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Mary Ellen Preston 1853–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Nov 1853

Birth Location: Jefferson, Green County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Death Date: Jun 1920

Death Location: Mt Vernon Cemetery, Juda, Green, Wisconsin, USA

Father: Nathaniel Preston

Mother: Charlotte Cook

Spouse(s): Winfield Pengra

Children(s): Marshall II, Charlote Pengra, Preston Pengra, Tilly Pengra, Delia Pengra

In 1853, Mary Ellen Preston entered the world in Jefferson, Green County, Wisconsin, United States of America, born to Nathaniel Preston And Charlotte Elizabeth Cook. In 1900, Mary Ellen Preston resided in Madison Ward 5, Dane, Wisconsin, USA. In 1905, Mary Ellen Preston resided in Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, USA. Mary Ellen Preston married Winfield Sherman Pengra, and had children including Charlote E Pengra, Delia Pengra, Marshall Hylon Pengra Ii, Preston W Pengra, Tilly I Pengra. Mary Ellen Preston passed away in 1920 in Mt Vernon Cemetery, Juda, Green, Wisconsin, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1853, Mary Ellen Preston entered the world in Jefferson, Green County, Wisconsin, United States of America, born to Nathaniel Preston And Charlotte Elizabeth Cook.
  • In 1900, Mary Ellen Preston resided in Madison Ward 5, Dane, Wisconsin, USA.
  • In 1905, Mary Ellen Preston resided in Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, USA.
  • Mary Ellen Preston married Winfield Sherman Pengra, and had children including Charlote E Pengra, Delia Pengra, Marshall Hylon Pengra Ii, Preston W Pengra, Tilly I Pengra.
  • Mary Ellen Preston passed away in 1920 in Mt Vernon Cemetery, Juda, Green, Wisconsin, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Mary Preston's Ancestors

Self
Mary Preston
1853–1920
Birth Place: Jefferson, Green County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Parents
Nathaniel Preston
1822–1857
Portsmouth, England
Charlotte (Elizabeth) Cook
1831–1907
England
Grandparents
John (J) Cook
1801–
England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Mary Preston's Descendants

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Mary (Ellen) Preston (2 Nov 1853–Jun 1920) m. Winfield (Sherman) Pengra (2 Nov 1847–25 Jun 1928)
  1. 1. Marshall (Hylon Pengra,) II 1885–1927 m. Herma Breed 1885–1916 m. Emily Pengra 1896–
    1. 1. Marshall (Hylon Pengra,) III 1910–1980 m. Eva (May) Bullis 1911–1998
      1. 1. Marshall (Hylon Pengra,) IV 1935–2014
    2. 2. Herma (Eileen) Pengra 1912–2000 m. Charles (Robert Mullen,) Sr. 1913–1998
    3. 3. Frederick Pengra 1920–
  2. 2. Charlote (E) Pengra 1875–
  3. 3. Preston (W) Pengra 1880–
  4. 4. Tilly (I) Pengra 1882–
  5. 5. Delia Pengra 1882–

Mary Preston's Timeline

5 Records

1853
2 Nov 1853
Birth of Mary Ellen Preston in Jefferson, Green County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Jefferson, Green County, Wisconsin, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 47
Mary Ellen Preston resided here in Madison Ward 5, Dane, Wisconsin, USA
Madison Ward 5, Dane, Wisconsin, USA
1905
1 Jun 1905
Age 52
Mary Ellen Preston resided here in Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, USA
Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, USA
1920
11 June 1920
Age 67
Death of Mary Ellen Preston in Brodhead, Green County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Brodhead, Green County, Wisconsin, United States of America
1920
Jun 1920
Age 67
Burial of Mary Ellen Preston in Mt Vernon Cemetery, Juda, Green, Wisconsin, USA
Mt Vernon Cemetery, Juda, Green, Wisconsin, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Nov 1853
    Event Place: Jefferson, Green County, Wisconsin, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Wisconsin, State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, Wisconsin Historical Society; Madison, Wisconsin; Census Year: 1905
    [2] Wisconsin, Births and Christenings Index
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Madison Ward 5, Dane, Wisconsin; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 1241783
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Madison Ward 5, Dane, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Madison Ward 5, Dane, Wisconsin; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 1241783

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

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 June 1920
    Event Place: Brodhead, Green County, Wisconsin, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Jun 1920
    Event Place: Mt Vernon Cemetery, Juda, Green, Wisconsin, USA

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