Historical records matching Sir Robert Preston of Valleyfield, 6th Baronet
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About Sir Robert Preston of Valleyfield, 6th Baronet
Biographical Summary
"Sir Robert Preston, baronet [S 1637] of Valleyfield, youngest brother and heir male, being 5th son of the 4th Baronet, was born 21 April 1740; was sometime in the sea service of the East India Company and was in command of the 'Asia' frigate, becoming eventually an elder brother of he Trinity House. He succeeded to the Baronetcy, 23 March 1800. He married Elizabeth, daughter of George Brown, of Stockton. He died s.p. 7 May 1834, at Valleyfield, aged 94. On his death the issue male of the 1st Baronet became extinct."
SOURCE: Complete baronetage; Cokayne, George E. (George Edward); 1900; Vol. II; page 427
Other References
- The History of Parliament: the House of Commons 1754-1790, ed. L. Namier, J. Brooke., 1964
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Sir Robert Preston of Valleyfield, 6th Baronet's Timeline
| 1740 |
April 21, 1740
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Culross, Fifeshire, Scotland
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| 1834 |
May 7, 1834
Age 94
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Culross, Fifeshire, Scotland
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