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 (aged 72) Perryman, Maryland, U.S. |
| 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.