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Ralph Preston collection
Collection Summary
Title
Ralph Preston collection
Date
2005-2015
Extent
2 boxes
Name and Location of Repository
Midwest Genealogy Center, Independence (Mo.)
Reference code: MGC 1063-RPC
Processed by: Nicole Schlagel, 2015; finding aid created by Nicole Schlagel, 2015
Name of Creator
Preston, Ralph
Biographical History
Ralph Preston began work on his genealogy and family history in the 1990s. His work started at the
Genealogy branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library system; then located at the North Independence
branch. The focus of his work is on his Preston ancestors and his wife’s, Joyce Crichton, ancestors.
Preston discovered many connections between the two sets of ancestors during his research. This
collection is a culmination of the many years of research and work that went into discovering these
families’ history.
Scope and Content
This collection consists of genealogy and family history complied by Ralph Preston. Major surnames
found within this collection are Preston, Crichton, Wells, Bryant, and Smith. Other surnames can be
found in the index of surnames in Series I. In addition there are many pieces of artwork consisting of
coats of arms for various surnames.
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Ralph Preston collection
Collection Inventory
System of Arrangement
These records are arranged in 3 series.
Series 1, Crichton and Preston Families Heraldry
Item 1, Index of surnames
Item 2, Volume I
Item 3, Volume II
Series 2, Family Group Charts
Folder 1, Preston Family
Folder 2, Crichton Family
Folder 3, Smith Family
Folder 4, George Smith descendancy chart
Folder 5, Rockwood family
Folder 6, Minnis family
Series 3, Six Generation Pedigree Charts
Item 1, Preston Family and related families
Item 2, Crichton Family and related families
Item 3, Wells Family and related families
Item 4, Bryant Family
Item 5, Smith Family
Rights and Access
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use by appointment.
Physical Access
Records within this collection are housed within archival boxes.
Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use
Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the Midwest Genealogy Center.
Languages and Scripts of the Material
Materials in the collection are entirely in English.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This collection was donated by Ralph Preston.
Accruals
No further accruals are expected for this collection.
Existence and Location of Originals
Originals owned by the Midwest Genealogy Center.
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