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Descendants of Moses Preston I


65. MARY ELLEN3 PRESTON (MOSES2, MOSES1, PHILLIPA, GEORGEB, GEORGEC, GEORGED) was born August 27, 1854 in Johnson Co., KY, and died February 21, 1902 in Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY. She married FRANCIS ASBURY BROWN March 17, 1870 in Johnson Co., KY, son of WALLACE BROWN and NANCY HILL. He was born April 22, 1849 in Morgan Co., KY, and died November 04, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY.

Notes for MARY ELLEN PRESTON:
Listed in the Johnson Co., KY Vital Statistics Birth Records: 27Aug 1854, Mary Elen Preston, daughter of Moses Preston and Nancy M. Perry

More About MARY ELLEN PRESTON:
Burial: 1902, Brown Family Cemetery, Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY

Notes for FRANCIS ASBURY BROWN:
Listed in the Johnson Co., KY marriage records 1868 - 1871; 17 March 1870; Brown, Francis A. 20 to Mary E. Preston (Page 188)

Listed in the Johnson Co., KY census records 1880: Francis A=31 (drygoods merchant), Mary E=25, N. Josephine=9, Wallace W=3, Charley B=9/12 also Julius VanHoose=17 (cousin/female)

Listed in the Johnson Co., KY census records 1900: Frank Brown=57 (Apr 1849) (Mer.) (Married 30 years), Ella=53 (Aug 1856) (8 children 6 living), Wallace=23 (Aug 1876), Gussie=17 (Sep 1882), Virgie=14 (Sep 1885), Blanch=11 (Jul 1888), Everett=9 (May 1891) and Forest Preston=25 (Nephew)

Francis ran a mercantile store in Paintsville, KY for a number of years. During the Civil War he served as a private in Field's Company of Partisan Rangers, CSA.

More About FRANCIS ASBURY BROWN:
Burial: 1918, Brown Family Cemetery, Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY
Military: Civil War - Partisans Rangers
     
Children of MARY PRESTON and FRANCIS BROWN are:
335. i.   NANCY JOSEPHINE4 BROWN, b. May 20, 1871, Johnson Co., KY; d. January 23, 1933, Lawrence Co., KY.
  ii.   LOUISA C. BROWN, b. 1873, Johnson Co., KY; d. October 28, 1876, Johnson Co., KY.
  Notes for LOUISA C. BROWN:
Listed in the Johnson Co., KY Vital Statistics Death Records: Louisa C. Brown: Age 3; Female: Died Oct 28, 1876 of the Croup. Parents: Francis A. and Mary Brown. Both parents born in Kentucky.

  More About LOUISA C. BROWN:
Burial: 1876, Preston Family Cemetery, Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY
Cause of Death: Croup
336. iii.   WALLACE W. BROWN, b. August 10, 1876, Johnson Co., KY; d. December 13, 1921.
  iv.   CHARLEY B. BROWN, b. Abt. 1879; d. Unknown.
337. v.   AUGUSTA L. BROWN, b. August 23, 1882, Johnson Co., KY; d. August 06, 1908.
  vi.   VIRGINIA BROWN, b. September 18, 1885; d. August 12, 1907.
  More About VIRGINIA BROWN:
Burial: 1907, Brown Family Cemetery, Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY
  vii.   BLANCH F. BROWN, b. July 04, 1889, Johnson Co., KY; d. December 22, 1912, Boyd Co., KY; m. WILLIAM THOMAS ROBERTS, December 12, 1906, Johnson Co., KY; d. Unknown.
  More About BLANCH F. BROWN:
Burial: December 23, 1912, Brown Family Cemetery, Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY
Cause of Death: Tuberculosis
338. viii.   EVERETT MCDONALD BROWN, b. May 07, 1891, Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY; d. August 31, 1930, Johnson Co., KY.


66. NANCY JOSEPHINE3 PRESTON (MOSES2, MOSES1, PHILLIPA, GEORGEB, GEORGEC, GEORGED) was born November 09, 1856 in Johnson Co., KY, and died 1909 in Colorado. She married (1) THOMAS B. STRONG January 15, 1873 in Johnson Co., KY, son of HIRAM STRONG and PHOEBE GODSY. He was born April 20, 1852 in Johnson Co., KY, and died Unknown. She married (2) GEORGE MCDONALD August 27, 1885 in Johnson Co., KY. He was born Abt. 1846, and died 1909.

