Person:James Preston (35)

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Gov. James Patton Preston
b.21 JUN 1774
 
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m. 17 JUL 1761
  1. Elizabeth Preston1762 - 1837
  2. John Preston1764 -
  3. Gen. Francis Smith Preston1765 - 1835
  4. Sarah Preston1767 -
  5. Anne Preston1769 -
  6. Susannah Preston1769 -
  7. William Preston1770 -
  8. Mary Preston1772 - 1824
  9. Gov. James Patton Preston1774 -
  10. Letitia Preston1779 - 1852
  11. Thomas Lewis Preston1781 -
  12. Peggy Preston1784 -
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Name Gov. James Patton Preston
Gender Male
Birth? 21 JUN 1774


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James Patton Preston (June 21, 1774 – May 4, 1843) was a U.S. political figure. He served as the 20th Governor of Virginia between 1816 and 1819. He was the brother-in-law of John Floyd and uncle of James McDowell and John Buchanan Floyd.

Preston County, West Virginia was formed in 1818 and named in Governor Preston's honor.

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