George Harry Preston
Born 11th Oct 1886 Died 1st June 1968
He was born in Cincinnati Ohio USA . His father was George Preston who was born in 1861 in Aberford and mother was Aley Hannah Smales born in 1855 in Hawnby. The family, including brothers Alfred E and Arthur 11 and 9, returned to England 1896
In 1901 he was living with his parents and 11year old brother, William A. in the Oak Tree Inn, Helperby N. Yorks where his father was the publican.
In 1911 he was a single 24 year old and living as a boarder of John Westerman in Bellvue Cottage. His occupation was hairdresser. Harry married Gladys May Riley in late 1911.
During the First world war he served in the Royal Flying Corps.
Harry’s hairdressing became very successful which allowed him to purchase a car
“Our first car, a two year old, navy blue Calthorpe, bought from Mr Sissons of Waterloo Manor for £45”
Eileen Mary Preston
Born 9th Jun 1914 Died 1st Mar 2002
She was unmarried. Mary was a hairdresser like her father and both worked at 62 Main Street but in separate rooms.
Mary was an enthusiastic and talented member of Garforth Arts Club. These are some of her pen and ink drawings.
