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Spouse: Sarah Edney LITTLE. Wes PRESLAR and Sarah Edney LITTLE were married on 10 Jan 1892.214,1029
William PRESLAR.1177 Parents: John PRESLAR.
[NEED TO DEFINE SENTENCE: moved]1174William PRESLAR.28 Parents: Stephen PRESLAR and Anna (PRESLAR).
Ervin PRESLEY was born about 1847 in Union Co. NC.674 Parents: Patrick PRESLEY and Keziah ROSS.
Esther E. PRESLEY was born about 1838 in Union Co. NC.674,1180 In 1860, she was listed as E. E. Presley, age 21. Parents: Patrick PRESLEY and Keziah ROSS.
Hosea PRESLEY was born about 1843 in Union Co. NC.674 Hosea was missing from the family in the 1860 census. Parents: Patrick PRESLEY and Keziah ROSS.
Jane PRESLEY was born about 1853 in Tennessee.1180 Parents: Patrick PRESLEY and Keziah ROSS.
Jemima PRESLEY was born about 1844 in Union Co. NC.674,1180 Jemima was listed as 17 in 1860. Parents: Patrick PRESLEY and Keziah ROSS.
Spouse: . ESTERIDGE and Jemima PRESLEY were married.1181 Martha's application had a statement by Jemima Esteridge, who said Martha was her mother's sister. She said her father was Patrick Presslar. She further stated that all of them went to West Tennessee at the same time (would assume that was Martha & Jesse, Patrick & , and probably Dugal & Penelope.
Joseph PRESLEY was born about 1855 in Tennessee.1180 Parents: Patrick PRESLEY and Keziah ROSS.
Jugal PRESLEY was born about 1856 in Tennessee.1180 Parents: Patrick PRESLEY and Keziah ROSS.
Marshall PRESLEY was born about 1848 in Union Co. NC.674 Parents: Patrick PRESLEY and Keziah ROSS.
Mary A. PRESLEY was born about 1842 in Union Co. NC.674 M.A. Presley, 19 F, was listed with the family in the 1860 census. Parents: Patrick PRESLEY and Keziah ROSS.
Minerva PRESLEY was born about 1847 in Union Co. NC.674 Irvin and Minerva were twins. In 1860 they were listed as 12. Parents: Patrick PRESLEY and Keziah ROSS.
Patrick PRESLEY was born about 1810 in NC. [NEED TO DEFINE SENTENCE: moved]1174 He appeared in the census in 1860 in Henderson Co. TN.1180 In 1860, Patrick and family were listed in household 1178 in Center Point, 3 households away from Joshua Preslar and next door to Jesse Little and wife Martha. In 1860, two females are listed that were not in the 1850 census: Cooz age 16 and Mary age 14. Marshall, who should be 11 or 12 is missing. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Henderson Co. TN.1182 He was also known as Parker Preslar.1183,1184 The 1850 census of Union County had Parker Presley, age 40, wife Keziah 35, Esther E. 13, Wm P. 10, Mary A. 8, Hosea 7, Jemima 6, Ervin 5, Minerva 5, Marshall 2, living next door to Obed Sinclair and three houses away from Hugh Ross 56 and wife Nancy. Thomas Ross and family, Jemima Ross, Jesse Little, Dugal Ross, and Henry Mullis were nearby.
In the 1860 census in Henderson Co., Patrick Presley, age 50, is listed with Keziah 45, E.E. 21, M.A. 19 F, Jemima 17, Cooz 16 F, Marv? 14 M, Minerva 12, Irvin 12, Jane 7, Joseph Presler 5, Jugal Presler 4. Next door is J.K. Little and two households away is Carter Ross and then Joshua Presler. Wm. P. is missing, as is Hosea and Marshall. Cooz and Marv? are new names and perhaps are the same as Hosea and Marshall. Parents: Stephen PRESLAR and Anna (PRESLAR).
Spouse: Keziah ROSS. Patrick PRESLEY and Keziah ROSS were married in NC. The NC Superior Court Notice of settlement of the Dugald Ross estate lists Patrick Presley and wife Kesia Presley as heirs of Dugald Ross. Children were: Esther E. PRESLEY, Wm P. PRESLEY, Mary A. PRESLEY, Hosea PRESLEY, Jemima PRESLEY, Ervin PRESLEY, Minerva PRESLEY, Marshall PRESLEY, Jane PRESLEY, Joseph PRESLEY, Jugal PRESLEY.
