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Benjamin Delmar Preston 1896–1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Mar 1896

Birth Location: New Point, Mathews, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 30 Sep 1961

Death Location: Onemo, Mathews, Virginia, USA

Father: Benjamin Preston

Mother: Ada Forrest

Spouse(s): Sarah Hudgins

Children(s): Pauline Preston, Naomi Preston, Albert Preston

In 1896, Benjamin Delmar Preston entered the world in New Point, Mathews, Virginia, USA, born to Benjamin Franklin Preston And Ada Virginia Forrest. In 1910, Benjamin Delmar Preston resided in Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia. Benjamin Delmar Preston married Sarah Miller Hudgins, and had children including Albert Benjamin Preston, Naomi Miller Preston, Pauline Moore Preston. Benjamin Delmar Preston passed away in 1961 in Onemo, Mathews, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1896, Benjamin Delmar Preston entered the world in New Point, Mathews, Virginia, USA, born to Benjamin Franklin Preston And Ada Virginia Forrest.
  • In 1910, Benjamin Delmar Preston resided in Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia.
  • Benjamin Delmar Preston married Sarah Miller Hudgins, and had children including Albert Benjamin Preston, Naomi Miller Preston, Pauline Moore Preston.
  • Benjamin Delmar Preston passed away in 1961 in Onemo, Mathews, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Preston
1867–1901
Birth Location: York, Virginia, USA
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Ada Forrest
1876–1944
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Hudgins
1902–1994
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
SH

Children(s)

Pauline Preston
1928–2018
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
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Naomi Preston
1923–1939
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
NP
Albert Preston
1926–1939
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
AP

Benjamin Preston's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Preston
1896–1961
Birth Place: New Point, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Parents
Benjamin Franklin Preston
1867–1901
York, Virginia, USA
Ada (Virginia) Forrest
1876–1944
Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Robert (T) Forrest
1851–1880
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Julia (Elizabeth) Armistead
1858–1934
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Forrest
1812–1890
Sarah Hudgins
1818–1900
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Phillip Forrest
1795–1868
Lucy Sears
1799–1850

Benjamin Preston's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (Delmar) Preston (26 Mar 1896–30 Sep 1961) m. Sarah (Miller) Hudgins (29 May 1902–26 Jul 1994)
  1. 1. Pauline (Moore) Preston 1928–2018 m. James (Blake) Callis 1922–2015
  2. 2. Naomi (Miller) Preston 1923–1939
  3. 3. Albert (Benjamin) Preston 1926–1939

Benjamin Preston's Timeline

10 Records

1896
26 Mar 1896
Birth of Benjamin Delmar Preston in New Point, Mathews, Virginia, USA
New Point, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 14
Benjamin Delmar Preston resided here in Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1917
Bet. 1917–1918
Age 21
Benjamin Delmar Preston resided here in Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mathews, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 24
Benjamin Delmar Preston resided here in Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 34
Benjamin Delmar Preston resided here in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 39
Benjamin Delmar Preston resided here in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 44
Benjamin Delmar Preston resided here in White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 54
Benjamin Delmar Preston resided here in Tabernacle, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Tabernacle, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1961
20 Sep 1961
Age 65
Death of Benjamin Delmar Preston in Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mathews, Virginia, USA
1961
30 Sep 1961
Age 65
Burial of Benjamin Delmar Preston in Onemo, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Onemo, Mathews, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Mar 1896
    Event Place: New Point, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Whitestone, Lancaster, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04272; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 52-9
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Chesapeake, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T625_1897; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 72
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Mathews; Roll: 1984810
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [6] Virginia, Death Records
    [7] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [8] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Bet. 1917–1918
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Mathews; Roll: 1984810

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bet. 1917–1918
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Mathews County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Chesapeake, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T625_1897; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 72

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: White Stone, Lancaster, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Tabernacle, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Tabernacle, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Daily Press; Publication Date: 22 Oct 1950; Publication Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA; ,0.29531506,0.26843384,0.384609&xid=3398
    [2] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Sep 1961
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 30 Sep 1961
    Event Place: Onemo, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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