| .2 Jesse PRESTON Sr. was born 1 November 1795 in North Carolina which later became Tennessee. He died 9 May 1836 in Roane County, Tennessee. He married Nancy BOGART on 27 March 1820 in Roane County. She was born 30 March 1805 in Tennessee to Abraham BOGART and Elizabeth DUNCAN. She died 12 November 1888 in Loudon County, Tennessee and was buried in New Providence Church Cemetery in Loudon County. NOTE: Jesse Prestons mother, Jane,married Abraham Bogart the father of Nancy. BIBLE: Jefse Preston was born 1 day of November 1795 and Jefse Preston Deceased the 9th day of May 1836. George Preston Junior's Bible Record was sent to me November 1999 by Gaylene Bartlet who lives in San Jaso, California. MARRIAGE: Jesse Preston married Nancy Bogart; Sur: Jesse Preston & Abram Bogart 27 Mar 1820. "Marriage Records of Roane Co, TN"; also Preston, Jesse to Nancy Bogart 3-27-1820 [Ro] "Early East TN Marriages" by Sistler, Groom pg 295 and bride pg 28. CHURCH: "Cave Creek Baptist Church Members 1820-1865" by McCluen (1) Cave Creek Baptist Church, 1st Saturday Janu 1833. "The church being convend at Jesse Prestons and after prayer proced to business." _1th Opened our door for the reception of members. Received Jesse Preston by experience then dismissed.. (2) Cave Creek Baptist Church 1. Jessie listed as a member - deceased. (3) Nancy listed as a member. Note: Cave Creek Baptist Church is located near Kingston, Tennessee. CENSUS: (1)1830 TN, Roane Co, Ro-8; Preston, Jessee; 110001-12001 (2)1840 TN, Roane Co Ro-63; (Jesse decd) Nancy Preston; 011100001-011001; (unknown older gentleman); (Margaret married before this census) (3)1850 TN, Roane Co; Ro-603-638 Abram Bogart, 73,m,farmer,v.RE $1500,VA; Jane 77,f,VA also Ro-603-639, Jesse PRESTON 16,TN; Nancy PRESTON 45,TN. (4)1860 TN, Roane Co; Ro-277-247 (Jesse her son as head of household) Preston, Jesse, 26,m,w,farmer, v.RE $2,000,v.pers $1,060,TN; Margaret, 22,f,w,TN; Nancy PRESTON, 55,f,w,TN; Sarah E, 3,f,w,TN; George W, 1,m,w,TN. (5)1870 TN, Roane Co, 2nd dist, p 21; PO Loudon, #164-161; Preston, Nancy, 65,f,w, TN; NICHOLAS, Wm, 20,m,b,SC; WELLS, G W, 29,m,w,farmer,TN; M E, 28,f, keeping house,TN; J R, 3,m,w,TN; M L, 2,f,w,TN; E G, 4/12, m,w,TN; M 45,f, w,TN. TAX: (Roane Co, TN Tax List 1814-1821); Jesse Preston (1)1817 Tenn River, 200A 1wp 1bp.. (2)1818 Tenn River 200A 1wp 1bp.. (3)1819 200A 1wp 1bp.. (4)1820 Tenn River, 200A 1wp 1bp.. (5)1821 91A 1wp 1bp.. (6)1822 Hines Valley 200A 1wp 1bp.. (7)1823 160A 1wp.. (8)1825 R C 240A 1wp 1bp.. (9) 1826 280A 1wp 1bp.. (10)1827 280A 1wp 1bp.. (11)1828 280A 1wp 1bp.. (12)1829 280A 1wp 1bp.. (13)1830 280A 1wp 1bp.. (14)1831 280A 1wp 1bp.. (15)1832 no land listed 1wp 1bp.. (16)1833 150A 1wp 2bp.. (17)1834 150A 1wp 2bp.. (18)Died 1835 no other taxes paid. Wife Nancy paid. (19)1836 200A - value $600, 2 slaves - value $1000.. (20)1837 200A - value $600, 2 slaves - value $1000.. (21)1838 200A - value $600, 2 slaves - value $1000.. (22)1839 200A - value $600, 1 slave - value $400.. (23)1840 200A - value $600, 1 slave - value $400. MILITARY: War 1812 - Musician; WO-31889; WC-24571; Service Capt James Preston's Co TN Mil Bounty Land WL-31022. DEED: (1)? Feb 1833, Roane Co, TN, Deed bk F-1 pg 801-802; Deed of conveyance from Abraham Bogart to Jesse Preston for 100 acres land in Hinds Valley both of Roane Co, TN for $500. Beginning at George Prestons old line, adj Cumberland Rector & Franklin Breazeale, John Hays & Richard Talbot. Sig: Abraham Bogart Attest: blank. Recorded 22 Apr 1833.. (2)25 Mar 1833, Deed bk, F-1 pg 799, Roane Co, TN. Deed of conveyance from Willis Breazeale to Jesse Preston $100. for 100 acres of land on north side of TN River on a dividing line between Jes Preston & Dickerson Morris, adj to Andersons line, Vanns line then back to Prestons old line, then back to Jes Preston line. Sig: Sally Breazeale wife & agent of Willis Breazeale. Wit: Jacob Waren, Abraham Bogart. Brought to be recorded by the witnesses 22 Apr 1833. (3)William H Baker and wife Margaret Preston to Solomon Preston for int in land 2nd dist, Roane Co, TN. William H Baker and wife Margaret Preston heirs at law of Jesse Preston dec'd have an undivided int in land now in possession of Nancy Preston in 2nd dist. Sold for $262.66 2/3 cents to Solomon and Jesse Preston. All the right which we acquared in the same as heirs of George Preston dec'd who was another child of said Jesse. He has departed this life since his father, unmarried and without issue. Sig: 17 Nov 1851 Wm H Baker and Margaret (her mark). Attest: James Preston, Joseph R Rhea. ESTATE: (1)Estate Bk B, pg 237-238; November Term 1836, Jesse Preston; Inventory of the Goods & Chattles of Jesse Preston Dec'd: Mentions lots of livestock including an yoke oxen & cart, saddles, farming tools, household furniture and tools, washing tub, buckets, 3 Spelling books, 1 Dictionary, 1 Bible (last 3 interesting). There were notes on Henry Bogart, Plesent Ponder, J. Parmly. Sworn to in open Court 7th Nove 1836: Signed: George Preston.. (2) Estate Bk B, pg 350, Jesse Preston January Term 1837; "In persuance of an order of the worshipful the county court of Roane appointing the undersigned commissioners to set apart one years support to the widow of Jesse Preston Deceased we the undersigned met on the premises this 3rd day of December 1836 and set a part the following articles for the support of said widow (Viz): One field of corn ungeathered suppossed to be 250 bushells of corn, 3 Stacks of fodder, 2 Stacks of Oats, 1 Milch Cow, 1 Bed & furnature, 40 Bushells of Irish potatoes, 9 Small hogs in the pen, 3 Bushells of Wheat. Commissioners: G W Gains, Joseph R Rhea, John W Rhea.. (3)Estate bk B, pg 354-356; Jesse Preston, Jany 1837 over Lookt; List of property sold Estate Jesse Preston dec'd. Not added but total of items sold was over $430. Nancy Preston his wife bought items: 1 rifle gun, 2 bed & fruniture, 1 cubboard & furniture, 1 clock, 1 table chest & looking glass, 2 sorrel mares, 4 Shoats, 6 hogs, 2 red cows, 1 milch cow, 1 yoak steers & cart, 2 mattocks & 1 hoe, 2 shovel moles, 3 sett of gears, 1 sythe & creadle, 1 cutting gox, 1 1/2 bushele, 3 ploughs, 8 head of sheep, 1 pr large dogs, 2 ovens skillet & ? pr hooks, 2 pots, 1 grind stone, 1 chopping ax, 1 side saddle, 1 loom, 2 reass hooks, 1 churn 2 piggins & pale, 1 cow bell, 1 reel, 