Descendants of George Preston Generation No. 1 1. GEORGE1 PRESTON was born 1834 in Birmingham. England1, and died 3 July 1911 in Whauwhau, Whangarei. New Zealand2. He married ELIZABETH WILSON 10 August 1865 in Catholic Church, Howick, Auckland. New Zealand3. She was born Abt. 1844 in Armagh, Ireland, and died 29 May 1913 in Whangarei, New Zealand4. Notes for GEORGE PRESTON: At the time of his death at age 83 years George had 9 Children 5 sons aged 24,30,35,37,43 and 4 daughters aged 23,27,34,41. He was married at the age of 35 years. Death certificate says George was born in Wolverhampton, England and his parents are Unknown. Also says his date of birth as 1828 (to be Checked) Biographical Note from A History of the Forest Rangers by Richard Stowers. George Preston 1266 No 1 Company: 5 July 1864 - November 1867 (last known month of service) Private. Enrolled at Pukerimu, Cambridge. Residence Auckland. Age 28 years. height 5' 8" Hair colour Brown Eye colour Blue, Complexion Ruddy. Occupation Sawyer, Country of birth England, Religion Roman Catholic, Sworn in By Major William Jackson. Born 1834, Birmingham England. Received land: Town Lot No 30 in Kihikihi and Farm Lot no 221 in Puniu. A Town allotment (Kihikihi) was one acre and a farm allotment for a Private was 50 acres (Puniu). Quote from "A History of th Forest Rangers". To many New Zealanders the name Forest Rangers is associated with Guerilla warfare during the Waikato War, 1963-64. There were may corps of rangers during the New Zealand Wars- Taranaki Bush Rangers, Patea Rangers, Opotiki Volunteer Ranges, Wanganui Bush Rangers and Wellington Rangers-but the most celbrated and notorious of these was the Forest Ranges, an elite corps of bush-roving scouts-the eyes of the army. James Cowan, like to romanticise, "There were the Forest Rangers, whose very name carries a flavour of adventure in the Dangerous Lands, suggests tales of scoting and skirmish and ambuscade, and bush marching and camping in wary silence". They enlisted originally by Lieutenant William Jackson at Papakura in August 1863, just prior to the Waikato War. Jackson and many of his commando-type soldiers (including George) became military settlers around Te Awamutu, Waikato. The men of the Forest Rangers (Also known as Jackson's Forest Rangers) were a collection of nationalities and occupations. There were bushmen, settlers, gold-diggers, sailors and professional soldiers, all young and self-reliant, ready for adventure. The Forest Rangers were accustomed to long periods of hardship in the bush, cut off from society and many times separated from other unites - operating independently in enemy territory. So when they touched on the fringes of civilisation, they were determined to find some relief from the drudgery of field work - and if allowed, usually pursued it till they ran out of money. The Forest Rangers are what are now know as SAS. More About GEORGE PRESTON: Burial: 4 July 1911, Kamo Cemetery, Whangarei. New Zealand Cause of Death: Cancer on the Neck. 18 months Emigration: Abt. 1853, From Wolverhampton, England Occupation: 1865, Forest Ranger More About ELIZABETH WILSON: Burial: 30 May 1913, Kiterekau Cemetry, New Zealand Cause of Death: Diabetes Coma 2 wks Occupation: Domestic Duties Marriage Notes for GEORGE PRESTON and ELIZABETH WILSON: Georges age is described as Full and Elizabeth as a minor. No parents name are given. Children of GEORGE PRESTON and ELIZABETH WILSON are: 2. i. AGNES CAROLINE2 PRESTON, b. 1866, Te Awamutu, New Zealand; d. 14 July 1907, Pungaere, Kerikeri. New Zealand. 