John Preston Vosler

b. 15 May 1878, d. 11 March 1951

Parents

FatherJohn Preston Vosler b. 24 Jul 1834, d. 15 Jan 1916
MotherElizabeth Maude Sanderson b. 9 Nov 1840, d. 11 Jan 1908
RelationshipSon of John Preston Vosler
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Information

Name Variation  John Preston Vosler was also known as Press. 
Possible Birthdate15 May 1876 According to at least one source, his birthdate was 15 May 1876 birthplace was Fremont County, Iowa. 
Possible Birthdate15 May 1877 According to at least one source, his birthdate was 15 May 1877 birthplace was Iowa. 
Birth15 May 1878 He was born on 15 May 1878 in Fremont, Mahaska County, Iowa. 
1880 Census
(with Parents)
9 Jun 1880 John appeared in the 1880 Federal Census of Ashland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska, as Preston Vosler, in the household of his parents, Elizabeth and John Preston Vosler. He is a single white male, age 2. Son of head of household. He was born in Iowa. His mother and father were born in New York. 
1900 Census
(with Parents)
7 Jun 1900 John appeared in the 1900 Federal Census of Mill Precinct, Lancaster County, Nebraska, as Preston J. Vosler, in the household of his parents, Elizabeth and John Preston Vosler. He is a single white male, age 22. Son of head of household. Born May 1878. He was born in Iowa. His mother and father were born in New York. His occupation is farmer. He was unemployed 0 months. He can read, write and speak English. He rents his home. It is a farm, number 25 on the farm schedule. 
Marriage30 Nov 1902 John Preston Vosler and Grace Mae Simmons, daughter of Sylvester Simmons and Lydia A. Fisher, were married on 30 Nov 1902 in Tildon, Nebraska. 
Residence11 Jan 1908  On 11 Jan 1908 John Preston Vosler lived in Tilden, Nebraska. 
1910 Census1910 John Preston Vosler appeared as head of household in the 1910 Federal Census of Clear Creek, Saunders County, Nebraska, as J. P. Vosler. Living with him was his wife, Grace, and their children, Leona, Sylvester, Edward and Irene
Draft Registration12 Sep 1918 John Preston Vosler registered for the military on 12 Sep 1918 in Saunders County, Nebraska.
1920 Census2 Feb 1920 John Preston Vosler appeared as head of household in the 1920 Federal Census of Marble, Saunders County, Nebraska, as John P. Vosler. Living with him was his wife, Grace, and their children, Leona, Sylvester, Edward, Irene, Randol, Goldie, Lula and Floyd
1930 Census9 Apr 1930 John Preston Vosler appeared as head of household in the 1930 Federal Census of Marble, Saunders County, Nebraska, as John P. Vosler. Living with him was his wife, Grace, and their children, Randol, Goldie, Lula, Floyd, Ruth and Preston. He is a married white male, age 53. He owns his home. It is valued at $1500. He was 23 years old when first married. He did not attend school since September 1, 1929. He can read and write. He was born in Iowa. His mother and father were born in Pennsylvania. He can speak English. His occupation is farmer on a general farm. He is an employer. He was at work. He is not a veteran of the U.S. military. His farm is number 48 on the farm schedule. 
1940 Census23 Apr 1940 John appeared in the 1940 Federal Census of Marble, Saunders County, Nebraska, as John P Vosler, with his wife, Grace. Their son, Preston, was listed as living with them. 
Death11 Mar 1951 John Preston Vosler died on 11 Mar 1951 in Ashland, Saunders County, Nebraska, at age 72. 
Burial15 Mar 1951 He was buried on 15 Mar 1951, age 72, in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

Children of John Preston Vosler and Grace Mae Simmons

All known children of John Preston Vosler and Grace Mae Simmons are deceased. 

Additional Photos / Articles (Click the camera to see the photo)

  • 4 Vosler Brothers - Henry Nelson ("Nelt"), William Walker, John Preston, and Robert Wilson