Preston, Robert (1716-23)
Preston, Robert, Wisbech, Cambs., upholder (1716–23). Probably the Robert Preston who was app. to Thomas Preston of King's Lynn, Norfolk and free, 1708–09. In January 1720 insured a tenanted house at Upwell, Cambs. Took app. in 1723 named Day. [King's Lynn freemen rolls; GL, Sun MS vol. 5, 8 May 1716; vol. 10, 6 January 1720; S of G, app. index]
The original entry from Dictionary of English Furniture Makers, 1660-1840 can be found at British History Online.