Preston - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Mary Raymond (not Rebecca Conant) married Wm Presson/Preston of Beverly

GeneJinSL — 2013-06-13 01:42:04Z

Mary Raymond is dau. of Rebecca Conan m. Nathaniel Raymond. Rebecca, in turn, dau. of Lot.

Re: Mary Raymond (not Rebecca Conant) married Wm Presson/Preston of Beverly

GeneJinSL — 2013-06-13 01:41:40Z

Good to hear from you. Your records are consistent with mine,
I was responding to Barbara's presumed miss-type. She had written that Rebecca (s/b Rebecca's dau. Mary) m. William. I call this William #2.
I posted a separate response to your earlier query about William #1's parents. Did you see that message?
I have another question for you about the Essex probate records; believe I'll ask that separately. --Gene J.

Re: Prestons of ney, NH

GeneJinSL — 2013-06-13 01:41:01Z

Are you a descendant of this Alexander Trusedale? Alexander Truesdale Preston's dau. Chloe Ann Preston b. 12 Sept 1800, m. Samson Brown, son of Absalom and Abigail (Bean) Brown. She had the children you cite, and others. --GeneJ

VT and MA: Asa Preston, b. 1803 s/o John and Eunice (Carpenter) Preston m. Mary Pierce.

GeneJinSL — 2013-06-13 01:40:01Z

Asa Preston, b. 18 Apr 1803, Cabot, Vermont. s/o John Preston and his wife, Eunice Carpenter. Asa dec’d 23 Jan 1892, Chelmsford, Massachusetts. He married, date and location unconfirmed, Mary Pierce, b. Vermont. Had issue. Res. Marshfield, Washington Co., Vermont; Chelmsford and Lowell, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts; perhaps other places.
Descendants not fully researched. Thank you for whatever assistance you are able to provide. –GeneJ.

Re: preston

GeneJinSL — 2013-06-13 01:39:51Z

The Sedgwick.org site has your "Luman" in their database; shows he is a descendant of Eliasaph Preston by son Jehiel Preston and his wife Thankful Sedgwick.
http://www.sedgwick.org/na/families/robert1613/ged/d0007/f00...
Have you corresponded with them?

Re: Information on Family Tree of James A. and Lizzie E. Preston of California

GeneJinSL — 2013-06-13 01:39:03Z

You wrote, "James A. Preston was my Great Grandfather ... wife Lizze E. ... children Lottie B., Frank C., and Nancy E...."

Might you have a dob or dod for any of the above Prestons? If you have located them in various census, are birth locations noted for either James A. or Lizzie E.?

I don't think we are related, but might your James A. and Lizzie E. have resided at Redlands, CA in 1900, had dau. Nancy A. residing with them. This Nancy b. Apr 1887; James A. rept. b. Apr 1847 at PA/PA/PA; Lizze E. b. Jan 1851, PA/MD/PA--reports the mother had but one children but that indication seems in a different pen. Nancy indexed as Maney.

Re: Information on Family Tree of James A. and Lizzie E. Preston of California

GeneJinSL — 2013-06-13 01:38:51Z

Cool. I don't think we are related, but if I find a connection, will advise. --GJ

Re: King H. C. Preston (c1826-bef Oct 1893)

GeneJinSL — 2013-06-13 01:38:35Z

More great stuff!!

I'll keep my fingers crossed on the Find A Grave link; have sent a note via Ancestry connect.

