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Early Prestons
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Hannah wed on Mar.17,1747 in N.J. to Samuel Leake. The exact place where she was born is uncertain. I f it was not in New York, it probably was in New Jersey.
Thomas Preston of Geelong Australia was born in 1804, and died at age 84 years old in 1888 in Geelong.
James Preston of Irishtown, Christ Church Geelong Parish County Australia was born in 1806, and died at age 42 years old in 1848 in Irishtown.
RichD Preston of E Melb H Australia was born in 1807, and died at age 78 years old in 1885 in E Melb H.
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Elizabeth Hunt Preston McEwen
I have an old studio photograph of Elizabeth H. PRESTON of Troy, PA taken at the McFarlin Studio in Mansfield, PA and dated 1892 with reference to the M.S.N.S. Which refers to the Mansfield State Normal School which later become the Mansfield State Teachers College.
Elizabeth appears to be in her 20's at the time the photograph was taken. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Elizabeth and her family:
Elizabeth “Libbie” Hunt PRESTON was b. 12 Jul 1868 or 1869 in Troy Township, Bradford Co., PA to parents Levi Chester or Colburn PRESTON (1824-1884) and Susan Eliza WEBBER (1838-1879) who were married 25 Feb 1857 in Troy, PA. Elizabeth was one of 6 children born to this couple including Mary Emeline; Frances “Fannie” Amelia; Elizabeth “Libbie” Hunt; Lucile “Lucy” Belle; Edward Jabez; and Ellen Louise PRESTON, all born between 1859 and 1875.
Elizabeth married David Alexander “Alex” MCEWEN (b. 1862 or 1864) on 2 Feb 1924 in New York City, NY and she died 15 Mar 1946 in Mahoning, PA and is buried in the Hunt/Porter Road Cemetery in Bradford County, PA.
I would like to see the photograph returned to her family and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be.
Thanks,
Shelley
Elizabeth appears to be in her 20's at the time the photograph was taken. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Elizabeth and her family:
Elizabeth “Libbie” Hunt PRESTON was b. 12 Jul 1868 or 1869 in Troy Township, Bradford Co., PA to parents Levi Chester or Colburn PRESTON (1824-1884) and Susan Eliza WEBBER (1838-1879) who were married 25 Feb 1857 in Troy, PA. Elizabeth was one of 6 children born to this couple including Mary Emeline; Frances “Fannie” Amelia; Elizabeth “Libbie” Hunt; Lucile “Lucy” Belle; Edward Jabez; and Ellen Louise PRESTON, all born between 1859 and 1875.
Elizabeth married David Alexander “Alex” MCEWEN (b. 1862 or 1864) on 2 Feb 1924 in New York City, NY and she died 15 Mar 1946 in Mahoning, PA and is buried in the Hunt/Porter Road Cemetery in Bradford County, PA.
I would like to see the photograph returned to her family and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be.
Thanks,
Shelley
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Mary Anna (Allen) Preston of New London United States was born on October 19, 1867 in CT to George Allen and Isabella Poole. Mary Preston died at age 32 years old on March 3, 1900 in New York, NY.
Elizabeth Hunt (Preston) McEwen of Pennsylvania United States was born on July 12, and died on March 15, 1946.
Sarah Turner (Preston) Pierce of Geelong, Greater Geelong City County, VIC Australia was born on September 17, 1865 in Carngham, Pyrenees Shire County. She was married to Henry Allan Pearce in 1891, and had children Arthur James Pierce, Francis Henry Pierce, and Harry Pierce. Sarah Pierce died at age 57 years old on August 18, 1923 in Geelong, Greater Geelong City County.
Kelly Preston.
Born October 13, 1962 in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Died July 12, 2020 in Houston, Texas, USA (breast cancer)
Birth Name Kelly Kamalelehua Smith
Height 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Kelly Preston was born on October 13, 1962 in Honolulu, Hawaii. A talented and captivating performer, she first garnered international attention with her role as "Marnie Mason" in Ivan Reitman's Twins (1988), starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito. With her diverse character portrayals in films, such as director Cameron Crowe's Jerry Maguire (1996); Citizen Ruth (1996) for Alexander Payne; and For Love of the Game (1999), directed by Sam Raimi, she continued to capture audience attention.
