George Preston
George Preston (c1811-1877) of J. Stone and Co
1851 Living at Lewisham Road, Deptford: George Preston (age 40 born Portsea), Ironmonger. With his wife Sarah Preston (age 26 born Greenwich) and nine children; George Preston (age 14 born Deptford); Lucy Preston (age 12 born Deptford); Frederick Preston (age 11 born Deptford); Emma Preston (age 9 born Deptford); Harriett Preston (age 7 born Deptford); Edwin Preston (age 6 born Deptford); Reuben Preston (age 4 born Deptford); Alice Preston (age 2 born Deptford); and Helena Preston (age 1 born Deptford).[1]
1871 Living at 25 Wickham Terrace, Deptford: George Preston (age 60 born Portsmouth), Partner - Iron and Brass Founder. With his wife Jemina Ann Preston (age 53 born London) and four children Emma Eliza Preston (age 29 born Deptford); Alice Sophia Preston (age 22 born Deptford); Julia Mary Preston (age 18 born Deptford); and Walter John Preston (age 15 born Deptford). Two visitors. Two servants.[2]
1877 Died at Lewisham High Road; executors were his sons Frederick Philip Preston, Edwin James Preston and Reuben Thomas Preston[3]