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William C. Preston

United States senator

Died when: 65 years 147 days (784 months)
Star Sign: Capricorn

 

William C. Preston

William Campbell Preston (December 27, 1794 – May 22, 1860) 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.

Preston was a slaveowner and vocal opponent of abolitionism.


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