J S Preston ...
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James was born on 19 JUN 1893 in California, the son of Finlay Montgomerie Hotchkiss and Flora Cornelia Preston.
He died on 25 JAN 1988 in Los Angeles County, California.
He had two marriages/partners. His first wife was Katherine B Bixby, who he married in 1923 in San Gabriel, Los Angeles Cnty, California. Their four known children were Katherine (c1925-?), Joan (c1928-?), Preston B (c1930-?) and John F (c1932-?).
His second wife was Georgina Hicks, who he married on 12 FEB 1984 in Los Angeles,Los Angeles County, California. They had no known children.
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| Birth | 19 JUN 1893 |
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| Death | 25 JAN 1988 |
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Note 1
!Source: Tree of the Family of Hotchkiss of Hoxwood in the County of Salop copied from Heralds College.
Abstracted from the Records in the College of Arms, London, Septermber 29th 1800. C35 fo 59.
Pim Salop, Signed Francis Townsend, Windosor Herald, Francis Martin Blue Mantle.
Later part added by Richard James Hotchkis, son of James Hotchkis 1904, singed Richard Ja Hotchkis
J.S. Preston Born 1893
!Source: ancestry.com 1900 United States Federal Census
Finlay Hotchkiss 51, head, Apr 1849, Scotland
Flora Hotchkiss 39, wife, Nov 1860, Michigan
Annie E Hotchkiss 9, daughter, Jan 1891, California
Preston J Hotchkiss 6, son, Jun 1893, California <<<
!Source: ancestry.com/ 1910 United States Federal Census
Flora C Hotchkis 47, head, abt 1863, Michigan
Anne C. Hotchkis 19, daughter, abt 1891, California
J O [Jo] Preston Hotchkis 16, son, abt 1894, California <<<
Caroline Soderstrom 57, roomer, abt 1853, Illinois
Elenor Blijde 27, roomer, abt 1883, Illinois
!Source: ancestry.com/ 1920 United States Federal Census
Ira C Hotchkis 57, head, abt 1863, Michigan [probably actually Flora]
Joe Preston Hotchkis 26, son, abt 1894, California <<<
!Source: ancestry.com/ 1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Preston J Hotchkis
[Preston J Hatchkis]
Birth Year: abt 1893
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: California
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: San Marino, Los Angeles, California
Map of Home: View Map
Street address: Circle Drive
House Number in Cities or Towns: 1415
Dwelling Number: 205
Family Number: 206
Home Owned or Rented: Owned
Home Value: 75000
Radio Set: Yes
Lives on Farm: No
Age at First Marriage: 31
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: United States
Mother's Birthplace: United States
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Broker
Industry: Broker Co.
Class of Worker: Employer
Employment: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Preston J Hotchkis 37, head, abt 1893, California
Katherine B Hotchkis 30, wife, abt 1900, California
Katherine Hotchkis 5, daughter, abt 1925, California
Joan Hotchkis 2, daughter, abt 1928, California
Preston B Hotchkis 0, son, abt 1930 [abt 1929], California
Pearl A Brehm 21, cook, abt 1909, Kansas
Jessie A Rodermacher 40, servant, abt 1890, Illinois, Occupation: Nurse
!Source: ancestry.com/ 1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Preston Hotchkis
Age: 46
Estimated birth year: abt 1894
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: California
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: San Gabriel, Los Angeles, California
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
House Number: 1415
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: San Gabriel, Los Angeles, California
Residence in 1935: Same House
Sheet Number: 3B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 91
Occupation: Executive Vice President
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 30000
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: College, 5th or subsequent year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 49
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 5000+
Income Other Sources: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Preston Hotchkis 46, head, abt 1894, California
Katharine Hotchkis 40, wife, abt 1900, California
Katharine Hotchkis 15, daughter, abt 1925, California
Joan Hotchkis 12, daughterm abt 1928, California
Preston B Hotchkis 10, son, abt 1930, California
John F Hotchkis 8, son, abt 1932, California
Janet Pyper 28, nurse, abt 1912, New Jersey
Jannah W Redman 34, servant, abt 1906, Tennessee, Occupation: Cook
!Source: https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=87351284
Birth: Jun. 19, 1893
California, USA
Death: Jan. 25, 1988
Los Angeles County
California, USA
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J.S. Preston Hotchkis was the son of Finlay Montgomery Hotchkis, b. Apr. 23, 1843 and d. Jul. 1907 &
Flora Cornelia Preston, b. Nov. 22, 1862 and d. Dec. 23, 1946.
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Preston's May 23, 1917 WWI Draft Registration card lists his birth year and place as 1894, Los Angeles. He was working as a salesman for Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Co., and he was described as medium in height, of medium build, with brown hair and brown eyes.
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In 1923, at San Gabriel, L.A., CA., Preston Hotchkis married Katharine Bixby, daughter of Fred Hathaway Bixby, b. Apr. 20, 1875 in Los Angeles, L.A., CA. and d. May 17, 1952 in Los Angeles, L.A., CA. &
Florence Elizabeth "Polly" Green, b. Jul. 18, 1876 in CA. and
d. Feb. 08, 1961 in Los Angeles, L.A., CA.
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Katharine was the granddaughter of John William Bixby, b. 25 May 1848 and d. May 06, 1887 &
Susan P. Hathaway, b. Mar. 22, 1845 and d. Feb. 03, 1906.
In 1881, John and Susan bought what is now Rancho Los Alamitos in Long Beach and lived in the ranch house there.
When John and Susan died, Fred and Florence and their children moved into the ranch house to live. In 1968, the Bixby heirs deeded the 7.5 surviving acres of Rancho Los Alamitos to the City of Long Beach.
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Preston Hotchkis married second, Georgina Hicks on Feb. 12, 1984 at Los Angeles, L.A. Co., CA.
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Family links:
Spouse:
Katharine Bixby Hotchkis [1899 - 1979]*
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*Calculated relationship
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Note: Preston is buried with his wife, Katharine Hotchis, beside Carolyn Hotchkis and beyond Carolyn are Hilary and Richard Hotchkis.
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Burial:
San Gabriel Cemetery
San Gabriel
Los Angeles County
California, USA
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Created by: Chloé
Record added: Mar 25, 2012
Find A Grave Memorial# 87351284