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Joseph (Joe) Roe Preston 1874–1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Jul 1874

Birth Location: Lynchburg, Moore County, Tennessee, United States of America

Death Date: 20 Jul 1939

Death Location: Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Robert Preston

Mother: Sarah Jean

Spouse(s): America Leftwich

Children(s): William Preston, Robert Preston, Ora Preston

In 1874, Joseph (Joe) Roe Preston entered the world in Lynchburg, Moore County, Tennessee, United States of America, born to Robert William Bob Preston And Sarah Ann Jean. In 1880, Joseph (Joe) Roe Preston resided in Spencer, Moore, Tennessee, USA. In 1900, Joseph (Joe) Roe Preston resided in Paint Rock, Jackson, Alabama, USA. Joseph (Joe) Roe Preston married America Rebecca Mecca Leftwich, and had children including Ora May Preston, Robert L Preston, William J Preston. Joseph (Joe) Roe Preston passed away in 1939 in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1874, Joseph (Joe) Roe Preston entered the world in Lynchburg, Moore County, Tennessee, United States of America, born to Robert William Bob Preston And Sarah Ann Jean.
  • In 1880, Joseph (Joe) Roe Preston resided in Spencer, Moore, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1900, Joseph (Joe) Roe Preston resided in Paint Rock, Jackson, Alabama, USA.
  • Joseph (Joe) Roe Preston married America Rebecca Mecca Leftwich, and had children including Ora May Preston, Robert L Preston, William J Preston.
  • Joseph (Joe) Roe Preston passed away in 1939 in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Preston's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Preston
1874–1939
Birth Place: Lynchburg, Moore County, Tennessee, United States of America
Parents
Robert William "Bob" Preston
1811–1872
Virginia, United States of America
Sarah (Ann) Jean
1842–1911
Pleasant Hill, Moore, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
David (Elroy Jean) Sr.
1794–1878
Stokes, North Carolina, United States
Grisilla (Jane) White
1804–1878
Rowan Co, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Edmund Jean
1755–1802
Mrs. Jean
1759–1794
William III
1755–1833
Catharine Chapman
1760–1810
2nd-Great-Grandparents
(Rev) Jean
1735–1803
Hulda Brown
1739–1803
Richard Beasley
1736–1804
Martha Cook
1734–1810
William Sr
1730–1796
Ann Bailey
1735–1816
John Chapman
1740–1813
Sarah Abbott
1745–1816

Joseph Preston's Descendants

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Joseph ((Joe) Roe) Preston (17 Jul 1874–20 Jul 1939) m. America (Rebecca (Mecca)) Leftwich (6 March 1871–1 Nov 1941)
  1. 1. William (J) Preston 1908–1979
  2. 2. Robert (L) Preston 1910–1959 m. Kate (Lilly) Seevers 1920–1998 m. Flora (Bell) Stinson 1910–2006
    1. 1. Robert (Preston) Jr 1927–1927
    2. 2. Barbara (Jean) Preston 1943–1996
  3. 3. Ora (May) Preston 1903–1904

Joseph Preston's Timeline

9 Records

1874
17 Jul 1874
Birth of Joseph (Joe) Roe Preston in Lynchburg, Moore County, Tennessee, United States of America
Lynchburg, Moore County, Tennessee, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 6
Joseph (Joe) Roe Preston resided here in Spencer, Moore, Tennessee, USA
Spencer, Moore, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 26
Joseph (Joe) Roe Preston resided here in Paint Rock, Jackson, Alabama, USA
Paint Rock, Jackson, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 36
Joseph (Joe) Roe Preston resided here in Civil District 2, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 2, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 46
Joseph (Joe) Roe Preston resided here in North Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
North Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
1926
1926
Age 52
Joseph (Joe) Roe Preston resided here in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 56
Joseph (Joe) Roe Preston resided here in Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
1932
1932
Age 58
Joseph (Joe) Roe Preston resided here in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
1939
20 Jul 1939
Age 65
Death of Joseph (Joe) Roe Preston in Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Jul 1874
    Event Place: Lynchburg, Moore County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 6
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: North Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1744; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 223
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0058; FHL microfilm: 2341986
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Spencer, Moore, Tennessee; Roll: 1273; Page: 503C; Enumeration District: 176
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Paint Rock, Jackson, Alabama; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1240020
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 2, Hamilton, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1502; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0077; FHL microfilm: 1375515
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Spencer, Moore, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Spencer, Moore, Tennessee; Roll: 1273; Page: 503C; Enumeration District: 176

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Paint Rock, Jackson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Paint Rock, Jackson, Alabama; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1240020

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 2, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 2, Hamilton, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1502; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0077; FHL microfilm: 1375515

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: North Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: North Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1744; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 223

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1926
    Event Place: Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0058; FHL microfilm: 2341986

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1932
    Event Place: Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Jul 1939
    Event Place: Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 6
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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