Robert Gray Preston1

b. 1894 or 1895
FatherWillliam Gray Preston2 b. 7 Nov 1852, d. 29 Mar 1929
MotherMargaret McQuown2 b. 12 Aug 1849, d. 3 Feb 1937
Birth1894 or 1895 Robert Gray Preston was born in in 1894 or 1895. His World War I registration reported the date as Aug 26, 1894. The 1900 census lists the date as May 1895. His older sister's birthdate was recorded in 1900 as April 1894 which clouds the issue.1,2 
Childhood He grew up with his parents and siblings in the Holston district of Washington County, Virginia.3 
Milit-Reg5 Jun 1917  Robert registered for the World War I draft on 5 Jun 1917 at Washington County. The form described him as of medium height and build with light hair and gray eyes. His permanent address was given as Meadowview, Virginia. He was a farmer by occupation and was employed by William Gray Preston [his father]. Robert was not married.1 
Cens-192013 Jan 1920  In 1920 he was again recorded living with his parents.4 
Last Edited22 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 Gray Preston registration.
  2. [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.
  3. [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.
  4. [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.