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Joseph Clayton Preston 1924–2001 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Jun 1924

Birth Location: Buffalo Erie, New York

Death Date: 25 Dec 2001

Death Location: San Bernadino, California

Father: Joseph Prestoc

Mother: Chloe Adams

Spouse(s): Margaret Pilant, Beverly Roalsen, Marie Henderson

Children(s):

The story of Joseph Clayton Preston began in 1924 in Buffalo Erie, New York. In 1925, Joseph Clayton Preston resided in Buffalo Ward 21, Erie. In 1928, Joseph Clayton Preston resided in San Bernardino, California, USA. Joseph Clayton Preston married Beverly Jean Roalsen, Margaret Ann Pilant, Marie K Henderson. Joseph Clayton Preston passed away in 2001 in San Bernadino, California.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph Clayton Preston began in 1924 in Buffalo Erie, New York.
  • In 1925, Joseph Clayton Preston resided in Buffalo Ward 21, Erie.
  • In 1928, Joseph Clayton Preston resided in San Bernardino, California, USA.
  • Joseph Clayton Preston married Beverly Jean Roalsen, Margaret Ann Pilant, Marie K Henderson.
  • Joseph Clayton Preston passed away in 2001 in San Bernadino, California.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Preston's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Preston
1924–2001
Birth Place: Buffalo Erie, New York
Parents
Joseph John Prestoc
1894–1956
Czechoslovakia
Chloe (May) Adams
1899–1971
Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Louis (Alfred) Adams
1871–1943
Williamston, Michigan
Ella (C) Hughes
1875–1934
Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joseph Preston's Timeline

9 Records

1924
24 Jun 1924
Birth of Joseph Clayton Preston in Buffalo Erie, New York
Buffalo Erie, New York
1925
1925
Age 1
Joseph Clayton Preston resided here in Buffalo Ward 21, Erie
Buffalo Ward 21, Erie
1928
26 May 1928
Age 4
Joseph Clayton Preston resided here in San Bernardino, California, USA
San Bernardino, California, USA
1930
29 Nov 1930
Age 6
Joseph Clayton Preston resided here in Glens Falls, New York, USA
Glens Falls, New York, USA
1935
1935
Age 11
Joseph Clayton Preston resided here in Inglewood, Los Angeles, California
Inglewood, Los Angeles, California
1940
1940
Age 16
Joseph Clayton Preston resided here in Inglewood J Twp, Inglewood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Inglewood J Twp, Inglewood, Los Angeles, California, USA
1942
1942
Age 18
Joseph Clayton Preston resided here in Inglewood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Inglewood, Los Angeles, California, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 27
Joseph Clayton Preston resided here in California
California
2001
25 Dec 2001
Age 77
Death of Joseph Clayton Preston in San Bernadino, California
San Bernadino, California

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Jun 1924
    Event Place: Buffalo Erie, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1960-1985
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For California, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1450
    [3] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Inglewood, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00236; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 19-343
    [5] New York, U.S., State Census, 1925, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 02; City: Buffalo Ward 21; County: Erie; Page: 2
    [6] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [7] California, U.S., Marriage Index
    [8] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0299; FHL microfilm: 2339879
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [10] Oregon, U.S., County Marriage Index
    [11] Oregon, U.S., State Marriages, 1906-1971, Oregon State Archives; Salem, Oregon; Oregon, Marriage Records, 1906-1910, 1946-1966

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Buffalo Ward 21, Erie
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1925, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 02; City: Buffalo Ward 21; County: Erie; Page: 2

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 26 May 1928
    Event Place: San Bernardino, California, USA
    Record Source: California, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The San Bernardino County Sun; Publication Date: 26 May 1928; Publication Place: San Bernardino, California, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 29 Nov 1930
    Event Place: Glens Falls, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0299; FHL microfilm: 2339879
    [2] New York, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Post-Star; Publication Date: 29 Nov 1930; Publication Place: Glens Falls, New York, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Inglewood, Los Angeles, California
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Inglewood, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00236; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 19-343

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Inglewood J Twp, Inglewood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Inglewood, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00236; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 19-343

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Inglewood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For California, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1450

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: California
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Dec 2001
    Event Place: San Bernadino, California
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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