3. ii. JAMES GEORGE PRESTON, b. 26 June 1868, Thames. New Zealand; d. 11 July 1939, Kamo, Whangarei, New Zealand. 4. iii. TERESA SARA MARY JOSEPHINE PRESTON, b. 14 March 1870, Thames. New Zealand; d. 6 September 1942, Kamo, Whangarei, New Zealand. 5. iv. WILLIAM JOHN PRESTON, b. 26 January 1875, Kawa Kawa, Northland, New Zealand; d. 16 May 1939. 6. v. HENRY JAMES PRESTON, b. 27 December 1876, Kawa Kawa, New Zealand; d. 7 August 1956, Thames Hospital, New Zealand. aged 78 yrs. 7. vi. ALICE MARIA PRESTON, b. 29 April 1879, Kawa Kawa, New Zealand; d. Unknown. 8. vii. CHARLES RICHARD PRESTON, b. 9 February 1881, Kawa Kawa Northland; d. 3 August 1953, Waipapa, Bay of Islands age 72 years. viii. ALBERT THOMAS PRESTON, b. December 1882, Kawakawa. New Zealand5; d. Unknown. More About ALBERT THOMAS PRESTON: Baptism: 18 February 1883, St Patricks Cathedral. Auckland. By Rev. Walter McDonald6 9. ix. FLORENCE PRESTON, b. Abt. 1885, Kawa Kawa, New Zealand; d. 19 January 1968. x. EDWARD THOMAS PRESTON, b. Abt. 1887; d. 14 July 1956, Auckland. New Zealand; m. JESSIE; b. Abt. 1889; d. 6 June 1961, Auckland. New Zealand. More About EDWARD THOMAS PRESTON: Burial: 17 July 1956, Waikumete Cemetery. Auckland, New Zealand Protestant Berm Blk A Sect 7 Plot 607,8 Headstone Photo: In loving Memory of Edward Thomas Preston died 14th July 1956 also his beloved wife Jessie died 6th June 19619 Residence: 1956, Pine Island. Auckland More About JESSIE: Burial: 8 June 1961, Waikumete Cemetery. Auckland, New Zealand Protestant Berm Blk A Sect 7 Plot 6010,11 Headstone Photo: In loving Memory of Edward Thomas Preston died 14th July 1956 also his beloved wife Jessie died 6th June 196112 Residence: 1961, Herald Island Auckland xi. ETHEL MAUD PRESTON, b. 1888, Bay of Islands. New Zealand; d. Unknown; m. GEORGE MARTIN, 28 August 1919, Registrar's Office, Auckland, New Zealand. Reg # 26113; b. Abt. 1891, Rochester, England; d. Unknown. More About GEORGE MARTIN: Occupation: Labourer Generation No. 2 2. AGNES CAROLINE2 PRESTON (GEORGE1) was born 1866 in Te Awamutu, New Zealand, and died 14 July 1907 in Pungaere, Kerikeri. New Zealand14. She married THOMAS HENRY SAMPSON ROGERS 5 September 1887 in Office of the Registrar Russell, Bay of Islands. New Zealand.15. He was born 21 March 1863 in Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand., and died 27 August 1950 in Paranui, New Zealand16. Notes for AGNES CAROLINE PRESTON: Agnes died at the age of 41. She left behind 10 children 4 boys aged 15,13,12,1 and 6 girls aged 19,16,9,7,5,3. More About AGNES CAROLINE PRESTON: Burial: 16 July 1907, Kerikeri. New Zealand Cause of Death: Carcinoma of Breast, Crowth Spine, Exhaustion- 12 months Occupation: Domestic Duties Residence: 1887, Waimate More About THOMAS HENRY SAMPSON ROGERS: Burial: 29 August 1950, Paranui, New Zealand Cause of Death: Heart Failure with congestion, Months, Old age Occupation: Carpenter/Farmer/Cabinet Maker/Miner Residence: 1887, Okaihau Children of AGNES PRESTON and THOMAS ROGERS are: i. CAROLINE MABEL3 ROGERS, b. 18 August 1889, Waipapa, New Zealand; d. 20 April 1960, Public Hospital, Kaitaia, New Zealand17; m. WILLIAM HENRY EDMONDS, 26 June 1907, Private house of Thos H Rogers, Pungaere, New Zealand18; b. Abt. 1883, Russell, Bay of Islands. New Zealand; d. Unknown. Notes for CAROLINE MABEL ROGERS: Witnesses to the wedding were Thomas Henry Rogers, Pungaere, Farmer. Catherine Billings, Pungaere. I T Armstrong, Kerikeri, E E Faithfull, Pungaere. Minister Philip