Notes for THOMAS B. STRONG:
Listed in the Johnson Co., KY census records 1880: Thomas B. Strong=26 (lawyer), Josephine=24, James=2 and Gracie=6
     
Children of NANCY PRESTON and THOMAS STRONG are:
  i.   GRACE4 STRONG, b. March 21, 1874, Johnson Co., KY; d. Unknown.
  Notes for GRACE STRONG:
Listed in the Johnson Co., KY Vital Statistics Birth Records: 21 Mar 1874, Grace Strong, daughter of Thomas B. Strong and Josephine Preston. Both parents born in Johnson Co., KY.

  ii.   JENNIE STRONG, b. October 22, 1876, Paintsville, Johnson Co., KY; d. March 21, 1877, Johnson Co., KY.
  Notes for JENNIE STRONG:
Listed in the Johnson Co., KY Vital Statistics Birth Records: 22 Oct 1876, Jennie Strong, born Paintsville, KY daughter of Thomas B. Strong and Josephine Preston. Parents born Paintsville.

Listed in the Johnson Co., KY Vital Statistics Death Records: Jennie Strong: Age 4 months; Female; Died of Lung Fever Mar 21st, 1877. Born in Floyd County. Parents: T. B. and J. Strong. Both parents born in Floyd Co., KY

  More About JENNIE STRONG:
Cause of Death: Lung Fever
  iii.   JAMES STRONG, b. Abt. 1878; d. Unknown.


67. LOUISA CHRISTINA3 PRESTON (MOSES2, MOSES1, PHILLIPA, GEORGEB, GEORGEC, GEORGED) was born June 19, 1859 in Johnson Co., KY, and died February 13, 1933 in Patrick, Lawrence Co., KY. She married (1) JOHN M. STRONG December 30, 1874 in Johnson Co., KY, son of HIRAM STRONG and PHOEBE GODSY. He was born May 28, 1856 in Johnson Co., KY, and died June 16, 1875 in Johnson Co., KY. She married (2) JOHN BARTON May 07, 1879 in Johnson Co., KY. He was born Abt. 1855, and died Unknown. She married (3) ARTHUR PRESTON, SR. April 20, 1887 in Johnson Co., KY, son of ROBERT PRESTON and MATILDA WEST. He was born February 18, 1854 in George's Creek, Lawrence Co., KY, and died April 02, 1931 in Patrick, Lawrence Co., KY.

Notes for LOUISA CHRISTINA PRESTON:
Obituary 14 Feb 1933:
Rev. Howerton to Be in Charge of Services
Louisa, KY, Feb. 14 - Funeral rites for Mrs. Louise Christina Preston, 73, widow of the late Rev. A. Preston, of Patrick, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. G. R. Lewis, here yesterday after a three weeks illness, will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 1 o’clock from the Baptist Church at Patrick, KY. Rev. Howerton of Paintsville will officiate at the services. Mrs. Preston was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Moses Cobey Preston and had resided at Patrick practically all her life. Her husband died in April 1931. She had been in Louisa at the home of her daughter four weeks. She had been a member of the Baptist Church for 57 years. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs., G. R. Lewis, of Louisa, and Mrs. C. E. Burgess of Paintsville, and one son, Arthur Preston, Jr. at Patrick, KY.

More About LOUISA CHRISTINA PRESTON:
Alternate/Nickname: Lavina
Burial: February 15, 1933, Preston - Burgess Cemetery, Patrick, Lawrence Co., KY
Cause of Death: Pulmonary Edema

Notes for JOHN M. STRONG:
Listed in the Johnson Co., KY Vital Statistics Records (Birth Records): 28 May 1856, John Strong, son of Hiram F. Strong and Phebee Jane Godsy

Listed in the Johnson Co., KY Marriage Records (1875-1875): 30 December 1874, John M. Strong, 18 to Louisa Preston, 16, Page 418

Listed in the Johnson Co., KY Vital Statistics Records (Death Records): John M. Strong: Age 19; Male; Married; Student, Born in Johnson Co. Died Jun 16, 1875 of Conjunctive Fever. Parents: Hiram F. & Phobe Strong. Both parents born in the State of Virginia.


