YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Preston Ainsley White 1864–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1864

Birth Location: Norfolk Co., VA.

Death Date: 5 Sep 1930

Death Location: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Father:

Mother:

Spouse(s): Emily Bass, Sarah Bass

Children(s): Sullivan White, William JORDAN, Hazel WHITE, Catherine Bright

Preston Ainsley White was born in 1864 in Norfolk Co., VA., the child of Amos White And Elizabeth Polly. In 1910, Preston Ainsley White resided in Portsmouth Ward 7, Portsmouth (Independent City), . In 1930, Preston Ainsley White resided in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (Independent City), Virgini. Preston Ainsley White married Emily Serena Bass, Sarah Josephine Bass, and had children including Catherine Bright, Hazel B White, Sullivan Andrew White, William Preston Jordan. Preston Ainsley White passed away in 1930 in Portsmouth, Norfolk, Virginia, USA.

Find more search results for Preston White
PW

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Preston Ainsley White was born in 1864 in Norfolk Co., VA., the child of Amos White And Elizabeth Polly.
  • In 1910, Preston Ainsley White resided in Portsmouth Ward 7, Portsmouth (Independent City), .
  • In 1930, Preston Ainsley White resided in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (Independent City), Virgini.
  • Preston Ainsley White married Emily Serena Bass, Sarah Josephine Bass, and had children including Catherine Bright, Hazel B White, Sullivan Andrew White, William Preston Jordan.
  • Preston Ainsley White passed away in 1930 in Portsmouth, Norfolk, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Preston White's Ancestors

Self
Preston White
1864–1930
Birth Place: Norfolk Co., VA.
Parents
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Preston White's Descendants

1.
PW
Preston (Ainsley) White (1864–5 Sep 1930) m. Emily (Serena) Bass (10 January 1865–22 January 1913) m. Sarah (Josephine) Bass (1875–)
  1. 1. Sullivan (Andrew) White 1885–1923 m. Florence (Virginia) Jordan 1886–
    1. 1. Raymond (Arlington) White 1910–1977 m. Elmira (Emma) Wilkinson 1918–1963 m. Josephine (Aline "Josie") Aswell 1922–1995
      1. 1. Shirley (Rae White) Romero 1937– m. John (J. Marshall) Jr 1936–1982
      2. 2. Raymond (Arlington White) Jr 1939–2018
    2. 2. Earle (Vincent White) Sr. 1909–1972 m. Muriel (Casey) Hillas 1908–1983 m. Hilda (Jeanette) White 1909–
    3. 3. Marjorie Pike 1925–1985
  2. 2. William (Preston) JORDAN 1893–
  3. 3. Hazel (B) WHITE 1901–1944
  4. 4. Catherine Bright 1883–1953 m. George (L) Bright 1875–
    1. 1. Jasmer Clatterbuck 1909–
    2. 2. Myrtle (Ois) Marlik 1903–1959
    3. 3. Violet (Virginia) Bright 1907–
    4. 4. Harry (Joseph) Bright 1905–1990
    5. 5. Catherine Bright 1910–

Preston White's Timeline

4 Records

1864
1864
Birth of Preston Ainsley White in Norfolk Co., VA.
Norfolk Co., VA.
1910
1910
Age 46
Preston Ainsley White resided here in Portsmouth Ward 7, Portsmouth (Independent City), Virginia, USA
Portsmouth Ward 7, Portsmouth (Independent City), Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 66
Preston Ainsley White resided here in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (Independent City), Virginia, USA
Portsmouth, Portsmouth (Independent City), Virginia, USA
1930
5 Sep 1930
Age 66
Death of Preston Ainsley White in Portsmouth, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Portsmouth, Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1864
    Event Place: Norfolk Co., VA.
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Portsmouth Ward 7, Portsmouth (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T624_1642; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1375655
    [3] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Portsmouth Ward 7, Portsmouth (Independent City), Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Portsmouth Ward 7, Portsmouth (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T624_1642; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1375655

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Portsmouth, Portsmouth (Independent City), Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Sep 1930
    Event Place: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Virginia, USA

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE