Robert Roland Preston1

b. 14 June 1879, d. 1940
FatherJohn Preston2 b. 28 Sep 1834, d. 3 Apr 1911
MotherElizabeth Gray2 b. 10 Sep 1834, d. 24 Feb 1889
Birth14 Jun 1879 Robert Roland Preston was born on 14 Jun 1879 in Virginia.3,4 
Moth-DeathFeb 1889  His mother died in February 1889 at which time Robert was 9 years old. 
Cens-190023 Jun 1900 He was recorded living with his father in 1900 in the Holston district of Washington County, Virginia, along with his younger sister Polly and her husband Wiliam Edmondson.4 
Marriagecirca 1906 He married Annie M. Ingram circa 1906.5 
Cens-191015 Apr 1910  Robert and Annie were enumerated 5 or 6 years after their marriage. He was listed as the head of the household and was employed as a physician. Annie's entry indicates that she was the mother of 2 children but only1 child was living. John Preston, Robert's widowed 76 year old father, was also present. He indicated under occupation that he had his "own income."5 
Fath-Death1911  John's father died the following year. 
Milit-Reg12 Sep 1918  Robert registered for the World War I draft on 12 Sep 1918. The form described him as of medium height and build with brown eyes and blonde hair. He listed his permanent address as Glade Spring, Virginia and stated that he was employed as a physician.3 
Cens-192022 Jan 1920 Interestingly enough when the 1920 census was taken 2 years later Robert described himself as a farmer. He and Annie were recorded as the parents of 3 daughters. The census also indicated that the family residence was a farm.6 
Death1940 Robert died in 1940.7 
Burial He was buried at Rock Spring Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.7 

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Family

Annie M. Ingram b. 1880, d. 1947
Children
Last Edited13 Mar 2011

Citations

  1. [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), Robert Roland registration.
  2. [S165] John Preston household, 1880 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Holston district, ED 100, page 6B, dwelling 42, family 42, viewed online at www.Ancestry.com, Apr 2007, image 6 of 54. Household includes: John Preston, 46, farmer; Elizabeth, 46, wife; Thomas J., son, 19; James F., son, 14; Carrie Jane, dau, 11; Polly J., dau, 9; Louisa E., dau, 8; Nancy Ann, dau, 6; Samuel F., son, 4; Robert M., son, 1; all b. VA; all children b. VA.
  3. [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), Robert Roland Preston registration.
  4. [S634] John Preston household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Holston district, ED 114, sheet 15B, dwelling 273, family 275, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Apr 2007, image 30 of 34. Household includes: John Preston, 65, wd, b. Sept 1834, farmer; Robert R., son, 21, b. June 1879; William J. Edmondson, sl, 33, b. May 1867, teacher; Polly T. dau, 28, b. May 1872; all b. VA; all parents b. VA.
  5. [S237] Robert R. Preston household, 1910 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Holston district, ED 121, sheet 1A (p. 87 stamped), dwelling 6, family 6, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Apr 2007, image 1 of 29. Household includes: Robert R. Preston, 30, marr #1, marr 4 yrs, physician; Annie M., wife, 29, marr #1, marr 4 yrs, mother of 2 children, 1 living; Evylin S., dau, 1 ?/12; John, 76, father, wid, own income; all b. VA; all parents b. VA.
  6. [S238] Robert R. Preston household, 1920 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Holston district, ED 156, sheet 1A (p. 197 stamped), dwelling 7, family 7, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Apr 2007, image 1 of 29. Household includes: Robert R. Preston, 40, owns home, mortgaged, is farmer and residence is a farm; Annie M., wife 38 [or 39]; Eveline, dau, 11; Elizabeth M., dau, 8; Ruby T., dau, 1 2/12; all b. VA.
  7. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 209 stone reported to read: Robert R. Preston, MD, 1879-1940.
  8. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 209; stone reported to read: Annie Ingram Preston, 1880-1947.