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Melvin L Preston 1893–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 January 1893

Birth Location: Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America

Death Date: 16 April 1942

Death Location: Dakota City, Dakota County, Nebraska, United States of America

Father: John Preston

Mother: Olive (Preston)

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In 1893, Melvin L Preston entered the world in Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America, born to John A Preston And Olive A Herring Preston. In 1900, Melvin L Preston resided in Falls, Chase, Kansas, USA. In 1920, Melvin L Preston resided in Franklin, Monona, Iowa, USA. Melvin L Preston passed away in 1942 in Dakota City, Dakota County, Nebraska, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1893, Melvin L Preston entered the world in Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America, born to John A Preston And Olive A Herring Preston.
  • In 1900, Melvin L Preston resided in Falls, Chase, Kansas, USA.
  • In 1920, Melvin L Preston resided in Franklin, Monona, Iowa, USA.
  • Melvin L Preston passed away in 1942 in Dakota City, Dakota County, Nebraska, United States of America.

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Melvin Preston's Ancestors

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Melvin Preston
1893–1942
Birth Place: Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America
Parents
John A Preston
1854–1944
Wisconsin
Olive (A Herring) (Preston)
1859–1929
Minnesota
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Melvin Preston's Timeline

4 Records

1893
4 January 1893
Birth of Melvin L Preston in Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America
Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 7
Melvin L Preston resided here in Falls, Chase, Kansas, USA
Falls, Chase, Kansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 27
Melvin L Preston resided here in Franklin, Monona, Iowa, USA
Franklin, Monona, Iowa, USA
1942
16 April 1942
Age 49
Death of Melvin L Preston in Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America
Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 January 1893
    Event Place: Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Franklin, Monona, Iowa; Roll: T625_503; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 90
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Falls, Chase, Kansas; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 1240473
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Falls, Chase, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Falls, Chase, Kansas; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 1240473

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Franklin, Monona, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Franklin, Monona, Iowa; Roll: T625_503; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 90

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 April 1942
    Event Place: Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dakota City, Dakota County, Nebraska, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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