George Preston (British Army officer, died 1785)

1707- 31 January 1785, Weston, Bath) was in the British Army for 61 years and led the Royal Scots Greys.

[1] He was the son of William Preston and Mary Ramsey of Gorton.

[2] Preston married Lucy, oldest daughter of James Johnston (Secretary of State).

[8] He took over from John Hale and obtained colonelcy of the 17th Light Dragoons on 2 November 1770.

[9] He became Col of the Royal Scots Greys (2nd Dragoons) between 18 Apr 1782 - 3 Feb 1785.