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Joseph Richardson Preston 1909 – 1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Apr 1909

Birth Location: Washington County Durham

Death Date: 1972

Death Location: Australia

Father: George Preston

Mother: Jane Dixon

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The story of Joseph Richardson Preston began in 1909 in Washington County Durham, with parents George Anthony Preston and Jane Ann Dixon. Joseph Richardson Preston's life came to an end in 1972 in Australia.

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George Preston
1871 – 1960
Birth Location: Ryhope, Durham, England
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Jane Dixon
1870 – 1949
Birth Location: Durham, United Kingdom
JD

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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 11 Apr 1909
    Event Place: Washington County Durham

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 1972
    Event Place: Australia
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