Historical records matching James Patton Preston, 20th Governor of Virginia
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About James Patton Preston, 20th Governor of Virginia
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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.
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James Patton Preston, 20th Governor of Virginia's Timeline
1774 |
June 21, 1774
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Smithfield Plantation, Fincastle County, Province of Virginia
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1805 |
November 25, 1805
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Blacksburg, Montgomery County, VA, United States
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1809 |
May 26, 1809
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1813 |
November 8, 1813
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1843 |
May 4, 1843
Age 68
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Smithfield Plantation, Montgomery County, Virginia, United States
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