John Preston

(1699-1747)
Person human Q75455717
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John Preston

Summary

John Preston is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1699[2]. He died on January 1, 1747[3].

Key Facts

  • John Preston was born on January 1, 1699[2].
  • John Preston died on January 1, 1747[3].
  • John Preston's father was Phineas Preston[4].
  • John Preston's mother was Mary Forbes, Countess of Granard[5].
  • Among John Preston's spouses was Elizabeth Patton[6].
  • A child of John Preston was Letitia Preston[7].
  • A child of John Preston was William Preston[8].
  • A child of John Preston was Margaret Preston[9].
  • A child of John Preston was Mary Ann Preston[10].
  • A child of John Preston was Ann Preston[11].
  • A child of John Preston was James Preston[12].
  • John Preston is recorded as male[13].
  • John Preston's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • John Preston's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[15].
  • John Preston's family name is recorded as Preston[16].
  • John Preston's given name is recorded as John[17].

Body

Origins and Family

John Preston was born on January 1, 1699[2]. His father was Phineas Preston[4]. His mother was Mary Forbes, Countess of Granard[5].

Personal Life

Among John Preston's spouses was Elizabeth Patton[6]. Children include Letitia Preston[7], 1728–1797[18]; William Preston[8], a politician[19], 1729–1783[20], of United States[21]; Margaret Preston[9], 1730–1803[22]; Mary Ann Preston[10], 1740–1814[23]; Ann Preston[11], 1739–1813[24]; and James Preston[12].

Death and Burial

John Preston died on January 1, 1747[3].

FAQs

Who were John Preston's parents?

John Preston's father was Phineas Preston[4]. John Preston's mother was Mary Forbes, Countess of Granard[5].

Who was John Preston married to?

John Preston's spouses include Elizabeth Patton[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [2] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [18] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father Phineas Preston
    The peerage person id p15314.htm#i153132
    Sex or gender male
    Child Letitia Preston, William Preston, Margaret Preston +3
    + 13 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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