James Patton Preston
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James Patton Preston 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.
Governor of Virginia
The governor of Virginia serves as the chief executive of the Commonwealth of Virginia for a four-year term. The position is currently held by Republican Bob McDonnell, who was inaugurated on January 16, 2010, as the 71st governor of Virginia....
between 1816 and 1819. He was the brother-in-law of John Floyd
John Floyd (Virginia politician)
John Floyd was a Virginia politician and soldier. He represented Virginia in the United States House of Representatives and later served as the 25th Governor of Virginia....
and uncle of James McDowell
James McDowell
James McDowell was a U.S. Congressman and the 29th Governor of Virginia from 1843 to 1846.McDowell was born at "Cherry Grove," near Rockbridge County, Virginia, on October 13, 1795...
and John Buchanan Floyd.
Preston County, West Virginia
Preston County, West Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 29,334 people, 11,544 households, and 8,357 families residing in the county. The population density was 45 people per square mile . There were 13,444 housing units at an average density of 21 per square mile...
was formed in 1818 and named in Governor Preston's honor.