Walsh, Archdencon. More About CAROLINE MABEL ROGERS: Burial: 22 April 1960, Mangonui Cemetery, Northland, New Zealand Cause of Death: Sec Carcinomatosis 8 wks, Primary /site unknown. Congestive Heart Failure 4 days Occupation: Domestic Duties/Widow More About WILLIAM HENRY EDMONDS: Occupation: Contractor ii. LILIAN AGNES ROGERS, b. 8 January 1891, Kerikeri. New Zealand19; d. 15 June 1976, Public Hospital, Napier. New Zealand; m. GODFREY HAROLD EDMONDS, 3 July 1908, Christ Church, Russell. New Zealand20; b. Abt. 1888, Kerikeri. New Zealand; d. Unknown. More About LILIAN AGNES ROGERS: Occupation: Domestic Duties More About GODFREY HAROLD EDMONDS: Occupation: Settler iii. HERBERT GEORGE ROGERS, b. 9 May 1892, Waipapa, Keri Keri, New Zealand21; d. 29 November 1962, Kawa Kawa, New Zealand; m. MARY ELIZABETH ETHEL PRESTON, 10 January 1931, Registery Office, Ohaeawai . New Zealand22; b. 12 September 1907, Komata, Thames Valley, New Zealand23; d. Unknown, Ohaewai, Northland, New Zealand. iv. WILLIAM HENRY ROGERS, b. 13 August 1895, Keri Keri, New Zealand; d. 8 September 1977; m. CONSTANCE MARY KELSALL, Private; b. Private. v. GLADYS PEARL ROGERS, b. 1 September 1897, Pungaere, Kerikeri. New Zealand; d. 11 September 1980, 2/6 Bowling Avenue, Epsom, Auckland. New Zealand24; m. NICHOLAS CLEMENT ALACH, 5 July 1920, Registrar Office, Auckland, New Zealand25; b. Abt. 1893, Drasnia, Dalmatia; d. Unknown. More About GLADYS PEARL ROGERS: Burial: 15 September 1980, Cremated at Purewa Cemetery, Remuera, Auckland. New Zealand Cause of Death: Coronary Thrombosis Seconds, Myocardial Ischaemia 12 mths Occupation: Widow Residence: 2/37a Disraeli Street, Mt Eden, Auckland. New Zealand More About NICHOLAS CLEMENT ALACH: Occupation: Farmer vi. BERTHA LOUSIA ROGERS, b. 21 March 1899, Pungaere, New Zealand26; d. 28 March 1899, Pungaere, New Zealand27. More About BERTHA LOUSIA ROGERS: Cause of Death: Intussusception exhaustion 5 days28 vii. ALFRED LAWRENCE ROGERS, b. 18 October 1899, Keri Keri, New Zealand; d. 26 November 1981, Cable Bay, Northland, New Zealand; m. SOPHIA TE PAEA, Private; b. Private. viii. VIOLET MAY ROGERS, b. 10 May 1900, Pungaere, Keri Keri, New Zealand29; d. 28 February 1972, Auckland, New Zealand; m. NORMAN CECIL WOOD; d. Unknown. ix. OLIVE GRACE ROGERS, b. 8 June 1902, Pungaere, Keri Keri. New Zealand30; d. Unknown; m. (1) ARTHUR SIMPSON WHELAN HAZARD; d. Unknown; m. (2) MERVYN JOHN DICKINSON; d. Unknown. x. ELSIE EVLYNE ROGERS, b. 15 February 1904, Pungaere, Kerikeri. New Zealand31; d. July 1984, Auckland, New Zealand; m. ERNEST EDWARD WHYMAN; d. Unknown. xi. ARNOLD HAROLD ROGERS, b. 11 June 1906, Pungaere, Keri Keri. New Zealand32; d. Unknown; m. EDNA MURIEL LIDGARD, Private; b. Private. 3. JAMES GEORGE2 PRESTON (GEORGE1) was born 26 June 1868 in Thames. New Zealand33, and died 11 July 1939 in Kamo, Whangarei, New Zealand. He married WILMOTT JANE QUICK. She was born Abt. 1876 in Nelson. New Zealand, and died 15 October 1947 in Kamo, Whangarei, New Zealand. More About JAMES GEORGE PRESTON: Baptism: 2 August 1868, St Francis Catholic Church, Thames. New Zealand. By Rev. Nivard Jourdan34 Children of JAMES PRESTON and WILMOTT QUICK are: i. DOLLY MARY EILZABETH3 PRESTON, b. 25 February 1894, Te Mata, Keri Keri, New Zealand; d. 15 August 1955; m. JOHN PERCIVAL HAMBLYN; d. Unknown. More About DOLLY MARY EILZABETH PRESTON: Burial: Unknown, Maunu Cemetery, Whangarei, New Zealand ii. DAISY PRESTON, b. 7 June 1895, Pakete, Kere Keri, New Zealand; d. 24 February 1896. iii. ROSETTA JANE