More About JOHN M. STRONG:
Cause of Death: Conjunctive Fever

Notes for JOHN BARTON:
Listed in the Johnson Co., KY Marriage Records (1878-1881): 7 May 1879, John J. Barten, age 24, 1st marriage to Lou C. Strong, age 19, 2nd marriage, page 99

Notes for ARTHUR PRESTON, SR.:
Listed in Johnson Co., KY Marriage Records (1886 - 1893): Apr 20, 1887, Arthur Preston, 33, 1st marriage to Lula Barton, 27, 3rd marriage (Page 149)

Listed in the Lawrence Co., KY census records 1900: Art Preston=47(Feb 1853) (Married 13 years), Lou C=41 (Jan 1859) (5 children 4 living), Lidia=12 (Jan 1888), Gussie=9(Jun 1890), Georgia=7 (Nov 1892), Arthur=3 (Nov 1896). Also Lena Hager=15 (Nov 1884) (Niece) and Stella VanHoose=22 (Nov 1877) (Servant)

Listed in the Lawrence Co., KY census records 1910: Arthur=55 (Married 23 years) Lou C=50 (6 children 5 living), Lidie=22, Gussie=19, Georgia=17, Arthur Jr.=13, and Paul=7. Also in household is Cullie H. Hager=22 (Nephew)

Listed in the Lawrence Co., KY census records 1920: A. Preston=64 (Farmer), Lou C=60, Paul=19 (Son), Gussie Bowes=29 (Daughter), Ben Preston=14 (Servant), Della Walters=23 (Boarder) and Emma Pringle=62 (Cook/Widow)

Obituary - Big Sandy News, April 3, 1931
In the passing of Rev. Arthur Preston, Lawrence County loses one of her prominent citizens, known and beloved throughout the county. His death occurred at 8:30 Thursday morning of this week at his home at Patrick, 18 miles south of Louisa. The funeral and interment will take place there on Saturday morning. Mr. Preston had been in poor health for more than a year, and had spent much time in Louisa at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George R. Lewis. He was a high type of citizen. Throughout most of his life he had been a successful merchant. Also he was a Baptist minister. His age was 77 years. He is survived by his wife, one son, Arthur and two daughters, Mrs. G. R. Lewis of Louisa, and Mrs. Clyde Burgess of Patrick. Also a sister, Mrs. Milt Meade.

More About ARTHUR PRESTON, SR.:
Burial: April 04, 1931, Preston - Burgess Family Cemetery, Patrick, Lawrence Co., KY
Cause of Death: Arteriosclerosis
     
Children of LOUISA PRESTON and ARTHUR PRESTON are:
339. i.   LYDIA ELOISE4 PRESTON, b. January 24, 1888, Kentucky; d. January 24, 1945, Lawrence Co., KY.
340. ii.   DORA AUGUSTA PRESTON, b. June 23, 1890, Kentucky; d. February 17, 1976, Lawrence Co., KY.
341. iii.   GEORGIA PRESTON, b. November 24, 1892, Lawrence Co., KY; d. September 07, 1917, Lawrence Co., KY.
342. iv.   ARTHUR PRESTON, JR., b. November 1896, Lawrence Co., KY; d. January 26, 1946, Boyd Co., KY.
  v.   PAUL CECIL PRESTON, b. July 05, 1900, Lawrence Co., KY; d. April 18, 1925, Lawrence Co., KY.
  More About PAUL CECIL PRESTON:
Burial: April 19, 1925, Preston - Burgess Cemetery, Patrick, Lawrence Co., KY
Cause of Death: Tuberculosis



68. SARAH LUCINDA3 PRESTON (HENRY2, MOSES1, PHILLIPA, GEORGEB, GEORGEC, GEORGED) was born April 1826 in Lawrence Co., KY, and died Bef. 1910. She married WELLS WARD, SR. August 13, 1843 in Lawrence Co., KY, son of JAMES WARD and ELIZABETH WILLIAMSON. He was born Abt. 1818 in Kentucky, and died 1890.