Amazing that you connected the Whites, too! --GJ

King H. C. Preston (c1826-bef Oct 1893)

GeneJinSL — 2013-06-13 01:38:11Z

Hi all: I've been working on King Hiram C. Preston who lived at Manlius, Onondaga County, New York; married Louisa Phillips. They had 7 children: Ella (m. Myron J. Wheeler), W. M./Melvin Preston, Marion Preston (m. Erastus Upham), Calista Preston (m. Dr. George R. Kinne), Charles H. Preston, Albert C. Preston and Grace M. Preston.
I've collected information about his ancestors and have some research about his life and his family.
Would so enjoy hearing from others related to him or descended of him. --GJ

PRESTON Cornelia E 1858-1932

t42Southland — 2013-06-10 12:10:28Z

PRESTON Cornelia E 1858-1932

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PRESTON William

t42Lisbon — 2013-05-24 14:39:16Z

PRESTON William

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Preston / Presson / McDonald

DeniseMcD53 — 2013-05-24 02:23:24Z

I am looking for information on a Cornelia Preston or Presson who was married to William H McDonald. I really have no information other than they had a child, William H McDonald, b 1865 in TN. I know this isn't much information, but that is all I have. If this name sounds familiar in your tree, please contact me. Believe me, ANY help is appreciated.

Denise McDonald

Aaron Preston b. 1741 CT

dewright12 — 2013-05-09 07:27:26Z

I am trying to find out about this ancestor--whether he served in the Revolutionary War and why Ancestry users have him dying in Puerto Rico in 1780. What was he doing there so far from Connecticut? Does anyone have any clues? I've spent hours looking through the Revolutionary War roll microfilm given as a hint for him and haven't found his name on it. No one has claimed him for their DAR membership.

Thanks for any information you can provide.

Re: Preston - Dundee, Scotland & Iowa

RobertWells94 — 2013-05-07 03:05:02Z

Regarding the Preston family of Andrew Preston/Anna Janet Ferguson of Battle Creek, Iowa, U.S.A., I am their granddaughter Mary Belle Preston Wells and have information about the family's ancestry in Mains and Strathmartin Parish, Angus, Scotland three added generations.

Kelly Angelic Preston

DeanB335 — 2013-04-21 14:49:31Z

I am looking for my parents, Mothers name is Kelly Angelic Preston she had a set of twins on September 14 1980 with a guy named Ronald Hughes. If you have any information please email me at bignut_25@hotmail.com

Re: Preston family lived in Chillicoth, Ross County, Ohio

sej1sej — 2013-04-09 14:41:16Z

Great to connect. Dora's sister Mary (Preston) Williams was my great grandmother. Her son Russell Williams was my mothers father. My mothers sister was lost in the Portsmouth, Ohio flood back in 1937 ( Portsmouth is 45 min south of Chillicothe. Her picture appeared in the News paper and Dora and Charles recognized her and rescued her, she lived with them for a short time. I believe several Preston's are buried in Grandview Cemetery, Dora's parents Charles and Martha Preston. I hope to visit there as the weather improve here. A interesting twist I discovered this year while discussing my family search with my mother in law. She recalled her mothers good friend- Dora Preston! I have a few pictures of a young Dora, a few sisters and 2 brothers. I am willing to share. Do you have any photos or info on any of Dora's family? You may contact me through this thread or outside of Ancestry at MSJLJ1@aol.com use Preston as subject. Jenny

Re: Preston family lived in Chillicoth, Ross County, Ohio

pdkraus — 2013-04-07 23:43:13Z

My grandmother was Dora Preston Doll married to Charles R. Doll. My father was their only son, Robert Preston Doll.
Charles R. Doll was an attorney in Chillicothe & Columbus OH.
His first wife was Ada Preston who died in childbirth.
Dora was 19 years his junior.
I have been to Ohio twice in search of Doll roots; many are buried at Grandview Cemetery; have not yet looked for Preston
relatives but would like to know more.

Re: preston/barrow/bolduc

Gigi0818 — 2013-03-03 23:33:44Z

Hello, This is my great grandfather, Joseph. He is the father to my grandmother Agnes. He did live in each one of his daughter's households. Collette and Antoinette Bolduc are my first cousins. If you find any information on this family, I would greatly appreciate hearing from you.

Have a Beautfiul day, Victoria

PRESTON Vivian HALFACRE 1898 1980

t42Murphy_WinstonCoMS — 2013-02-26 23:53:25Z

PRESTON Vivian HALFACRE 1898 1980

AletaKrauss photographed this gravestone in the Murphy Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Winston County, Mississippi. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records.