PRESTON, b. 10 August 1896, Coromandel, New Zealand; d. 3 February 1897. iv. GERTRUDE JANE PRESTON, b. 25 October 1897, Coromandel, New Zealand; d. 28 July 1982; m. BILL DOBSON; d. Unknown. v. EVELINA FRANCES PRESTON, b. 22 August 1899, Coromandel, New Zealand; d. 30 January 1900. vi. LILIAN MAUD PRESTON, b. 30 July 1900, Coromandel, New Zealand; d. 16 February 1901. vii. ALLAN GEORGE FRANCIS PRESTON, b. 14 January 1902, Auckland, New Zealand; d. 23 February 1902. viii. GEORGE FRANCIS PRESTON, b. 29 November 1903, Auckland, New Zealand; d. 13 November 1928. ix. WALTER CHARLES PRESTON, b. 29 December 1905, Auckland, New Zealand; d. 8 May 1981. x. WILLIAM HENRY PRESTON, b. 28 April 1910; d. April 1979. xi. FANNY COTHEY PRESTON, b. 5 August 1911, Kiripaka, New Zealand; d. 12 April 1971; m. JACK LINDSAY, Private; b. Private. xii. IVY JEAN PRESTON, b. Private; m. PERCE SINCLAIR, Private; b. Private. xiii. ALLAN EDWIN PRESTON, b. Private. xiv. JOYCE CATHERINE PRESTON, b. Private; m. (1) RONALD SCOTT, Private; b. Private; m. (2) ALEX FREW, Private; b. Private. xv. NELLIE ZYLPHA PRESTON, b. Private; m. GEORGE SMITH, Private; b. Private. 4. TERESA SARA MARY JOSEPHINE2 PRESTON (GEORGE1) was born 14 March 1870 in Thames. New Zealand35, and died 6 September 1942 in Kamo, Whangarei, New Zealand. She married JACOB ELWOOD BEHN 29 August 1889 in Registery Office, Russell. New Zealand.36. He was born Abt. 1864 in Pensylvania, USA, and died Unknown. Notes for TERESA SARA MARY JOSEPHINE PRESTON: Teresa and Jacob had Two sons which died in action in 1914 to 1918 war, their names are on the Whangarai Centre Triangle (to be checked) More About TERESA SARA MARY JOSEPHINE PRESTON: Baptism: 17 April 1870, St Francis Catholic Church, Thames. New Zealand by Rev. Nivard Jourdan37 More About JACOB ELWOOD BEHN: Occupation: Settler Children of TERESA PRESTON and JACOB BEHN are: i. WILLIAM3 BEHN, d. Unknown; m. LYDIA UNKNOWN, Private; b. Private. ii. MARY BEHN, b. Private; m. WALTER DAY, Private; d. Unknown. iii. FLORENCE BEHN, b. Private; m. B SNELGAR, Private; d. Unknown. 5. WILLIAM JOHN2 PRESTON (GEORGE1) was born 26 January 1875 in Kawa Kawa, Northland, New Zealand38, and died 16 May 1939. He married LYDIA LOUDEN 25 December 1899 in Residence of John Louden, Puketotara, Keri Keri, New Zealand. Witness Charles Richard Preston and Florence Elzabeth Preston39. She was born 10 October 1880 in Coromandel, New Zealand, and died January 1966 in Norhtcote, Auckland. New Zealand. More About WILLIAM JOHN PRESTON: Baptism: 19 August 1875, St Patricks Cathedral. Auckland. By Rev. Walter McDonald40 Burial: May 1939, Kamo Cemetery, Whangarei, New Zealand More About LYDIA LOUDEN: Burial: January 1966, Northcote, Auckland, New Zealand Children of WILLIAM PRESTON and LYDIA LOUDEN are: i. HAZEL MAY3 PRESTON, b. 25 August 1898, Keri Keri, New Zealand41,41; d. 29 April 1972, Otahuhu, Auckland. New Zealand; m. (1) UNKNOWN; d. Unknown; m. (2) JOHN NEWBY, Coromandel, New Zealand; b. 15 January 1887, Frizington, Whitehaven, Cumberland, England; d. 25 August 1966, Takapuna, Auckland. New Zealand. ii. ERNEST JOHN PRESTON, b. 10 September 1900, Keri Keri, New Zealand41,41; d. 6 October 1968; m. LOUISE KATHLEEN BOULTON, Private; b. Private. iii. MABEL ROSE PRESTON, b. 8 October 1902, Kerikeri, New Zealand; d. Unknown; m. VICTOR JOHN STEPHEN HUTTON, 13 August 1920, Registrar's Office, Whangarei. New Zealand42; b. Abt. 1897, Hikurangi, New Zealand; d. Unknown. More About MABEL ROSE PRESTON: Occupation: Domestic Duties More About VICTOR