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     Treva Pressell was born circa 1909 at Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Samuel D. Pressell and Anna M. (?) Treva Pressell married Hermann Friedrich Wilhelm Singer, son of Hermann Gottlieb Singer and Rebecca W. Little. Treva Pressell died.

     Nancy Jane Pressly was born in 1790 at Abbeville Co., SC. She married Andrew Reuben Weed. Nancy Jane Pressly died on 6 December 1837 at Preble Co., OH.

     Andrew Warren Prestayko was born on 12 May 1972 at Harris Co., TX. He was the son of Barbara Ann Eve. Andrew Warren Prestayko lived between 1992 and 1999 at Cary, Wake Co., NC. He lived in 2000 at Coatesville, Chester Co., PA. He lived in 2007 at Alameda, Alameda Co., CA. He died on 3 May 2010 at California at age 37.

     Alva L. Preston was born on 20 January 1835 at New York. He was the son of Anson Preston and Stella T. Wheeler. Alva L. Preston married Margaret Bushong, daughter of Peter Bushong and Hannah Reese, on 20 December 1866 at Hancock Co., OH. Alva L. Preston married Mary Flatter on 2 June 1884 at Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. Alva L. Preston died on 20 June 1910 at Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, at age 75.

     Anson Preston was born on 17 May 1800 at New York calculated from headstone inscription "91Ys.5Ms.14Ds." He married Stella T. Wheeler. Anson Preston died on 31 October 1891 at Findlay, Hancock Co., OH, at age 91. He was buried in November 1891 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Findlay, Hancock Co., OH, Findagrave #35261711.

     Anson Jerome Preston was born on 30 May 1868 at Hancock Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Alva L. Preston and Margaret Bushong.¹ Anson Jerome Preston married Ida Jean Harding, daughter of Josiah Harding and Eliza Provin, on 6 June 1894 at Covington, Tioga Co., PA. Anson Jerome Preston died on 25 October 1942 at age 74. He was buried in October 1942 at Acacia Park Cemetery, North Tonawanda, Niagara Co., NY, Findagrave #63904839.

     Benjamin Franklin Preston was born on 27 May 1854 at Licking Co., OH. He was the son of Bernard Preston and Eliza Wagner. Benjamin Franklin Preston married Flora Colville, daughter of James Hezekiah Colville and Sophia Bline. Benjamin Franklin Preston married Lulu Hull in 1898.¹ Benjamin Franklin Preston died on 19 November 1934 at Newark, Licking Co., OH, at age 80. He was buried in November 1934 at Wilson Cemetery, Newark, Licking Co., OH, Findagrave #47474153.

     Bernard Preston was born on 10 June 1810 at Licking Co., OH. He married Eliza Wagner. Bernard Preston died on 4 December 1882 at Licking Co., OH, at age 72. He was buried in December 1882 at Wilson Cemetery, Newark, Licking Co., OH, Findagrave #52886777.

     Boyd W. Preston was born in July 1847.¹ He married Sarah Margaret Thompson on 2 April 1868 at Warren Co., IL. Boyd W. Preston died in 1910 at Tingley, Ringgold Co., IA.

     Clarence Preston was born on 3 April 1870 at Madison Twp., Hancock Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Alva L. Preston and Margaret Bushong.¹ Clarence Preston married Metta J. Mellott, daughter of George W. Mellott and Lydia M. Skinner, on 30 November 1893 at Hancock Co., OH. Clarence Preston lived on 18 April 1910 at 1820 Franklin Avenue, Toledo, Lucas Co., OH.² He died in 1940. He was buried in 1940 at Bechtel Cemetery, Van Buren Twp., Hancock Co., OH, Findagrave #41120726.

     Edwin Forrest Preston was born on 3 June 1882 at Licking Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Franklin Preston and Flora Colville.¹ Edwin Forrest Preston married Cora Ellen Williams on 4 August 1910 at Licking Co., OH. Edwin Forrest Preston died on 9 July 1954 at Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 72. He was buried in July 1954 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA, Findagrave #85491305.

     Eva Blanche Preston was born on 2 December 1888 at Stanwood, Cedar Co., IA. She was the daughter of Boyd W. Preston and Sarah Margaret Thompson.¹ Eva Blanche Preston married Jesse Erwin Tallman, son of Salathiel Tallman and Elizabeth Ellen Workman, circa November 1909. Eva Blanche Preston died on 25 November 1981 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA, at age 92.

