Background
He was the son of Colonel William Preston of Virginia, served in both houses of the state legislature, and represented Virginia in the United States. House of Representatives from 1793 to 1797.
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He was the son of Colonel William Preston of Virginia, served in both houses of the state legislature, and represented Virginia in the United States. House of Representatives from 1793 to 1797.
Graduated from College William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. Studied law.
Preston had a house built in Abingdon, now called the Martha Washington Inn. In 1795, while residing at Saltville, he constructed the Preston House. 1793; Preston was elected to the United States. House of Representatives defeating Abram Trigg.
1795.
Preston was re-elected unopposed.
Member Virginia; member United States House Member Virginia.