Hi! Theresa My william Preston was born in 1590/91 died 1649 but had 14 children. I also he had a brother but don't know his name. but could be that since yours was 1788 could be one of the children's sons if not could be a cousin. do you have other info. I will check through what i can find though the children. I do know my 9th great grand father came on the ship the true love in 1635 but laned in New England. I be leave one way or another all Prestons are related! give me a few days. I have connected to three other Prestons that share my 7th great grand father Daniel Preston. let you know what I can find out. Loretta