CHARLES PRESTON.
Captain, 24 August, 1706.
GEORGE PRESTON.
(In some cases entered as John.)
The son of William Preston of Gorton. A Major in the army, who died in 1733. Cornet, 16 July, 1739. Made Lieutenant, 23 April, 1742. Captain, 11 April, 1745. Major, 29 November, 1750. Lieutenant-Colonel, 9 March, 1757. Also in 24 June, 1760, Muster Roll. Promoted and transferred, 14 November, 1770. Lieutenant-General on 18 April, 1782, succeeded William, Earl of Panmure, as Colonel. Died, 31 January, 1785.
GEORGE PRESTON.
Captain, 8 September, 1692, to 31 March, 1694. Major and Captain, 1 April, 1694, to 15 March, 1697-8. Lieutenant-Colonel, 1702.
GEORGE PRESTON.
Cornet, 5 May, 1800. Lieutenant, 2 September, 1801. Appointed Captain in the 40th Foot, 12 January, 1805.
ROBERT PRESTON.