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Betsey Preston 1848–1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1848

Birth Location: Maryland

Death Date: 22 Feb 1935

Death Location: Leggett, Polk County, Texas, United States of America

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Spouse(s): Hope Williams

Children(s): Joseph Williams, Robert Williams

Betsey Preston was born in 1848 in Maryland, the child of Bob Preston And Juliann Curtis. In 1870, Betsey Preston resided in District 12, Little Gunpowder, Baltimore, Maryland. Betsey Preston married Hope Williams, and had children including Joseph Williams, Robert Bob Williams. Betsey Preston passed away in 1935 in Leggett, Polk County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Betsey Preston was born in 1848 in Maryland, the child of Bob Preston And Juliann Curtis.
  • In 1870, Betsey Preston resided in District 12, Little Gunpowder, Baltimore, Maryland.
  • Betsey Preston married Hope Williams, and had children including Joseph Williams, Robert Bob Williams.
  • Betsey Preston passed away in 1935 in Leggett, Polk County, Texas, United States of America.

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Betsey Preston's Ancestors

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Betsey Preston
1848–1935
Birth Place: Maryland
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Betsey Preston's Descendants

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Betsey Preston (abt 1848–22 Feb 1935) m. Hope Williams (18 May 1846–16 May 1919)
  1. 1. Joseph Williams 1868–1945 m. Amelia Williams 1879–
    1. 1. Dewey Williams 1898–1993 m. Willie (Mae) Hardy 1906–1976 m. Ora Williams 1896–1944
      1. 1. Essie (M) Hobbs 1916–
    2. 2. Ann Williams 1903–
    3. 3. Mary Williams 1905–
    4. 4. George (Persell or) Persall 1890–1959 m. Mary (Jane) Walker 1875–
    5. 5. Archie Purcel 1892–
    6. 6. Scott Purcell 1893– m. Annie 1905–
    7. 7. Mamie Purcel 1896–
    8. 8. Ami Williams 1902–
    9. 9. Jack Person 1882–
    10. 10. Ella Person 1884–
    11. 11. Simon Person 1887–
  2. 2. Robert ((Bob)) Williams 1878–

Betsey Preston's Timeline

5 Records

1848
7 Apr 1848
Birth of Betsey Preston in Louisiana
Louisiana
1848
abt 1848
Birth of Betsey Preston in Maryland
Maryland
1870
1870
Age 22
Betsey Preston resided here in District 12, Little Gunpowder, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
District 12, Little Gunpowder, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
1900
1900
Age 52
Betsey Preston resided here in Justice Precinct 7, Polk, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 7, Polk, Texas, USA
1935
22 Feb 1935
Age 87
Death of Betsey Preston in Leggett, Polk, Texas, USA
Leggett, Polk, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Apr 1848
    Event Place: Louisiana
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Polk, Texas; Roll: 1664; Page: 20; Enumeration District: 0063
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1848
    Event Place: Maryland
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 12, Baltimore, Maryland; Roll: M593_570; Page: 746B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 12, Little Gunpowder, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 12, Baltimore, Maryland; Roll: M593_570; Page: 746B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 7, Polk, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Polk, Texas; Roll: 1664; Page: 20; Enumeration District: 0063

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Feb 1935
    Event Place: Leggett, Polk, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Leggett, Polk County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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