Alexander Preston
Married
Francis Running


John Preston
[CFT #2768]
Born: 1817
Died: 1890
mMary Ann Johnstonc
1 Marriage



b Belfast, Ireland

d Antrim, Ireland

of Dunmore House, Belfast. Sir John's parents were Alexander Preston (1780-22/7/1836) and Frances Running (1792-27/5/1817)

Sir John was a highly successful business man, knighted in 1878, founding John Preston & Co, flax and yarn merchants on Callender Street and later becoming a partner in Preston, Smyth & Co, linen, yarn and flax merchants. He originally (around 1843) lived on College Square East before moving to Dunmore House.



1: 1851 John Prestoncw W/C
1 Child

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