| Interment Location | Visited | |
|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg, VA | March 15, 2025 |
Fast Facts
Born: November 25, 1805 in Blacksburg, Virginia
Spouse: Lucinda Staples Redd Preston (m. 1839-1862)
Political Affiliation: Whig Party
House Tenure: 1847-1849
Served in Cabinet of: Zachary Taylor
Cabinet Position: Secretary of the Navy (1849-1850)
Died: November 16, 1862 in Blacksburg, Virginia
Age: 56
Interment: Preston Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia
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