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Rachel C. Preston 1842–1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Apr 1842

Birth Location: Hamburg, Berks Co., PA

Death Date: 26 Apr 1921

Death Location: Parrish Cemetery, Orange Co., TX

Father: Levi Preston

Mother: Louisa Unknown

Spouse(s): James West, William Morgan

Children(s): Mary Morgan, William Morgan, Frank Morgan, Harbin Morgan, Edna Morgan

In 1842, Rachel C. Preston entered the world in Hamburg, Berks Co., PA, born to Levi Preston And Louisa Unknown. In 1850, Rachel C. Preston resided in Pine, Crawford, Pennsylvania. In 1880, Rachel C. Preston resided in Precinct 1 and 2, Orange, Texas, United States. Rachel C. Preston married James West, William G Morgan, and had children including Edna C Morgan, Frank Morgan, Harbin Morgan, Mary Mollie Morgan, William Morgan. Rachel C. Preston passed away in 1921 in Parrish Cemetery, Orange Co., TX.

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Biography

  • In 1842, Rachel C. Preston entered the world in Hamburg, Berks Co., PA, born to Levi Preston And Louisa Unknown.
  • In 1850, Rachel C. Preston resided in Pine, Crawford, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1880, Rachel C. Preston resided in Precinct 1 and 2, Orange, Texas, United States.
  • Rachel C. Preston married James West, William G Morgan, and had children including Edna C Morgan, Frank Morgan, Harbin Morgan, Mary Mollie Morgan, William Morgan.
  • Rachel C. Preston passed away in 1921 in Parrish Cemetery, Orange Co., TX.

Immediate Family

Parents

Levi Preston
1818–1880
Birth Location: NY
LP
Louisa Unknown
1821–
Birth Location: PA
LU

Spouses(s)

James West
1846–
Birth Location: Texas
JW
William Morgan
1827–1880
Birth Location: Crawford Co., IN
WM

Children(s)

Mary Morgan
1864–1880
Birth Location: Orange Co., TX
MM
William Morgan
1871–1902
Birth Location: Texas
WM
Frank Morgan
1869–
Birth Location: Orange Co., Texas
FM
Harbin Morgan
1862–
Birth Location: Orange Co., Texas
HM
Edna Morgan
1867–1931
Birth Location: Orange Co., Texas
EM

Rachel Preston's Ancestors

Self
Rachel Preston
1842–1921
Birth Place: Hamburg, Berks Co., PA
Parents
Levi Preston
1818–1880
NY
Louisa Unknown
1821–
PA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rachel Preston's Descendants

1.
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Rachel (C.) Preston (27 Apr 1842–26 Apr 1921) m. James West (1846–) m. William (G) Morgan (1827–AFT 1880)
  1. 1. Mary (Mollie) Morgan 1864–1880 m. John Gordon 1844–
    1. 1. John Gordon 1879–
  2. 2. William Morgan 1871–1902
  3. 3. Frank Morgan 1869–
  4. 4. Harbin Morgan 1862–
  5. 5. Edna (C.) Morgan 1867–1931 m. William (Edwards) Reynolds 1866–1946
    1. 1. Ina (May) Truitt 1889–1984 m. Thomas (Sloane) Siau 1884–1920 m. Edward (Alfred) Barnett 1878–1944
      1. 1. Iva (Mae) Siau 1909–1985 m. William (Wesley) Walker 1881–
        1. 1. Louis (T) Walker 1929–2000
      2. 2. Myrtle (Ole) Siau 1912–1987 m. W (B) Glass 1903– m. Wilson Myers 1917–
        1. 1. Edna (Mae) Glass 1929–2012 m. Reuben (E) Tonn 1907–
        2. 2. John (Wilbur) Glass 1930–1930
        3. 3. Bobbie (Nell) Perkins 1936–2003
      3. 3. Elmer (Mack) Siau 1919–1999 m. Dorothy LaPoint 1921–2005
        1. 1. Thomas (Edward) Siau 1941–1999
        2. 2. James (Pierre) Siau 1946–2009

Rachel Preston's Timeline

6 Records

1842
27 Apr 1842
Birth of Rachel C. Preston in Hamburg, Berks Co., PA
Hamburg, Berks Co., PA
1850
1850
Age 8
Rachel C. Preston resided here in Pine, Crawford, Pennsylvania
Pine, Crawford, Pennsylvania
1880
1880
Age 38
Rachel C. Preston resided here in Precinct 1 and 2, Orange, Texas, United States
Precinct 1 and 2, Orange, Texas, United States
1900
1900
Age 58
Rachel C. Preston resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Orange, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 1, Orange, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 68
Rachel C. Preston resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Orange, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 1, Orange, Texas, USA
1921
26 Apr 1921
Age 79
Death of Rachel C. Preston in Orange Co., TX
Orange Co., TX

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Apr 1842
    Event Place: Hamburg, Berks Co., PA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 1 and 2, Orange, Texas; Roll: 1322; Family History Film: 1255322; Page: 106D; Enumeration District: 059
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Orange, Texas; Roll: 1663; Page: B; Enumeration District: 0056; FHL microfilm: 1241663
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Orange, Texas; Roll: T624_1582; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0115; FHL microfilm: 1375595
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Pine, Crawford, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_770; Page: 189B; Image: 388
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Pine, Crawford, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Pine, Crawford, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_770; Page: 189B; Image: 388

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 1 and 2, Orange, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 1 and 2, Orange, Texas; Roll: 1322; Family History Film: 1255322; Page: 106D; Enumeration District: 059

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Orange, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Orange, Texas; Roll: 1663; Page: B; Enumeration District: 0056; FHL microfilm: 1241663

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Orange, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Orange, Texas; Roll: T624_1582; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0115; FHL microfilm: 1375595

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: At W E Renolds
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Apr 1921
    Event Place: Orange Co., TX
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Parrish Cemetery, Orange Co., TX
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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