George Graham Preston1

b. 10 May 1875
FatherReuben Bradley Preston2 b. 23 Sep 1845, d. 18 Feb 1924
MotherIsabella J. Moore2 b. 12 Mar 1845, d. 6 Jan 1903
Birth10 May 1875 George Graham Preston was born on 10 May 1875 in Virginia.1,3 
Childhood  George grew up on his parent's farm in Washington County, Virginia. He was the middle child in a family of 9 children, several of whom died young. George was no doubt named for his father's sister's husband, Capt. George Graham, who served with distinction during the Civil War as captain of Company F of the 37th Virginia Infantry.2,3,4 
Marriage3 Sep 1900 He married Bessie F. Aven on 3 Sep 1900 in Washington County.5 
Cens-Sum They lived and farmed in the Abingdon district of the county where they raised 4 sons and 2 daughters.6,7 
Milit-RegSep 1918  The World War I draft registration, taken at Abingdon in September 1918, included George. He was described as of medium height and slender build, with brown hair and eyes. His address was given as Abingdon in Washington County. He was a farmer.1 

Family

Bessie F. Aven b. abt 1876
Children
  • Ruben Bradley Preston6
  • Marguritte Eula Preston6
  • Wiley A. Preston6
  • Mary L. Preston6
  • George G. Preston6
  • Charles R. Preston6
ChartsDescendants of John Buchanan and Ann Ryburn
Last Edited9 Mar 2010

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), George Graham Preston registration.
  2. [S165] R.B. Preston household, 1880 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Holston District, ED 100, page 243(b) stamped, dwelling 43, family 43, viewed online at www.Ancestry.com, Sept. 2004, image 6 of 54. Enumeration reports: R. B. Preston, 34, farmer; Isabella J., 35, wife; Maggie, 8, dau; George, 5, son; all b. VA; all parents b. VA.
  3. [S574] Rubin B. Preston household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Holston District, ED 114, sheet 17A, dwelling 312, family 315, viewed online at Genealogy.com, Nov. 2004, image 33 of 73. Enumeration includes: Rubin B. Preston, 54, marr 31 yrs, b. Sept. 1845; Isabella, wife, 55, b. March 1845 (?), mother of 5 children, 4 living; (cont. on sheet 17B) George, son, 25, b. May 1875; Charles R., son, 19, b. ___ 1881; Walter L., 16, b. Apr. 1884; Thomas M., 13, b. March 1887; all b. VA; all parents b. VA.
  4. [S958] James L. Douthat, Civil War Records of Washington Co., Virginia, p. 9.
  5. [S8] Hockett and Hunt, 1891-1902 Marriages of Washington Co. VA, p. 89. George G. Preston, 25, s/o R.B. & Belle J. Preston, farmer & Bessie F. Aven, 24, d/o W. & Mary A. Aven; 3 Sep 1900.
  6. [S237] George G. Preston household, 1910 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Abingdon district, ED 124, sheet 18A (p. 154 stamped), dwelling 264, family 266, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Apr 2007, image 35 of 64. Household includes: George G. Preston, 34, marr #1, marr 9 yrs, farmer, owns farm; Bessie, wife, 34, marr #1, marr 9 yrs, mother of 6 children, all living; Bradley P., son, 8; Eula, dau, 7; Wyley, son, 5; Mary L., dau, 4; George G., son, 2; Charles R., son, 1/12; all b. VA; all children b. VA.
  7. [S238] George G. Preston household, 1920 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Abingdon district, ED 143, sheet 7B, dwelling 128, family 129, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Apr 2007, image 14 of 21. Household includes: George G. Preston, 45, farmer, owns farm; Bessie A., wife, 45; Ruben B., son, 18; Marguritte E., dau, 17; Wiley A., son, 15; Mary L., dau, 14; George G. Jr., son, 12; Charlie R., son, 9; all b. VA; all parents b. VA.