Sir Furness (1590–1660) was born in Furness Manor, Preston, Lancashire, England and died in Manor of Furness, Lancashire, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sir John "Thomas" PRESTON, Lord Justice General of England, Baronett Preston of Furness 1590–1660

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Reliability Score: B

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

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 19 Oct 1590 · Furness Manor, Preston, Lancashire, England

Died 17 Dec 1660 · Manor of Furness, Lancashire, England

Father Esq John Thomas Preston

Mother Margaret Fytche Preston Westby

Spouse Lady Isabell Elizabeth Braithwait

Children Anne Preston Anderness

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Immediate Family

Parents

Esq John Thomas Preston

Margaret Fytche Preston Westby

Spouse(s)

Lady Isabell Elizabeth Braithwait

Lady Mary Seabrook Preston Braithwait Baroness Preston

Children

Anne Preston Anderness

Biography

The story of Sir John "Thomas" PRESTON, Lord Justice General of England, Baronett Preston of Furness began in 1590 in Furness Manor, Preston, Lancashire, England. Sir John "Thomas" PRESTON, Lord Justice General of England, Baronett Preston of Furness married lady isabell elizabeth braithwait, lady mary seabrook preston braithwait baroness preston, and had children including anne preston anderness. Sir John "Thomas" PRESTON, Lord Justice General of England, Baronett Preston of Furness passed away in 1660 in Manor of Furness, Lancashire, England.

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Life Timeline

1590

Birth of Sir John "Thomas" PRESTON, Lord Justice General of England, Baronett Preston of Furness in Furness Manor, Preston, Lancashire, England

Birth

1660

Death of Sir John "Thomas" PRESTON, Lord Justice General of England, Baronett Preston of Furness in Manor of Furness, Lancashire, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Furness

This ancestor line traces from Cockerham, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom (1540) to Furness Manor, Preston, Lancashire, England (1590) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sir Furness (1590–1660) was born in Furness Manor, Preston, Lancashire, England and died in Manor of Furness, Lancashire, England. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Sir 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.