14 geese, 4 books, 4 slys, 1 cotten wheel, 1 flat iron lock &C, 1 pr dogs, 2 pr cards, 1 coffe mill, 3 trukeys, 1 young calf, 8 chairs, 1 large pot & pot rack, 1 ten bucket. Jesse's son George bought: 1 dictionary (How interesting!) for $.25, 10 bushels potatoes at 20 cts pr bushel, 1 trunk. Sworn to in open court 2nd Jany 1837. Signed: George Preston, Nancy Preston. TOMBSTONE: Nancy Preston, 30 Mar 1805 - 12 Oct 1888, New Providence Cem, Loudon Co TN; w/o Jessie Sr. Known children of Jesse and Nancy: 3 Margaret PRESTON was born before 1824 in Roane County, Tennessee. She died before 1900 in Missouri. She married William H. BAKER on 6 February 1840 in Roane County. William was born October 1818 in Tennessee to Frances 'Fanny' UNKNOWN and his mothers partner Jesse MATLOCK. He died after 1900 in Missouri. Frances was widow of Michael BAKER. MARRIAGE: Preston, Margaret to William H Baker 1-29-1840 (2-6-1840) [Ro], "Early East TN Marriages" by Sistler, Bride, pg 294. Another listing: William H Baker and Margaret Preston; Surety George Baker, 29 Jan 1840; married by Elisha Turner MG, 6 Feb 1840; Marriage Bk 1 pg 26, bond and licenses; "Marriage Records of Roane County, Tennessee 1801-1855" by Hutcherson and McCluen. CENSUS: (1)1830 TN, Roane Co, Ro-6; her age 5-10, with parents. (2)1840 TN, Roane Co, Ro-63; William H Baker 00001-0001. (3)1850 TN, Roane Co, dwelling 633-729; William H Baker, 32,m,farmer,v.R/E $1400, TN; Margaret, 26, f,TN,can't read/write; Jesse, 8,m,TN,in school; George, 6,m,TN; Fanny, 5,f,TN; Nancy, 2,f,TN; Mary J, 5/12,f,TN; Fanny BAKER, 65,f,NC; Henry W BRAZZEAL 16,TN. (4)1860 MO, (need) (5)1870 MO, Newton Co, Mo-395, Lost Creek Twp, PO Newtonia, #39-37; Baker, Wm H, 54,m,w, farmer,v.R/E $6000,v.pers $940,TN; Margaret, 43,f,w,keeping house,TN; Francis, 22,f,w,TN; Mary J, 20,f,w,TN,can't write; Eliabeth, 18,f,w,TN,can't read; William H, 14,m,w,MO,can't read/write; Margaret A, 12,f,w,MO,can't read/write; Louisa, 10,f,w, MO,can't read/write; Elvira, 8,f,w,MO; David, 5,m,w, MO; Sarah, 2,f,w,MO. (6)1880 MO, Newton Co, Neorho; Wm H Baker, head,63,TN; Margarety, wife,57,TN; William H Jr, son, m,w,24,MO; Margaret A, dau,f,w,22,MO; Elvira, dau,f,w,18,MO; David, son,m,w,15,MO; Sarah, dau,f, w,12,MO; Eliz WALKISON, Eliz, gr/dau,f,w,4,MO. (7)1900 MO, Nodaway Co, Polk Township,Maryville; William Baker, head,81,Oct 1818,TN. DEED: (1)Deed Bk L pg 457; William H Baker & wife to Solomon Preston interest in land of Roane Co, TN. William H Baker and Margaret Baker his wife formely Margaret Preston heis at law of Jesse Preston dec'd have an undivided interest in a tract of land belongs to the estate of Jesse Preston dec'd, now in possession of Nancy Preston lying in 2nd dist and adj Joseph Rhea, Henry Bogart & others. William H and Margaret Baker were paid $262.66 2/3cents by Solomon Preston and Jesse Preston. "doth grant bargain sell convey and confirm unto the said Solomon and Jesse Preston their heirs & assigns forever all of our undivided interest in said tract of land which disended to the said W H Baker & Margareat Baker his wife and heirs at law of the said Jesse Preston dec'd and all the right which we acquared in the