Background
True, John Preston was born on February 13, 1859 in Bethel, Maine, United States. Son of Doctor Nathaniel Tuckerman and Susannah (Webber) True.
True, John Preston was born on February 13, 1859 in Bethel, Maine, United States. Son of Doctor Nathaniel Tuckerman and Susannah (Webber) True.
Educated Exeter (New Hampshire (U.S.)) Academy, and Roxbury Latin School, Boston.
With educational department Houghton, Mifflin & Company, publications, 1879-1919. Author: Their Club and Ours, 1883. Shoulder Arms, 1889; The Iron Star (illustrated by Mistress True), 1899.
Scouting for Washington, 1900.
Morgan’s Men, 1901; On Guard Against Tory and Tarleton, 1902. Scouting for Light Horse Harry, 1911 (3 last illustrated by Mistress True).
Secretary-treasurer National Archery Association, 1918. Secretary-treasurer Newton (Massachusetts) Archers, 1916-1922.
Home: Waban, Massachusetts
Married Lilian Sarah Crawford, July 22, 1885.