In the early part of her career, Kelly worked with notable director John Frankenheimer in the Elmore Leonard film, 52 Pick-Up (1986), alongside Roy Scheider and Ann-Margret. Her career saw her cast her beside some of Hollywood's most notable names, including Kevin Spacey in Casino Jack (2010); Quentin Tarantino, George Clooney, and Harvey Keitel in Robert Rodriguez's From Dusk Till Dawn (1996); Kevin Bacon in Death Sentence (2007); Meg Ryan and Matthew Broderick in Addicted to Love (1997); Debra Winger, Zooey Deschanel, and Hank Azaria in Eulogy (2004); Mike Myers in The Cat in the Hat (2003); and Rod Steiger and Julie Harris in the Academy Award-nominated short, Little Surprises (1996).
Kelly was actively involved in education, drug reform and many charitable organizations. She was acknowledged with numerous awards as a result of her work. She married John Travolta on September 12, 1991, and they had three children.
Kelly died on July 12, 2020, in Houston, Texas, after a two-year battle with breast cancer. She was 57.
Spouse (2)
John Travolta (12 September 1991 - 12 July 2020) ( her death) ( 3 children)
Kevin Gage (14 December 1985 - 1987) ( divorced)
Mary (White) Preston of La Junta, Colorado United States was born to Elmyra Jane Miller White and Francis Marion White, and has siblings Rosa M McBride, John Rutherford White, Stephen White, and Bertha (White) Gill. Mary Preston is the mother of Margaret (Gill) Davis and Muriel Gaido. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Preston.
Helen Ruth (Reinhold) Preston was born on December 23, 1931 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania United States, and died at age 79 years old on May 17, 2011 at St. Mary Medical Center 1201 Langhorne-Newtown Rd., in Langhorne, Bucks County. Helen Preston was buried on May 23, 2011 at Beverly National Cemetery 916 Bridgeboro Rd, in Beverly, Burlington County, NJ. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Helen Ruth Preston.
Robert Thomas Preston was born on September 25, 1959 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert Thomas Preston.
Edward Lawrence Preston was born on October 19, 1926 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania United States. He was married to Helen Ruth Preston in 1957 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, and they were together until Edward's death on January 24, 1966 in Philadelphia. He had a child Robert Thomas Preston. Edward Preston was buried on January 30, 1966 at 916 Bridgeboro Road - Bridgeboro Road, in Beverly, Burlington County, NJ. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Edward Lawrence Preston.
Heidi M Preston of Travis County, TX was born circa 1955. Heidi Preston was married to James F. Preston on June 9, 1975 in Travis County, TX and they separated on September 30, 1997. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Heidi M. (Rodriguez) Preston.
Frances (Folsom) Preston was born on July 21, 1864 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York United States. She married Stephen Grover Cleveland on June 2, 1886, and they were married until Stephen's death on June 24, 1908. They had children Ruth Cleveland, Esther Cleveland, Marion Cleveland, Richard Cleveland, and Francis G Cleveland. She also married Thomas J. Preston Jr on February 10, 1913, and they were married until Frances' death on October 29, 1947. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Frances Cleveland.
Thomas J. Preston Jr. was born on October 26, 1862 in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York United States. He was married to Frances Cleveland on February 10, 1913, and they were together until Frances' death on October 29, 1947. Thomas Preston died at age 93 years old on December 25, 1955 in South Orange, NJ. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Thomas J. Preston Jr.
Gerald Deon Preston of Dallas, Texas United States was born on February 5, 1977 in Dallas. He was married to Kelsey (Gessman) on March 19, 2013 at Court house in Greenville, Hunt County and they later divorced in October 2015 in Greenville. Gerald Preston has a child Patience (Gessman). Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Gerald Preston .
Sarah Louisa (Preston) Waddell of Chil Australia, was married to John Waddell in 1880, and has children Elizabeth Waddell, Elsie Jane Waddell, Archibald John Waddell, Martha Elfelda Waddell, Thomas Alexander Waddell, Ellen Marjery Waddell, and Alfred Ernest Waddell. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sarah Louisa (Preston) Waddell.
