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Jacob Alexander Preston (March 12, 1796 – August 2, 1868) was a U.S. Representative from Maryland.
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 72) Perryman, Maryland, U.S. | (aged
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 was born on March 12, 1796, at the "Vineyard" in Bel Air, Maryland, to Sarah (née Bond) and Bernard Preston. His grandfather was Jacob Bond, a large land owner near Bel Air. He attended the common schools and graduated from the medical department of the University of Maryland at Baltimore in 1816 with a Doctor of Medicine.[1][2]
Preston started his medical practice in Perryman, Maryland, but also practiced in Harford, Baltimore, and Cecil counties. He also engaged in agricultural pursuits, and served as lieutenant of a Maryland regiment in the War of 1812.[1][2]
Preston was elected as a Whig to the Twenty-eighth Congress (March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1845).[1] He was not a candidate for renomination in 1844, and resumed the practices of medicine and agriculture.[1]
Preston married Caroline Perryman, daughter of George Perryman.[2] His children included Emily, John Fisher and J. Alexander.[3][4][5] His grandson John F. Preston served as Army inspector general. His grand nephew was judge Walter W. Preston.[6]
Preston died on August 2, 1868, at his home in Perryman. He is interred in Old Spesutia Cemetery, St. George's Churchyard in Perryman.[1][7]
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