JOHN STEPHEN HUTTON: Occupation: Bakers Assistant iv. WILLIAM EDWARD PRESTON, b. 22 October 1904; d. 29 September 1997, Dargaville, New Zealand; m. ZOE HALL, Private; b. Private. v. ALBERT WALTER PRESTON, b. 8 November 1906, Pungaere, Keri Keri, New Zealand43; d. 6 November 1998, Ranburn Rest Home; m. CHRISTINA ANNE GELL, Private; b. Private. vi. CLIFFTON THOMAS PRESTON, b. 22 October 1919, Keri Keri, New Zealand44; d. 6 February 1985; m. JUNE ELLEN BLAIN, Private; b. Private. vii. HERBERT THOMAS PRESTON, b. Private; m. MINA AMELIA HEMPEL, Private; b. Private. viii. LYDIA AGNE PRESTON, b. Private; m. STANLEY AUGUSTA O'REILLY, Private; b. 28 January 1905, Foxton, New Zealand; d. Unknown. 6. HENRY JAMES2 PRESTON (GEORGE1) was born 27 December 1876 in Kawa Kawa, New Zealand45, and died 7 August 1956 in Thames Hospital, New Zealand. aged 78 yrs. He married MABEL ROSE LOUDEN 25 December 1899 in Residence of John Louden Puketotara, KeriKeri46. She was born 28 July 1882 in Coromandel, New Zealand, and died 14 June 1964 in Thames, New Zealand. aged 81 yrs. Notes for HENRY JAMES PRESTON: At the end of the depression Henry and Mabel walked off their farm penniless. More About HENRY JAMES PRESTON: Baptism: 2 February 1877, St Patricks Cathedral. Auckland. By Rev. Walter McDonald47 Burial: 9 August 1956, Totara Memorial Park, Thames. New Zealand. Public Lawn Blk 76 Plot 1148 Occupation: 1926, Goverment Foreman/Gum Digger Religion: Presbyterian Notes for MABEL ROSE LOUDEN: Mabel had an intense dislike to the name Mabel and prefered to be call May. In her younger days Mabel was a big woman 14 stone, but in her sixties she was small and wrinked with slightly bowed legs. She dressed young for her age and was never seem in black or navy celinese dress the the older woman used to wear in those days. She was particular about her hair and every night would roll it up in pipe cleaners and put a scarf around it, then before getting into bed she would sprinkle a small amount of perfule or toilet water on the pillows and sheets to make them smell nice. Mabel would rise at 6.30 am so she could be washed and hair combed in tight curls with a hairnet to keep it tidy and have the fire going and breakfast over and done with by 8 o'clock. On washdays summer or winter she would rise at 5.00 am and go outside to boil the copper. Once the clothes had been boiled they were transferred into a large tin tub for rinsing and them put through the mangle into another tim tub for a final rincing in water which had been blued with a Reckitts blue bag. A final wring and the sheets etc would be blowing in the wind by 7.00 am. Mabel was a good cook and always had christmas cake and pudding pior to christmas , the pudding hanging from the ceiling having been made in September. She made great trifle, cake, buscuits and roast dinners. Her house was a half way house for the deliverymen who were always greeted by a cup of tea or lunch. She had a fine collection of cake plates and cups. Every afternoon between 2 and 3 pm Mabel would have a rest period. In winter she would heat a brick in the oven of the coal range and wrap it in old cloths to warm the beds. Mabels proodest possession was the piano, although she could not play a note. She kept it like new. She was particular about her curtains and always straightened them. More About MABEL ROSE LOUDEN: Burial: 16 June 1964, Totara Memorial Park, Thames. New Zealand. Public Lawn Blk 76 Plot 1148 Occupation: 1899, Domestic Religion: Presbyterian Children of HENRY PRESTON and