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Irene Preston Belcher b. Upland, WV

Contribution — 2013-02-24 13:30:20Z

Probably may not be related but....

MANSFIELD, OHIO: Irene Veretta Belcher, 75, passed this life Friday, February 22, 2013 in MedCentral Mansfield Hospital after an extended illness.

Mrs. Belcher was born on Thursday, December 30, 1937 to the late Willie and Dinah Hairston Preston in Upland, West Virginia and had lived in Mansfield, Ohio the past 52 years.
Prior to moving to Mansfield Irene pursued a degree in elementary education at West Virginia State College and Bluefield State College.
Irene was the perfect homemaker who cared for her husband and children with much love and the quiet look.
She was a member of the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church where she was a member of the Senior Usher Board and she served as Past President and currently Vice President.
Whenever her church called on her she actively and willingly served when she was called upon. Her participation in the feeding the hungry program is just one example.

Irene is survived by her husband of 52 years Shirley Belcher; daughter: Renetta (Alvin) Powell of Mansfield, OH; 3 sons: William (Victoria) Belcher, Naples, Florida, Stanley Belcher, Mansfield, and Matthew (Lisa) Belcher of Havre De Grace, Maryland; 8 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 2 brothers: Richard Preston of Columbus, Ohio and Herman Preston, Sr., Mansfield, OH; a host of nieces and nephews including a special niece: Janice (Rev. Michael) Phillips, Silver Springs, Maryland, and nephew: Timothy (Melinda) Preston Mansfield, OH.

In addition to her parents Irene was preceded in death by 2 grandchildren (twin girl and boy), 3 sisters, and 2 brothers.

Friends may call Wednesday, after 2 p.m. in the Ruth Anna Lee Williams Memorial Chapel of Williams Funeral Services where the family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Thursday, at 11 a.m. in the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church with her pastor Rev. Clifton Chandler officiating.
Interment will be in Mansfield Cemetery.

Friends may leave condolences at www.williamsfuneralservices.com.

Upland, West Virginia may refer to: Upland, Mason County, West Virginia, an unincorporated community in Mason County; Upland, McDowell County,

Richland

John Preston Martinsville, VA

charmwrites — 2013-02-22 14:24:34Z

I am looking for anyone related to or know relatives of John Preston he may or may not be alive. He was in Cleveland, Ohio during 1964 and early 1970's. He may have been born Jan 4, 1940 in/or lived in Martisville, VA and or West Virgina, he may have died in 1999. Thanks for any information.

John Preston - VA, WVA and Cleveland, Ohio

charmwrites — 2013-02-17 22:24:15Z

I am looking for anyone related to or know relatives of John Preston he may or may not be alive. He was in Cleveland, Ohio during 1964 and early 1970's. He may have been born and/or lived in Martisville, VA and or West Virgina, he may have been born between 1922-1930's. Thanks for any information.

Eliza Preston

leftybarr — 2013-02-17 15:14:08Z

I haven't posted in quite a while, so I thought I might give it a go again. My Gran, Eliza Preston, was born circa 1893, place unknown. Her mother also Eliza Preston, aliases, Sawyer, Clinton was last known in the Charing Cross area of London. My Gran was taken from her in 1898 and eventually sent to Canada in 1902 by Barnardo Homes.Her mother was sent to jail for 3 mo. for neglect and exposure. My Gran never saw her mother or any family again. Sure would appreciate any info anyone might have,I have been searching since 2002. Thankyou.

Lancs

jrp1rn — 2013-02-16 03:14:30Z

Judi, thanks anyway.

