Jacob A. Preston

Jacob Alexander Preston (March 12, 1796 – August 2, 1868) was a U.S. Representative from Maryland.

Jacob A. Preston
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Maryland's 5th district
In office
March 4, 1843  March 3, 1845
Preceded byWilliam Cost Johnson
Succeeded byAlbert Constable
Personal details
Born
Jacob Alexander Preston

(1796-03-12)March 12, 1796
Bel Air, Harford County, Maryland, U.S.
DiedAugust 2, 1868(1868-08-02) (aged 72)
Perryman, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeOld Spesutia Cemetery
Perryman, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyWhig
SpouseCaroline Perryman
RelativesJohn F. Preston (grandson)
Walter W. Preston (grand-nephew)
Alma materUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore (MD)
Profession
  • Politician
  • physician
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
RankLieutenant
Battles/warsWar of 1812
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