James Patton Preston
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| James Patton Preston | |
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| 20th Governor of Virginia | |
| In office December 1, 1816 – December 1, 1819 |
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| Preceded by | Wilson Cary Nicholas |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. |
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| Born | June 21, 1774 Montgomery, Virginia |
| Died | May 4, 1843 (aged 68) Montgomery, Virginia, USA |
| Resting place | Smithfield Plantation Cemetery Blacksburg, Virginia, USA |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Ann Barraud Taylor |
| Alma mater | College of William & Mary |
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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- Archival Records
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| Preceded by Wilson Cary Nicholas |
Governor of Virginia 1816–1819 |
Succeeded by Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. |
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