YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Jane Preston 1690–1747 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Apr 1690

Birth Location: Londonderry, Derry, Ulster, Ireland

Death Date: 11 December 1747

Death Location: Fishersville, Augusta County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: John Preston

Mother: Lady PRESTON

Spouse(s): Alexander Breckenridge

Children(s): Janet *, George Breckenridge, James *, John *, George *, Robert Breckenridge, Lettice Breckinridge, Adam Breckenridge, Smith Breckenridge, Sarah *, James Breckenridge

In 1690, Jane Preston entered the world in Londonderry, Derry, Ulster, Ireland, born to John Archibald Preston And Lady Mary Margaret Stewart Preston. Jane Preston married Alexander Breckenridge, and had children including Adam Breckenridge, George Breckenridge, James Breckenridge, Janet Breckenridge, John Breckinridge, Lettice Breckinridge, Robert Breckenridge, Sarah Breckenridge, Smith Breckenridge. Jane Preston passed away in 1747 in Fishersville, Augusta County, Virginia, United States of America.

Find more search results for Jane Preston
JP

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:
A
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 1690, Jane Preston entered the world in Londonderry, Derry, Ulster, Ireland, born to John Archibald Preston And Lady Mary Margaret Stewart Preston.
  • Jane Preston married Alexander Breckenridge, and had children including Adam Breckenridge, George Breckenridge, James Breckenridge, Janet Breckenridge, John Breckinridge, Lettice Breckinridge, Robert Breckenridge, Sarah Breckenridge, Smith Breckenridge.
  • Jane Preston passed away in 1747 in Fishersville, Augusta County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jane Preston's Ancestors

Self
Jane Preston
1690–1747
Birth Place: Londonderry, Derry, Ulster, Ireland
Parents
John Archibald Preston
1660–1703
Londonderry, Derry, Ulster, Ireland
Lady (Mary Margaret Stewart) PRESTON
1678–1758
Newtown, Meath, Ulster, Ireland
Grandparents
LORD (4TH BARON GEORGE PRESTON OF) VALLEYFIELD
1598–1669
Bromley Park, Staffordshire, England
Alice ((Annie) Plant) (Preston)(Lady)
1631–1683
Stafford, Staffordshire, England
William (Thomas Stewart; Stuart; Lord Viscount) Montjoy
1653–1692
Stewart, Newton, Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Mary (Anne Coote; Stewart; Stuart; Viscomtesse of) Mountjoy
1654–1720
Dublin, Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Sarah Monteith
1577–1605
Robert Plant
1608–1678
Anne Brown
1611–1671
Maria George
1624–1701
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jane Preston's Descendants

1.
JP
Jane Preston (Apr 1690–11 December 1747) m. Alexander Breckenridge (1670–1742)
  1. 1. Janet (Breckenridge) * 1696–1793 m. Andrew Culbertson 1694–1746 m. John Miller 1695–
    1. 1. Elizabeth Culbertson 1728–1763 m. William (James) Kerr 1720–1756
      1. 1. Michael Kerr 1750–1827 m. Susannah Sharp 1760–1810
        1. 1. Sinia Campbell 1795–1870 m. Samuel Campbell 1797–1853
        2. 2. Mary (Polly) Kerr 1779–1836 m. Fulton Lindsey 1775–
        3. 3. Thomas (Greer) Kerr 1787–1807 m. Catherine Wilson 1785–1832
        4. 4. James Kerr 1789–1863 m. Heneretta (Harriet) Campbell 1795–
      2. 2. Andrew Karr 1744–1828
      3. 3. Esther (Jane) Dill 1811–1891
      4. 4. Andrew Kerr 1744–1828
    2. 2. Samuel Culbertson 1722–1799
    3. 3. James Culbertson 1724–1763
    4. 4. Andrew Culbertson 1726–1756
    5. 5. Jane Culbertson 1730–
    6. 6. Martha Culbertson 1732–
    7. 7. Oliver Culbertson 1732–
    8. 8. Margaret Culbertson 1734–1740
    9. 9. Sarah Culbertson 1736–1764
    10. 10. Rebecca Culbertson 1738–1811
    11. 11. Robert Culbertson 1741–1821
    12. 12. Joseph Culbertson 1744–1805
    13. 13. James Culbertson 1724–1763
  2. 2. George Breckenridge 1768–1852
  3. 3. James (Breckenridge) * 1710–1765
  4. 4. John (Breckinridge) * 1712–1740
  5. 5. George (Breckenridge) * 1714–1790
  6. 6. Robert Breckenridge 1720–1772
  7. 7. Lettice Breckinridge 1723–1790
  8. 8. Adam Breckenridge 1724–1758
  9. 9. Smith Breckenridge 1726–1744
  10. 10. Sarah (Breckenridge) * 1710–1791
  11. 11. James Breckenridge 1743–1801

Jane Preston's Timeline

2 Records

1690
Apr 1690
Birth of Jane Preston in Londonderry, Derry, Ulster, Ireland
Londonderry, Derry, Ulster, Ireland
1747
11 December 1747
Age 57
Death of Jane Preston in Fishersville, Augusta County, Virginia, United States of America
Fishersville, Augusta County, Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Apr 1690
    Event Place: Londonderry, Derry, Ulster, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 December 1747
    Event Place: Fishersville, Augusta County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fishersville, Augusta County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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