YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Col. John Preston 1687–1747 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: BET 1687 AND 1699

Birth Location: Limavady, County Derry, Ulster, Ireland

Death Date: BET 1 FEB 1747 AND 1748

Death Location: Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Fishersville, Augusta County, Virginia

Father: Archibald Preston

Mother: Hon Stewart

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1687, Col. John Preston entered the world in Limavady, County Derry, Ulster, Ireland, born to Archibald Phineas Preston Preston And Hon Mary Stewart. Col. John Preston passed away in 1747 in Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Fishersville, Augusta County, Virginia.

Find more search results for Col. Preston
CP

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1687, Col. John Preston entered the world in Limavady, County Derry, Ulster, Ireland, born to Archibald Phineas Preston Preston And Hon Mary Stewart.
  • Col. John Preston passed away in 1747 in Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Fishersville, Augusta County, Virginia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Col. Preston's Ancestors

Self
Col. Preston
1687–1747
Birth Place: Limavady, County Derry, Ulster, Ireland
Parents
Archibald (Phineas Preston) Preston
1660–1703
Londonderry, Derry, Of Ulster, Ireland
Hon (Mary) Stewart
1677–1758
Mountjoy, County Tyrone, Ulster, Ireland
Grandparents
Viscountess (of Mountjoy - Lady MARY) Coote
1654–1720
Dublin, County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Richard, Coote
1620–1683
Mary George
1624–1701
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sir Coote
1586–1642
Dorothea Cuffe
1595–1640
Vice George
1583–1660
Katherine Gifford
1600–1660

Col. Preston's Timeline

2 Records

1687
BET 1687 AND 1699
Birth of Col. John Preston in Limavady, County Derry, Ulster, Ireland
Limavady, County Derry, Ulster, Ireland
1747
BET 1 FEB 1747 AND 1748
Age 60
Death of Col. John Preston in Tinkling Springs, Augusta County, Province of Virginia
Tinkling Springs, Augusta County, Province of Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: BET 1687 AND 1699
    Event Place: Limavady, County Derry, Ulster, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1740
    Event Place: Augusta Co., Virginia

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: BET 1 FEB 1747 AND 1748
    Event Place: Tinkling Springs, Augusta County, Province of Virginia

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Fishersville, Augusta County, Virginia

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE