William Ballard Preston
American politician (1805-1862) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 56
William Ballard Preston was an American politician who served as a Confederate States Senator from Virginia from February 18, 1862, until his death in November. He previously served as the 19th United States Secretary of the Navy from 1849 to 1850. He is also the cousin of William Campbell Preston and William Preston.
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Lived 1805 to 1862 · aged 56