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Elizabeth Preston 1809–1884 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 May 1809

Birth Location: Floyd Co., Ky.

Death Date: 26 Jul 1884

Death Location: Richardson, Lawrence Co., Ky.

Father: Moses Preston

Mother: Frances Preston

Spouse(s): Abraham Childress

Children(s): Wesley Childress, Archibald Childress, Arthur Childress, John Childers, Moses Childers, Perry Childress

In 1809, Elizabeth Preston entered the world in Floyd Co., Ky., born to Moses Preston And Frances Preston. In 1850, Elizabeth Preston resided in Lawrence, Kentucky, USA. In 1860, Elizabeth Preston resided in Lawrence, Kentucky, USA. Elizabeth Preston married Abraham Childress, and had children including Archibald Childress, Arthur Childress, John Childers, Moses Childers, Perry Childress, Wesley Childress, Zarilda Childers. Elizabeth Preston passed away in 1884 in Richardson, Lawrence Co., Ky..

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Biography

  • In 1809, Elizabeth Preston entered the world in Floyd Co., Ky., born to Moses Preston And Frances Preston.
  • In 1850, Elizabeth Preston resided in Lawrence, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1860, Elizabeth Preston resided in Lawrence, Kentucky, USA.
  • Elizabeth Preston married Abraham Childress, and had children including Archibald Childress, Arthur Childress, John Childers, Moses Childers, Perry Childress, Wesley Childress, Zarilda Childers.
  • Elizabeth Preston passed away in 1884 in Richardson, Lawrence Co., Ky..

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Elizabeth Preston's Ancestors

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Elizabeth Preston
1809–1884
Birth Place: Floyd Co., Ky.
Parents
Moses Preston
1762–1842
Bedford County, Virginia, United States of America
Frances Preston
1764–1844
Bedford County, Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elizabeth Preston's Descendants

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Elizabeth Preston (5 May 1809–26 Jul 1884) m. Abraham Childress (15 November 1793–January 1880)
  1. 1. Wesley Childress 1841– m. Delilah Branham 1859–1913
    1. 1. Lim Childress 1902–1957
    2. 2. Vina Wallace 1892–1916
    3. 3. Vergsie (L) Childress 1886–
    4. 4. Elizabeth Childress 1888–
    5. 5. Samuel Childress 1893–
    6. 6. Cordela Childress 1895–
    7. 7. Beve Childress 1897–
    8. 8. Belle Childress 1899–
    9. 9. Lem Childress 1912–
  2. 2. Archibald Childress 1836–1923
  3. 3. Arthur Childress 1854–
  4. 4. John Childers 1826–
  5. 5. Moses Childers 1834–
  6. 6. Perry Childress 1845–1931

Elizabeth Preston's Timeline

7 Records

1809
5 May 1809
Birth of Elizabeth Preston in Floyd Co., Ky.
Floyd Co., Ky.
1850
1850
Age 41
Elizabeth Preston resided here in Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 51
Elizabeth Preston resided here in Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 61
Elizabeth Preston resided here in Precinct 6, Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 6, Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 71
Elizabeth Preston resided here in Peach Orchard, Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
Peach Orchard, Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
1884
20 May 1884
Age 75
Death of Elizabeth Preston in Richardson, Lawrence Co., Ky.
Richardson, Lawrence Co., Ky.
1884
26 Jul 1884
Age 75
Burial of Elizabeth Preston in Richardson, Lawrence Co., Ky.
Richardson, Lawrence Co., Ky.

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 May 1809
    Event Place: Floyd Co., Ky.
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 6, Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Peach Orchard, Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 May 1884
    Event Place: Richardson, Lawrence Co., Ky.
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] UK, Burial and Cremation Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 26 Jul 1884
    Event Place: Richardson, Lawrence Co., Ky.
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] UK, Burial and Cremation Index

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