This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: prebleg Surnames: Preble Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.beckwith/567.568.570.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Eliza's father, Rufus S. Preble, was not the son of Commodore Edward Preble. Though they were both born in 1806, the Commodore's only son was Edward Deering Preble who was 18 months old at his father's death in 1807. He died in 1846, whereas Rufus S. Preble died in 1890. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.