Jacob A. Preston | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 5th district | |
In office March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1845 | |
Preceded by | William Cost Johnson |
Succeeded by | Albert Constable |
Personal details | |
Born | Jacob Alexander Preston March 12, 1796 Bel Air, Harford County, Maryland, U.S. |
Died | August 2, 1868 Perryman, Maryland, U.S. | (aged 72)
Resting place | Old Spesutia Cemetery Perryman, Maryland, U.S. |
Political party | Whig |
Spouse | Caroline Perryman |
Relatives | John F. Preston (grandson) Walter W. Preston (grand-nephew) |
Alma mater | University of Maryland, Baltimore (MD) |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
Jacob Alexander Preston (March 12, 1796 – August 2, 1868) was a U.S. Representative from Maryland.