At time of marriage, she was Mrs. Elizabeth Eagler
Descendants of Jacob Hochstettler, entry #6597
IGI has her baptism and endowment under Elizabeth Aigler
According to Vera Poole, who is a descendent of William Elmer Preston:
Peter Harrison PRESTON. His birth on 31 May 1835 in E Preston) in MD (per
census) ((date from N). He married Harriet M. McCowan (maiden NAME). They
were married on 23 Jan 1859 in Washington County, OH (from Preston family
bible). His death on 13 Sep 1872 in E Preston) Barlow Twp.,OH ((date from N).
Fact 1 in OH #1540-1.According to 1850, 1860, 1870 Washington County, Ohio Census (by Wes Cochran), Peter H.
Preston would have been born 1835 - based on his age in each census.
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Not in 1880 Census. Harriet was married to Reason S. Babb with a 2-year old son
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1870 United States Federal Census Record
about Peter H Preston
Name: Peter H Preston
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1835
Age in 1870: 35
BirthPlace: Maryland
Home in 1870: Barlow, Washington, Ohio
Family and Neighbors: View Results
Race: White
Gender: Male
Value of real estate: View Image
Post Office: Watertown
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1860 United States Federal Census Record
about Peter H Preston
Name: Peter H Preston
Age in 1860: 25
Birth Year: abt 1835
BirthPlace: Maryland
Home in 1860: Vincent, Washington, Ohio
Gender: Male
Post Office: Vincent
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members:
Name Age
Peter H Preston 25
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1850 United States Federal Census Record
about Peter F Preston
Name: Peter F Preston
Age: 15
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1835
Birth place: Maryland
Gender: Male
Home in 1850
(City,County,State): Barlow, Washington, Ohio
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In 1910 census, she had 6 children, 2 living
On same page of census is a Preston family
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According to Vera Poole, who is a descendent of William Elmer Preston:Harriet M. McCowan (maiden NAME) is the daughter of William L. McCowan and Marinda Jane
Matthews. She was born on 24 Sep 1840 in (date per Preston family bible) Trenton, NJ (?). She
died in Oak Grove Cemetery, Marietta, OH.
Notes for Harriet M. McCowan (maiden NAME):
General Notes:
Most info from Ancestry. It shows Harriet as being born in Pittsburgh, PA in 1842
Conflicting info:
Obituary from Marietta Times lists birthday as September 24, 1840 - also confirmed on Doris
Preston Lang Hayes notes
Obituary also shows that she came with her parents as a child. It confirms that she was born in
Trenton, NJ. to Dr. & Mrs. William L. McCowan. It states that the family lived first in Harmar, then
Watertown, and for many years lived in Moss Run, Washington County, OH. It also, states that
when she married Reese Babb that he was from Moss Run. She was a member of Gilman
Avenue ME Church (west side of Marietta, OH), active in missionary work, member of Buell Post,
Woman's Relief Corps where she served as secretary. She was active in WCTU (Woman's
Christian Temperence Union).
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According to Vera Poole, who is a descendent of William Elmer Preston:
Amon Howard PRESTON. He was born on 19 May 1860 in (date per Preston
family bible) Washington County, OH. He died on 26 Jul 1873 in (date per
Preston family bible) Washington County, OH.
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According to Vera Poole, who is a descendent of William Elmer Preston:
Emily Marinda PRESTON. She was born on 11 Sep 1861 in (date per Preston
family bible) Washington County, OH. She died on 07 Aug 1876 in (date per
Preston family bible) Washington County, OH.
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According to Vera Poole, who is a descendent of William Elmer Preston:
Norman Allan PRESTON. He was born on 13 Mar 1863 in (date per Preston
family bible) Washington County, OH. He died on 15 Mar 1863 in (date per
Preston family bible) Washington County, OH.
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According to Vera Poole, who is a descendent of William Elmer Preston:
He was born on 17 Dec 1806 in Frostburg, Allegany County, MD (from
family record by Norm and Eunice Preston). He died on 20 Mar 1881 in Barlow Twp.,OH (from
Wash. Co. OH death record and from family record of Norm and Eunice Preston). Fact 1 in died
of old age; #4342-1 Ohio. Burial in Barlow (Cemetery?), OH - per book "Cemetery Inscriptions
from Washington Co., OH".
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As per Audrey Marie Preston Smith, the name is Litten, not Sitten.
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According to Vera Poole, who is a descendent of William Elmer Preston:Margery LITTEN is the daughter of Unknown Litten and Unknown. She was born on 26 May 1812
in VA?. She died on 29 Apr 1888 in OH. Fact 1 in (? spelling?) Williams History of Wash. Co. OH
says Margery Lytton. Fact 2 in Ohio #7751-1. Fact 3 in Spelling could be Sitten or Litten. Fact 5 in
Spelling could be Sitten or Litten. Burial in Barlow (Cemetery?), OH - per book "Cemetery
Inscriptions from Washington Co., OH".
