James Patton Preston
American politician (1774–1843) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James Patton Preston (June 21, 1774 – May 4, 1843) was a U.S. political figure who served as the 20th Governor of Virginia.
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James Patton Preston | |
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20th Governor of Virginia | |
In office December 1, 1816 – December 1, 1819 | |
Preceded by | Wilson Cary Nicholas |
Succeeded by | Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Montgomery County | |
In office December 3, 1810 – November 30, 1812 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Goodson |
Succeeded by | Thomas McHenry |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1774-06-21)June 21, 1774 Smithfield Plantation, Colony of Virginia, British America |
Died | May 4, 1843(1843-05-04) (aged 68) Smithfield Plantation, Virginia, U.S. |
Resting place | Smithfield Plantation Cemetery Blacksburg, Virginia, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Spouse | Ann Barraud Taylor |
Alma mater | College of William & Mary |
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