Wm P. PRESLEY was born about 1840 in Union Co. NC.674 Wm P. is not listed with Patrick and family in the 1860 census. Parents: Patrick PRESLEY and Keziah ROSS.
Alfred PRESSON was born on 1 Sep 1903. He died on 18 Dec 1978. Alfred never married. He was an electrician and "a mechanical genius." He lived with Ura. Parents: John William Harrison PRESSON and Nancy Eldora BALLARD.
Allen Columbus PRESSON1185 was born on 29 Nov 1806 in NC. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Benton Co. TN.1186 The Allen Presson family was listed a few dwellings away from Miles and John Little. Dwelling 296, Household 299: Allen Presson, 74, farmer, self and parents born in NC; Elizabeth, 43, daughter, b TN; Susan, 41, daughter, b TN; Eli, 25, nephew, self and mother born TN, father NC; Jackie, 24, grandaughter, self and parents born TN; Nellie granddtrs child? 3; Jack Young, 19, servant, works on farm; Ann Taylor, 27, servant He died on 15 Jan 1896 in Benton Co. TN. He was buried in Prospect Church. Goodspeed's Biographies speaks of him as influential citizen. Frequent office holder. One of first school teachers. Numerous deeds. Elected Sheriff of Benton Co. in 1842. Parents: James PRESSON and Sarah (PRESSON).
Spouse: Sarah Angeline (PRESSON). Allen Columbus PRESSON and Sarah Angeline (PRESSON) were married in Humphreys Co. TN. Children were: Nancy Jane PRESSON, Christopher Columbus PRESSON, Elizabeth A. PRESSON, Susan E. PRESSON, Isaac Newton PRESSON, Benjamin F. PRESSON.
Angeline Ann PRESSON was born on 12 Feb 1836 in Benton Co. TN.737 She died on 1 Aug 1870.1187 Irma quotes the family bible as the source of the date of Angeline's death. The family must have still been in Makanda IL. By 25 Dec. 1870 David had married Elizabeth Totty in Camden TN. Parents: James PRESSON Jr and Martha PRESSON.
Spouse: David Liles LITTLE. David Liles LITTLE and Angeline Ann PRESSON were married on 12 Dec 1852 in Benton Co. TN.745 David was married to Angeline by J.F. Williams J.P. (Benton County Marriage Records, 1838-1873, p 19). Children were: Tranquilla LITTLE, John Bradford LITTLE, Martha Frances (Mattie) LITTLE, Alvin Harvey LITTLE, Sarah E. LITTLE, David Theopholis LITTLE, Aquilla LITTLE.
Annie PRESSON.93 The Presson Letter says that near to the Presson cemetery was the "Old Presson home where Samuel Sr. lived and raised his numerous tribe. In this building was the window, out of which his daughter Annie jumped in order that she might elope with her first cousin, Samuel Presson Jr. (The Sam and Annie that you recall, parents of Needham, Jarrett, Moab, Harrison, etc.)" Parents: Samuel PRESSON.
Spouse: Samuel PRESSON. Children were: Needham Weaver PRESSON, Thomas Henry Harrison PRESSON, Jarrett PRESSON, Moab PRESSON.
Annie Katherine PRESSON.412
Spouse: Ellis Floyd GODWIN. Children were: Living.
Audrey Mae PRESSON was born on 29 Mar 1915 in Benton Co. TN.42 She died on 4 Apr 1915 in Benton Co. TN.42 She was buried about 5 Apr 1915 in Cedar Grove Cem., Benton Co. TN.42 Parents: Ira Love PRESSON and Queenie V. WATSON.
Benjamin F. PRESSON was born in 1845. He died on 15 Sep 1865 in Camp Douglas IL.1188 Benjamin was captured near Alpine, GA on 18 Oct 1864. He died of pneumonia in the infamous prison at Camp Douglas. He was buried in Chicago Cem., grave 763, block 3. Parents: Allen Columbus PRESSON and Sarah Angeline (PRESSON).
Spouse: Elizabeth Ann COLE. Benjamin F. PRESSON and Elizabeth Ann COLE were married on 10 Dec 1863 in Benton Co. TN.309 Elizabeth was the widow of Benjamin F. Presson, son of Allen Columbus Presson. Benjamin was a Confederate soldier who died in 1864 or 1865.
Bertha PRESSON was born about 1880 in Benton Co. TN. She died in 1938 in Mansfield AR. She was buried in Prairie Coop Cem., Mansfield AR. Parents: Jacob Little (Jake) PRESSON and Phoebe Almeda (Media) MATHEWS.
