James Patton Preston

1774 - 1843  (68 years)

• Name	James Patton Preston
  Birth	21 Jun 1774	Montgomery Co, Virginia
  Gender	Male
  Death	4 May 1843	Montgomery Co, Virginia
  Burial	Preston Cem, Smithfield Plantation, Blacksburg, Montgomery Co, Virginia
  Notes	Governor, Soldier. He was educated at William and Mary College. He served as a Colonel in the War of 1812 where he was seriously wounded and crippled for life. He was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates from Montgomery County in 1816 and served as Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia from 1816 to 1819. During his administration the University of Virginia was formed. Preston County, Virginia was created in his honor in 1818.
  Person ID	I50003	Roots
  Last Modified	10 Feb 2013

  
  

  Father	Colonel William Preston, (Immigrant),   b. 25 Dec 1729, Co Londonderry, Ulster, Ireland d. 28 Jun 1783, Smithfield, Montgomery Co, Virginia (Age 53 years)
  Mother	Susanna Smith,   b. 23 Jan 1740, Hanover Co, Virginia d. 19 Jun 1823, Montgomery Co, Virginia (Age 83 years)
  Marriage	17 Jan 1761	Newtown Limavady, Limavady, Co Londonderry, Ireland
  Notes	She was 3rd wife.
  Family ID	F15903	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Burial - - Preston Cem, Smithfield Plantation, Blacksburg, Montgomery Co, Virginia  = Link to Google Earth