Name |
Preston Parish Breckenridge |
Birth |
2 Dec 1858 |
Sangamon Co, Illinois |
Gender |
Male |
Census |
1860 |
Christian Co, Illinois |
- Joseph Brockenridye 27
Sarah J Brockenridye 21
Preston P Brockenridye 2
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Census |
1880 |
Cooper Twp, Sangamon Co, Illinois |
- Boarder
Wiggington J.W. 45 farmer KY KY KY
Malissa 35 wife IL KY KY
Conner Francis f 19 niece single IL KY KY
Jordon Warden 20 boarder single laborer IL KY KY
Breckenridge P.P. 21 boarder single prentice to miller IL KY IL
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Census |
1900 |
Rocester, Sangamon Co, Illinois |
- Breckenridge, Preston B Dec 1858 41 m 17 yrs IL KY IL farmer
Annie M Oct 1862 37 2 children 2 liv IL IL IL
Ralph T Jan 1885 15 IL IL IL at school
Calista Dec 1886 13 IL IL IL at school
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Census |
05 Apr 1930 |
Rocester, Sangamon Co, Illinois |
- Breckenridge, Preston head 500 rent 71 m at age 24 no emp
Mary A, wife, 63, m at age 20 no emp
Ralph 44 single bookeeper, ice company
Calista 43 single teacher public sch
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Death |
24 Sep 1935 |
Springfield, Sangamon Co, Illinois |
Death |
27 Sep 1936 |
Rochester, Sangamon Co, Illinois |
- Name: Preston Parish Breckenridge
Birth Date: 20 Dec 1858
Birth Place: Breckenridge, Illinois
Death Date: 27 Sep 1936
Death Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois
Burial Date: 29 Sep 1936
Burial Place: Rochester, Sangamon, Illinois
Cemetery Name: Rochester
Death Age: 77
Occupation: Retired Farmer
Race: White
Marital Status: M
Gender: Male
Residence: Rochester, Sangamon, Illinois
Father Name: P B Breckenridge
Father Birth Place: Breckenridge, Illinois
Spouse Name: Mary Anna
FHL Film Number: 1766170
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Burial |
29 Sep 1936 |
Rochester Cem, Rochester, Sangamon Co, Illinois |
Notes |
- Preston was residing with his mother in 1876.
A miller at Rochester. He received a common school education and attended the high school at Taylorville for two years. He then went to Iowa where he engaged as a clerk in a store for about one year. He then came back to Breckenridge, Sangan County, Illinois December 1880. In July 1881 he, with William B. Hicks, leased the Rochester mill for a term of one year. At the expiration of said one year, they bought the Rochester mill, and also leased the Athens mill for a term of three years. They are now prepared to do a milling business which demands the patronage of the county, and are supplying the neighboring towns with flour not to be excelled by any other mills. He is also a member of the Good Templars at Rochester and in politics a Republican. (History of Sangamon County)
He married Anna Twist in Sangamon Co on 20 Aug 1883.
Court records:
Saturday, March 13, 1880
In the Matter of Preston Breckenridge, Minor Heir of Joseph Breckenridge:
And Now at this day comes Robert E. Berry and presents to the Court his Final Settlement as Guardian of said Preston Breckenridge and asks the Court to affirm the same. And it appearing to the Court that the said Preston Breckenridge has arrid at lawful age and he being present in Court and he having executed said report of being content with the same, it is ordered that said Final report be approved and ordered to be filed and recorded. And it further appearing to the Court that said Robert E. Berry paid over to said Preston Breckenridge the balance found due him by said report. And it is ordered that said Robert E. Berry be discharged from all further duties and liabilities as Guardian of said Preston Breckenridge.
Preston married Anna Twist in Sangamon Co on 20 Aug 1883.
The following obits were received from Richard (Rick) Lanham; LanhamCA@aol.com. They were found in the Bible of Calista, who was a good friend to Rick's grandmother, Maggie Nina Merritt Gregory. The two ladies met at teachers' college and knew each other until Calista died. She had never married, and her good friend inherited her Bible which included some photos (mostly unidentified) and newspaper clippings on the Twist family.
BRECKENRIDGE, P. P. -- Of Rochester, died at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, 1936, at St. John's hospital, age 77 years. Survived by wife, Anna Twist Breckenridge; one son, Ralph; a daughter, Miss Calista, both at home. C.L. Jones, Rochester, diring.
P. P. Breckenridge, Rochester Farmer Many Years, Dies
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P. P. Breckenridge, a farmer and contractor in and near Rochester most of his life, died at 1:30 p.m. yesterday at St. John's hospital. He was 77 years old. Mr. Breckenridge operated a farm for many years. Several years ago he retired from ing and moved into Rochester, where he was a contractor. He was related to the early pioneer Breckenridge family. Survivors are his wife, Anna Twist Breckenridge; one son, Ralph, and one daughter, Miss Calista, both at home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
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"Sept. 28, 1936" typed at top of clipping
FATHER LOCAL TEACHER DIES
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P.P. Breckenridge, 77 of Rochester, father of Miss Calista Breckenridge, a teacher in the Junior High School, died at 1:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon at St. John's hospital at Springfield.
Mr. Breckenridge has resided in or near Rochester practically all of his life. He operated a farm for many years. Several years ago he retired from farming and moved into Rochester, where he was a contractor. He was related to the early pioneer Breckenridge family. Surviving are his widow, Anna Twist Breckenridge; one son, Ralph, and one daughter, Miss Calista, both at home. Although definite arrangements are incomplete it is probable the services wil be held Tuesday.
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"Sep. 29, 1936" written in pencil at top of clipping.
P. P. Breckenridge Funeral Services To Be Held Today
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Funeral services for P. P. Breckenridge, Rochester, who died Sunday at St. John's hospital, will be held at 2 p.m. today at the residence. Rev. J. W. Cavitt will officiate and burial will be made in Rochester cemetery. Mr. Breckenridgs 77 years old, retired from farming several years ago and moved into Rochester, where he was a contractor.
death record: BRECKENRIDGE PRESTON PARISH
M/W Y-77 cert # 0040880
1935-09-24 SANGAMON SPRINGFIELD - -
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Person ID |
I22 |
Roots |
Last Modified |
17 Jul 2013 |