MABEL LOUDEN are: i. MAUD ELIZABETH3 PRESTON, b. 10 September 1901; d. 16 May 1975; m. FREDERICK HORACE BENNETT; b. 20 November 1889; d. 27 March 1968. ii. LESLIE JOHN PRESTON, b. 2 September 1903; d. Unknown; m. CLARICE ALEXANDRA MAUD LOGAN, Private; b. Private. More About LESLIE JOHN PRESTON: Occupation: 1926, Labourer Residence: 1926, Waitakaruru, Thames. New Zealand iii. THELMA MAY PRESTON, b. 1 June 1907, KeriKeri, New Zealand49; d. 23 March 1988, Bay of Islands. New Zealand; m. CLARENCE BRIGHT GREATHEAD, 18 August 1926, Methodist Church, Waitakauru, Thames, New Zealand50,50; b. 28 January 1902, Carterton, New Zealand; d. 19 February 1960, Auckland, New Zealand. aged 58 years. More About THELMA MAY PRESTON: Burial: 1988, Otahuhu Cemetery, Auckland. New Zealand. Area J Lot 751 Residence: 1926, Waitakaruru, Thames. New Zealand More About CLARENCE BRIGHT GREATHEAD: Burial: February 1960, Otahuhu Cemetery, Auckland. New Zealand. Area J Lot 751 Occupation: 1962, Meat Works Foreman Residence: 1926, Waitakaruru, Thames. New Zealand iv. KENNETH HENRY PRESTON, b. 7 June 1920; d. 24 July 1985; m. (1) LOIS BERYL BYGRAVE, Private; b. Private; m. (2) LOIS BERYL BYGRAVE, Private; b. Private. 7. ALICE MARIA2 PRESTON (GEORGE1) was born 29 April 1879 in Kawa Kawa, New Zealand52, and died Unknown. She married THOMAS FYFE 31 August 1896 in Registery Office, Whangarei. New Zealand53. He died Unknown. Children of ALICE PRESTON and THOMAS FYFE are: i. GENNY3 FYFE, b. Private; m. SAM NICKALS, Private; b. Private. ii. CHARLES FYFE, b. Private; m. (1) ELIEN STEEL, Private; b. Private; m. (2) UNKNOWN MILLS, Private; b. Private. iii. TOM JNR FYFE, b. Private; m. JOY MCKERRAS, Private; b. Private. iv. RAYMOND FYFE, b. Private; m. E STENTDEAD, Private; b. Private. v. ARTHUR FYFE, b. Private; m. (1) CEILLA UNKNOWN, Private; b. Private; m. (2) MAIZE UNKNOWN, Private; b. Private. vi. KENNETH FYFE, b. Private; m. UNKNOWN PANTAER, Private; b. Private. vii. HAROLD FYFE, b. Private; m. (1) RUBY DENYEN, Private; b. Private; m. (2) UNKNOWN THERIE, Private; b. Private. 8. CHARLES RICHARD2 PRESTON (GEORGE1) was born 9 February 1881 in Kawa Kawa Northland54, and died 3 August 1953 in Waipapa, Bay of Islands age 72 years. He married ETHEL FLORENCE LOUDEN55,56 25 December 1902 in Residence of John Louden Puketotara, KeriKeri57. She was born 1 October 1884 in Auckland, New Zealand, and died 28 January 1958 in Auckland, New Zealand. Aged 73 years. Notes for CHARLES RICHARD PRESTON: Memorial Notices in the Paper (NZ Herald) Preston Charles. In loving memory of a dear dad and grandad, who passed away August 3 1953 Every day in some sweet way Your loving memories come our way Remembered always by Jessie, Mait and Family Preston Charles. In loving memory of our dear father and grandfather Always in our thoughts Inserted by Mavis, Laurie, Isobel and Florence Preston Charles and Ethel. In loving memory of dear dad, passed away August 3 1953, Also dear mum, passed away January 28 1958 In God's own time our eyes shall see The faces we loved so well Someday somwhere our hands shall clasp And never say farewell Always remembered by Alice, Cyril and family More About CHARLES RICHARD PRESTON: Baptism: 21 March 1881, Church Various, Bay of Islands. By Rev. Amselmi Fox58 Burial: 6 August 1953, Waikumete Cemetery, Auckland. New Zealand. Westeyan, Blk F, section 7, Plot 3259,60 Headstone Photo: In loving Memory of Charles Richard Preston died 3rd August 1953 aged 78 years and Ethel Florence Preston died 29th Jan 1958 aged 73 years