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Earl Niel Preston 1896–1978 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Oct 1896

Birth Location: Milton, Umatilla, OR,

Death Date: 02/08/1978

Death Location: OR

Father: Othniel Preston

Mother: Mary Smith

Spouse(s): Inez Gwin, Myrna Hall

Children(s): Earl Preston

The story of Earl Niel Preston began in 1896 in Milton, Umatilla, OR,. In 1900, Earl Niel Preston resided in Milton, Umatilla, Oregon, USA. In 1910, Earl Niel Preston resided in Ferndale, Umatilla, Oregon, USA. Earl Niel Preston married Inez Lydia Gwin, Myrna J Hall, and had children including Darrel C Preston, Donna Elaine Preston, Earl Myron Preston, L Kent Preston. Earl Niel Preston passed away in 1978 in OR.

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Biography

  • The story of Earl Niel Preston began in 1896 in Milton, Umatilla, OR,.
  • In 1900, Earl Niel Preston resided in Milton, Umatilla, Oregon, USA.
  • In 1910, Earl Niel Preston resided in Ferndale, Umatilla, Oregon, USA.
  • Earl Niel Preston married Inez Lydia Gwin, Myrna J Hall, and had children including Darrel C Preston, Donna Elaine Preston, Earl Myron Preston, L Kent Preston.
  • Earl Niel Preston passed away in 1978 in OR.

Immediate Family

Parents

Othniel Preston
1855–1905
Birth Location: Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
OP
Mary Smith
1862–1935
Birth Location: Tangent, Linn County, Oregon, USA
MS

Spouses(s)

Inez Gwin
1901–1974
Birth Location: IL
IG
Myrna Hall
1911–2011
Birth Location: Oregon
MH

Children(s)

Earl Preston
1920–1994
Birth Location: Washtucna, Washington
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Earl Preston's Ancestors

Self
Earl Preston
1896–1978
Birth Place: Milton, Umatilla, OR,
Parents
Othniel 'o.N.' (OTH NILE ) Preston
1855–1905
Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Mary (Viola) Smith
1862–1935
Tangent, Linn County, Oregon, USA
Grandparents
William (Tomlin) Preston
1826–1897
Cape May, Cape May, New Jersey, USA
Margaret (Ann) Hatch
1829–1919
Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
William (James) Smith
1837–1914
Kanesville, Van Buren, Iowa
Minerva (Jane) Watson
1845–1926
Van Buren, Iowa, United States
Great-Grandparents
Ebenezer Preston
1785–1850
Mahala Tomlin
1789–1872
Newton Hatch
1798–1829
Margaret Johnson
1804–1868
Michael Smith
1812–1852
Mary Greene
1816–1903
Vincent Watson
1799–1881
Mary Broderick
1801–1888
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Preston
1762–1827
Dorcas Brown
1760–1793
Danial Hatch
1757–1825
Lucy Jones
1761–1850
David Smith
1779–1838
Doria
1781–1826
Reynolds Greene
1780–1848
Francis Hall
1789–1849
William Watson
1765–1800
Elizabeth Jones
1763–1800
William Broderick
1760–1830
Mary Darby
1769–1824

Earl Preston's Descendants

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Earl (Niel) Preston (8 Oct 1896–02/08/1978) m. Inez (Lydia) Gwin (22 Apr 1901–10 Oct 1974) m. Myrna (J) Hall (17 December 1911–6 January 2011)
  1. 1. Earl (Myron) Preston 1920–1994

Earl Preston's Timeline

11 Records

1896
8 Oct 1896
Birth of Earl Niel Preston in Milton, Umatilla, OR,
Milton, Umatilla, OR,
1900
1900
Age 4
Earl Niel Preston resided here in Milton, Umatilla, Oregon, USA
Milton, Umatilla, Oregon, USA
1910
1910
Age 14
Earl Niel Preston resided here in Ferndale, Umatilla, Oregon, USA
Ferndale, Umatilla, Oregon, USA
1920
1920
Age 24
Earl Niel Preston resided here in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
1930
1930
Age 34
Earl Niel Preston resided here in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
1935
1935
Age 39
Earl Niel Preston resided here in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
1940
1940
Age 44
Earl Niel Preston resided here in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
1950
1950
Age 54
Earl Niel Preston resided here in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
1978
5 Feb 1978
Age 82
Death of Earl Niel Preston in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
1978
5 Feb 1978
Age 82
Death of Earl Niel Preston in Clark, Washington, USA
Clark, Washington, USA
1978
02/08/1978
Age 82
Burial of Earl Niel Preston in OR
OR

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Oct 1896
    Event Place: Milton, Umatilla, OR,
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 93
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03393; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 37-445B
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 700-09-9894; Issue State: Railroad Board (Issued Through); Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T625_1499; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 30
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0139
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Washington; Registration County: Adams; Roll: 1991532
    [8] Washington, Death Index, 1940-2014
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Milton, Umatilla, Oregon; Roll: 1352; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0114; FHL microfilm: 1241352
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ferndale, Umatilla, Oregon; Roll: T624_1289; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0267; FHL microfilm: 1375302
    [11] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.
    [12] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [13] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Milton, Umatilla, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Milton, Umatilla, Oregon; Roll: 1352; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0114; FHL microfilm: 1241352

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Ferndale, Umatilla, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ferndale, Umatilla, Oregon; Roll: T624_1289; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0267; FHL microfilm: 1375302

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T625_1499; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 30

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0139

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03393; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 37-445B

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03393; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 37-445B

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Adams, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Washington; Registration County: Adams; Roll: 1991532

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Clark, Washington, USA
    Record Source: Washington, Death Index, 1940-2014

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 93

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Feb 1978
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 700-09-9894; Issue State: Railroad Board (Issued Through); Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Feb 1978
    Event Place: Clark, Washington, USA
    Record Source: Washington, Death Index, 1940-2014

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 02081978
    Event Place: OR
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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