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Robert James Preston 1876 – 1946 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Nov 1876

Birth Location: Sarnia, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 5 Mar 1946

Death Location: Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada

Father: William Preston

Mother: Mary Doig

Spouse(s): Louisa Fraser, Lauretta Osborne

Children(s): Mary Preston, Mary Preston, Ross Preston, Joyce Preston

In 1876, Robert James Preston entered the world in Sarnia, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada, born to William James McCulloch Preston and Mary Jane Doig. In 1901, Robert James Preston resided in Rat Portage (Town/Ville), Algoma, Ontario, Canada. In 1921, Robert James Preston resided in Town of Minnedosa, Marquette, Manitoba, Canada. Robert James Preston married Louisa Fraser, Lauretta Annie Osborne, and had children including Mary Leah Preston, Mary Leah Preston, Ross Osborne Preston, Joyce Isabelle Preston. Robert James Preston passed away in 1946 in Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1876, Robert James Preston entered the world in Sarnia, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada, born to William James McCulloch Preston and Mary Jane Doig.
  • In 1901, Robert James Preston resided in Rat Portage (Town/Ville), Algoma, Ontario, Canada.
  • In 1921, Robert James Preston resided in Town of Minnedosa, Marquette, Manitoba, Canada.
  • Robert James Preston married Louisa Fraser, Lauretta Annie Osborne, and had children including Mary Leah Preston, Mary Leah Preston, Ross Osborne Preston, Joyce Isabelle Preston.
  • Robert James Preston passed away in 1946 in Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Preston's Ancestors

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Robert Preston
1876 – 1946
Birth Place: Sarnia, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
Parents
William James McCulloch Preston
1851 – 1881
Ontario, Canada
Mary (Jane) Doig
1852 – 1921
Lambton Co, Ontario
Grandparents
Preston
McCulloch
Robert Doig
1821 – 1892
Gargunnock, Stirling, Scotland
Jean (Eleanora) Jenkins
1826 – 1907
Kippen
Great-Grandparents
John Doig
1780 – 1861
Jean McKinlay
1781 – 1862
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Preston's Descendants

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Robert (James) Preston (30 Nov 1876 – 5 Mar 1946) m. Louisa Fraser (8 Oct 1879 – 17 Apr 1919) m. Lauretta (Annie) Osborne (21 Dec 1892 – 14 Nov 1962)
  1. 1. Mary (Leah) Preston (1912 – ) m. Howard Lyons
  2. 2. Mary (Leah) Preston (abt 1912 – )
  3. 3. Ross (Osborne) Preston (14 Oct 1923 – 1986) m. Olive (Snowden) Berg (13 Mar 1921 – 28 Feb 2004)
    1. 1. Brian Preston (15 Feb 1948 – )
    2. 2. Gary Preston (3 Dec 1949 – )
      1. 1. Jesse Preston
    3. 3. Wayne Preston (29 Jan 1960 – )
  4. 4. Joyce (Isabelle) Preston (15 Jan 1934 – 14 Nov 2006) m. Floyd Holmstrom (1931 – 12 Jan 1990)
    1. 1. Jo-Ann Holmstrom
    2. 2. Lynnette Holmstrom
    3. 3. Candace Holmstrom

Robert Preston's Timeline

5 Records

1876
30 Nov 1876
Birth of Robert James Preston in Sarnia, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
Sarnia, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
1901
1901
Age 25
Robert James Preston resided here in Rat Portage (Town/Ville), Algoma, Ontario, Canada
Rat Portage (Town/Ville), Algoma, Ontario, Canada
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 45
Robert James Preston resided here in Town of Minnedosa, Marquette, Manitoba, Canada
Town of Minnedosa, Marquette, Manitoba, Canada
1931
1931
Age 55
Robert James Preston resided here in Uk, Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada
Uk, Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada
1946
5 Mar 1946
Age 70
Death of Robert James Preston in Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada
Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Nov 1876
    Event Place: Sarnia, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1916 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, Year: 1916; Census Place: Alberta, Battle River, 26; Roll: T-21947; Page: 16; Family No: 205
    [2] British Columbia Death Index: 1872 to 1979
    [3] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1801-1928, Archives of Ontario; Series: MS932; Reel: 108
    [4] 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Rat Portage (Town/Ville), Algoma, Ontario; Page: 16; Family No: 159
    [5] Ontario, Canada Births, 1869-1913, Archives of Ontario; Series: MS929; Reel: 24
    [6] 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 24; Census Place: Minnedosa (Town), Marquette, Manitoba; Page Number: 21
    [7] Canada, Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] 1931 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Rat Portage (Town/Ville), Algoma, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Rat Portage (Town/Ville), Algoma, Ontario; Page: 16; Family No: 159

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: Town of Minnedosa, Marquette, Manitoba, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 24; Census Place: Minnedosa (Town), Marquette, Manitoba; Page Number: 21

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Uk, Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada
    Record Source: 1931 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1946
    Event Place: Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] British Columbia Death Index: 1872 to 1979
    [2] Canada, Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Minnedosa, Western Manitoba Census Division, Manitoba, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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