forever with the Lord At rest61 Occupation: 1953, Sheep Farmer Probate: 15 November 1954, Probate files Auckland. Also refiled 10 June 1959, Intestate papers at Auckland Archives. Residence: Waipapa, Bay of Islands More About ETHEL FLORENCE LOUDEN: Burial: 30 January 1958, Waikumete Cemetery, Auckland. New Zealand. Westeyan, Blk F, section 7, Plot 3262,63 Headstone Photo: In loving Memory of Charles Richard Preston died 3rd August 1953 aged 78 years and Ethel Florence Preston died 29th Jan 1958 aged 73 years forever with the Lord At rest64 Occupation: Widow/Housewife Probate: 3 April 1958, Probate files Auckland. Will at Auckland Archives. Residence: Huia Road, Woodlands Park, Titirangi, Auckland, NZ Children of CHARLES PRESTON and ETHEL LOUDEN are: i. DAVID CHARLES3 PRESTON, b. May 1904; d. 2 June 1904. ii. ELLEN FLORENCE LOUISA PRESTON, b. 29 June 1905, Keri Keri, Bay Of Islands. New Zealand65; d. 11 October 1986, Pt Chevalier, Auckland. New Zealand; m. CLIFFORD JAMES TAYLOR, 1 May 1929; b. 7 November 1905; d. 5 August 1981, Pt Chevalier, Auckland. New Zealand66. More About ELLEN FLORENCE LOUISA PRESTON: Burial: 13 October 1986, Waikumete Cremetorim. Ashes in Crem Lawn B7 Plot 25. Interred with Clifford James66,67 Headstone Photo: Taylor In loving Memory of Clifford James 7-11-1905 - 5-8-1981 and Ellen Florence 29-6-1905 - 11-10-1986 Dearly loved father and Mother pop and gran of Jim, Joyce and their families68 Occupation: 1986, Retired Farmer, Widow More About CLIFFORD JAMES TAYLOR: Burial: 13 October 1986, Waikumete Cremetorim. Ashes in Crem Lawn B7 Plot 25. Interred with Ellen Florence (Kept at Home)69,70 Headstone Photo: Taylor In loving Memory of Clifford James 7-11-1905 - 5-8-1981 and Ellen Florence 29-6-1905 - 11-10-1986 Dearly loved father and Mother pop and gran of Jim, Joyce and their families71 Occupation: 1981, Retired Farmer Residence: 1981, 25 Tui Street Pt Chevalier Auckland iii. MARY ELIZABETH ETHEL PRESTON, b. 12 September 1907, Komata, Thames Valley, New Zealand72; d. Unknown, Ohaewai, Northland, New Zealand; m. HERBERT GEORGE ROGERS, 10 January 1931, Registery Office, Ohaeawai . New Zealand73; b. 9 May 1892, Waipapa, Keri Keri, New Zealand74; d. 29 November 1962, Kawa Kawa, New Zealand. iv. JESSIE ADA PRESTON, b. 1915; d. 19 September 1969, Whangarei Hospital, Whangarei. New Zealand; m. MAIT UNKNOWN, Private; b. Private. v. GILBERT HENRY WILSON PRESTON, b. 11 August 1919, Keri Keri Bay Of Islands75; d. 13 August 1981, Woodlands Park Titirangi Auckland (home) At the age of 6276; m. (1) SHIRLEY DOREEN SMITH, Private; b. Private; m. (2) MERLE MAUREEN NANCY SHAW, Private; b. Private. Notes for GILBERT HENRY WILSON PRESTON: February 1945, Served on the HMS Gambia. September 02, 1945, November 1945, On Gambia at signing of Peace Treaty. Served on the HMS Philomel. November 07, 1945, Discharge from Navy. Discharged for Navy 7 November 1945. I.D. number N Z 5288 . Rank Ordinary Seaman. Unit (Ship) H M S Philomel. Served on H M S Gambia. February 1945. 11 December 1944 passed Gunnery and Radar examinations. 