Press
Press
Origin of the Press surname
Press is probably an occupational surname derived from "Priest". Spelling variations include: Preost, Priest, Prest, Preist, Prestt, Press, Prust and many more. Other surnames derived from this source include Priestly, Presley and similar variations.
Earliest known Press people
The name was first found in Hertfordshire, where Aelfsige Preost was recorded in 963.
Press pedigree
Our Press ancestors include the following people. Click on any name to access a computer-generated page of information about that person and a list of the information sources.
- David Press (b. abt 1837, d. 31 Aug 1918)
- Daniel Press (b. 1790, d. bef 24 May 1880)
- John Press (d. bef 1849)
- Hannah (d. bef 1849)
- Ethelinda Staid (b. 1809, d. 24 May 1880)
- Daniel Press (b. 1790, d. bef 24 May 1880)
Notable Press ancestors
Click on the name of any of the notable ancestors listed below to read a short biography that I have written about them.
Press family memorials
For centuries families have created memorials to honour their forebears, including headstones, church monuments, memorial cards, obituaries and much more. This website is, in a way, just another innovation in this regard. Each of the links below takes you to a memorial page that is dedicated to that particular deceased ancestor.
- Mary Jane Press – 1867-1951
- David Press 1837-1918 and Susannah Baker 1837-1918
- Daniel Press 1790-1868 and Ethelinda Staid 1809-1880
Press family stories
The following Press family stories are published on this website.
- The Disappearing Boots – about the divorce of James Kessey (1858-1944) and Mary Jane Press (1867-1951)
Press clan
The Press clan is descended from John Press (died before 1849).
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- Legend:
- Subject
- Daughter
- Son
- Spouse