Notes for SARAH LUCINDA PRESTON:
Sarah is listed as the daughter of Henry and Betty in "My Ancestors Our Ancestors Your Ancestors Revised Edition 1998," by Robert Polley and in the "Early Families of Eastern and Southeastern Kentucky by William C. Kozee". Besides the marriage record in 1843 which gives name Sarah, other records such as census and birth records for Wells Ward's children all reference his wife as Cenia, Cena, Sena, Cinda, or Lucinda. Marriage record of Wells Ward to anyone of this name was not found. It is believed that Sarah and Lucinda are the same person and perhaps her full name was Sarah Lucinda Preston Ward.

Listed in the Martin Co., KY census records 1900: Asa Williamson=54 (Oct 1845), Elizabeth=52 (Jun 1848) (7 children 6 living), Dosha=15 (Sep 1884), Marion Daniels=27 (May 1873) (Boarder) and Cena Ward=74 (Apr 1826) (Mother-in-law/Widow)

More About SARAH LUCINDA PRESTON:
Alternate/Nickname: Cenia/Sena

Notes for WELLS WARD, SR.:
Listed in the Kentucky Marriage Records, 1983, by the Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc. pg 197, by John Jay Johnson: Lawrence Co., Marriage Records Vol. 2 (1822-1859): 31 Aug 1843, Wells Ward to Sarah Preston

Listed in the Johnson Co., KY census records 1850: Wells Ward=31 (Farmer), Cenia=25, Arta=5, Washington=4, Elizabeth=1, Wells=10 months and Clarinda Preston=9 (born KY) (Note: Clarinda is Sarah/Cenia's sister)

Listed in the Johnson Co., KY census records 1860: Willis Ward=42, Cinda C=37, Arthur=15, Washington=14, Elizabeth=12, Willis=11, Eliza J=6, Montreville=4 and Minta=2.

Listed in the Johnson Co., KY census records 1870: Wells Ward=52 (Farmer), Cina=48, Wells=21, Louisa J=16, Montraville=14, Araminta=12 and Stephen=9

Listed in the Martin Co., KY census record 1880: Wells Ward, Sr.=62, Sena=58, Stephen=20 and Araminta=22

More About WELLS WARD, SR.:
Alternate/Nickname: Willis Ward
     
Children of SARAH PRESTON and WELLS WARD are:
343. i.   ARTHUR4 WARD, b. March 14, 1844, Johnson Co., KY; d. April 14, 1911, Martin Co., KY.
  ii.   WASHINGTON WARD, b. Abt. 1846, Kentucky; d. Unknown.
344. iii.   ELIZABETH WARD, b. June 1848, Johnson Co., KY; d. Bef. 1910, Martin Co., KY.
345. iv.   WELLS WARD, JR., b. July 1849, Johnson Co., KY; d. December 21, 1916, Martin Co., KY.
  v.   HIRAM WARD, b. 1852, Johnson Co., KY; d. October 15, 1853, Rockcastle Creek, Johnson Co., KY.
  Notes for HIRAM WARD:
Listed in the Johnson Co., KY Vital Statistics Death Records: Hiram Ward: Age 1 year; male; residence: Rock Castle Creek. Parents: Wells and Seny Ward. Died Oct 15, 1853 of Scarlet Fever.

  More About HIRAM WARD:
Cause of Death: Scarlet Fever
346. vi.   LOUISA JANE WARD, b. November 08, 1853, Rockcastle Creek, Johnson Co., KY; d. August 13, 1917, Eden, Martin Co., KY.
347. vii.   MONTRAVILLE WARD, b. July 20, 1855, Johnson Co., KY; d. August 14, 1936, Martin Co., KY.
  viii.   ARMINTA WARD, b. June 22, 1858, Johnson Co., KY; d. Unknown; m. R. H. FARLEY, September 10, 1887, Martin Co., KY; d. Unknown.
  Notes for ARMINTA WARD:
Listed in the Johnson Co., KY Vital Statistics Birth Records: 22 Jun 1858, Arminta Ward, daughter of Wells Ward and Lucinda Preston.

348. ix.   STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS WARD, b. June 1860, Johnson Co., KY; d. Unknown.

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