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  Preston, James P.
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AffiliationDemocratic-Republican   
NameJames P. Preston
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, Virginia , United States
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Born June 21, 1774
DiedMay 04, 1843 (68 years)
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Jan 25, 2013 02:19pm
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InfoJames 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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