1Census 1841 - England, HO107; piece 733; book 6; folio 14; page 23.
Thomas Fraser is listed as 40 years old; Oilman; born in county.
1Dr. William's Non-Conformist Birth Register, FHL Film 815988.
"No. 4006
These are to certify, That Caroline Daughter of William Preston and Jane his wife, who was a daughter of Peter and Ann Warne was Born in Marylebone Street Golden Square in the Parish of Saint James Westminster in the County of Middlesex the second Day of September in the Year one thousand eight hundred and eleven at whose birth we were present.
John Barrow, surgeon
Ann Buxton
Baptized on the Twentieth day of October 1811 by me
Samuel Hackett
Registered at Dr. William's Library, Redcross-Street, near Cripplegate, London
Nov 7th 1811, Thomas Morgan, Register."2IGI (International Genealogical Index).
3Information provided by Wayne Preston (of California - wprimetime@sbcglobal.net), Email to Jim Cosgrave - 09-Sep-2005.
"Caroline died about 1891."
1Census 1841 - England, HO107; piece 733; book 6; folio 14; page 23.
Henry Fraser is listed as 3 years old; born in county.
1Census 1841 - England, HO107; piece 733; book 6; folio 14; page 23.
William Fraser is listed as 1 year old; born in county.
1Dr. William's Non-Conformist Birth Register, FHL Film 815993.
"No. 2135
These are to certify, That William Son of William Preston and Jane his wife, who was a daughter of Peter and Ann Warne was Born in New Bond Street in the Parish of Saint George Hanover Square in the County of Middlesex the Twentieth Day of April in the Year one thousand eight hundred and fourteen at whose birth we were present.
John Barrow, surgeon
Sarah Quint
Baptized on the Twentysixth day of June 1814 by me
Samuel Hackett
Registered at Dr. William's Library, Redcross-Street, near Cripplegate, London."2IGI (International Genealogical Index).
3Newspaper - The Times, Page 1; Issue 22150; column A; Deaths, 4 Sep 1855.
On the 2nd Inst., Mr. William Preston, of 126 New Bond Street, in his 42nd year."
"DEATHS4FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Marriage JUN 1838; St. George Hanover Square; 1; 23.
"PRESTON, William; and CHINNOCK, Eliza."
1Census 1851 - England, HO107; piece 1475; folio 432; page 19.
Eliza Preston is listed as Wife; married; 36 years old; born at Somerset, Frome.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Marriage JUN 1838; St. George Hanover Square; 1; 23.
"PRESTON, William; and CHINNOCK, Eliza."
1Census 1851 - England, HO107; piece 1475; folio 432; page 19.
Frank Preston is listed as Son; 10 years old; unmarried; Scholar at home; born at Middlesex, London.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Births SEP 1840; St. George Hanover Square; 1; 30.
"PRESTON, Frank William."
1Census 1851 - England, HO107; piece 1475; folio 432; page 19.
Harry Preston is listed as Son; 8 years old; unmarried; Scholar at home; born at Middlesex, London.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Birth DEC 1842; St. George Hanover Square; 1; 25.
"PRESTON, Harry."3Newspaper - The Times, Page 1; Issue 22143; column A, 27 Aug 1855.
On the 24th inst., Harry, youngest son of Mr. William Preston, of New Bond Street, in the 12th year of his age."
"DEATHS4FreeBMD Index, Deaths Sep 1855; St. George Hanover Square; 1a; 112.
"PRESTON, Harry."
1Information provided by Wayne Preston (of California - wprimetime@sbcglobal.net), Email to Jim Cosgrave - 09-Sep-2005.
2Newspaper - The Times, Page 7; Issue 17722; column D, 14 Jul 1841.
"MARRIED
On the 13th Inst., Frederick, second son of the late Mr. W. Preston, of New Bond Street, to Eliza Maria, only daughter of Mr. Charles Ashmead, of Mount Street."3England, London & Surrey - Marriage Bonds & Allegations 1597-1921 (Ancestry.com), London Diocese.
"8th July 1842
Appeared personally, Frederick Preston of the parish of Saint George Hanover Square in the County of Middlesex a bachelor of the age of twenty one years & upwards and prayed a licence for the Solemnization of Matrimoney in the Parish Church of Saint George Hanover Square aforesaid between him and Eliza Maria Ashmead of the said parish of Saint George Hanover Square soinster & a minor of the age of nineteen years and made oath that he believeth that there is no Impdeiment of Kindred or Alliance, or of any other lawful Cause, nor any Suit commenced in any Ecclesistical Court to bar or hinder the Proceeding of the said Matrimoney, according to the tenor of such Licence. And he further made Oath, that he the appearer, hath had his usual Place of Abode within the said Parish of Saint George Hanover Square for the space of Fifteen days last past. And he further made Oath that the Consent of Charles Ashmead the natural and lawful father of the said minor has been obtained to the said marriage.
