Background
Preston, Arthur Murray was born on November 1, 1913 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Ord and Carolyn M. (Murray) Preston.
Preston, Arthur Murray was born on November 1, 1913 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Ord and Carolyn M. (Murray) Preston.
Graduate Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts, 1931. Bachelor of Science, Yale, 1935. Bachelor of Laws, University Virginia, 1938.
Bar, 1937, District of Columbia Bar, 1938, Maryland. bar, 1950. With firm McKenney, Flannery & Craighill, Washington, 1938-1940. Senior partner firm Craighill, Aiello & Preston, Washington, 1945-1959.
Vice president American Security and Trust Company, Washington, 1959-1968.
Vice president American Security Corporation, Washington, 1960-1968. Director Acacia Mutual Life Insurance Company General chairman Washington United Givers Fund campaign, 1964.
Trustee Group Hospitalization from 1962. Board directors Washington Hospital Center, from 1949.
President, 1961-1965.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1940-1945. Member District of Columbia Bankers Association (president 1965-1966), District of Columbia Bar Association. Clubs: Chevy Chase.
Married Elizabeth P. McBride, March 17, 1941. Children: Peter M., Lewis McBride, Julia P., Eleanor O.