     Fred D. Preston was born in September 1898 at Licking Co., Ohio.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Franklin Preston and Lulu Hull.¹

     Guy Bernard Preston was born on 3 November 1885 at Licking Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Franklin Preston and Flora Colville.¹ Guy Bernard Preston died on 26 February 1962 at Franklin Co., OH, at age 76. He was buried in 1962 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Alexandria, Licking Co., OH, Findagrave #123378947.

     Jane Preston was born in 1798 at County Antrim, Ireland.¹ She married William John Boyd. Jane Preston died on 29 September 1878 at Raisin Twp., Lenawee Co., MI.

     Maria Ann Preston was born on 16 December 1854 at Carroll Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Preston and Sarah Ann Garrett.¹ Maria Ann Preston married William Wallace Arnold, son of Rev. John Stouffer Arnold and Hannah Strickler, on 10 July 1878 at Rock Island Co., IL, Four children born to the marriage, two living as of 5 JUN 1900.² Maria Ann Preston died on 9 August 1935 at age 80. She was buried in August 1935 at Hillcrest Cemetery, Fulton, Callaway Co., MO, Findagrave #28115327.

     Paul Preston was born on 27 September 1903 at Licking Co., OH. He was the son of Benjamin Franklin Preston and Lulu Hull. Paul Preston was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Newark, Licking Co., OH, Findagrave #108382166. He died on 29 December 1973 at Newark, Licking Co., OH, at age 70.

     Samuel Preston was born on 22 November 1818 at South Hadley, Hampshire Co., MA.¹ He married Sarah Ann Garrett in 1844. Samuel Preston died on 16 October 1897 at Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL, at age 78

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Carroll County Mirror, 21 October 1897

SAMUEL PRESTON - Died, at his home on Preston Prairie, October 16, 1897, Samuel Preston, aged 78 years, 10 months, 24 days. The immediate cause of his death was from taking a severe cold, settling in the vital organs of the body, which from age had become weakened until unable to throw off its effects, and death ensued.

Mr. Preston was born in Hampshire County, Massachusetts in 1818. In 1835 he came to Bureau county, Illinois, with his father and remained there until the next year when he came to this county and took up the land which has since been the homestead of the Preston family and from which the Prairie takes its name. Their claim was the first taken up in what is now Carroll township.

In 1844 he was married to Miss Sarah A. Garrett of Bureau county, and to this union five children were born, to-wit: Ellen E., Harriett, A., Ann M., Arthur G., and Laura, all of whom are married and all survive their parents. The mother died nearly two years ago and her death had a depressing effect on her aged husband, although he had a pleasant home with his son Arthur and family at the old homestead.

Mr. Preston being one of the earliest settlers naturally took an interest in making the history of Carroll county, and was identified with all its public improvements and general welfare. He was a student of events and was quite an able writer on general topics, political, moral, and to a degree on religious subjects. He expressed his thoughts freely through the medium of his favorite county paper. Mr. Preston was a pattern of moral integrity, never using intoxicating liquors, tobacco or profane language.

He was trusted by his friends and neighbors, who nearly always put him forward for the discharge of public duties. He was for eight years supervisor of his township, and was a leading member of the board. For a number of years commissioner of highways and as school director and school trustee was always active in promoting the interests of the trusts committed to him with zeal and fidelity. He was president of our county agricultural society during its balmiest days.

His pet society however was the County Old Settlers Society of which he was president and the largest contributor to its literary and historical interests. When his demise is read by the old settlers many a silent tear will be shed and a sign follow with the thought others will soon follow.

The funeral was held at the homestead Tuesday morning at ten o'clock with appropriate religious services conducted by Rev. Joseph P. Phillips of the Baptist church. The music was furnished by Mrs. Etta J. Smith, Kate Rosenstock, Capt. Becker and John S. Grove. Services opened by prayer; song, "Gathering home, One by One," reading of Mr. Preston's favorite psalm, the 19th, song, "Lead Thou Me On." Then followed a most excellent and comforting sermon from the words of Isiah: "God we all do fade as the leaf," holding up the thought that the leaf never falls until it has left a substance for a successor; that while all things in nature are passing away, yet they remain the same. "The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament showeth its handiwork the same now as in the beginning." The sermon closed with prayer and singing "Blest Be The Tide That Binds." The procession took up its line to march to Oak Hill.


