Stephen Jeffrey Preston 1795–1869
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Stephen Preston in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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
Researchers connected through Stephen Preston 1795–1869
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1795, Stephen Jeffrey Preston entered the world in Bedford, Bedford County, Virginia, USA, born to moses preston sr and frances fanny arthur. Stephen Jeffrey Preston passed away in 1869 in Peach Orchard, Lawrence, Kentucky, United States.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Stephen Preston
This ancestor line traces from Sool, Glarus, Switzerland (1707) to Bedford, Bedford County, Virginia, USA (1795) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Stephen Preston (1795–1869) was born in Bedford, Bedford County, Virginia, USA and died in Peach Orchard, Lawrence, Kentucky, United States. 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 Stephen 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 4 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.
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Stephen Preston's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record