Esther Cloteil (Preston) Brickey of Murrayville, Illinois United States was born in 1933. She was married to John Denton Brickey, and had children John David Brickey and Shanon Brickey. Esther Brickey died at age 80 years old in 2013.
Walter Preston of West Virginia was born on August 20, 1891, and died at age 71 years old in October 1962.
Mary Isabelle (Jughulian) Preston of Littleton, Colorado United States was born on December 6, 1932. She was married to Byron L Preston and they later divorced. Mary Preston died at age 89 years old on February 7, 2022.
Byron L Preston of Elmira, Chemung County, NY was born on May 30, 1920 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was married to Mary Isabelle and they later divorced. Byron Preston died at age 76 years old on July 14, 1996 in Elmira Heights, New York United States.
William Preston of Croydon Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Preston.
Maureen Rose (Carroll) Preston was born on March 15, 1959 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Maureen Rose Preston.
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Kelly Preston.
Born October 13, 1962 in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Died July 12, 2020 in Houston, Texas, USA (breast cancer)
Birth Name Kelly Kamalelehua Smith
Height 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Kelly Preston was born on October 13, 1962 in Honolulu, Hawaii. A talented and captivating performer, she first garnered international attention with her role as "Marnie Mason" in Ivan Reitman's Twins (1988), starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito. With her diverse character portrayals in films, such as director Cameron Crowe's Jerry Maguire (1996); Citizen Ruth (1996) for Alexander Payne; and For Love of the Game (1999), directed by Sam Raimi, she continued to capture audience attention.
In the early part of her career, Kelly worked with notable director John Frankenheimer in the Elmore Leonard film, 52 Pick-Up (1986), alongside Roy Scheider and Ann-Margret. Her career saw her cast her beside some of Hollywood's most notable names, including Kevin Spacey in Casino Jack (2010); Quentin Tarantino, George Clooney, and Harvey Keitel in Robert Rodriguez's From Dusk Till Dawn (1996); Kevin Bacon in Death Sentence (2007); Meg Ryan and Matthew Broderick in Addicted to Love (1997); Debra Winger, Zooey Deschanel, and Hank Azaria in Eulogy (2004); Mike Myers in The Cat in the Hat (2003); and Rod Steiger and Julie Harris in the Academy Award-nominated short, Little Surprises (1996).
Kelly was actively involved in education, drug reform and many charitable organizations. She was acknowledged with numerous awards as a result of her work. She married John Travolta on September 12, 1991, and they had three children.
Kelly died on July 12, 2020, in Houston, Texas, after a two-year battle with breast cancer. She was 57.
Spouse (2)
John Travolta (12 September 1991 - 12 July 2020) ( her death) ( 3 children)
Kevin Gage (14 December 1985 - 1987) ( divorced)
Mary Elliot Preston was born on May 28, 1887. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Elliot Preston.
James Whitmore Preston Sr. was born on October 7, 1822. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James Preston.
John Preston was born in 1885. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Preston.
Marilyn (Ford) Preston was born to Sharon Ekblad Ford and Marvin Lee Ford. Marilyn Preston was in a relationship with Jack N Preston, and has a child Cheyenne Preston. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Marilyn (Ford) Preston.
Cheyenne Preston was born in January 1991 in Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California United States to Jack N Preston and Marilyn (Ford) Preston. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Cheyenne Preston.
My Uncle Jack always made me laugh. He always said, How are you doing sweetheart. He was one of my favorite Uncles.
He was not an only child He was the youngest child. He had 5 siblings. He was known as "Joe". His brother is my grandfather Percival Archibald Preston. He married Winnifred Woods in England. had one daughter Jill Diana Preston. He sailed to England on the H.S.Dover Castle torpoed 26 May 1917 at 11. a.m. in the Mediterranean rescured by a British trawler.
Would like to try to find his grandaughters. His nephew Vincent Preston lost contact with cousin Jill Preston after mer mother Winnifred re married with Bill.
Walter Jr Preston of Accoville, Logan County, WV was born on September 29, 1921, and died at age 79 years old on December 27, 2000.
Faith A (Wayburn) Preston of TX was born circa 1976. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Faith A (Wayburn) Preston.