same as heirs of George Preston dec'd who was another child of said Jesse Preston, and has departed this life since his father, unmarried and without issue hereby mining and intending to convey to the said Solomon & Jesse Preston their heirs &C all interest which we now have" Sig: 17 Nov 1851, Wm H Baker, Margreat (her mark) Baker. Attest: James Preston, Joseph R Rhea. Rec: 1 Oct 1852, Margaret appeared without her husband and acknowledged the execution of said deed. NOTE: (1) Williams mother Fanny Baker in the 1850 census is in the 1860 census by herself as head of household age 74, born in NC. (2)William H Baker admin of Pleasant Littletons estate, Oct Term 1852 Estate Bk E-p2, pg 347, Roane Co, TN. (3) Fanny Baker's husband was Michael Baker. He died before July 1812 Roane Co, TN where he left a will. (4)Jesse Matlock is the father of William H Baker born about 1818. (5)Moved to MO between 1852 and 1856. Known children of William and Margaret: 4 Jesse BAKER was born about 1842 in Roane County, Tennessee. 4 George BAKER was born November 1844 in Roane County, Tennessee. George married Mary M. UNKNOWN about 1880 in Tennessee. Mary was born October 1847 in Roane County, Tennessee. CENSUS: (1)1900 MO, Oregon Co, Oak Grove Twp; George Baker, head,m,w,55,Nov 1844,TN; Mary M, wife,f,w,52,Oct 1847,TN; George W, son,m,w,19,Mar 1881,TN; John A, son,m,w,17,Mar 1883,MO; Joseph A, son,m,w,17,Mar 1883,MO; Thomas M, son,m,w,12,Jan 1888,MO. Known children of George and Mary: 5 George W. BAKER was born March 1881 in Roane County, Tennessee. 5 John A. BAKER was born March 1883 in Missouri. 5 Joseph A. BAKER was born March 1883 in Missouri. 5 Thomas M. BAKER was born January 1888 in Missouri. 4 Frances 'Fanny' BAKER was born about 1845 in Roane County, Tennessee. She died after 1870. 4 Nancy BAKER was born about 1848 in Roane County, Tennessee. 4 Mary J. BAKER was born about 1850 in Roane County, Tennessee. 4 Elizabeth BAKER was born about 1852 in Newton County, Missouri. 4 William H. BAKER was born about 1856 in Missouri. 4 Margaret A. BAKER was born about 1858 in Missouri. She married Unknown WALKISON. Known children of Margaret and husband: 5 Eliza WALKISON. 4 Louisa BAKER was born about 1860 in Missouri. 4 Elvira BAKER was born about 1862 in Missouri. 4 David BAKER was born about 1865 in Missouri. 4 Sarah BAKER was born about 1868 in Missouri. 3 Elizabeth M. PRESTON was born about 1824 in Roane County, Tennessee. She died after 1880. She married (1) John Tolbert CAVE on 15 July 1843 Roane County, Tennessee. John was born 11 July 1824 in Roane County to John CAVE and Jane TOLBERT. He died 30 September 1853 in Greene County, Missouri and was buried in Pembina Cemetery, Christian County, Missouri. Elizabeth also married (2) John Albert BRAZEAL on 9 October 1856 in Greene County, Missouri. John was born about 1829 in Tennessee. He died about 1870. MARRIAGE: (1)John T Caves to Elizabeth Preston, 15 July 1843, in Roane Co, TN; Sur: George Baker, Marriage Bk 1 pg 93-94. "Marriages of Roane Co, TN 1801-1855" by Hutcherson & McCluen.. (2)John A Borzeal married Elizabeth Cave 9 Oct 1856 in Greene Co, MO. "Greene County Marriage records" Book