50% pass rate. H M N Z S Gambia and Achilles January 03, 1947, Registered as a member of N Z radio Hobbies Club. Dad built several large shed on the property at Huia Road which he filled with items he collected from rubbish (Many collectables items) One shed was filled with old cars, a Dodge, 1955 Jags etc Dad enjoyed collecting cars which he always intended to restore. Of these he did restore the Dodge and very lovingly a 1955 MK 7 Jag. The 1955 MK7 Jag was his pride and joy and he would enjoy driving it on special occassions such as our family christmas holidays. Every christmas for as long as I can remember Dad would hook up the Caravan and we would be off to who knew where. We visited most everywhere in the North Island and learnt much about the country in which we live. He owned his own business for most of his life. Starting as Supreme Auto Wreckers in Avondale and then as Supreme Car Finance in the same location at 3055 Gt North Road. More About GILBERT HENRY WILSON PRESTON: Burial: 18 August 1981, Waikumete Cemetery, Auckland. New Zealand North Lawn Blk E Sect 4, Plot 6277,78 Cause of Death: Coronary Sclerosis Headstone Photo: In loving Memory of Gilbert Henry Wilson Preston dearly loved husband of Shirleydied 13th August 1981 aged 62 yrs always remembered and dearly loved by the family (Granddaughter Annie Preston also in same grave but unmarked on Headstone79 Medical Information: Diabetic since age of 40yrs Very fit otherwise Occupation: Company Director/Manager. vi. ALICE LYDIA PRESTON, b. Private; m. (1) CYRIL ALEXANDER STEPHEN STINTON, Private; b. 4 December 1904; d. 6 January 1960; m. (2) CHARLES TIPLADY, Private; b. 28 January 1914; d. 1984. More About CYRIL ALEXANDER STEPHEN STINTON: Fact 1: 20 February 2000, Cyril was killed as a pedestrian in 1960 when he was hit by a car vii. MAVIS ALBERTA CHARLESTON PRESTON, b. Private; m. LAWRENCE RUPERT SMITH, Private; b. Private. viii. LOTTIE MAY PRESTON, b. Private; m. (1) WILLIAMS, Private; b. Private; m. (2) UNKNOWN WILLIAMS, Private; b. Private. 9. FLORENCE2 PRESTON (GEORGE1) was born Abt. 1885 in Kawa Kawa, New Zealand, and died 19 January 1968. She married ERNEST PARKES 8 May 1905 in Residence of George Preston, Kiripaka, New Zealand80. He was born Abt. 1877 in Birmingham, England, and died Unknown. More About FLORENCE PRESTON: Burial: Unknown, Kamo Cemetery, Whangarei, New Zealand Occupation: Home Duties More About ERNEST PARKES: Occupation: Farmer Children of FLORENCE PRESTON and ERNEST PARKES are: i. EVA3 PARKES, b. Private; m. JACK RICE, Private; b. Private. ii. VOILET PARKES, b. Private; m. WALTER PLAISTED, Private; b. Private. iii. ETTIE PARKES, b. Private; m. UNKNOWN MARTIN, Private; b. Private. Endnotes 1. Book. History of the Forest Ranges by Richard Stowers, Page 244. 2. NZ Death Certificate, George Preston. 3. Church Records Auckland Catholic Diocese., Ref # RM7-1 Number 28 Star of the Sea Howick. 4. 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John Owen Lord registrar. 56. Photo Copy of Birth ledger, #1940 Folio #41191031, Date of birth 1 October 1884. Ethel Florence.Born Freemans Bay. Father John Louden, Labourer, 25 , Auckland. Mother Mary Elizabeth Lepper, 28, Auckland. Married November 1883, Coromandel. Birth registed 12 November 1884. John Owen Lord registrar. 57. Reg Gen Marriage, #55. 58. Church Records Auckland Catholic Diocese., Ref # RB2-1 Number48 Church "Various" Bay of Islands. 59. Cemetery Records, Waikumete Cemetery. Auckland. 60. Headstone Photo, Waikumete Cemetery. Auckland. 61. Headstone Photo. 62. Cemetery Records, Waikumete Cemetery. Auckland. 63. Headstone Photo, Waikumete Cemetery. Auckland. 64. Headstone Photo. 65. Entry of Birth, #158563. 66. Cemetery Records, Waikumete Cemetery. 67. Headstone Photo, Waikumete Cemetery. Auckland. 68. Headstone Photo. 69. Cemetery Records, Waikumete Cemetery. Auckland. 70. Headstone Photo, Waikumete Cemetery. Auckland. 71. Headstone Photo. 72. 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