L. H. Preston (b. 1847)

PRESTON, DEWEY

Posted By: Dorothy Gosse (email)
Date: 7/5/2003 at 14:18:37

Preston, L. H., farmer, Section 11 (Harlan township); PO Maynard; born in Clayton Co., Iowa, Aug. 19, 1847; came to this county in 1864. Married Isadore Dewey, Dec. 31, 1869; she was born July 23, 1849; have had one child --- Minnie Delle, born May 10, 1871, died May 3, 1872. Mr. Preston, who is a Republican, has been elected to the office of Township Constable for two consecutive terms.

Page 598, "1878 History of Fayette County, Iowa"