When Edwin James Treasure was born about September 1866, in Somerset, England, United Kingdom, his father, Frederick Treasure, was 20 and his mother, Mary Padfield, was 21. He married Fanny Tucker on 8 June 1889, in Bristol, England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 3 daughters. He lived in Mynyddislwyn, Monmouthshire, Wales, United Kingdom in 1891 and Risca, Monmouthshire, Wales, United Kingdom for about 38 years.
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The Great Reform Act of 1867 gave males the right to vote. This also helped to form the Welsh Liberal Party. It was the second of three reforms that would take place.
Art Nouveau Period (Art and Antiques).
The strike at Penrhyn Slate Quarry was the longest in Wales history, lasting from November 22, 1900 to 1903. When workers in the quarry were informed that union dues were no longer being collected, they started protesting.
English (Somerset): nickname from Middle English tresor ‘treasure, wealth, riches’ (Old French trésor, from Latin thesaurus ‘hoard’), for a treasurer or person in charge of financial administration, or as an affectionate nickname for a loved or valued person. This surname is also found in Monmouthshire, Wales.
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