B pg 90 #315. NOTE: (1) George Baker made surety for Elizabeth and John T Cave in Roane County. George Baker also made surety for Margaret and William H Baker who married 1840 in Roane County. George Baker married Sarah Cave in 1841. George is brother to William H Baker. What realtionship is there between Sarah Cave to John T Cave that married Elizabeth? per Edwyna Dec 2002; Sarah and John T Cave are siblings...Thanks (2)Listed in 1870 census as Diceys. Is this Elizabeth's nickname. Who is this in the census: 1870 MO, Sullivan Co, Su-311, Union Twp, PO Scottsville #560-238; Cave, John T, 33,m,w,farmer,v.R/E $400,v.pers $630,IL; Diceys, 32,f,w,keeping house, TN,can't read/write; James T, 13,m,w,works on farm,MO,can't read/write;Elizabeth, 10,f,w,MO,can't read or write; Mary F, 9,f,w,MO. (3)Information about the second marriage of Elizabeth to John A Brazeal from Edwyna Wackrow in FL. CENSUS: (1)1850 MO, Greene Co, Finley Twp #977-977; John T Caves, 26,m,w,TN; Elizabeth, 23,f,w, TN; George W, 3,m,w,MO, Jno F, 6/12,m,w,MO. (2)1860 MO, Christian Co, Linden Twp # 747; J A Brazeal, 31m,w,; Elizabeth, 31,f,w,TN; Geo, 13,m,w, MO; James, 11,m,w,MO; Jno T, 9,m,w,MO; Sarah, 2,f,w,MO; Robert 9/12,m,w,MO. (last 2 children BRAZEAL's) (3)1870 MO (need) (4)1880 MO, Christian Co, Linden; (John had died; head of household son John) John T Cave, head,m,w, 27,TN; Elizabeth M, mother, 45,f,w,TN; Talbert M, son,2,m,w,MO; Jesse W, bro,m,w,18, MO; William, bro,m,w,16,MO; Jackson, bro,m,w,13,MO. (Last 3 boys are Elizabeth's by second marriage Brazeal's) DEED: (1) Deed from John T Cave and wife to Jesse Preston for undivided interest in Land in 2nd Civil Dist of Ronae Co. "Whereas we John T Cave and wife Elizabeth Cave formley Elizabeth Preston one of the children and heirs at law of Jesse Preston dec'd where on his widow Nancy Preston now lives. 2nd district adjacent Henry Bogart and others, Roane Co, TN. 28 Aug 1852, Roane Co, TN; Deed Bk L-1 pg 453. Sig: John T Cave, Elizabeth (x her mark) Cave; Wit: I R Rhea, Wm H Baker. Known children of Elizabeth and John: 4 George Washington CAVE was born 23 January 1847 in Greene County, Missouri. He died 2 February 1922 in Collin County, Texas. He married Eliza Frances FULTON on 5 December 1866 in Christian County, Missouri. 4 James Franklin CAVE was born 29 April 1849 in Greene County, Missouri. He died 5 March 1927 in Collin County, Texas. He married Parolee DAVIDSON on 31 December 1868 in Ozark, Missouri. 4 John Tolbert CAVE Jr. was born 27 August 1852 in Roane County, Tennessee. He died 4 February 1931 in Collin County, Texas. He married (1) Nancy A. WOOD on 28 December 1877. He married (2) Sara A. CAVE. MARRIAGE: (1)John T Cave to Nancy A Wood 28 Dec 1877 (2)John T Cave to Sara A Cave aft 1880 CENSUS: (1)1880 MO, Christian Co, Linden; (John's father and step-father died) John T Cave, head,m, w,27,TN; Elizabeth M, mother,f,w,45,TN; Talbert M, son,m,w,2,MO; Jesse W, bro,m,w,18, MO; William, bro,m,w16,MO; Jackson, bro,m,w,13,MO. (Last 3 boys are Elizabeth's by second marriage Brazeal's) Known children of John Jr. and Nancy: 5 Talbert M. Cave born about 1878 in Missouri. Known children of Elizabeth and John Albert: 4 Sarah BRAZEAL was born about 1858 in Missouri. 