John Thomas Lewis Preston
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John Thomas Lewis Preston (April 25, 1811 – July 15, 1890) was an American educator and military officer from Virginia. He was a primary founder and organizer of the Virginia Military Institute, and was one of its first two faculty members. He also served in the Confederate military during the American Civil War.
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Born | (1811-04-25)April 25, 1811 Lexington, Virginia |
Died | July 15, 1890(1890-07-15) (aged 79) Lexington, Virginia |
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Allegiance | Virginia Confederate States |
Service/ | Virginia Militia Confederate States Army |
Rank | Colonel (Virginia Militia) Lieutenant Colonel (CSA) |
Unit | Virginia Military Institute 9th Virginia Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Spouse(s) | Sarah Lyle Caruthers Margaret Junkin |
Other work | Founder and faculty member, Virginia Military Institute |
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