opinion of Morgan's work. In 1852, Rees had suggested to John Thomas (1821 - 1892) that they
REES, THOMAS (1869 - 1926), principal of Bala-Bangor Independent College Born 30 May 1869 at Dolaeron, Llanfyrnach, Pembrokeshire. His parents were not married and he was brought up by Benni and Mattie Rees of Waunfelen, Crymych, who, being Independents, entrusted his religious teaching to Antioch chapel, although his mother's family were staunch Baptists. Until he was 10 years of age he attended Bethel day school at Mynachlog-ddu, but later, when the family moved
REES, THOMAS (1777 - 1864), Unitarian minister - gweler REES, JOSIAH
REES, THOMAS IFOR (1890 - 1977), HM Ambassador Thomas Ifor Rees was born 16 February, 1890 in Bronceiro, a house between Llandre and Bow Street, Ceredigion. He was one of seven children born to J.T. Rees, the well-known musician composer and conductor, and his wife Elizabeth (Davies). He received his early education in Rhydypennau Primary School and afterwards in Ardwyn Grammar School, Aberystwyth, and in the University College of Wales
REES, THOMAS JAMES (1875 - 1957), director of education Born 19 March 1875, son of James and Mary Rees, Waun-wen, Swansea, Glamorganshire. He was a graduate (B.A.) of the University of London (1898) and, despite his lack of experience as a headmaster, was appointed from among 112 applicants director of education in Swansea in 1908, a post which he filled with distinction until he retired in 1943. In national education he became well known as a member

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