James H. Preston
James H Preston | |
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| 35th Mayor of Baltimore | |
| In office 1911-1919 | |
| Preceded by | J. Barry Mahool |
| Succeeded by | William Frederick Broening |
| 73rd Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates | |
| In office 1894 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 23, 1860 |
| Died | July 14, 1938 (aged 78) |
| Political party | Democratic |
James Harry Preston (March 23, 1860 – July 14, 1938) was the Mayor of Baltimore from 1911 to 1919.
Biography
Preston was born in Harford County, Maryland in 1860. He served in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1890-1894. He briefly served as Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates in 1894. Preston then served as the Mayor of Baltimore from 1911-1919. In 1912, he was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention. While there, he received a few votes for the vice presidential nomination. He served as the 32nd President General of the Sons of the American Revolution. Preston died on July 14, 1938.
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