4 Robert BRAZEAL was born about 1859 in Missouri. 4 Jesse W. BRAZEAL was born about 1862 in Missouri. 4 William H. BRAZEAL was born about 1864 in Missouri. 4 Andrew Jackson BRAZEAL was born about 1867 in Missouri. 3 George PRESTON was born about 1827 in Roane County, Tennessee. He died before November 1851 in Roane County. NOTE: George died unmarried and without issue before 1851. This information found in Deed Book L, pg 457 of Roane Co, TN. 3 Solomon PRESTON was born about 1829 in Roane County, Tennessee. He married Catharine MOORE on 26 September 1849 in Roane County. NOTE: (1)Solomon was a child of Jesse Preston. This information found in Deed Bk L, pg 457 of Roane Co, TN.. (2)"Cave Creek Baptist Church Members 1829-1865" by McCluen; 1. Solomon Preston and Catharine were members before 1850; 2. 1850, Solomon's wife Catherine Preston, escl; 3. His wife Catharine listed 1852; 4. Nov 1852, Catharine Preston charged with ludeness and making false statement. ** Did they divorce? MARRIAGE: Preston, Solomon to Catharine Moore 9-26-1849 (no return) [Ro]; "Early East TN Marriage" by Sistler, groom, pg 295. Another listing Solomon Preston and Catharine Moore, Sur: Abraham Bogart 26 Sep 1849; Marriage Bk 2, pg 151-152. "Marriage Recrods of Roane County, Tennessee 1801-1855" by Hutcherson and McCluen. CENSUS: (1)1850 TN, Roane Co, Ro-631-729; Preston, Solomon 21,T; Catharine 24,T; Wm H 4. Known child of Solomon and Catharine: 4 William H. PRESTON was born about 1846. NOTE: He is 4 years old in the 1850 census, they had only been married about 6 months at the time of the census. 3 Mary PRESTON was born about 1832 in Roane County, Tennessee. She died 4 July 1874 in Loudon County, Tennessee. She married (1) Sanford HALL on 15 March 1849 in Roane County, Tennessee. Sanford was born about 1828 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia and died 5 July 1862 in Barbourville, Knox County, Kentucky. ......(see more on this family under Sanford Hall) Mary married (2) Andrew J. Edmund VANN on 4 February 1863 in Roane County, Tennessee. Andrew J. was born 12 October 1818 in Tennessee. He died 1 April 1872 in Roane County and was buried in Cave Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Roane County, Tennessee. (see more on this family under Edmund Andrew J. Vann) 3 Jesse PRESTON Jr. was born 14 November 1833 in Roane County, Tennessee. He died 18 March 1918 in Loudon County, Tennessee. He married Margaret Ann FREEMAN on 19 February 1854 in Roane County, Tennessee. Margaret was born 17 October 1837 in Tennessee. She died 28 May 1903 in Loudon County, Tennessee. Both are buried in New Providence Baptist Church Cemetery, Loudon County, Tennessee. NOTE: (1)Jesse was a child of Jesse Preston Sr. This information found in Deed Bk L, pg 457 of Roane Co, TN. MARRIAGE: Preston, Jesse to Margaret Ann Freeman 2-18-1854 (2-19-1854) [Ro], "Early East TN Marriages" by Sistler, Groom, pg 295. Surety Samuel W Ponder 18 Feb 1854, mar by Eld Thomas F Carter 19 Feb 1854, Ref: Bond & Licenses. Marriage Bk 2 pg 308-309. CENSUS: (1)1840 TN,Roane Co, Ro-63; Nancy Preston 