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According to Vera Poole, who is a descendent of William Elmer Preston:
Emily Celestia PRESTON. Her birth on 22 Mar 1837 in E Preston) MD (per
census) ((date from N). Her death on 05 Jan 1856 in E Preston) Barlow Twp. OH
(from Cemetery Inscriptions book) ((date from N). Burial in Barlow (Cemetery?),
OH - per book "Cemetery Inscriptions from Washington Co., OH".
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According to Vera Poole, who is a descendent of William Elmer Preston:
Daniel Litten PRESTON. His birth on 21 Apr 1839 in E Preston) West Marietta,
OH ((date & location from N). His death on 21 Jan 1913 in E Preston) ((date from
N). Burial in Barlow (Cemetery?), OH - per book "Cemetery Inscriptions from
Washington Co., OH".
Notes for Daniel Litten PRESTON:
General Notes:
Per Vicki Lang, Daniel was killed in an accident - he was burned to death.
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According to Vera Poole, who is a descendent of William Elmer Preston:
Mary Jane PRESTON. Her birth on 16 Dec 1840 in E Preston) Washington
County, OH ((date from N). Her death on 17 Mar 1926 in E Preston) ((date from
N). Fact 1 in Born in Dunham Township per Williams history of Washington Co.,
OH 1788-1881.
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IGI:
Mary J. Preston
Female
Event(s):
Birth:
About 1840 , , Ohio
Christening:
Death:
21 MAR 1894 Jackson Twp, Noble, Ohio
Burial:
Mt Olive Cem, Centre Twp, Morgan, Ohio
LDS Ordinances:
Baptism: Completed Baptism:
20 JAN 2006 BOUNT
Endowment: Completed Endowment:
11 JUL 2006 BOUNT
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According to Vera Poole, who is a descendent of William Elmer Preston:
Maria Elizabeth PRESTON. Her birth on 04 Dec 1842 in E Preston) Washington
County, OH ((date from N). Her death on 28 Jul 1927 in E Preston) ((date from
N).
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According to Vera Poole, who is a descendent of William Elmer Preston:
John Bruce PRESTON. His birth on 21 Sep 1844 in E Preston) Washington
County, OH ((date from N). His death on 20 Oct 1866 in E Preston) ((date from
N).
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1910 Census
Age 23
Railroad Clerk for B&O Railroad
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In 1870 Census, there is a William E. and a Charles E. Preston who are brothers
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WWI Draft Card lists address as 816 Front, Marietta, Ohio
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World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Record
about Charles Edward Preston
Name: Charles Edward Preston
City: Not Stated
County: Washington
State: Ohio
BirthPlace: Ohio;United States of America
Birth Date: 18 Oct 1886
Race: Caucasian
Roll: 1851301
DraftBoard: 0
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1930 United States Federal Census Record
about Charles E Preston
Name: Charles E Preston
Home in 1930: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Age: 43
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1887
Birthplace: Ohio
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Margaret A
Race: White
Occupation:
Education:
Military Service:
Rent/home value:
Age at first marriage:
Parents' birthplace:
View Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Charles E Preston 43
Margaret A Preston 37
Claire Preston 10
Dena Preston 8
Don Preston 4 2/12
Glenn Preston 1 10/12
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In 1910 census, she had 6 children, 2 living
On same page of census is a Preston family
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According to Vera Poole, who is a descendent of William Elmer Preston:Harriet M. McCowan (maiden NAME) is the daughter of William L. McCowan and Marinda Jane
Matthews. She was born on 24 Sep 1840 in (date per Preston family bible) Trenton, NJ (?). She
died in Oak Grove Cemetery, Marietta, OH.
Notes for Harriet M. McCowan (maiden NAME):
General Notes:
Most info from Ancestry. It shows Harriet as being born in Pittsburgh, PA in 1842
Conflicting info:
Obituary from Marietta Times lists birthday as September 24, 1840 - also confirmed on Doris
Preston Lang Hayes notes
Obituary also shows that she came with her parents as a child. It confirms that she was born in
Trenton, NJ. to Dr. & Mrs. William L. McCowan. It states that the family lived first in Harmar, then
Watertown, and for many years lived in Moss Run, Washington County, OH. It also, states that
when she married Reese Babb that he was from Moss Run. She was a member of Gilman
Avenue ME Church (west side of Marietta, OH), active in missionary work, member of Buell Post,
Woman's Relief Corps where she served as secretary. She was active in WCTU (Woman's
Christian Temperence Union).
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Name found from IGI entry for Cuthbert Hall
Two birth dates found: 14 Jun 1777 and 14 Jun 1778
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