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Robert Arthur Preston 1867–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt 1867

Birth Location: Mount Duneed, Victoria

Death Date: 5 Jun 1957

Death Location: Kew, Victoria

Father: Thomas Preston

Mother: Matilda Browne

Spouse(s): Charlotte Hart

Children(s): Arthur Preston, Gladys Preston, Constance Preston, Alice Preston

In 1867, Robert Arthur Preston entered the world in Mount Duneed, Victoria, born to Thomas Preston And Matilda Browne. In 1903, Robert Arthur Preston resided in Freshwater Creek, Corio, Victoria, Australia. Robert Arthur Preston married Charlotte Ward Hart, and had children including Alice Edith Preston, Arthur William Preston, Constance Preston, Gladys Rachel Preston, Hilda Mary Margaret Preston. Robert Arthur Preston passed away in 1957 in Kew, Victoria.

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Biography

  • In 1867, Robert Arthur Preston entered the world in Mount Duneed, Victoria, born to Thomas Preston And Matilda Browne.
  • In 1903, Robert Arthur Preston resided in Freshwater Creek, Corio, Victoria, Australia.
  • Robert Arthur Preston married Charlotte Ward Hart, and had children including Alice Edith Preston, Arthur William Preston, Constance Preston, Gladys Rachel Preston, Hilda Mary Margaret Preston.
  • Robert Arthur Preston passed away in 1957 in Kew, Victoria.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Preston's Ancestors

Self
Robert Preston
1867–1957
Birth Place: Mount Duneed, Victoria
Parents
Thomas Preston
1832–1902
Islip Oxfordshire England
Matilda Browne
1836–1911
Tullamore, Kerry, Ireland
Grandparents
John Preston
1806–1882
Oddington Oxfordshire England
Hannah Jones
1803–1882
Headington, England, United Kingdom
Henry Browne
1809–1858
Killeigh, Kings County, Ireland
Sidney Humphrys
1812–1842
Philipstown, Kings County, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
John Preston
1770–1848
Mary Tennant
1775–1840
Joseph Jones
1762–1831
Ann Snow
1761–1820
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Preston
1730–1810
Hannah Howse
1734–1815
George Tennant
1738–1786
Mary Weaver
1745–1813
William Jones
1737–1761
Sarah Horton
1737–1814
Lewis Snow**
1720–1795
Elizabeth George**
1723–1792

Robert Preston's Descendants

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Robert (Arthur) Preston (Abt 1867–5 Jun 1957) m. Charlotte (Ward) Hart (abt 1852–13 May 1952)
  1. 1. Arthur (William) Preston 1908– m. Linda (Adelle) Stewart 1910–
    1. 1. Raymond (Arthur) Preston 1932–1937
  2. 2. Gladys (Rachel) Preston 1904–1996
  3. 3. Constance Preston 1902–1985
  4. 4. Alice (Edith) Preston 1900–1980

Robert Preston's Timeline

4 Records

1867
Abt 1867
Birth of Robert Arthur Preston in Mount Duneed, Victoria
Mount Duneed, Victoria
1903
1903
Age 36
Robert Arthur Preston resided here in Freshwater Creek, Corio, Victoria, Australia
Freshwater Creek, Corio, Victoria, Australia
1957
5 Jun 1957
Age 90
Death of Robert Arthur Preston in Kew, Victoria
Kew, Victoria
1957
3 Sep 1957
Age 90
Robert Arthur Preston - Probate
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt 1867
    Event Place: Mount Duneed, Victoria
    Record Source:
    [1] Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922
    [2] Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985, Death Index Victoria 1921-1985
    [3] Victoria, Australia, Birth Index, The Victorian Registry of Births, Deaths, and Marriages; Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Victoria, Australia, Birth Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1903
    Event Place: Freshwater Creek, Corio, Victoria, Australia
    Record Source: Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980, Australian Electoral Commission; Canberra, Australia; Electoral Rolls

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: Victoria, Australia, Wills and Probate Records, 1841-2009, Public Record Office Victoria; North Melbourne, Victoria; Victorian Wills, Probate and Administration Records 1841-1925; Series: VPRS 7591

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Jun 1957
    Event Place: Kew, Victoria
    Record Source:
    [1] Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985, Death Index Victoria 1921-1985
    [2] Victoria, Australia, Wills and Probate Records, 1841-2009, Public Record Office Victoria; North Melbourne, Victoria; Victorian Wills, Probate and Administration Records 1841-1925; Series: VPRS 7591

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 3 Sep 1957
    Record Source: Victoria, Australia, Wills and Probate Records, 1841-2009, Public Record Office Victoria; North Melbourne, Victoria; Victorian Wills, Probate and Administration Records 1841-1925; Series: VPRS 7591

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