211000001-111001 (2)1850 TN, Roane Co; Preston, Jesse 16, Nancy 45, T,T; Ro-639-730. (Jesse as head of household at age 16) (3)1860 TN, Roane Co, 2nd dist, PO Hackberry Bend, #277-247; Preston, Jessee,26,m,w,farmer,v.RE $2,000,v.pers $1,050,TN; Margaret, 22,f,w,TN; Nancy, 55, (his mother),f,w,TN; Sarah E, 3,f,w,TN; George W, 1,m,w,TN. (4)1870 TN, Roane Co, 2nd dist, pg 21, PO Tabor, #163-160; Preston, Jesse, 36,m,w,farmer,TN; Margaret, 32,f,w,keeping house,TN; Sarah, 13,f,w,TN; George,11,m,w,TN; M J, 4,f,w,TN. (5)1880 TN, Loudon Co, 11th Dist #195-196 ; Preston, Jessee, 46,head,m,w,farmer,TN; Margaret, wife, f,w, 41,TN; Sarah, dau,f,w,23,TN; George, son,m,w,21,TN; Mary, dau,f,w,14,TN; Julia, dau,f,w,9,TN; Joseph, son,m,w,7, TN; Margaret, dau,f,w,4,TN. (6)1900 TN, Loudon Co, 11th dist, #22-22; Jessie Preston, head,w,m,Nov 1833,66,M-42,TN,TN,TN; Margaret A, wife,w,f,Oct 1837,62,M-42,11-6,TN,TN,TN; Sarah E, dau,w,f,Feb 1857,43,S,TN; Julia A, dau,w,f,May 1871,29,S,TN; Jane MILLER, sister,f,w,Dec 1820,79,Wd,TN,TN,TN; MCCALISTER, William, servant,Jun1884,15,TN. (7)1910 TN, Roane Co, old dist 2, #1-1; Jesse Preston, 76,wd,TN,TN,TN,labor farmer; Sarah E, dau,53, S,TN; Julia A, dau,38,S,TN. MILITARY: Civil War - Confedeate; Jessie Preston, #14859, Roane, 62nd Inf. TAX LIST: (1)1857 TN, Roane Co, 2nd dist; Jesse Preston, 150 acres-value $1100, 1 poll. COURT: Bastary Case: 4 Apr 1865, "The State in the Relation of Rebecca Stalcup vs. Jesse Matlock. And affiavit of Rebecca Stalcup 18 Jan 1863, charging the defendant of having begotten the bastard child of which she was delivered on the 12 May 1862. Court considered that Jesse Matlock is the father of said bastard child delivered as aforesaid... he [Jesse Preston] excepts and prays an appeal to the next term of Circuit Court. "To Save the County Harmless" by Robert Bailey pg 36; Source: County Court Minute Book 1861-1866 pgs 344, 372, 373, 397, 398, 526, 542, 544. **NOTE: Why does it have Jesse Preston in these minutes? She was born about 1835 and would have been closer to Jesse Preston's age. Jesse Matlock would have been 60 + years. However, in 1860 census Jesse Preston lived next door to Rebecca Stalcup, a widow with children. In the 1870 census Jesse Preston had moved away and Rebecca Stalcup had married B Dickson, there was a child 8 years old named Lincoln, who would have been the child born 1862. Could Lincoln be the child of Jesse Preston. TOMBSTONE: Jesse Preston, 14 Nov 1833 - 18 Mar 1918, New Providence Cem, Loudon Co, TN; S/S Margaret F. TOMBSTONE: Margaret Freeman Preston, 17 Oct 1837 - 28 May 1903; New Providence Cem, Loudon Co, TN. Known children of Jesse and Margaret: 4 Sarah E PRESTON was born 25 Febuary 1857 in Roane County, Tennessee. She died 6 December 1919 in Loudon County and was buried in New Providence Baptist Church Cemetery, Loudon County, Tennessee. NOTE: Never married. TOMBSTONE: Sarah Preston, 25 Feb 1857 - 6 Dec 1918, New Providence Cem, Loudon Co, TN. 4 George W. PRESTON was born 20 May 1857. He died 27 October 1925 in Loudon County, Tennessee. He married Malinda C. LITTLETON on 12 August 1886 in Loudon County, Tennessee. Malinda was born 22 November 1857 