James Patton Preston | |
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| 20th Governor of Virginia | |
| In office December 1, 1816 – December 1, 1819 | |
| Preceded by | Wilson Cary Nicholas |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Montgomery County | |
| In office December 3, 1810 – November 30, 1812 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Goodson |
| Succeeded by | Thomas McHenry |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 21, 1774 Smithfield Plantation, Colony of Virginia, British America |
| Died | May 4, 1843 (aged 68) Smithfield Plantation, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Smithfield Plantation Cemetery Blacksburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican |
| Spouse | Ann Barraud Taylor |
| Alma mater | College of William & Mary |
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James Patton Preston (June 21, 1774 – May 4, 1843) was a U.S. political figure who served as the 20th Governor of Virginia.