Fredk. Preston."
1Census 1841 - England, HO107; piece 733; book 16; folio 4; page 2.
Eliza Ashmead is listed as 15 years old; born in the county.2England, London - Births and Baptisms 1813-1906 (Ancestry.com), St. George Hanover Square; 1833; page 67; No. 531.
Identified that Eliza Maria Ashmead, daughter of Charles (a Hatter) and Eliza Ashmead of Mount Street was baptised on 24 July 1823.3Australia - Death Index, 1787-1985 (www.Ancestry.com).
Identified that Eliza Maria Preston, 31 years old, died 22 Jul 1853 and was registered in Adelaide, South Australia; page 6; volume 3.4England - National Probate Index, 1859; page 35-36.
"PRESTON, Eliza Maria
Effects under 100 pounds
5 October
Letters of Administration (with the will annexed) of the personal estate and effects of Eliza Maria Preston (Wife of Frederick Preston) formerly of Upper George-street Bryanston-square in the County of Middlesex and late of Adelaide in the Province of South Australia deceased who died 22 July 1853 at Adelaide aforesaid were granted at the Principal Registry under certain limitations to Anthony Atkinson the Younger of the Town and County of Kingston-upon-Hull Gentleman one of the lawful Attorneys of the said Frederick Preston the sole Executor named in the said Will now residing at Adelaide aforesaid he the said Anthony Atkinson having been first sworn."5Newspaper - The Times, Page 7; Issue 17722; column D, 14 Jul 1841.
"MARRIED
On the 13th Inst., Frederick, second son of the late Mr. W. Preston, of New Bond Street, to Eliza Maria, only daughter of Mr. Charles Ashmead, of Mount Street."6England, London & Surrey - Marriage Bonds & Allegations 1597-1921 (Ancestry.com), London Diocese.
"8th July 1842
Appeared personally, Frederick Preston of the parish of Saint George Hanover Square in the County of Middlesex a bachelor of the age of twenty one years & upwards and prayed a licence for the Solemnization of Matrimoney in the Parish Church of Saint George Hanover Square aforesaid between him and Eliza Maria Ashmead of the said parish of Saint George Hanover Square soinster & a minor of the age of nineteen years and made oath that he believeth that there is no Impdeiment of Kindred or Alliance, or of any other lawful Cause, nor any Suit commenced in any Ecclesistical Court to bar or hinder the Proceeding of the said Matrimoney, according to the tenor of such Licence. And he further made Oath, that he the appearer, hath had his usual Place of Abode within the said Parish of Saint George Hanover Square for the space of Fifteen days last past. And he further made Oath that the Consent of Charles Ashmead the natural and lawful father of the said minor has been obtained to the said marriage.
Fredk. Preston."
1FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Birth Sep 1849; Chelsea; 3; 67.
"PRESTON, Emily Eliza."2England Select Births and Christenings - 1538 to 1975 (Ancestry.com), St. Botolph Without, Aldgate, London.
"Emily Eliza Preston, daughter of Frederick and Eliza Maria Preston, was born 19 July 1849 and baptised 26 August 1849."3Australia - Death Index, 1787-1985 (www.Ancestry.com).
Emily Eliza Preston, age 8 months, daughter of Frederick Preston, died 01 Apr 1850, and the death was registered in Adelaide, South Australia; page 4; volume 2.
1Census 1841 - England, HO107; piece 733; book 16; folio 4; page 2.
Charles Ashmead is listed as 55 years old; Hatter; born in the county.
1IGI (International Genealogical Index), FHL Film 0990814; Batch M111464.
Jane Watt married Sidney Smith on 25 May 1854 at Alvah, Banff, Scotland.
1IGI (International Genealogical Index).
2IGI (International Genealogical Index).
3IGI (International Genealogical Index), FHL Film 0990814; Batch M111464.
Jane Watt married Sidney Smith on 25 May 1854 at Alvah, Banff, Scotland.
1IGI (International Genealogical Index).
1IGI (International Genealogical Index).
1IGI (International Genealogical Index).
1IGI (International Genealogical Index).
1IGI (International Genealogical Index).
1IGI (International Genealogical Index).
1IGI (International Genealogical Index).
1IGI (International Genealogical Index).
1IGI (International Genealogical Index), FHL Film 6035516; Batch M111461.
Agnes Watt married James Hird 10 Apr 1866 at Alvah, Banff, Scotland.
1IGI (International Genealogical Index).
2IGI (International Genealogical Index).
3IGI (International Genealogical Index), FHL Film 6035516; Batch M111461.
Agnes Watt married James Hird 10 Apr 1866 at Alvah, Banff, Scotland.
1IGI (International Genealogical Index), FHL FILM 6035516; Batch C111463.
