John
Preston
Born about in Craigmillar, Edinburgh, Scotland
Ancestors 
Son of Simon Preston
and [mother unknown]
Brother of
George Preston and Andrew Preston
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died [date unknown]
[location unknown]
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Biography
John Preston is a member of Clan Preston.
John was born about 1372. He is the son of Simon Preston.
Sir Simon Preston II married and had three sons: Sir George Preston (I) b.ca 1365 d.8-1424. Sir George had a son, his successor: John Preston (I) b. ca.1390 d.1425/6 married Christiana Cockburn d. c.1459. Sometime sheriff of Edinburgh and Berwick, set his seal to a charter at Craigmillar in October 1425, but it appears he died soon after, for in the following year his son and heir William Preston, who was still a minor, was placed in the care of his cousin Archibald until he should reach the age of 25. John Preston b. ca.1372 d.xxxx Sir Andrew Preston b. ca.1374 d.xxxx. Sir Andrews descendant, Sir David Preston of Whitehill will succeed to the barony in 1640.
Sources
Extract from a document by Denys Pringle, Principal Inspector of Ancient Monuments, Historic Scotland, Edinburgh HMSO.
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