Birth : 6 Jul 1754 Chester, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, USA
Death : 17 Jan 1842 Rumney, Grafton County, New Hampshire, USA
Burial : Rumney Depot Cemetery, Rumney, Grafton County, USA
Coordinate : 43.7957800, -71.8201500
Inscription : Maj. WILLIAM PRESTON
DIED
Jan 17, 1842
in the 88th yr of
his age.
Description : Maj. William Preston, born Chester, NH, s. William and Hannah (Healey) Preston; m1 Elizabeth Clark, had issue, 12 known children; m2 Mary Herbert, had issue, 2 known children.

William Preston was a soldier at Bunker Hill, in Quebec Expedition, and three years in 3rd NH Regiment. He was twice taken prisoner during the war. Still later, William served in the state militia. He was a revolutionary pensioner at the time of his death.

He served as a Rumney Selectman, held other town offices and represented Rumney in the General Court.

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frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Maj William Preston's memorial?

    Maj William Preston's memorial is located at: Rumney Depot Cemetery, Rumney, Grafton County, USA.

  • When did Maj William Preston death?

    Maj William Preston death on 17 Jan 1842 in Rumney, Grafton County, New Hampshire, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Maj William Preston's memorial?

    Latitude: 43.7957800
    Longitude: -71.8201500

Family Members:

Spouse

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Elizabeth Clark Preston

(1760 - 1807)

Children

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Benjamin Preston

(1784 - 1828)

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Col Joseph Preston

(1796 - 1868)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Rumney Depot Cemetery
Rumney, Grafton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7957800, -71.8201500

2. Immanuel Memorial Cemetery
Rumney, Grafton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7991670, -71.8077780

3. Highland Cemetery
Rumney, Grafton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8020400, -71.8041500

4. Rumney Cemetery
Rumney, Grafton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8026100, -71.8037800

5. Pleasant View Cemetery
Rumney, Grafton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8194008, -71.8814011

6. Bailey Hill Cemetery
North Groton, Grafton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7843000, -71.8895440

7. North Groton Cemetery
Grafton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7630997, -71.8778000

8. East Rumney
Rumney, Grafton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8236110, -71.7483330

9. Spencer Cemetery
Grafton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7720080, -71.7455500

10. Calvary Independent Baptist Church Cemetery
Plymouth, Grafton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7639220, -71.7484290

11. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Plymouth, Grafton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7741300, -71.7364600

12. Turnpike Cemetery
Plymouth, Grafton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7492700, -71.7532800

13. River Road Cemetery
Groton, Grafton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7781940, -71.9106940

14. Bartlett Cemetery
Plymouth, Grafton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7542400, -71.7436200

15. Cheever Cemetery
Dorchester, Grafton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8015200, -71.9238400

16. Beech Hill Burying Ground
Campton, Grafton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8000620, -71.7119690

17. Dearborn Cemetery
Plymouth, Grafton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7597220, -71.7213890

18. Blake Cemetery
Stinson Lake, Grafton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8827780, -71.7975000

19. Partridge Hill Cemetery
West Campton, Grafton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8428700, -71.7046900

20. Old Baptist Church Cemetery
Ellsworth, Grafton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8738890, -71.7430560

21. Riverside Cemetery
Plymouth, Grafton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7736000, -71.6908100

22. Pease Cemetery
Ellsworth, Grafton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8741100, -71.7382000

23. Avery Cemetery
Ellsworth, Grafton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8805600, -71.7511200

24. Pratt Cemetery
Hebron, Grafton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6967010, -71.8281021