Henry Hird of James Hird and Agnes Watt was born 06 Sep 1868 at Alvah, Banff, Scotland.
1Preston Family Bible (In the possession of Allan Estall of Christchurtch, New Zealand - September 1991).
2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Birth Dec 1854; St Geo Han Sq; 1a; 175.
"PRESTON, Stanley."3Information provided by Wayne Preston (of California - wprimetime@sbcglobal.net), Email to Jim Cosgrave - 08-Sep-2005.
4FreeBMD Index, Marriages DEC 1878; Islington; 1b; 380; .
"Stanley Preston; Ann Maria Foxall."5Civil Registration, Marriage - England, Marriage certificate.
Married in the said church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church after Banns by me Richard Glover, Vicar.
"1878 Marriage solmenized at St. Lukes Church in the Parish of Islington in the County of Middlesex.
No. 4
When Married: Nov 7th 1978
Groom's name and surname: Stanley Preston
Age and condition of Groom: 24, Bachelor.
Groom's occupation: Traveller.
Groom's residence at time of marriage: St. Bartholomew Road.
Groom;s father: James Preston, deceased.
Bride's name and surname: Ann Maria Foxall
Age and condition of Bride: 22, spinster.
Bride's residence at time of marriage: St. Bartholomew Road.
Bride's father: Thomas Foxall, Japanner.
Marriage solemnized in the presence of us:
Thomas Foxall
Thomas Foxall junr."
1Census 1920 - USA, Roll: T625_104; Page 17B; ED: 82; Image: 0448.
"Annie is listed as wife; 63? years old; born in England; Immigrated to USA in 1881."2Information provided by Wayne Preston (of California - wprimetime@sbcglobal.net), Email to Jim Cosgrave - 08-Sep-2005.
3Information provided by Wayne Preston, Email to Jim Cosgrave - 08-Sep-2005.
4FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Marriages DEC 1878; Islington; 1b; 380; .
"Stanley Preston; Ann Maria Foxall."5Civil Registration, Marriage - England, Marriage certificate.
Married in the said church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church after Banns by me Richard Glover, Vicar.
"1878 Marriage solmenized at St. Lukes Church in the Parish of Islington in the County of Middlesex.
No. 4
When Married: Nov 7th 1978
Groom's name and surname: Stanley Preston
Age and condition of Groom: 24, Bachelor.
Groom's occupation: Traveller.
Groom's residence at time of marriage: St. Bartholomew Road.
Groom;s father: James Preston, deceased.
Bride's name and surname: Ann Maria Foxall
Age and condition of Bride: 22, spinster.
Bride's residence at time of marriage: St. Bartholomew Road.
Bride's father: Thomas Foxall, Japanner.
Marriage solemnized in the presence of us:
Thomas Foxall
Thomas Foxall junr."
1Census 1881 - England, FHL Film 1341053; RG11; piece 0242; folio 119; page 17 .
"Phoebe E. Preston is listed as Grand daughter; 10 months old; born at Islington, London."2Information provided by Wayne Preston (of California - wprimetime@sbcglobal.net), Email to Jim Cosgrave - 08-Sep-2005.
3FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Birth Sep 1880; Islington; 1b; 331.
"PRESTON, Phoebe Evelyn."4Information provided by Wayne Preston, Email to Jim Cosgrave - 08-Sep-2005.
1Information provided by Wayne Preston (of California - wprimetime@sbcglobal.net), Email to Jim Cosgrave - 08-Sep-2005.
2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Birth Mar 1881; Romford; 4a; 255.
"PRESTON, Hugh Mortimer."3Information provided by Wayne Preston, Email to Jim Cosgrave - 08-Sep-2005.
"Hugh Mortimer Preston died in 1958."4Website - FindaGrave.com (www.findagrave.com), Memorial ID - 34933905.
"Hugh M. Preston
Birth - 2 Dec 1881
Death - 10 Jun 1957 (aged 75)
Burial - Old Mission Cemetery, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA."
1Census 1920 - USA.
"Helen is listed as Helen B. Preston; 35 years old; born in Kansas."2Website - FindaGrave.com (www.findagrave.com), Memorial ID - 34933907.
"Susan B. Preston
Birth - 11 Jul 1885
Death - 26 Dec 1963 (aged 78)
Burial - Old Mission Cemetery, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA."
1Census 1920 - USA.
" Margaret is listed as Margaret H. Preston; daughter; aged 12 years old; born in Kansas."
1Census 1920 - USA.
"Mortimer is listed as Motimer H. Preston; son; 5 years old; born in Kansas."
1Census 1920 - USA.
"Paul is listed as Paul S. Preston; 2 years old; born in Kansas."
1Civil Registration, Marriage - Canada, Ontario, Ref. 008807, Office Of The Registrar General, Ontario, Canada.
"Marriages in Ontario
Division of Perth North
Page 66
No. 16
Married on 25 November 1875.
