Frances Downes

Origins

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John Preston, Esq., married Elizabeth Holland, daughter and co-heir of Rich Holland, Esq., of Denton in Lancashire. John, Twenty-First Generation, and his wife Elizabeth Holland had issue as follows:

1. Thomas Preston who died young.
2. John Preston born in 1617 who became his heir.
3. Ann Preston who died young.
4. Margaret Preston who married Sir Francis Howard of Corby Castle, the second son of Lord William Howard, of Nawerth Castle, and by him had issue.
5. Agnes Preston who married Christopher Anderson, Esq., of Lostock.
6. Frances Preston who married Francis Downes, Esq. of Wardley Hall.