James Patton Preston
Former Governor of Virginia
James Patton Preston was a U.S. political figure who served as the 20th Governor of Virginia. Wikipedia
Born: June 21, 1774, Historic Smithfield, Blacksburg, VA
Died: May 4, 1843 (age 68 years), Virginia
Great-grandparents: Mary Forbes, Countess of Granard, Henry Patton, Elizabeth Smith, and more
Grandparents: John Preston, Francis Smith, and Elizabeth Patton
Party: Democratic-Republican Party
Previous offices: Governor of Virginia (1816–1819) and Virginia State Delegate (1810–1812)
Children: William Ballard Preston