Robert Reid was 21 years old, born in Canada, son of John and Sarah Reid.
Harriet Twamley was 20 years old; born in Canada, daughter of Peter and Jane Twamley."
1Civil Registration, Death - Canada, Manitoba, 1903-003599.
Identified that Harriet Reid, died 02 March 1903 in the Regional Municipality of Victoria, aged 50 years.2Civil Registration, Marriage - Canada, Ontario, Ref. 008807, Office Of The Registrar General, Ontario, Canada.
"Marriages in Ontario
Division of Perth North
Page 66
No. 16
Married on 25 November 1875.
Robert Reid was 21 years old, born in Canada, son of John and Sarah Reid.
Harriet Twamley was 20 years old; born in Canada, daughter of Peter and Jane Twamley."
1Census 1891 - Canada, Manitoba; Marquette - District 7; Sub-district Norfolk.
Sarah Reid is listed as daughter; 14 years old; born in Manitoba; father born in Ontario; mother born in Ontario; Methodist.
1Census 1881 - Canada, Quebec; District 186 Marquette; Sub-district D Burnside; page 3.
Sarah J. Reed is listed as 4 years old; born in Ontario; Ch of Eng; Irish.
1Civil Registration, Birth - Canada, Manitoba, 1885-002745.
Identified that William James Reid, male, was born 20/7/1884 at S Cypres, Manitoba, and that his mother was Harriet Ewambley.
1Parish Registers - Scotland, Aberdeen, Aberdour, Christening 1813.
"Oct 15th 1813
William Watt and Jean West in Seatown had a son born 1st of October baptized this day and called Forbes."2Information provided by Elizabeth Gabriel (of Wells, Somerset).
"Forbes Watt died at sea in 1864."3Civil Registration, Death - Scotland, Marine Register of Deaths 1864; page 43; No. 127 (018; MR 0043).
"Page 43
Marine Register of Deaths
No 127
Name - Forbes Watt; Shipmaster; Banff
When died - 18th April on board the barque "John Bunyan" of Banff;
Sex - male
Father - William Watt; Shipmaster (deceased)
Mother - Jean Watt; maiden surname West (deceased)
Cause of death - Supposed to be ......
Informant - William Scott; Deceased Mate; Banff."4Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Gamrie, Marriage 1842.
"Page 133
Marriages Anno 1842
December 16th
Forbes Watt, Shipmaster, Parish of Aberdour, Aberdeen, and Margt. Bartlet, Afforsk, in this Parish were married 16 Decr."5Parish Registers - Scotland, Aberdeen, Aberdour, Marriages 1842/43.
"Marriages 1842/43
Page 131
11th Decr. 1842
Forbes Watt in this Parish and Margaret Bartlett in the Parish of Gamrie were this day three times proclaimed, and matrried on the 15th by the Revd. W."
1Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Gamrie, Christenings 1787-1819; FHL film 102410.
2Civil Registration, Death - Scotland, Deaths; 1857; Gamrie BNF; 155/00/0019.
"Name: Margaret Watt; wife of a ship captain
When and where died: 1857, August twelfth, 10 h. 30 m. a.m. at Afforsk, parish of Gamrie
Sex: Female
Age: 50 years
Father: William Bartlet; farmer (deceased)
Mother: Ann Bartlet; maiden name Strachan
Cause of death: Flu; 3 days; as certified by J. Collie M.P.P, surgeon who saw deceased August 12th
Burial Place: Old churchyard of Gamrie; as certified by John Henderson; gravedigger
Informant: Alex Bartlet; brother
Registered: 1857, August 19th at Gamrie."3Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Gamrie, Marriage 1842.
"Page 133
Marriages Anno 1842
December 16th
Forbes Watt, Shipmaster, Parish of Aberdour, Aberdeen, and Margt. Bartlet, Afforsk, in this Parish were married 16 Decr."4Parish Registers - Scotland, Aberdeen, Aberdour, Marriages 1842/43.
"Marriages 1842/43
Page 131
11th Decr. 1842
Forbes Watt in this Parish and Margaret Bartlett in the Parish of Gamrie were this day three times proclaimed, and matrried on the 15th by the Revd. W."
1IGI (International Genealogical Index).
2IGI (International Genealogical Index).
3Civil Registration, Death - Scotland, Scottish Deaths; 1867; Banff BNF; 147/00/0049.
"Name: Margaret Watt
Marital status: single
When and where died: 1867, April 7th, 2hr. am at Fife Street, Banff
Sex: female
Age: 20 years and 7 months
Father: Forbes Watt; shipmaster (deceased)
Mother: Margaret Watt; m.s. Bartlet (deceased)
Cause of death: Phithisis as certified by A. Imanson MD, Banff
Informant: William Paterson; cousin; present
Registered: 1867, April 11th at Banff."