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James (Earnest) Preston 1899–1984 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Apr 1899

Birth Location: Freewater, Umatilla, Oregon, United States,

Death Date: 8 Apr 1984

Death Location: Longview, Cowlitz County, Washington, United States of America

Father: Othniel Preston

Mother: Mary Smith

Spouse(s): Norma Howe

Children(s): Melvin Preston, Barbara Preston

The story of James (Earnest) Preston began in 1899 in Freewater, Umatilla, Oregon, United States,. In 1900, James (Earnest) Preston resided in Milton, Umatilla, Oregon, USA. In 1910, James (Earnest) Preston resided in Ferndale, Umatilla, Oregon, USA. James (Earnest) Preston married Norma Lucile Howe, and had children including Barbara Goldie May Preston, Joretta Jean Preston, Melvin Ernest Preston. James (Earnest) Preston passed away in 1984 in Longview, Cowlitz County, Washington, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James (Earnest) Preston began in 1899 in Freewater, Umatilla, Oregon, United States,.
  • In 1900, James (Earnest) Preston resided in Milton, Umatilla, Oregon, USA.
  • In 1910, James (Earnest) Preston resided in Ferndale, Umatilla, Oregon, USA.
  • James (Earnest) Preston married Norma Lucile Howe, and had children including Barbara Goldie May Preston, Joretta Jean Preston, Melvin Ernest Preston.
  • James (Earnest) Preston passed away in 1984 in Longview, Cowlitz County, Washington, United States of America.

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)

Norma Howe
1908–1983
Birth Location: Menlo, Pacific, Washington, United States
NH

Children(s)

Melvin Preston
1927–2017
Birth Location: Mill City, Linn, Oregon, USA
MP
Barbara Preston
1929–2017
Birth Location: Mill City, Linn, Oregon
BP

James Preston's Ancestors

Self
James Preston
1899–1984
Birth Place: Freewater, Umatilla, Oregon, United States,
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

James Preston's Descendants

1.
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James ((Earnest)) Preston (1 Apr 1899–8 Apr 1984) m. Norma (Lucile) Howe (2 Jan 1908–14 Jun 1983)
  1. 1. Melvin (Ernest) Preston 1927–2017
  2. 2. Barbara (Goldie May) Preston 1929–2017 m. Richard (Lee "Dick") Freeman 1928–2011
    1. 1. Earnest (Lee) Freeman 1949–2022

James Preston's Timeline

9 Records

1899
1 Apr 1899
Birth of James (Earnest) Preston in Freewater, Umatilla, Oregon, United States,
Freewater, Umatilla, Oregon, United States,
1900
1900
Age 1
James (Earnest) Preston resided here in Milton, Umatilla, Oregon, USA
Milton, Umatilla, Oregon, USA
1910
1910
Age 11
James (Earnest) Preston resided here in Ferndale, Umatilla, Oregon, USA
Ferndale, Umatilla, Oregon, USA
1920
1920
Age 21
James (Earnest) Preston resided here in Methow Valley, Okanogan, Washington, USA
Methow Valley, Okanogan, Washington, USA
1930
1930
Age 31
James (Earnest) Preston resided here in Mill City, Linn, Oregon, USA
Mill City, Linn, Oregon, USA
1935
1935
Age 36
James (Earnest) Preston resided here in Mill City, Linn, Oregon
Mill City, Linn, Oregon
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 41
James (Earnest) Preston resided here in Longview, Cowlitz, Washington, USA
Longview, Cowlitz, Washington, USA
1958
1958
Age 59
James (Earnest) Preston resided here in Kelso; Longview, Washington, USA
Kelso; Longview, Washington, USA
1984
8 Apr 1984
Age 85
Death of James (Earnest) Preston in Longview, Cowlitz, Washington, United States,
Longview, Cowlitz, Washington, United States,

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1899
    Event Place: Freewater, Umatilla, Oregon, United States,
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Longview, Cowlitz, Washington; Roll: T627_4336; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 8-29
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 533-05-6859; Issue State: Washington; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Methow Valley, Okanogan, Washington; Roll: T625_1934; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 93
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mill City, Linn, Oregon; Roll: 1947; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 2341681
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Washington; Registration County: Franklin; Roll: 1991570
    [6] Washington, Death Index, 1940-2014
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Milton, Umatilla, Oregon; Roll: 1352; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0114; FHL microfilm: 1241352
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ferndale, Umatilla, Oregon; Roll: T624_1289; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0267; FHL microfilm: 1375302
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    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: Methow Valley, Okanogan, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Methow Valley, Okanogan, Washington; Roll: T625_1934; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 93

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Mill City, Linn, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mill City, Linn, Oregon; Roll: 1947; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 2341681

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Mill City, Linn, Oregon
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Longview, Cowlitz, Washington; Roll: T627_4336; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 8-29

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Longview, Cowlitz, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Longview, Cowlitz, Washington; Roll: T627_4336; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 8-29

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1958
    Event Place: Kelso; Longview, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cowlitz, Washington, USA
    Record Source: Washington, Death Index, 1940-2014

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Franklin, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Washington; Registration County: Franklin; Roll: 1991570

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Apr 1984
    Event Place: Longview, Cowlitz, Washington, United States,
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 533-05-6859; Issue State: Washington; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Washington, Death Index, 1940-2014
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Longview, Cowlitz County, Washington, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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