in Roane County, Tennessee to James M. LITTLETON and Martha HART. She died 26 January 1918 in Loudon Co. Both are buried in New Providence Baptist Church Cemetery, Loudon County, Tennessee. CENSUS: (1)1910 TN, Roane Co, old 2nd dist, #31-31; George W Preston, head,m,w,50,M-23,TN,TN, TN,miller; Malinda C, wife,f,w,50,M-23,8-3,TN,cornmill; Ernest H, son,m,w,15,T: Fred M, son,m,w, 13,TN. TOMBSTONE: G W Preston, 20 May 1857 - 27 Oct 1925, New Providence Cemetery, Loudon Co, TN. TOMBSTONE: Malinda C Littleton Preston, 22 Nov 1857 - 26 Jan 1918, New Providence Cemetery, Loudon Co, TN; w/o George W. MARRIAGE: Malinda C Littleton to George W Preston 12 Aug 1886; Loudon Co, TN; by J. T. Miller. "Loudon Co, Marriages 1875- 1910" pg 145. 4 Mary J. PRESTON was born 13 January 1866 in Roane County, Tennessee. She married George W. BOLT. He was born 3 March 1864. He died 27 December 1915 in Loudon County. Both are buried in New Providence Baptist Church Cemetery, Loudon County, Tennessee. TOMBSTONE: Mary J Preston Bolt, 13 Jan 1866 - ----, New Providence Cem, Roane Co TN; S/S GW. TOMBSTONE: George W Bolt, 3 Mar 1864 - 27 Dec 1915, New Providence Cem, Loudon Co TN; S/S Mary J. 4 Julia A. PRESTON was born 20 May 1871 in Roane County, Tennessee. She died 30 June 1927 in Loudon County and was buried in New Providence Baptist Church Cemetery, Loudon County, Tennessee. NOTE: Never married. TOMBSTONE: Julia Preston, 20 May 1871 - 30 Jun 1927, New Providence Cem, Loudon Co, TN; d/o Jesse & Margaret. 4 Joseph H. PRESTON was born 17 March 1873 in Roane County, Tennessee. He died 16 January 1962 in Loudon County, Tennessee. He married Mary E. Mollie HART on 10 March 1895 in Roane County, Tennessee. Mollie was born 28 December 1876 in Tennessee to Amos M. HART and Mary Ann STANLEY. She died 18 September 1946 in Loudon County, Tennessee Both are buried in New Providence Baptist Church Cemetery, Loudon County, Tennessee. MARRIAGE: 9 Mar 1895 in Roane Co, TN; J H Preston to M E Hart; Wit: Jas Miller. CENSUS: (1)1900 TN, Roane Co, 2nd dist, #69-69; Preston, Joseph, head,w,m,Mar 1873,27,M-5,TN, TN,TN,farmer; Mary [Hart], wife,w,f,Dec 1876,23,M-5,3-2,TN,TN,VA; Roy, son,w,m,Sept 1897,2,TN; Efie, dau,w,f,Aug 1899,9/12,TN; HART, Mary, m-i-l,w,f,Mary 1848,52,wd,6-6,VA,VA,VA. (2)1910 TN, Roane Co, old dist 2, #2-2; Joseph H. Preston, head,m,w,37,M-15,TN,TN,TN,labor farmer; Molly E, wife,f,w,33,M-15,6-5,TN,TN,TN; Samuel R, son,m,w,12,TN; Effie E, dau,f,w,11,TN; Jessee Jr, son,m,w,8,TN; Ralph B, son,m,w,4,TN; George A, son,m,w,6/12,TN. TOMBSTONE: Joseph H Preston, 17 Mar 1873 - 16 Jan 1962, New Providence Cem, Loudon Co, TN; S/S Mollie E. TOMBSTONE: Mollie E Hart Preston, 28 Dec 1876 - 18 Sep 1946, New Providence Cem, Loudon Co, TN; S/S Joseph H. 4 Margaret PRESTON was born about 1876 in Tennessee. 4 Nancy Achsah PRESTON was born 16 July 1880. She died 26 April 1881 in Loudon County and was buried in New Providence Baptist Church Cemetery, Loudon County, Tennessee. TOMBSTONE: Nancy Achsah Preston, 16 Jul 1880 - 26 Apr 1881, New Providence Cem, Loudon Co, TN; d/o Jesse & Margaret A. (updated June 2003) |
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