Chloe Aurora Preston was born on October 2, 2000 in Cincinnati, Ohio United States to Jennifer M Long and Thomas Charles Preston Jr., and has a brother Mason Alexander Preston. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Chloe Aurora Preston.
Ruth Elizabeth Preston is Patricia Lee Frelick's mother. Lee is a secondary last name in Ruth Elizabeth's family line.
Ruth worked for Mr. Valter Poole a violist, director and assistant conductor of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra during WWII by copying his orchestral music. Musicians, artists, and writers were offered employment under the Federal Arts Project, a division of the WPA.
Ruth could play piano by pitch memory. She was also an artist and desired to work with the Disney Company as a cartoon illustrator, but she was busy raising five children after 1941!
Ruth was multi talented and never saw her true potential due to an early death. Like her daughter, she too suffered from debilitating autoimmune disease and heart defects. She is deeply loved and missed by her daughter Patricia.
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Edward Lawrence Preston was born on October 19, 1926 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania United States. He was married to Helen Ruth Preston in 1957 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, and they were together until Edward's death on January 24, 1966 in Philadelphia. He had a child Robert Thomas Preston. Edward Preston was buried on January 30, 1966 at 916 Bridgeboro Road - Bridgeboro Road, in Beverly, Burlington County, NJ. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Edward Lawrence Preston.
Mary Isabelle (Jughulian) Preston of Littleton, Colorado United States was born on December 6, 1932. She was married to Byron L Preston and they later divorced. Mary Preston died at age 89 years old on February 7, 2022.
Thomas Charles Preston Jr. was born on June 12. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Thomas Charles Preston Jr..
Mason Alexander Preston was born on July 10, 1998 in Cincinnati, Ohio United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mason Alexander Preston.
Helen Ruth (Reinhold) Preston was born on December 23, 1931 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania United States, and died at age 79 years old on May 17, 2011 at St. Mary Medical Center 1201 Langhorne-Newtown Rd., in Langhorne, Bucks County. Helen Preston was buried on May 23, 2011 at Beverly National Cemetery 916 Bridgeboro Rd, in Beverly, Burlington County, NJ. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Helen Ruth Preston.
Rebecca Jean (Ahern) Preston of Hominy, Osage County, Oklahoma was born on February 13, 1892 in Rushworth, VIC Australia to Ahern John Preston and Sophia Crawley Preston. She married Albert Leonard Preston, and had children Frederick John Preston and Doreen Jean Preston. Rebecca Preston died at age 73 years old on January 29, 1966 in Coburg, and was buried in 1966 at Fawkner Memorial Park Sydney Rd, in Fawkner.
Preston Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Preston family member is 71.0 years old according to our database of 18,400 people with the last name Preston that have a birth and death date listed.
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Oldest Prestons
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Martha Preston of Boons Camp, Johnson County, KY was born on November 18, 1889, and died at age 108 years old on July 10, 1998.
Rebecca W Preston of Jefferson, Lincoln County, ME was born on June 28, 1903, and died at age 107 years old on March 9, 2011.
Sarah Preston of Greenville, Washington County, MS was born on September 29, 1886, and died at age 107 years old on July 13, 1994.
Lera Preston of King George, King George County, Virginia was born on December 25, 1871, and died at age 107 years old in April 1979.
Ella G Preston of Memphis, Shelby County, TN was born on July 4, 1885, and died at age 107 years old on February 22, 1993.
Rena E Preston of Baltimore, Baltimore City County, MD was born on December 29, 1889, and died at age 107 years old on February 23, 1997.
Pauline N Preston of Mill Neck, Nassau County, NY was born on December 17, 1879, and died at age 107 years old on October 21, 1987.
Bertha C Preston of Portland, Multnomah County, OR was born on December 5, 1885, and died at age 106 years old on November 5, 1992.
Ruth Preston of Oakland, Alameda County, CA was born on March 30, 1897, and died at age 107 years old on April 20, 2004.
Minnie M Preston of Cedar City, Iron County, UT was born on August 10, 1892, and died at age 106 years old on December 2, 1998.
Clara E Preston of El Dorado Springs, Cedar County, MO was born on November 25, 1898, and died at age 104 years old on September 14, 2003.
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