Who was John Preston?

John Preston (1685–1733) was born in of Killingly and died in Windham, Windham, Connecticut, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 6 generations of this lineage.

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John Preston 1685–1733

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A Reliability

Reliability Score: A

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 1 May 1685 · of Killingly

Died 26 Jul 1733 · Windham, Windham, Connecticut, USA

Father Samuel Benjamin Preston Sr

Mother Susannah Gutterson Preston

Spouse Mary Preston

Children 7 8X Susannah Preston, Abigail Presson, Benjamin Presson, David Presson, John Presson, Jonathan Presson, Joseph Presson, Mary Preston, Samuel Presson, Sarah Presson, Theodore Presson, William Presson

Siblings Jacob Preston

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) England & Wales, Christening Index, … Geneanet Community Trees Index Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850 Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories England, Select Births and Christenings Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and … Northamptonshire, England, Church of England … Gloucestershire, England, Church of England … Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages Connecticut Town Death Records, Pre-1870 … Massachusetts, Town Marriage Records Caribbean, English Settlers in Barbados The Averell-Averill-Avery Family : a … The Preston Genealogy : Tracing …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Benjamin Preston Sr

Susannah Gutterson Preston

Spouse(s)

Mary Preston

Children

7 8X Susannah Preston

Biography

John Preston was born in 1685 in of Killingly, the child of samuel benjamin preston sr and susannah gutterson preston. John Preston married mary preston, and had children including 7 8x susannah preston, abigail presson, benjamin presson, david presson, john presson, jonathan presson, joseph presson, mary preston, samuel presson, sarah presson, theodore presson, william presson. John Preston passed away in 1733 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980
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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850
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Record Millennium File
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Birth Records Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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Marriage Records Northamptonshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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Marriage Records Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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Church Records Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts
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Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages
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Death Records Connecticut Town Death Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
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Marriage Records Massachusetts, Town Marriage Records
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Record Caribbean, English Settlers in Barbados
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Record The Averell-Averill-Avery Family : a Record of the Descendants of William and Abigail Averell of Ipswich, Mass.
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Record The Preston Genealogy : Tracing the History of the Family from About 1040, A.D.

Life Timeline

1685

Birth of John Preston in of Killingly

Birth

1733

Death of John Preston in Windham, Windham, Connecticut, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Preston

This ancestor line traces from Northam, Devon, , England (1515) to Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1654) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Preston (1685–1733) was born in of Killingly and died in Windham, Windham, Connecticut, USA. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 6 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.