William C. Preston
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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.[1]
Quick Facts United States Senator from South Carolina, Preceded by ...
William Campbell Preston | |
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United States Senator from South Carolina | |
In office November 26, 1833 – November 29, 1842 | |
Preceded by | Stephen D. Miller |
Succeeded by | George McDuffie |
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from Richland District | |
In office November 21, 1828 – November 26, 1833 | |
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Born | (1794-12-27)December 27, 1794 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
Died | May 22, 1860(1860-05-22) (aged 65) Columbia, South Carolina, US |
Political party | Nullifier, Whig |
Alma mater | Washington University South Carolina College University of Edinburgh |
Profession | Politician, lawyer |
Committees | Committee on the Library of the Whig Party (1837-November 29, 1842), Committee on Military Affairs of the Whig Party (1837- November 29, 1842) |
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