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William Preston 1590–1649

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 15 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 15 trees
Death year and location consistent across 15 trees

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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
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15 researchers on YourRoots have William Preston 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 15 independent trees

Born 23 Jan 1590 · Giggleswick, Settle, Yorkshire, England
Died 4 Jan 1649 · New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America
Father Sir John Preston Knight Of Valleyfield 4Th Baron Of Vallyfield
Mother Lady Grizel Colville Lady Of Culross 4Th Baroness Of Vallyfield
Siblings Anna Preston, Catherine Jean Preston, Elizabeth Preston, George Preston, James Preston, Lady Catherine Jean Preston Murray De Bruce Countess Of Dysart And Clackmannan, Mary Marie Preston, Mary Preston, Robert Preston, Sir George Preston Bt Of Valleyfleld
Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Families of Ancient New Haven, … Family Data Collection - Deaths Family Data Collection - Marriages Geneanet Community Trees Index Global, Find a Grave® Index … Millennium File U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … North America, Family Histories England, Select Births and Christenings New England, the Great Migration … The Preston Genealogy : Tracing …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

The story of William Preston began in 1590 in Giggleswick, Settle, Yorkshire, England. William Preston passed away in 1649 in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Families of Ancient New Haven, Vol. VI

  3. 3
    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

  4. 4
    Marriage Records Family Data Collection - Marriages

  5. 5
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  6. 6
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  7. 7
    Record Millennium File

  8. 8
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  9. 9
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  10. 10
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  11. 11
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  12. 12
    Record North America, Family Histories

  13. 13
    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

  14. 14
    Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins

  15. 15
    Record The Preston Genealogy : Tracing the History of the Family from About 1040, A.D.

Life Timeline

1590
Birth of William Preston in Giggleswick, Settle, Yorkshire, England
Birth
1649
Death of William Preston in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Preston

This ancestor line traces from York, England (1525) to Giggleswick, Yorkshire, England (1590) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Preston (1590–1649) was born in Giggleswick, Settle, Yorkshire, England and died in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America. 15 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, 15 researchers on YourRoots have William 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.

Related Records

Sir John Preston Knight Of Valleyfield 4Th Baron Of Vallyfield
Father
Lady Grizel Colville Lady Of Culross 4Th Baroness Of Vallyfield
Mother
William Preston in the US Census
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William Preston's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William Preston PTP
1590–1649
Giggleswick, Settle, Yorkshire, England
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William Preston's Descendants

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William Preston PTP 1590–1649