Re: Preston's from Preston, Lancs

hello294 — 2013-02-15 03:02:38Z

I wish I could help you out, but don't think I can. Of all the Prestons in our family I am not aware of an Albert. I don't know of any of them being in the New York area. The ones I know of at this point were in Massachuetts, stayed in England and went to New Zealand. If I find anything that looks promising for you, I will let you know.
Good luck in your search. There is an answer out there.
Judi

Re: Preston's from Preston, Lancs

jrp1rn — 2013-02-15 00:17:38Z

Judi, I am looking for Preston information. Great Grandfather Albert Preston, possibly Canadian, but lived in Buffalo, Amherst area early 1900's. I am becoming desperate for any info on my fathers side of family. He was Clarence Morton Preston, born 1901, only child of Albert & Grace Preston.
thanking you hopefully. Jill Preston

Preston surname

jrp1rn — 2013-02-13 18:14:11Z

looking for information re: family genealogy. Father is Clarence Morton Preston(born 1901) in western New York state, Buffalo, Amherst,Cattaraugus area. His father was Albert Preston. I am interested in any family connections.
There used to be Preston Family reunions that I remember from the mid 1960's that we would travel to. Looking forward to rec'g any information at all. Big gap in family history on that side. thanks

Re: Preston's from Preston, Lancs

hello294 — 2013-02-01 16:44:04Z

I just saw your message 12 years after it was posted. My husband's name is Robert Preston. His grandfather was Roger Kenyon Preston who came over to Fall River. I think he is related, but some of the names of sons, etc. are wrong.
If you are interested, I would love to contact you. My home email address is Judipreston@yahoo.com I hope to hear from you.
Judi

Re: David Preston + Horace Preston of Vermont

j_a_preston — 2013-01-31 00:39:18Z

Check for Sarah in St. Marys Perth County Ontario.

Re: DNA Participant THOMAS ALAN PRESTON - Bedford County VA Line

diatom11 — 2013-01-14 20:16:40Z

Email adddress is diatom1@yahoo.com

Re: Robert Preston b London abt 1814 to 1816

basbrks — 2013-01-08 22:48:59Z

Hi,

I am helping a friend research this family line, they come in through George Preston, their youngest son. Just wondering if you have any new information regarding either Robert or Jessie's parentage.

Thank you.

David Preston + Horace Preston of Vermont

1lildaisy — 2012-12-30 18:17:14Z

History information...

Land purchase made by David Preston of Ferrisburg on July 12,1837 for 66 acres in the 2nd div lot of David Caswell. David Preston now of Charlotte sold the same land in 1838. Horace Preston was in the Civil War from Charlotte, Vermont.

Can anyone tell me if either men had a daughter by the name Susan or Sarah Ann and was giving up for adoption or for hired help?

Possible adopted names for Sarah or Susan...
Eubar,Robar,Zubar,Jubar,Ruston

My Sarah Ann______??? married Abraham Ploof. The Ploof family worked & lived on a canal boat along Vermont borders, along Lake Champlain and along upstate New York areas.

Re: Fred R Horton and Jeanette Mae Preston

d_stephens680 — 2012-12-24 18:10:11Z

To finish my comment my name is donna jacobs stephens pernot call me if you have any info on my family with prior information i gave my number.is 608 346 9201 or email is d.stephens680@gmail.com...thank you

Re: Fred R Horton and Jeanette Mae Preston

d_stephens680 — 2012-12-24 18:07:21Z

To finish my

Re: Fred R Horton and Jeanette Mae Preston

d_stephens680 — 2012-12-24 18:04:14Z

...for many years ive wanted to know who my familBery members were and were i extisted from ...our parents would never tell us nor did they ever visit anyone ...so us kids feel.very imcomplete and sadden over this ...i know i had a grandpa named Fred Lynn Horton ,a grandma named Bernadine Smith horton .a great grandma Mae Smith... two aunts diana horton bakerbaux ,& sharon horton foster looney...& a uncle robert horton ..on my
moms side...on my fathers which his name was Filmore emitt jacobs ...my grandpas name was john jacobs .and i only know my grandmas firsname Lillian and she had a sister named Mildred ...i had a uncle named russell jacobs ..several cousins gary jacobs ,tony jacobs ,leeann jacobs,jill jacobs ,tim jacobs & susie jacobs .....my dad also had a daughter by the name of Delores by his first wife Joy ....if any of you have information please e mail