Charlotte PRESSON was born in 1837. Parents: James PRESSON Jr and Martha PRESSON.
Christopher Columbus PRESSON was born in Apr 1832 in Humphreys Co. TN.1189 This part of Humphreys Co. became Benton Co. in 1835.
Bought tract of land from his father in 1857
1850 census shows Ellen and Columbus living in Dist. 6 house 747. With them is Ellen's brother Miles W. Little 28, b NC.
Were still in IL in 1880 census: Grassy PCt., house 75: C. C. Presson 48, farmer T (born), NC (father born), Ark (mother born)...
[NEED TO DEFINE SENTENCE: moved]311 They lived on the county line bordering Jackson Co. He died on 24 Nov 1924 in Carbondale IL.311 He was buried in Zion Cem., Makanda IL. Parents: Allen Columbus PRESSON and Sarah Angeline (PRESSON).
Spouse: Ellen LITTLE. Christopher Columbus PRESSON and Ellen LITTLE were married on 29 Aug 1852 in Carroll Co. TN.766 The license was daed 27 Aug. 1852. They were married on 29 Aug. 1852 by W.L. Pinson, J.P. Children were: Jeff PRESSON, Eli Franklin PRESSON, James Allen PRESSON, John Calvin PRESSON, Cynthia Jane PRESSON.
Cinderella "Sinda" PRESSON was born in 1826.500 She died in 1899.500 Gravestone reads: "Sindy Rilla Cain" Parents: James PRESSON Jr and Martha PRESSON.
Spouse: Marcellius CAIN.
Clarence PRESSON was born in 1903.91 He died on 31 Aug 1937.91 Parents: Daniel Webster PRESSON and Frances (Fannie) MASSEY.
Claude PRESSON was born on 24 Jan 1907 in Benton Co. TN.42 He died on 28 Feb 1907 in Benton Co. TN.42 He was buried about 28 Feb 1907 in Cedar Grove Cem., Benton Co. TN.42 Parents: Ira Love PRESSON and Queenie V. WATSON.
Clirgie PRESSON was born on 9 Sep 1919 in Camden, Benton Co. TN.91 She died on 21 Nov 1937 in Camden, Benton Co. TN.91 Was severely burned Parents: Daniel Webster PRESSON and Lula BALLARD.
Clyde R. PRESSON was born on 26 Dec 1905 in Camden Cem., Camden, Benton Co. TN.42 He died on 20 Oct 1907 in Benton Co. TN.42 From Camden (TN) Chronicle Newspaper, Vol. XXXV, No. 17, on 10/25/1907: "Clyde, the little child of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Presson is no more. God in his wisdom saw best to call for him. He was sick only a few days, and loving hands and medical skill could not prevail against the decree from on high. We extend heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved parents and relatives." Mt. Zion, Oct. 22. He was buried about 21 Oct 1907 in Cedar Grove Cem., Benton Co. TN.42 Parents: Ira Love PRESSON and Queenie V. WATSON.
Cynthia Jane PRESSON was born in 1864.1190 She died in 1958 in Carbondale IL.1190 Irma cites her headstone for date. Parents: Christopher Columbus PRESSON and Ellen LITTLE.
Daniel PRESSON was born in 1719 in York Co. VA.1191 Parents: Nicholas PRESSON and Elizabeth WIFE OF NICHOLAS PRESSON.
Daniel Webster PRESSON was born about 1866 in Benton Co. TN.92 He died on 16 Oct 1936 in Camden, Benton Co. TN.92 He was buried about 26 Oct 1936 in Mt Carmel Cem. Camden TN.92 Parents: Matthew Jarred PRESSON and Nancy Ann LITTLE.
Spouse: HOGG. Daniel Webster PRESSON and HOGG were married before 1888.92
Spouse: Frances (Fannie) MASSEY. Daniel Webster PRESSON and Frances (Fannie) MASSEY were married on 19 Jan 1888 in Greeenwood AR.92 Children were: Edgar Clyde PRESSON, Edith Effie PRESSON, Clarence PRESSON.
Spouse: Lula BALLARD. Daniel Webster PRESSON and Lula BALLARD were married in 1918.92 Children were: Clirgie PRESSON, Living, O.J. PRESSON.
David C. PRESSON was born in 1836. He died in 1880. Parents: James PRESSON Jr and Martha PRESSON.
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David McPherson PRESSON was born in 1847. Parents: Freeman PRESSON and Matilda A. UNK(PRESSON).
