Dorothy Preston

Notes

John Preston, Nineteenth Generation, b.1511 d. >1569, son of Sir Thomas Preston, entered into the possession of his inheritances of Preston Patrick, Under Levins Hall and the manor of Abbey of Furness, he established his principal residence at Furness, and his branch of the family from that time forward was known as the "Prestons of the Manor". He married Margaret Curwen, daughter of Sir Thomas Curwen, of Workington in Cumberland, and his wife, Agnes (Strickland) Curwen, who was the daughter of Sir Walter Strickland, of Syzergh Castle. He married second, Dorothy Layton, widow of Richard Redmayne. He served the County of Lancashire as Sheriff in 1569. He had issue, three sons and one daughter:

References

• The Preston genealogy : tracing the history of the family from about 1040, A.D. ... : to the present time page 14: Archive.Org
• http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/fpreston/ppatrik1.htm