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William Giillenwater Preston Capt. 1817–1888 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Oct 1817

Birth Location: Rhea, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: Abt 1888

Death Location: Lordsburg, Hidalgo, New Mexico, USA

Father: COL Preston

Mother: Charlotte Rector

Spouse(s): Louisa Price, Sarah Preston

Children(s): louisa preston, James Preston, Edward Preston, Henry Preston, Charlotte Preston, Jefferson Preston, George Preston

The story of William Giillenwater Preston Capt. began in 1817 in Rhea, Tennessee, United States. William Giillenwater Preston Capt. married Louisa E Price, Sarah A Preston, and had children including Charlotte B Preston, Edward F Preston, George D Preston, Henry W Preston, James J Preston, Jefferson C Preston, Louisa H Preston. William Giillenwater Preston Capt. passed away in 1888 in Lordsburg, Hidalgo, New Mexico, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Giillenwater Preston Capt. began in 1817 in Rhea, Tennessee, United States.
  • William Giillenwater Preston Capt. married Louisa E Price, Sarah A Preston, and had children including Charlotte B Preston, Edward F Preston, George D Preston, Henry W Preston, James J Preston, Jefferson C Preston, Louisa H Preston.
  • William Giillenwater Preston Capt. passed away in 1888 in Lordsburg, Hidalgo, New Mexico, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Capt.'s Ancestors

Self
William Capt.
1817–1888
Birth Place: Rhea, Tennessee, United States
Parents
COL James Preston
1770–1839
Botetourt County, Virginia, USA
Charlotte Rector
1772–1840
Rectortown, Fauquier, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Charlotte Wharton
1742–1775
Fauquier, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Wharton
1691–1742
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Capt.'s Descendants

1.
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William (Giillenwater Preston) Capt. (15 Oct 1817–Abt 1888) m. Louisa (E) Price (1824–1855) m. Sarah (A.) Preston (Abt 1838–)
  1. 1. louisa (H) preston 1845–1903
    1. 1. Rosie Hill 1893–1953 m. LEWIS (STERLING(LOUIS)) NUNN 1879–1967
      1. 1. Nola (E) Perkins 1911–1997 m. Tony (Antonius) Perkins 1904–1978
        1. 1. Dora Shea 1935–2008
        2. 2. Gerald (Lee) Perkins 1940–2008
        3. 3. Jesse (Franklin) Perkins 1932–1974
      2. 2. ELZIE (Raymond) NUNN 1918–1982 m. Charlotte (Lillian) Walker 1924–2001
        1. 1. Billy (Joe) Nunn 1948–2015
      3. 3. Gladys (Lee Nunn, Glabler 1st Cousin) Marriage 1913–1986 m. Frederick (W) Gabler 1910–
        1. 1. Hurley (Fredrick) Gabler 1929–2001
      4. 4. Margie (N) Jordan 1915–1999 m. Robert Jorden 1907–
      5. 5. Robert ("Boss") Nunn 1920–1999
      6. 6. Nola (Ethel) Perkins 1911–1997
    2. 2. Ernest 1903–1995 m. Ada (Estelle) Gosnell 1907–1961
      1. 1. Lou (Ada) Smith 1929–2015
      2. 2. Lavada (Lee) Fischer 1925–2014
      3. 3. Ruby (L.) Shepard 1930–2003
      4. 4. Mickie (Dean) Lile 1934–
  2. 2. James (J) Preston 1844–1935
  3. 3. Edward (F.) Preston 1863–
  4. 4. Henry (W.) Preston 1872–
  5. 5. Charlotte (B.) Preston 1875–
  6. 6. Jefferson (C.) Preston 1878–
  7. 7. George (D.) Preston 1861–

William Capt.'s Timeline

6 Records

1817
15 Oct 1817
Birth of William Giillenwater Preston Capt. in Rhea, Tennessee, United States
Rhea, Tennessee, United States
1846
1846
Age 29
William Giillenwater Preston Capt. was married
None
1851
14 Mar 1851
Age 34
William Giillenwater Preston Capt. was married in Henry, Tennessee, USA
Henry, Tennessee, USA
1855
1855
Age 38
William Giillenwater Preston Capt. was married in Dallas, Collin, Texas, United States
Dallas, Collin, Texas, United States
1880
1880
Age 63
William Giillenwater Preston Capt. resided here in Runnels, Texas, USA
Runnels, Texas, USA
1888
Abt 1888
Age 71
Death of William Giillenwater Preston Capt. in Lordsburg, Hidalgo, New Mexico, USA
Lordsburg, Hidalgo, New Mexico, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Oct 1817
    Event Place: Rhea, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Muster Roll Index Cards, 1838-1900
    [2] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Runnels, Texas; Roll: 1324; Page: 622A; Enumeration District: 110
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1846

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 14 Mar 1851
    Event Place: Henry, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Dallas, Collin, Texas, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Runnels, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Runnels, Texas; Roll: 1324; Page: 622A; Enumeration District: 110

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Muster Roll Index Cards, 1838-1900

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: U.S., Buffalo Soldiers, Returns From Regular Army Cavalry Regiments, 1866-1916, Washington, D.C.; National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Abt 1888
    Event Place: Lordsburg, Hidalgo, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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