Willie M. Preston1

b. 1893 or 1894
FatherWillliam Gray Preston1 b. 7 Nov 1852, d. 29 Mar 1929
MotherMargaret McQuown1 b. 12 Aug 1849, d. 3 Feb 1937
Birth1893 or 1894 Willie M. Preston was born in Virginia, probably in in 1893 or 1894.1 
  The exact name and date of birth for this individual is not clear. Census records appear to suggest that her name was Willie, but they might also be interpreted as Nellie or even Mollie. The 1900 census (June) lists her birth information as April 1894 and states that she was 6 years old. The 1910 census (April) lists her age as 17. By 1920 (Jan.) she was recorded as 25. The issue is further clouded by the question of her younger brother Robert Gray Preston's birthdate. The 1900 census uses May 1895 and his age as 5. However by 1917 when he complied with the World War I registration requirements his birthdate was listed as August 1894 which conflicts with the 1900 date reported for Willie/Nellie.1,2,3 
Cens-Sum  Willie was enumerated on the federal census records from 1900 through 1920 living at home with her parents in Washington County, Virginia. In 1920 she was employed as a high school teacher. 
Last Edited22 Mar 2011

Citations

  1. [S634] William G. Preston household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Holston district, ED 114, sheet 4A (p. 151 stamped), dwelling 64, family 64, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Apr 2007, image 7 of 34. Household includes: William G. Preston, 47, marr 20 yrs, b. Nov. 1852, farmer, owns farm; Margaret, wife, 45, mother of 8 children, 5 are living, b. May 185_; Eva, dau, 18, b. Apr 1882; Bertie, son, b. March 1886; Rebecca, dau, 9, b. May 1891; Willie M., dau, b. Apr 1894; Grey R., son, 5, b. May 1895; 1 servant; all b. VA.
  2. [S237] William G. Preston household, 1910 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Holston district, ED 120, sheet 2B, dwelling 21, family 21, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Apr 2007, image 4 of 28. Household includes: William G. Preston, 60, marr #1, marr 31 yrs, Margarette, wife, 61, marr 31 yrs, mother of 8 children, 5 are living; Bert, son, 23, salesman at general store; Rebecca, dau, 19; Nellie, dau, 17; Robert, son, 15; all b. VA.
  3. [S238] William G. Preston household, 1920 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Holston district, ED 155, sheet 9B, dwelling 182, family 182, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Apr 2007, image 18 of 21. Household includes: William G. Preston, 65, owns home free of mort, is farm; Margaret, wife, 70; __llie, dau, 25, high school teacher; Gray R., son, 24, farmer; all b. VA.