Re: Preston Ancestry

ElizabethDoyle21 — 2012-12-20 00:07:24Z

I am a direct descendant of Roger Preston and have done a great deal of geanology...would be interested to see what you have done...Elizabeth Preston Doyle

1897-09-11 Death of Preston, Robert of Plevna, Alabama

oastwd — 2012-12-19 17:13:42Z

The Age Herald Birmingham, Alabama
Saturday, September 11, 1897

Killed By A Friend

Robert Preston Cut to Death by Perry Simpson – Both Were Farmers

Special to The Age Herald.

Huntsville, September 10. Robert Preston was killed at Plevna, Alabama last night by Perry Simpson.

Both are farmers and have families. Preston and Simpson were lifelong friends and were out on a spree together. At Plevna they bought a can of cove oysters and this caused the trouble. One wanted to put vinegar in the oysters and the other did not. Preston got some rocks and began to disfigure Simpson, who now had his knife and began to cut him. Preston was disemboweled.

Simpson came to Huntsville today and surrendered to the authorities. He is now in jail.

Re: Preston Ancestry

truth3w3 — 2012-12-18 18:02:23Z

Wow, that's pretty amazing. I would love to connect my Preston line with yours. The furthest I go back is to Roger Preston (1614-1666) of London and his wife Martha. I have no idea if we're talking about the same Roger, but maybe so. I only have one of his sons, and then one of each of their sons for many generations, so my information is limited. My line goes (most of which lived in Massachusettes): Roger(1614)>Samuel(1651)>Samuel(1672)>Samuel(1709)>James(1729)>James(1775)>James(1803)>John Boyd(1836), and finally fans out. Do you see any connections?

Let me know!

Samuel Preston

truth3w3 — 2012-12-18 17:13:50Z

I have three Samuel Prestons in my tree, however none of them are New Jersey, and are from Massachusetts instead, all stemming from Roger Preston of London, London, England. I don't suppose we could somehow find a connection? My information is fairly sparse.

John Preston - South Amboy, Morris, NJ - 1782 to 1887

thiggins49 — 2012-12-18 15:57:36Z

Looking for information on the Preston Family who came from England around 1860 to live in first New York City and then in New Jersey at South Amboy, Morris, New Jersey.

Preston from Galway

dfhamill1 — 2012-12-15 11:27:48Z

My gt.gt.grandmother,Bridget Preston, was born and died in County Galway, Ireland. She married Martin Spellman and had,as far as I know, 3 children-James,Martin and Bridget(who was my gt.grandmother). They lived in the village or town of Ahasgragh. Just wondering if I still have any relatives left in Ireland.

Charles “Skip” Preston 1930-2008

Contribution — 2012-12-15 03:29:04Z

Charles “Skip” Preston
May 8, 2008
Parkersburg News and Sentinel

Charles “Skip” Preston, 77, of Belpre, Ohio died May 6, 2008, at the Marietta Center.

He was born in Philadelphia, Pa., on Sept. 17, 1930, the son of the late Kay W. Coats Bailey.

He was a member of the Whitman Chapel in Belpre, Ohio where he was a trustee and served as Chairman of the Board.
He was a veteran of the Air Force.

He retired from Kaiser Aluminum after 30 years of service. He had been a New York City Policeman for six years, was on the Belpre City Council and Safety Service Board.
He had worked for the Cerebral Palsy Organization in New York and was a Security Guard at the Grand Central Mall.

He was a member of the Belpre Lions Club, Menelik Masonic Lodge 74 in Belpre and was an avid golfer.

