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William C. Preston

United States senator (1794-1860) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 65

William Campbell Preston was a senator from the United States and a member of the Nullifier, and later Whig Parties. He was also the cousin of William Ballard Preston, William Preston and Angelica Singleton Van Buren. He first married Maria Eliza Coalter in 1819, then Louisa Penelope Davis after Maria's death.

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Preston was a slaveowner and vocal opponent of abolitionism.

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United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1794 to 1860 · aged 65