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John Oscar Preston 1860–1924 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 November 1860

Birth Location: Baraboo, Wisconsin

Death Date: 18 November 1924

Death Location: Mauston, Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Father: Taylor Preston

Mother: Lucina Searles

Spouse(s): Harriet Coleman

Children(s): Elma Preston, John Preston, LeRoy Preston, Florence Preston, Herbert Preston, Hellen Preston

The story of John Oscar Preston began in 1860 in Baraboo, Wisconsin. In 1900, John Oscar Preston resided in Clearfield, Juneau, Wisconsin, USA. In 1905, John Oscar Preston resided in Summit, Juneau, Wisconsin, USA. John Oscar Preston married Harriet Luella Coleman, and had children including Elma Frances Preston, Florence Preston, Hellen Mabel Preston, Herbert L Preston, John Henry Preston, Leroy W Preston. John Oscar Preston passed away in 1924 in Mauston, Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of John Oscar Preston began in 1860 in Baraboo, Wisconsin.
  • In 1900, John Oscar Preston resided in Clearfield, Juneau, Wisconsin, USA.
  • In 1905, John Oscar Preston resided in Summit, Juneau, Wisconsin, USA.
  • John Oscar Preston married Harriet Luella Coleman, and had children including Elma Frances Preston, Florence Preston, Hellen Mabel Preston, Herbert L Preston, John Henry Preston, Leroy W Preston.
  • John Oscar Preston passed away in 1924 in Mauston, Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Preston's Ancestors

Self
John Preston
1860–1924
Birth Place: Baraboo, Wisconsin
Parents
Taylor Ebenezer Preston
1834–1864
Dugway, Oswego County, New York, United States of America
Lucina (Serenia Jane) Searles
1839–1920
New York, United States of America
Grandparents
Harvey Searles
1795–1889
Vermont
Betsey (E) Butterfield
1802–1889
Waitsfield, Washington County, Vermont, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Stephen Butterfield
1772–1840
Rachel Spalding
1777–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Stephen Butterfield
1736–1818
Sarah Sawyer
1748–1824

John Preston's Descendants

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John (Oscar) Preston (22 November 1860–18 November 1924) m. Harriet (Luella) Coleman (5 January 1861–18 September 1951)
  1. 1. Elma (Frances) Preston 1886–1964
  2. 2. John (Henry) Preston 1899–1950
  3. 3. LeRoy (W) Preston 1882–1962
  4. 4. Florence Preston 1896–
  5. 5. Herbert (L) Preston 1884–
  6. 6. Hellen (Mabel) Preston 1890–

John Preston's Timeline

6 Records

1860
22 November 1860
Birth of John Oscar Preston in Baraboo, Wisconsin
Baraboo, Wisconsin
1900
1900
Age 40
John Oscar Preston resided here in Clearfield, Juneau, Wisconsin, USA
Clearfield, Juneau, Wisconsin, USA
1905
1 Jun 1905
Age 45
John Oscar Preston resided here in Summit, Juneau, Wisconsin, USA
Summit, Juneau, Wisconsin, USA
1910
1910
Age 50
John Oscar Preston resided here in Summit, Juneau, Wisconsin, USA
Summit, Juneau, Wisconsin, USA
1920
1920
Age 60
John Oscar Preston resided here in Union Center, Juneau, Wisconsin, USA
Union Center, Juneau, Wisconsin, USA
1924
18 November 1924
Age 64
Death of John Oscar Preston in Union Center, Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Union Center, Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 November 1860
    Event Place: Baraboo, Wisconsin
    Record Source:
    [1] Wisconsin, State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, Wisconsin Historical Society; Madison, Wisconsin; Census Year: 1905
    [2] Wisconsin, Births and Christenings Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Union Center, Juneau, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1990; Page: B; Enumeration District: 80
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Clearfield, Juneau, Wisconsin; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0073
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Summit, Juneau, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1714; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0084; FHL microfilm: 1375727
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Clearfield, Juneau, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Clearfield, Juneau, Wisconsin; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0073

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1905
    Event Place: Summit, Juneau, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: Wisconsin, State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, Wisconsin Historical Society; Madison, Wisconsin; Census Year: 1905

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Summit, Juneau, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Summit, Juneau, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1714; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0084; FHL microfilm: 1375727

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Union Center, Juneau, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Union Center, Juneau, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1990; Page: B; Enumeration District: 80

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 November 1924
    Event Place: Union Center, Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mauston, Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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