Refer to Genealogy Trails, Carroll County, Illinois at http://www.genealogytrails.com/ill/carroll for extensive biograghical information on Samuel Preston, as well as a transcription of the History of Carroll County, Illinois, which he wrote.

He was buried in October 1897 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL, Findagrave #38051378.

     Sarah Preston was born on 3 May 1767 at Botetourt Co., VA. She married James McDowell, son of James McDowell and Elizabeth Cloyd. Sarah Preston died on 3 July 1841 at Rockbridge Co., VA, at age 74. She was buried in July 1841 at McDowell Cemetery, Fairfield, Rockbridge Co., VA, Findagrave #7949388.

     Thelma Ruth Preston was born on 1 March 1904 at Toledo, Lucas Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Clarence Preston and Metta J. Mellott.¹ Thelma Ruth Preston married Russell Lincoln Loshbough, son of Anthony Walter Loshbough and Bertha G. Miller, on 12 April 1924 at Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. Thelma Ruth Preston died on 26 March 1993 at Hutsville, Madison Co., AL, at age 89. She was buried in 1993 at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park, Toledo, Lucas Co., OH, Findagrave #101682536.

     Theodora V. Preston was born in November 1891 at Licking Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Preston and Flora Colville.¹

     Virginia M. Preston was born on 1 March 1918 at San Bernardino Co., CA. She was the daughter of Edwin Forrest Preston and Cora Ellen Williams. Virginia M. Preston married Frederick Louis Prettner circa 1943, no children. Frederick was unmarried as of February 1942 when he registered for the draft at Duluth, MN. Virginia M. Preston died on 6 December 1970 at Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 52. She was buried in December 1970 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA, Findagrave #69392737.

     Wayne L. Preston was born on 6 March 1901 at Licking Co., OH. He was the son of Benjamin Franklin Preston and Lulu Hull. Wayne L. Preston married Mildred M. Seward in 1923. Wayne L. Preston died on 15 December 1986 at Newark, Licking Co., OH, at age 85. He was buried in December 1986 at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newark, Licking Co., OH, Findagrave #70334558.

     Winifred Preston was born on 16 February 1898 at Elmira, Chemung Co., NY.¹ She was the daughter of Anson Jerome Preston and Ida Jean Harding.¹ Winifred Preston married Edwin Milton Frank, son of Edward John Frank and Emily Rehbaum. Winifred Preston lived on 17 April 1930 at 502 Lisbon Avenue, Buffalo, Erie Co., NY.² She died on 5 April 1979 at Erie Co., NY, at age 81 per SSDI, last residence Getzville. She was buried in April 1979 at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, Erie Co., NY.

     Melvin Hildor Prestrud was born on 14 July 1913 at Shawano Co., WI.¹ He married Mabel Irene Christianson in 1955. Melvin Hildor Prestrud died on 6 August 1996 at Shawano Co., WI, at age 83. He was buried in August 1996 at Ascension Lutheran Church Cemetery, Navarino, Shawano Co., WI, Findagrave #57148695.

     Frank Harry Prether was born on 13 June 1862 at Wapakoneta, Auglaize Co., OH. He married Caroline Elizabeth Rothhaar on 9 March 1889 at Montgomery Co., OH. Frank Harry Prether died on 22 February 1921 at West Carrollton, Montgomery Co., OH, at age 58.

     Ruth Mildred Prether was born on 10 November 1904 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH. She was the daughter of Frank Harry Prether and Caroline Elizabeth Rothhaar. Ruth Mildred Prether married William A. Miller, son of Reuben Albert Miller and Rosa Anna Swigart, at Montgomery Co. (probably), OH. Ruth Mildred Prether died in April 1956 at age 51.

     Evelyn Bolling Pretlow was born on 12 June 1904 at Virginia. She married Reginald Edmund Rutledge, son of Frederick Rutledge and Mabel Reeves, in 1925. Evelyn Bolling Pretlow died on 3 February 2003 at Miami, Miami-Dade Co., FL, at age 98.

     Frederick Louis Prettner was born on 3 December 1920 at Duluth, St. Louis Co., MN, WW II draft registration. He married Virginia M. Preston, daughter of Edwin Forrest Preston and Cora Ellen Williams, circa 1943, no children. Frederick was unmarried as of February 1942 when he registered for the draft at Duluth, MN. Frederick Louis Prettner died on 2 May 2013 at age 92.

     Henry M. Pretty married Lena S. Jecker.