James B. Preston (politician) explained

James B. Preston
State Delegate:Maryland
Term Start:1880
Term End:1884
Birth Place:Harford County, Maryland, U.S.
Death Place:Bel Air, Maryland, U.S.
Resting Place:Rock Spring Cemetery
Bel Air, Maryland, U.S.
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Occupation:Politician

James B. Preston (died December 20, 1902) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1880 to 1884.

Early life

James B. Preston was born near Rocks, in Harford County, Maryland. He was educated at Bel Air Academy.[1]

Career

Preston was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1880 to 1884.[2]

Preston owned a mill on Deer Creek.[3]

Personal life

Preston married Mary A. Wilks. They had two sons, Walter W., and James H. His son Walter was also a state delegate. His wife died in 1874. Preston married Cornelia E. Holmes, daughter of Judge John B. Holmes, on April 17, 1884. His wife died in 1887.[1] [4] [5] He lived near Emmorton.[6]

Preston died on December 20, 1902, at the age of 76, at the home of his son in Bel Air. He was buried at Rock Spring Cemetery in Bel Air.[1] [6]

Notes and References

  1. News: James B. Preston . 1902-12-21 . . 6 . . 2023-03-11.
  2. Web site: Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County . Maryland Manual On-Line . . 1999-04-30 . 2023-03-11.
  3. News: Improvement . 1873-11-21 . . 2 . . 2023-03-11.
  4. News: James B. Preston... . 1884-05-03 . The Union . 3 . . 2023-03-11.
  5. News: Preston . 1887-11-12 . . 2 . . 2023-03-11.
  6. News: James B. Preston . 1902-12-26 . . 3 . . 2023-03-11.