PRESTON, Benjamin (Grimwade p.632, 764)

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Born c1797 in Shoreditch.
1841-51 UK Census for Coppice Row, Shoreditch as a silversmith aged 40 and 54 years respectively.
1861 UK Census for the same address as a journeyman silversmith aged 64 years.
1871 UK Census for Walton on the Hill as a retired silversmith.
1881 UK Census for The Common, Walton on the Hill as a retired goldsmith.
Died 1887.
England & Wales Death Index for Reigate registry dated 3rd quarter 1887.
National Probate Calendar Principal Registry dated 7th December 1887. Died 18th September 1887 at Boxdale, Walton Heath. Value of estate £801/16s/9d (clearly the executors demanded accuracy!).