Samuel Preston1

b. 15 October 1872
FatherSamuel Preston1 b. 2 Jul 1829, d. 30 Mar 1872
MotherCatherine Gray1 b. 6 Sep 1839, d. 16 Sep 1916
Birth15 Oct 1872 Samuel Preston was born on 15 Oct 1872 in Washington County, Virginia. He was no doubt named for his father who died 7 months before Samuel's birth. The 1900 census lists Samuel's date of birth as December 1870 but that is not consistent with his age on census records, on his marriage record or the date provided on his WWI draft registration.2,3 
Cens-18805 Jun 1880 Samuel was enumerated on the 1880 census for the Holston district of Washington County, Virginia, with his mother and older siblings: Jennie [enumerated as James], John and William.1 
Marriage2 Mar 1895 He married Bessie M Hope, daughter of Peter Jefferson Hope and Margaret Dorcas Grant, on 2 Mar 1895 in Washington County.4 
Cens-Sum  Samuel and Bessie lived and farmed in the Glade Spring district of the county where they raised a family of 7 children.5,6 
ChildDeath  A son, Samuel Hope Preston, born in May 1901, died in August 1902. 
Milit-Reg  Samuel registered for the World War I draft at age 45 at Abingdon, Virginia. The form descibes him as of medium height and slender build with brown eyes and black hair. His permanent adrresss was given as Meadowview, Virginia. He was employed in farming.2 

Family

Bessie M Hope b. abt 1876
Children
  • Virgie D. Preston5
  • Margaret C. Preston5
  • Samuel Hope Preston7 (28 May 1901 - 9 Aug 1902)
  • Nellie Preston5
  • William Preston5
  • James Preston5
  • Mennie B. Preston6
Last Edited30 Jul 2009

Citations

  1. [S165] J. Cassey Preston household, 1880 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Holston district, ED 100, page 5A (p. 243A), dwelling 42, family 41, viewed online at www.Ancestry.com, April 2007, image 5 of 54. Household includes: J. Cassey Preston, 40, wid or div, housekeeping; James O., 19, dau; John G., son, 14; Wm R. 9; Samuel, son, 7; all b. VA; all parents b. VA.
  2. [S1620] "World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards 1917-1918", subscription database with images, Ancestry.com (http://www.Ancestry.com : viewed April 2007), Samuel Preston registration.
  3. [S574] Samuel Preston household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Glade Spring district, ED 109, sheet 11B, dwelling 221, family 228, viewed online at Genealogy.com, April 2007, image 65 of 70. Household includes: Samuel Preston, 29, marr 5 yrs, b. Dec. 1870, farmer, rents farm; Bessie, wife, 23, marr 5 yrs, b. Oct. 1876, mother 2 children, both living; Virgie D., dau, 3, b. Apr 1897; Margie C, dau, 1, b. Feb. 1899; all b. VA; all parents b. VA.
  4. [S8] Hockett and Hunt, 1891-1902 Marriages of Washington Co. VA, p. 89. Samuel Preston, 23, s/o Samuel & Cassie Preston, farmer & Bessie M. Hope, 19, d/o Peter J. & Mgt Hope; 2 Mar 1895.
  5. [S237] Samuel Preston household, 1910 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Glade Spring district, ED 117, sheet 14A (p. 32 stamped), dwelling 239, family 245, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Apr 2007, image 27 of 45. Household includes: Samuel Preston, 38, marr #1, marr 15 yrs, farmer, own farm; Bessie, wife, 33, marr #1, marr 15 yrs, mother of 6 children, 5 are living; Virgie D., dau, 13; Margaret C., dau, 11; Nellie V, dau, 7; William H., son, 5; James H., son, 1; all b. VA.
  6. [S238] Sam Preston household, 1920 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Glade Spring township, ED 148, sheet 16A (p. 92 stamped), dwelling 287, family 290, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Apr 2007, image 17 of 20. Household includes: Sam Preston, 50, farmer; Bessie H., wife, 44; Margaret C., dau, 20; Nellie B., dau, 16; William A., son, 14; James F., son, 12; Mennie B., dau, 3 4/12; all b. VA.
  7. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 209. Stone reported to read: Samuel Hope Preston, s/o Samuel & Bessie M. Preston, 28 May 1901-9 Aug. 1902.