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Chester Arthur Preston 1886–1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Oct 1886

Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky

Death Date: 08 Sep 1961

Death Location: Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio

Father: Mason Preston

Mother: Amanda Dingus

Spouse(s): Fannie Beverly

Children(s): Opal Preston, Walter Preston, Warren Preston

In 1886, Chester Arthur Preston entered the world in Floyd County, Kentucky, born to Mason L Preston And Amanda Jane Dingus. In 1900, Chester Arthur Preston resided in Arkansas, Floyd, Kentucky. In 1910, Chester Arthur Preston resided in Chesapeake, Elizabeth City, Virginia. Chester Arthur Preston married Fannie Platt Beverly, and had children including Opal Preston, Walter M Preston, Warren J Preston. Chester Arthur Preston passed away in 1961 in Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio.

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Biography

  • In 1886, Chester Arthur Preston entered the world in Floyd County, Kentucky, born to Mason L Preston And Amanda Jane Dingus.
  • In 1900, Chester Arthur Preston resided in Arkansas, Floyd, Kentucky.
  • In 1910, Chester Arthur Preston resided in Chesapeake, Elizabeth City, Virginia.
  • Chester Arthur Preston married Fannie Platt Beverly, and had children including Opal Preston, Walter M Preston, Warren J Preston.
  • Chester Arthur Preston passed away in 1961 in Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Chester Preston's Ancestors

Self
Chester Preston
1886–1961
Birth Place: Floyd County, Kentucky
Parents
Mason L Preston
1858–1936
Floyd County, Kentucky
Amanda (Jane) Dingus
1863–1933
Floyd County, Kentucky , USA
Grandparents
James (Calvin) Preston
1833–
Kentucky
Susan Osborn
1836–
Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
James (H) Dingus
1833–1902
Scott County, Virginia
Sarah (Belieu) Halbert
1834–1919
Floyd County, Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
William Dingus
1805–1883
Mary Green
1807–1883
John Halbert
1790–1880
Elizabeth Booker
1804–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John *
1774–1831
Nancy *
1778–1845
James Jr.
1783–1851
Dulcena Stallard
1781–1842

Chester Preston's Descendants

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Chester (Arthur) Preston (12 Oct 1886–08 Sep 1961) m. Fannie (Platt) Beverly (05 Apr 1888–07 Mar 1977)
  1. 1. Opal Preston 1913–1986
  2. 2. Walter (M.) Preston 1915–1991
  3. 3. Warren (J.) Preston 1923–

Chester Preston's Timeline

6 Records

1886
12 Oct 1886
Birth of Chester Arthur Preston in Floyd County, Kentucky
Floyd County, Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 14
Chester Arthur Preston resided here in Arkansas, Floyd, Kentucky
Arkansas, Floyd, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 24
Chester Arthur Preston resided here in Chesapeake, Elizabeth City, Virginia
Chesapeake, Elizabeth City, Virginia
1920
1920
Age 34
Chester Arthur Preston resided here in Mouth Beaver, Floyd, Kentucky
Mouth Beaver, Floyd, Kentucky
1930
1930
Age 44
Chester Arthur Preston resided here in Martin, Floyd, Kentucky
Martin, Floyd, Kentucky
1961
08 Sep 1961
Age 75
Death of Chester Arthur Preston in Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio
Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1886
    Event Place: Floyd County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2002, Certificate: ; Volume:
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mouth Beaver, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: T625_569; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 6; Image: .
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Martin, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: 744; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 11; Image: 1080.0.
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Arkansas, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: T623_520; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 33.
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Chesapeake, Elizabeth City, Virginia; Roll: T624_1627; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 27; Image: 530.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Arkansas, Floyd, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Arkansas, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: T623_520; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 33.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Chesapeake, Elizabeth City, Virginia
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Chesapeake, Elizabeth City, Virginia; Roll: T624_1627; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 27; Image: 530.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Mouth Beaver, Floyd, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mouth Beaver, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: T625_569; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 6; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Martin, Floyd, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Martin, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: 744; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 11; Image: 1080.0.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 08 Sep 1961
    Event Place: Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio
    Record Source: Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2002, Certificate: ; Volume:

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