Christopher Preston Esq (1523 - 1594)

Born 1523 in Holker Hall, Lancashire, England

Ancestors

Descendants

Died 27 May 1594 at about age 71 in Lancashire, England

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Biography

Christopher Preston, esq. of Holker (d. 27 May 1594), is the founder of the Holker Hall branch of the Prestons. [1]

Marriages

m.1 Margaret Southworth. Issue:[2]

• (heir) John
• Thomas (d.s.p.)

m. Lady Wandesworth of Kirklington

• Ann (d.s.p.)

m. Charles Laton, esq. of Sexey, Cleveland

m.2 UNKNOWN Jephson. Issue: 1

• Elizabeth

m.1 Thomas Tildesley, esq. of Morley

m.2 Thomas Lathom, esq. of Parbold

Research Notes

Preston Family Tomb: Christopher is mentioned in an inscription on the Preston Family Tomb in Parish Church of Cartmel in Lancashire for more details see Preston family, of Holker, Tomb. The Tomb helps to confirm some family connections and relations.^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ Stockdale, James. Annales Caermoelenses, Or Annals of Cartmel. United Kingdom, William Kitchin, printer. London: Simpkin, Marshall & Company, 1872. (page 45  : Accessed 1 October 2022) citing Monument of the Preston family, of Holker

Burke, J. & Burke, J.B. (1838). A genealogical and heraldic history of the extinct and dormant baronetcies of England, pp. 425-426. Google Books.[3]