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Melvin Ernest Preston 1927–2017 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 May 1927

Birth Location: Mill City, Linn, Oregon, USA

Death Date: 8 Jun 2017

Death Location: Gig Harbor, Pierce, Washington, USA

Father: James Preston

Mother: Norma Howe

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Melvin Ernest Preston began in 1927 in Mill City, Linn, Oregon, USA. In 1930, Melvin Ernest Preston resided in Mill City, Linn, Oregon, USA. In 1935, Melvin Ernest Preston resided in Mill City, Linn, Oregon. Melvin Ernest Preston married Thelma L Gleason, and had children including Arleigh Lievense, Cindy Kenner, Glenn Preston, Jim Preston. Melvin Ernest Preston passed away in 2017 in Gig Harbor, Pierce, Washington, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Melvin Ernest Preston began in 1927 in Mill City, Linn, Oregon, USA.
  • In 1930, Melvin Ernest Preston resided in Mill City, Linn, Oregon, USA.
  • In 1935, Melvin Ernest Preston resided in Mill City, Linn, Oregon.
  • Melvin Ernest Preston married Thelma L Gleason, and had children including Arleigh Lievense, Cindy Kenner, Glenn Preston, Jim Preston.
  • Melvin Ernest Preston passed away in 2017 in Gig Harbor, Pierce, Washington, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Preston
1899–1984
Birth Location: Freewater, Umatilla, Oregon, United States,
JP
Norma Howe
1908–1983
Birth Location: Menlo, Pacific, Washington, United States
NH

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Melvin Preston's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Preston
1927–2017
Birth Place: Mill City, Linn, Oregon, USA
Parents
James (Earnest) Preston
1899–1984
Freewater, Umatilla, Oregon, United States,
Norma (Lucile) Howe
1908–1983
Menlo, Pacific, Washington, United States
Grandparents
Othniel ('o.N.' (OTH NILE )) Preston
1855–1905
Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Mary (Viola) Smith
1862–1935
Tangent, Linn County, Oregon, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Preston
1826–1897
Margaret Hatch
1829–1919
William Smith
1837–1914
Minerva Watson
1845–1926
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ebenezer Preston
1785–1850
Mahala Tomlin
1789–1872
Newton Hatch
1798–1829
Margaret Johnson
1804–1868
Michael Smith
1812–1852
Mary Greene
1816–1903
Vincent Watson
1799–1881
Mary Broderick
1801–1888

Melvin Preston's Timeline

6 Records

1927
18 May 1927
Birth of Melvin Ernest Preston in Mill City, Linn, Oregon, USA
Mill City, Linn, Oregon, USA
1930
1930
Age 3
Melvin Ernest Preston resided here in Mill City, Linn, Oregon, USA
Mill City, Linn, Oregon, USA
1935
1935
Age 8
Melvin Ernest Preston resided here in Mill City, Linn, Oregon
Mill City, Linn, Oregon
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 13
Melvin Ernest Preston resided here in Longview, Cowlitz, Washington, USA
Longview, Cowlitz, Washington, USA
1948
1948
Age 21
Melvin Ernest Preston resided here in Kelso; Longview, Washington, USA
Kelso; Longview, Washington, USA
2017
8 Jun 2017
Age 90
Death of Melvin Ernest Preston in Gig Harbor, Pierce, Washington, USA
Gig Harbor, Pierce, Washington, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 May 1927
    Event Place: Mill City, Linn, Oregon, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Longview, Cowlitz, Washington; Roll: T627_4336; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 8-29
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mill City, Linn, Oregon; Roll: 1947; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 2341681
    [3] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, The Daily News; Publication Place: Longview, WA, USA
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Longview Daily News; Publication Date: 6 Aug 2017; Publication Place: Longview, Washington, United States of America; ,0.058022145,0.34916112,0.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Mill City, Linn, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mill City, Linn, Oregon; Roll: 1947; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 2341681

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Mill City, Linn, Oregon
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Longview, Cowlitz, Washington; Roll: T627_4336; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 8-29

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Longview, Cowlitz, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Longview, Cowlitz, Washington; Roll: T627_4336; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 8-29

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1948
    Event Place: Kelso; Longview, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Alaska
    Record Source: U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, The Daily News; Publication Place: Longview, WA, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Longview
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Longview Daily News; Publication Date: 6 Aug 2017; Publication Place: Longview, Washington, United States of America; ,0.058022145,0.34916112,0.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Jun 2017
    Event Place: Gig Harbor, Pierce, Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, The Daily News; Publication Place: Longview, WA, USA
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Longview Daily News; Publication Date: 6 Aug 2017; Publication Place: Longview, Washington, United States of America; ,0.058022145,0.34916112,0.
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