Spouse: Rosena PRESSON. David McPherson PRESSON and Rosena PRESSON were married.1192 Children were: James Wilson PRESSON.
Earlie Roy PRESSON was born on 9 Jan 1910 in Benton Co. TN.42 He died on 27 Sep 1985 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.42 He was buried about 28 Sep 1985 in Cedar Grove Cem., Benton Co. TN.42 Parents: Ira Love PRESSON and Queenie V. WATSON.
Edgar Clyde PRESSON was born on 20 Mar 1890 in Dayton, Sebastian Co. AR.92 He died on 30 Oct 1958 in Mansfield AR.92 He was buried about 30 Oct 1958 in Coop Prairie Cem., Mansfield AR.92 Parents: Daniel Webster PRESSON and Frances (Fannie) MASSEY.
Edith Effie PRESSON.91 Parents: Daniel Webster PRESSON and Frances (Fannie) MASSEY.
Eli Franklin PRESSON was born on 3 Dec 1854 in Benton Co. TN. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Benton Co. TN.1186 Eli and his family were living with his grandfather, Allen Presson, and cousins Elizabeth and Susan in the 1880 census. Eli, 25, was listed as nephew of Allen; Jackie, 24, was listed as granddaughter; and their daughter Nellie, 3, was listed as frandts child. Probably coincidental, but there was a Eli Franklin in Anson Co. in 1837. This Eli Franklin was a son-in-law of David Nowel, according to David Nowel's will. David Nowel may have been the brother of Nancy Nowell, Ellen Little Presson's grandmother. Parents: Christopher Columbus PRESSON and Ellen LITTLE.
Spouse: Jackeriah ELMORE. Eli Franklin PRESSON and Jackeriah ELMORE were married.311,390 The Bondsman was Isaac Newton Presson, Justice of the Peace, who also performed the ceremony.
Elizabeth PRESSON was born in 1690 in York Co. VA.1191 Birth dates of the children were apparently recorded in the Register of Charles Parish. She died in 1694 in York Co. VA.1191 Parents: Nicholas PRESSON and Jane WIFE OF NICHOLAS PRESSON.
Elizabeth PRESSON was born in Oct 1744.1191 She died in Nov 1744.1191 Parents: Robert PRESSON and Frances TOMER (PROBABLY).
Elizabeth A. PRESSON was born about 1834.986 Parents: Allen Columbus PRESSON and Sarah Angeline (PRESSON).
Ella Pearl PRESSON was born on 6 Nov 1881 in Camden, Benton Co. TN. Parents: Jacob Little (Jake) PRESSON and Phoebe Almeda (Media) MATHEWS.
Emeline Susan PRESSON was born about 1830.1193
Spouse: Thomas A. PRESSON. Thomas A. PRESSON and Emeline Susan PRESSON were married.1193
Era PRESSON was born on 19 Jan 1889 in Camden, Benton Co. TN.94 She died on 4 Jun 1930 in Camden, Benton Co. TN.94 Parents: John William Harrison PRESSON and Nancy Eldora BALLARD.
Ethan Allen PRESSON.93 Parents: Lemuel F PRESSON.
Frances Eleanor PRESSON was born in 1829.500 Parents: James PRESSON Jr and Martha PRESSON.
Spouse: Allen D. CROSSNOE.
Freeman PRESSON was born about 1806.500 [NEED TO DEFINE SENTENCE: moved]500 He died in 1883 in Benton Co. TN.500 He was buried about 1883 in Benton Co. TN.500 Parents: William PRESSON and UNK(PRESSON).
Spouse: Matilda A. UNK(PRESSON). Freeman PRESSON and Matilda A. UNK(PRESSON) were married about 1825 in Anson Co. NC.500 Marriage date based on birth of Susan. Children were: Susan A. PRESSON, Matthew Jarred PRESSON, William A. PRESSON, Phebe Jane PRESSON, Martha T. PRESSON, John PRESSON, Thomas H. PRESSON, Samuel Wilson PRESSON, David McPherson PRESSON.
Henry PRESSON was born on 5 Apr 1891 in Dayton, Sebastian Co. AR. Parents: Jacob Little (Jake) PRESSON and Phoebe Almeda (Media) MATHEWS.
Henry M. PRESSON. According to The Presson Letter, Henry is a grandson of Samuel Presson. Ira said that Henry held the office of County Wigher for 12 years at a salary of $4000 per year. Parents: Unknown PRESSON.
Spouse: Francis Annie LITTLE. Henry M. PRESSON and Francis Annie LITTLE were married on 15 Mar 1899.52
