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Roy Clermont Preston 1892–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 February 1892

Birth Location: Governor's Harbour, Central Eleuthera, Bahamas

Death Date: 4 October 1971

Death Location: Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: George Preston

Mother: Ella Griffin

Spouse(s): Catherine Preston, Elsie Norbeck, Catherine Preston, Mary Gaither

Children(s): John Preston, Elsie Preston, James Preston, James Preston

Roy Clermont Preston was born in 1892 in Governor's Harbour, Central Eleuthera, Bahamas, the child of George A Preston And Ella R Griffin. Roy Clermont Preston married Catherine Ester Preston, Catherine Esther Preston, Elsie Norbeck, Mary Skinrier Gaither, and had children including A S Harnish, Elsie K Preston, James Albert Preston, John Edward Preston. Roy Clermont Preston passed away in 1971 in Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Roy Clermont Preston was born in 1892 in Governor's Harbour, Central Eleuthera, Bahamas, the child of George A Preston And Ella R Griffin.
  • Roy Clermont Preston married Catherine Ester Preston, Catherine Esther Preston, Elsie Norbeck, Mary Skinrier Gaither, and had children including A S Harnish, Elsie K Preston, James Albert Preston, John Edward Preston.
  • Roy Clermont Preston passed away in 1971 in Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Preston
1862–1914
Birth Location: Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas
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Ella Griffin
1868–1943
Birth Location: Governor's Harbour, Central Eleuthera, Bahamas
EG

Spouses(s)

Catherine Preston
1892–1945
Birth Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
CP
Elsie Norbeck
1889–1920
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Catherine Preston
1892–1945
Birth Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
CP
Mary Gaither
1893–1965
Birth Location: Hertford, Perquimans County, North Carolina, United States of America
MG

Children(s)

John Preston
1922–1996
Birth Location: Guilford, North Carolina
JP
Elsie Preston
1917–1999
Birth Location: Mount Joy, Pennsylvania
EP
James Preston
1928–2014
Birth Location: High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
JP
James Preston
1928–2014
Birth Location: Guilford, North Carolina
JP

Roy Preston's Ancestors

Self
Roy Preston
1892–1971
Birth Place: Governor's Harbour, Central Eleuthera, Bahamas
Parents
George A Preston
1862–1914
Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas
Ella (R) Griffin
1868–1943
Governor's Harbour, Central Eleuthera, Bahamas
Grandparents
George (Preston) Sr
1830–1890
Hertfordshire, England
Laura (Francis) Drouet
1829–1897
Nassau, New Providence District, Bahamas
John (Thomas) Griffin
1824–1897
Governor's Harbour Eleuthera, Bahamas
Ann (Eliza) Bethel
1828–1904
Eleuthera, Bahamas
Great-Grandparents
John Preston
1787–1865
Mary Preston
1787–1871
Peter Drouet
1794–1862
Margaret Bode
1792–1865
Thomas Jr
1800–1870
Sarah Weverley
1800–1887
Thomas Bethel
1788–1846
Thomas Bethell
1788–1846
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Preston
1757–1828
Fanny Roger
1759–
Ann Flemming
–1818
John Griffin
1762–1815
Mary Andrews
1754–1814
Thomas Wiverley
1678–
Nathaniel Bethell
1758–1807
Sarah Duncombe
1757–
William Moss
1780–1858
Margaret
1785–

Roy Preston's Descendants

1.
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Roy (Clermont) Preston (28 February 1892–4 October 1971) m. Catherine (Ester) Preston (4 Nov 1892–12 Feb 1945) m. Elsie Norbeck (abt 1889–27 Feb 1920) m. Catherine (Esther) Preston (4 Nov 1892–12 Feb 1945) m. Mary (Skinrier) Gaither (abt 1893–20 October 1965)
  1. 1. John (Edward) Preston 1922–1996 m. Jane Preston 1927–1972
  2. 2. Elsie (K) Preston 1917–1999 m. Abraham (Shaub) Harnish 1906–1983
  3. 3. James (Albert) Preston 1928–2014
  4. 4. James (Albert) Preston 1928–2014

Roy Preston's Timeline

13 Records

1892
28 Feb 1892
Birth of Roy Clermont Preston in Governor's Harbour, Central Eleuthera, Bahamas
Governor's Harbour, Central Eleuthera, Bahamas
1892
28 February 1892
Birth of Roy Clermont Preston in Governor's Harbour, Central Eleuthera, Bahamas
Governor's Harbour, Central Eleuthera, Bahamas
1913
1913
Age 21
Roy Clermont Preston resided here in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 25
Roy Clermont Preston resided here in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 28
Roy Clermont Preston resided here in High Point Ward 4, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
High Point Ward 4, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 38
Roy Clermont Preston resided here in High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 43
Roy Clermont Preston resided here in High Point, Guilford, North Carolina
High Point, Guilford, North Carolina
1940
1940
Age 48
Roy Clermont Preston resided here in High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
1942
1942
Age 50
Roy Clermont Preston resided here in High Point, North Carolina, USA
High Point, North Carolina, USA
1946
Abt 1946
Age 54
Roy Clermont Preston resided here in Norfolk VA
Norfolk VA
1951
Before 1951
Age 59
Roy Clermont Preston resided here in North Carolina
North Carolina
1971
4 Oct 1971
Age 79
Death of Roy Clermont Preston in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1971
4 October 1971
Age 79
Death of Roy Clermont Preston in Norfolk City, Virginia, United States of America
Norfolk City, Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Feb 1892
    Event Place: Governor's Harbour, Central Eleuthera, Bahamas
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: High Point, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02921; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 41-70
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: High Point Ward 4, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1302; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 159
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: High Point, Guilford, North Carolina; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 2341430
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Lancaster County
    [5] Virginia, U.S., Death Records
    [6] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia, Marriages, 1936-2014; Roll: 101144797
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 February 1892
    Event Place: Governor's Harbour, Central Eleuthera, Bahamas
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: High Point, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02921; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 41-70
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: High Point Ward 4, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1302; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 159
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: High Point, Guilford, North Carolina; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 2341430
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Lancaster County
    [6] New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, Year: 1907; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 17; Page Number: 3
    [7] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [8] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia, Marriages, 1936-2014; Roll: 101144797
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 26 May 1907
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, Year: 1907; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 17; Page Number: 3

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1913
    Event Place: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1914
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: High Point Ward 4, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1302; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 159

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Lancaster County

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: High Point Ward 4, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: High Point Ward 4, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1302; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 159

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: High Point, Guilford, North Carolina; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 2341430

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: High Point, Guilford, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: High Point, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02921; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 41-70

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: High Point, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02921; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 41-70

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: High Point, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta; Atlanta, Georgia; WWII Draft Registration Cards for North Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 298

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1946
    Event Place: Norfolk VA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The News and Observer; Publication Date: 21 Jul 1946; Publication Place: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; ,0.06390235,0.2733696,0.09621984&xid=3398
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The News and Observer; Publication Date: 21 Jul 1946; Publication Place: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; ,0.06390235,0.2733696,0.09621984&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Nassau, Bahamas
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, Year: 1907; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 17; Page Number: 3

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Np
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, Year: 1907; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 17; Page Number: 3

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Oct 1971
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Death Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 October 1971
    Event Place: Norfolk City, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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