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George Anthony Preston 1871–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Jan 1871

Birth Location: Ryhope, Durham, England

Death Date: Dec 1960

Death Location: Washington County Durham

Father: George Preston

Mother: Margaret Baldwin

Spouse(s): Jane Dixon, Isabella Curry

Children(s): Alice Preston, Florence Preston, Joseph Preston, Charles Preston, Noreen Preston, John Preston, George Preston

The story of George Anthony Preston began in 1871 in Ryhope, Durham, England. In 1871, George Anthony Preston resided in Ryhope, Durham, England. In 1881, George Anthony Preston resided in Ryhope, Durham, England. George Anthony Preston married Isabella Curry, Jane Ann Dixon, and had children including Alice Preston, Charles Dixon Preston, Florence May Preston, George Anthony Preston, John Dixon Preston, Joseph Richardson Preston, Noreen May Preston. George Anthony Preston passed away in 1960 in Washington County Durham.

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Biography

  • The story of George Anthony Preston began in 1871 in Ryhope, Durham, England.
  • In 1871, George Anthony Preston resided in Ryhope, Durham, England.
  • In 1881, George Anthony Preston resided in Ryhope, Durham, England.
  • George Anthony Preston married Isabella Curry, Jane Ann Dixon, and had children including Alice Preston, Charles Dixon Preston, Florence May Preston, George Anthony Preston, John Dixon Preston, Joseph Richardson Preston, Noreen May Preston.
  • George Anthony Preston passed away in 1960 in Washington County Durham.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Preston
1848–1921
Birth Location: Shotton, Durham, England
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Margaret Baldwin
1847–1907
Birth Location: South Hetton, Durham, England
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Spouses(s)

Jane Dixon
1870–1949
Birth Location: New Herrington, Durham, England
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Isabella Curry
1871–1894
Birth Location: Usworth, Durham, England
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Children(s)

Alice Preston
1901–1988
Birth Location: Bill Quay Gateshead
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Florence Preston
1905–1924
Birth Location: Washington, Durham, England
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Joseph Preston
1909–1972
Birth Location: Washington County Durham
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Charles Preston
1907–2003
Birth Location: Washington, Durham, England, United Kingdom
CP
Noreen Preston
1917–1991
Birth Location: Washington, Durham, , England
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John Preston
1902–1976
Birth Location: Bill Quay, Durham
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George Preston
1889–1944
Birth Location: Felling, Durham, England
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George Preston's Ancestors

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George Preston
1871–1960
Birth Place: Ryhope, Durham, England
Parents
George Anthony Preston
1848–1921
Shotton, Durham, England
Margaret Baldwin
1847–1907
South Hetton, Durham, England
Grandparents
John (Lisle) Preston
1801–1851
Wolsingham, Durham, England
Mary Forrest
1810–1879
Biddick Washington County Durham
William Baldwin
1823–1848
Co Durham
Margaret Turnbull
1832–1910
Hetton le Hole, Durham, England
Great-Grandparents
William Preston
1784–
Isabel Lisle
1777–
Jacob Forrest
1780–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Preston
1746–1824
Margaret Blakeburn
1750–
John Lisle
1752–
Ann Bowden
1752–1808

George Preston's Descendants

1.
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George (Anthony) Preston (16 Jan 1871–Dec 1960) m. Jane (Ann) Dixon (18 Sep 1870–1949) m. Isabella Curry (abt 1871–October 1894)
  1. 1. Alice Preston 1901–1988 m. George Hall 1899–1989
    1. 1. Greta Hall 1932–2013
    2. 2. Edward Hall 1920–1978
    3. 3. Robert Hall 1923–1994
    4. 4. George Hall 1927–1983
  2. 2. Florence (May) Preston 1905–1924
  3. 3. Joseph (Richardson) Preston 1909–1972
  4. 4. Charles (Dixon) Preston 1907–2003 m. Katherine (A) Kirton 1910–1983
  5. 5. Noreen (May) Preston 1917–1991 m. Harold Baggott 1915–1993
  6. 6. John (Dixon) Preston 1902–1976 m. Mary (Jane R) Dixon 1900–1981
    1. 1. Florence (May) Preston 1927–1992 m. Horace Payne 1924–2008
    2. 2. Norman (Dixon) Preston 1930–2006 m. Mary (Olive) Varty 1930–2003
    3. 3. Elsie Preston 1921–
    4. 4. George (Anthony) Preston 1925–2008 m. Constance (Mary) Smith 1927–2002
  7. 7. George (Anthony) Preston 1889–1944

George Preston's Timeline

9 Records

1871
16 Jan 1871
Birth of George Anthony Preston in Ryhope, Durham, England
Ryhope, Durham, England
1871
1871
George Anthony Preston resided here in Ryhope, Durham, England
Ryhope, Durham, England
1881
1881
Age 10
George Anthony Preston resided here in Ryhope, Durham, England
Ryhope, Durham, England
1889
January 1889
Age 18
George Anthony Preston was married in Gateshead, Durham
Gateshead, Durham
1891
1891
Age 20
George Anthony Preston resided here in Heworth, Durham, England
Heworth, Durham, England
1901
1901
Age 30
George Anthony Preston resided here in Heworth, Durham, England
Heworth, Durham, England
1911
02 Apr 1911
Age 40
George Anthony Preston resided here in Washington, Durham, England
Washington, Durham, England
1939
1939
Age 68
George Anthony Preston resided here in Durham, England
Durham, England
1960
Dec 1960
Age 89
Death of George Anthony Preston in Washington County Durham
Washington County Durham

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Jan 1871
    Event Place: Ryhope, Durham, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 30140
    [2] 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 4173; Folio: 62; Page: 59; GSU roll: 6099283
    [3] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 4998; Folio: 137; Page: 10; GSU roll: 1342202
    [4] England & Wales, Death Index: 1984-2004
    [5] 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 5012; Folio: 10; Page: 14; GSU roll: 847382
    [6] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4747; Folio: 157; Page: 26
    [7] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [8] England, United Grand Lodge of England Freemason Membership Registers, Library and Museum of Freemasonry; London, England; Freemasonry Membership Registers; Description: Membership Registers: Country DD 3123-3187 to Country DD2 3188-3241; Reel Number: 55
    [9] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1012825E

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: January 1889
    Event Place: Gateshead, Durham
    Record Source: England & Wales, FreeBMD Marriage Index:

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Ryhope, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 5012; Folio: 10; Page: 14; GSU roll: 847382

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Ryhope, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 4998; Folio: 137; Page: 10; GSU roll: 1342202

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Heworth, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 4173; Folio: 62; Page: 59; GSU roll: 6099283

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Heworth, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4747; Folio: 157; Page: 26

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1911
    Event Place: Washington, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 30140

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Durham, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1012825E

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Heworth, Durham, England
    Record Source: England, Select Marriages

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Dec 1960
    Event Place: Washington County Durham
    Record Source: England & Wales, Death Index: 1984-2004
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