Survivors include his wife, Caroll Ward Preston; his son, Charles M. “Corky” Preston and his wife, Melanie, of Marietta; daughter, Kimberly Jo Eakins and her husband, Steven, of Vienna; grandchildren, Cortnee Butler, Ashton Preston, Tyler Preston, Whitney McKee and Preston Eakins; great-grandchildren, Lakyn Allen, Kai Green, Mikayla Butler and Sydnie Butler; and special cousins, Charles Coats and Bernard Powell.

He was preceded in death by his mother; and a special cousin, Robert Powell.

Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre, Ohio with the Rev. Rhonda Harris and the Rev. Kenneth Boyd officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memory Gardens.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with Masonic services conducted at 8 p.m.

Memorial donations may be made to the Whitman Chapel, Belpre, in Skip’s memory.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.LeavittFuneralHome.com

Re: Thomas Preston of New Brunswick

70winter — 2012-12-12 22:30:50Z

Yes, Mary Ellen Preston Kelvie was a sister to Thomas A. Preston. They along with other family members born in Charlotte County New Brunswick, migrated to Anoka, Minnesota.

Re: Prestons of Ripon N Yorkshire 1800s

joantyler58 — 2012-11-22 18:40:23Z

Christine

Are you still researching the Prestons?

Joan

Re: Preston, Mills and Day families

rpreston1221 — 2012-11-15 18:53:12Z

Hank yo very much for the info. It's wonderful knowing there are bros. and sisters willing to give of their time to help others to find their forefathers. Again thanks for the direction and leads
Ron Preston

Re: Preston, Mills and Day families

Merice46 — 2012-11-15 09:32:36Z

Hi,
1891 census for Toft Cheshire

Piece 2828 Fol 83 Page 20

Joseph Day 33 carter born Sale Moor Cheshire
Martha 31 born Bowdon Cheshire
Elizabeth 11 born Sale
Martha Ann 9 born Sale Moor
Mable 7 born Knutsford Cheshire
Ethel 6 born Knutsford
Harry 10 born Bowdon

Marriage reg.

Joseph Day - Martha Broady

Altrincham 8a 233 Dec Qtr 1878

1871 census for Sale Cheshire

Elizabeth Day 42 wid.washerwoman born Wexford County Sligo
John W 16 born Cheshire
Joseph 14 born Cheshire
+ 2 lodgers

1881 census

Piece 3506 Fol 117 Page 29

2 Model Cottages

Joseph Day 24 railway porter born Sale
Martha 20 born Dunha? Cheshire
Elizabeth 1 born Sale
George Broady 19 relative wheelwright born Altrincham Cheshire

Regards

Sandra

Re: Preston, Mills and Day families

rpreston1221 — 2012-11-15 08:43:17Z

I seem to have run into a brick wall. I am unable to get past my ggfather and have had had no luck for mabel day my gmother as well as my ggmothers maiden family. I was in uttoxeter last spring but no Preston's living in the area and no church records were available prob. In staffordshire as I live in the colonies it's hard to get info. Thanks for your quick return

Ronald. J. Preston

Re: Preston, Mills and Day families

Merice46 — 2012-11-15 08:27:20Z

Hi,
Info? Are you looking for census?

Regards

Sandra

Preston, Mills and Day families

rpreston1221 — 2012-11-15 06:25:26Z

I am looking for any information on Harry Charles Preston b.11 Aug. 1883 in East Staffordshire,Uttoxeter,England, He immiagrated to the United States in 1910, He married Mable Day b.13 Jan. 1883 in Knutsford Cheshire, England.
Any information will be appreciated. Father Joseph Charles Preston b 1851 in Denstone, Staffordshire, England Mother Mary Tillotson Mills b. 1849 Disley, Cheshire, England. Any Info would be greatly recieved

Gilliam and Sarah Preston

davidayo47 — 2012-11-10 02:30:41Z

Trying to find the location of the Primitive Baptist Church that Gilliam and Sarah Preston help found in South Georgia. I know it is in Monroe County,but would like to found out location/address.
Has anyone visited it, is it still an active church?

Thank you, Jackie Preston Ayo