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robert mcdonald preston 1822–1905 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1822

Birth Location: Georges Creek, Lawrence County, Kentucky, United States of America

Death Date: 1905

Death Location: Patrick, Lawrence County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: isaac preston

Mother: mary slone

Spouse(s): Matilda West

Children(s): Emily Preston, George Preston, Joseph Preston, Louisa Hager, Malissa Ward, Pricie Burgess, Stephen Preston, Wallace Preston, Mary Meade, Ashford Preston, Atchison Preston, Arthur Preston, Louisa Preston, Mary Preston

In 1822, robert mcdonald preston entered the world in Georges Creek, Lawrence County, Kentucky, United States of America, born to Isaac Preston And Mary Slone. In 1870, robert mcdonald preston resided in Precinct 6, Lawrence, Kentucky, USA. In 1880, robert mcdonald preston resided in Peach Orchard, Lawrence, Kentucky, USA. robert mcdonald preston married Matilda West, and had children including Arthur Preston, Ashford Preston, Atchison Preston, Emily Preston, George Washington Preston, Joseph B Preston, Louisa Hager, Louisa Preston, Malissa J Ward, Mary Preston, Mary R Meade, Pricie Burgess, Stephen Preston, Wallace Preston. robert mcdonald preston passed away in 1905 in Patrick, Lawrence County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1822, robert mcdonald preston entered the world in Georges Creek, Lawrence County, Kentucky, United States of America, born to Isaac Preston And Mary Slone.
  • In 1870, robert mcdonald preston resided in Precinct 6, Lawrence, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1880, robert mcdonald preston resided in Peach Orchard, Lawrence, Kentucky, USA.
  • robert mcdonald preston married Matilda West, and had children including Arthur Preston, Ashford Preston, Atchison Preston, Emily Preston, George Washington Preston, Joseph B Preston, Louisa Hager, Louisa Preston, Malissa J Ward, Mary Preston, Mary R Meade, Pricie Burgess, Stephen Preston, Wallace Preston.
  • robert mcdonald preston passed away in 1905 in Patrick, Lawrence County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

robert preston's Ancestors

Self
robert preston
1822–1905
Birth Place: Georges Creek, Lawrence County, Kentucky, United States of America
Parents
isaac preston
1785–1864
Bedford County, Virginia, United States of America
mary slone
1795–1884
Pike County, Kentucky, United States of America
Grandparents
shadrack (hall hale) slone
1788–1855
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
william slone
1756–1810
mary sizemore
1750–1853
2nd-Great-Grandparents
william slone
1735–1791
sarah mcguire
1725–
9DNA DNA
1725–1790
Rachel name)
1726–

robert preston's Descendants

1.
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robert (mcdonald) preston (1822–1905) m. Matilda West (1825–1889)
  1. 1. Emily Preston 1845–
  2. 2. George (Washington) Preston 1861–1917
  3. 3. Joseph (B) Preston 1858–1929
  4. 4. Louisa Hager 1855–1891
  5. 5. Malissa (J) Ward 1843–1916
  6. 6. Pricie Burgess 1873–1960
  7. 7. Stephen Preston 1868–1954
  8. 8. Wallace Preston 1863–
  9. 9. Mary (R) Meade 1865–1950
  10. 10. Ashford Preston 1847–1877
  11. 11. Atchison Preston 1850–1913
  12. 12. Arthur Preston 1854–
  13. 13. Louisa Preston 1857–
  14. 14. Mary Preston 1867–

robert preston's Timeline

5 Records

1822
1822
Birth of robert mcdonald preston in Georges Creek, Lawrence County, Kentucky, United States of America
Georges Creek, Lawrence County, Kentucky, United States of America
1870
1870
Age 48
robert mcdonald preston resided here in Precinct 6, Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 6, Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 58
robert mcdonald preston resided here in Peach Orchard, Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
Peach Orchard, Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 78
robert mcdonald preston resided here in Pear Orchard, Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
Pear Orchard, Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
1905
1905
Age 83
Death of robert mcdonald preston in Lawrence County, Kentucky, United States of America
Lawrence County, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1822
    Event Place: Georges Creek, Lawrence County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Peach Orchard, Lawrence, Kentucky; Roll: 427; Page: 406B; Enumeration District: 053
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 6, Lawrence, Kentucky; Roll: M593_480; Page: 240A; Family History Library Film: 545979
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pear Orchard, Lawrence, Kentucky; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1240537
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 6, Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 6, Lawrence, Kentucky; Roll: M593_480; Page: 240A; Family History Library Film: 545979

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Peach Orchard, Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Peach Orchard, Lawrence, Kentucky; Roll: 427; Page: 406B; Enumeration District: 053

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Pear Orchard, Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pear Orchard, Lawrence, Kentucky; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1240537

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Lawrence County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Patrick, Lawrence County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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