James Patton Preston
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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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| Preceded by Wilson Cary Nicholas |
Governor of Virginia 1816–1819 |
Succeeded by Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. |
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