Obituary: Preston, Mabella Gubbins November 26, 1851 *********************************************** Ireland Genealogy Projects Archives Limerick Index Copyright ************************************************ File contributed by: Kathy Rhodes Little.House.Antiques@comcast.net March 2, 2012, 7:39 am PRESTON, MABELLA GUBBINS NOVEMBER 26, 1851 Irish American Weekly; 10 Jan 1852 DEATHS. November 26, in Limerick, aged 79 years, Mabella, relict of the Rev. John Preston, rector of Knockany, in that county. Additional Comments: Obit also published in Limerick Chronicle; Sat 29 Nov 1851; http://www.limerickcity.ie/media/11%2029%2051-1.pdf; "On Wednesday last, at the advanced age of 79, Mabella, relict of the late Rev. John Preston, Rector of Knockany, in this county and diocese. Her sorrowing friends must long remember her many amiable virtues, which so closely united her to their affection and esteem. Her remains were removed to the family vault at Dromin on Friday to repose with those of her beloved father, the late Joseph Gubbins, Esq. of Maidstown Castle." Date of Death = Wed 26 Nov 1851; Date of Interment = 28 Nov 1851. Approximate year of birth = 1772.