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Joan Preston 1848–1875 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1848

Birth Location: Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 1875

Death Location: Thelma, Johnson, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: William Preston

Mother: Susannah Murray

Spouse(s): Nathaniel Higginbotham

Children(s): Susannah Higginbotham

The story of Joan Preston began in 1848 in Kentucky, United States. In 1850, Joan Preston resided in Johnson county, part of, Johnson, Kentucky, United. Joan Preston married Nathaniel Higginbotham, and had children including Susannah Higginbotham. Joan Preston passed away in 1875 in Thelma, Johnson, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Joan Preston began in 1848 in Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1850, Joan Preston resided in Johnson county, part of, Johnson, Kentucky, United.
  • Joan Preston married Nathaniel Higginbotham, and had children including Susannah Higginbotham.
  • Joan Preston passed away in 1875 in Thelma, Johnson, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Preston
1823–1896
Birth Location: Johnson, Kentucky, United States
WP
Susannah Murray
1828–1912
Birth Location: Magoffin, Kentucky, United States
SM

Spouses(s)

Nathaniel Higginbotham
1617–1666
Birth Location: –
NH

Children(s)

Susannah Higginbotham
1638–1700
Birth Location: Cheshire, England
SH

Joan Preston's Ancestors

Self
Joan Preston
1848–1875
Birth Place: Kentucky, United States
Parents
William Darby Preston
1823–1896
Johnson, Kentucky, United States
Susannah Murray
1828–1912
Magoffin, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
Moses ((Coby) Preston) II
1797–1868
Bedford, County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Haney
1797–1845
Bedford, County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Moses Sr.
1762–1870
Frances Arthur
1764–1844
William War)
1758–1853
Susan Preston
1761–1835
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Arthur
1730–1820
Rebecca Snow
1733–1788
Michael War)
1740–1781
Anna (Moles)
1734–1798
Mary Doss
1718–1814

Joan Preston's Descendants

1.
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Joan Preston (1848–1875) m. Nathaniel Higginbotham (1617–1666)
  1. 1. Susannah Higginbotham 1638–1700

Joan Preston's Timeline

6 Records

1668
1668
Death of Joan Preston
None
1848
1848
Birth of Joan Preston in Kentucky, United States
Kentucky, United States
1850
1850
Age 2
Joan Preston resided here in Johnson county, part of, Johnson, Kentucky, United States
Johnson county, part of, Johnson, Kentucky, United States
1860
1860
Age 12
Joan Preston resided here in Johnson, Kentucky, United States
Johnson, Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 22
Joan Preston resided here in Van Lear, Johnson, Kentucky, United States
Van Lear, Johnson, Kentucky, United States
1875
1875
Age 27
Burial of Joan Preston in Thelma, Johnson, Kentucky, United States of America
Thelma, Johnson, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1848
    Event Place: Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] United States, Census, 1870, "United States, Census, 1870", <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : Mon Jan 20 14:08:44 UTC 2025), Entry for Hary Lattral and Martha Jane Lattral, 1870.
    [2] United States, Census, 1850, "United States, Census, 1850", <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : Tue Jan 07 02:41:19 UTC 2025), Entry for William Preston and Susan Preston, 1850.
    [3] United States, Census, 1860, "United States, Census, 1860", <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : Mon Jul 08 07:53:48 UTC 2024), Entry for Willian Preston and Susen Preston, 1860.
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find a Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 16 August 2023), Martha Jane Preston Litteral, ; Burial, Thelma, Johnson, Kentucky, United States of America, Preston Family Cemetery; citing reco

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Johnson county, part of, Johnson, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Johnson, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Van Lear, Johnson, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: FamilySearch FamilyTree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 04 August 2023, 06:26), entry for Martha Jane Preston (PID ); contributed by various users.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1668
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find a Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 16 August 2023), Martha Jane Preston Litteral, ; Burial, Thelma, Johnson, Kentucky, United States of America, Preston Family Cemetery; citing reco

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1875
    Event Place: Thelma, Johnson, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find a Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 16 August 2023), Martha Jane Preston Litteral, ; Burial, Thelma, Johnson, Kentucky, United States of America, Preston Family Cemetery; citing reco
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