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Anthony Thomas Preston 2nd Viscount Tara 1618–1659

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Anthony Tara in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 20 Jun 1618 · Vlaanderen
Died 24 Apr 1659 · Bruges, France
Father Thomas Preston 1St Viscount Taragh
Mother Clara Claire Dame Van Der Eycken
Siblings Jacobus James Preston, Joannes Georgius Preston, John George Preston, Maria Ambrosia Preston, Thomas Preston

Researchers connected through Anthony Tara 1618–1659

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Anthony Thomas Preston 2nd Viscount Tara was born in 1618 in Vlaanderen, the child of thomas preston 1st viscount taragh and clara claire dame van der eycken. Anthony Thomas Preston 2nd Viscount Tara passed away in 1659 in Bruges, France.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1618
Birth of Anthony Thomas Preston 2nd Viscount Tara in Vlaanderen
Birth
1659
Death of Anthony Thomas Preston 2nd Viscount Tara in Bruges, France
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Anthony Tara

This ancestor line traces from Maynooth Castle, Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland (1487) to Gormanston, Meath, Leinster, Ireland (1585) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Anthony Tara (1618–1659) was born in Vlaanderen and died in Bruges, France. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Anthony in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Anthony Tara's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Anthony Thomas Preston 2nd Viscount Tara PTP
1618–1659
Vlaanderen
Parents
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Grandparents
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Anthony Tara's Descendants