The son of Joseph Rees of Bristol, hallier (A), he was the father of James Rees (A).
| 1804 | 8 May. He was apprenticed to Edward Patience (A, Ao). |
| 1815 | 3 Dec. St John’s parish on the baptism of his son Joseph. Wife Mary (JaPR). |
| 1830 | Crown Court, Temple parish (P). |
| 1831 or 32 | 21 Jul. Noted as a potter when his son James was apprenticed to William and Constance Powell (A, Ao). |
| 1832 | Crown Court, Temple parish (P). |
| 1832 | Crown Court, Temple parish (List if Electors BRO 04736). |
| 1835 | Crown Court, Temple parish (P). |