William G. Cutler's History of the State of Kansas was first published in 1883 by A. T. Andreas, Chicago, IL. SEDGWICK COUNTY T. E. PRESTON, commission merchant and dealer in hides and wool, was born in Bridgeton, N. J., in 1849; son of J. W. Preston and Anna M. (Moore) Preston. Married in 1876 and has three children - William R., Charles A. and Pluma B. Came to Kansas in 1867, located at Le Roy, Coffey County, and engaged in farming. In 1869 he came to Wichita, and located on a farm; engaged on a farm until 1880. In 1880 he buried his wife. In 1882, was married to Miss Mary Dillon. Was engaged as traveling salesman from 1880 to 1882. In 1882 he commenced business in hides, wool and commission. Is a member of the "Old Settlers' Association."