William Ballard Preston (1805-1862) - Find a Grave Memorial

Political Figure. U.S. Congressman, Presidential Cabinet Secretary. He served Virginia's 12th district in the US House of Representatives from 1847 to 1849, and was Secretary of the Navy under President Zachary Taylor from 1849 to 1850.

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James Patton Preston

1774–1843
Ann Barraud Taylor Preston

1778–1861

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Lucinda Staples "Lucy" Redd Preston

1813–1891

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GEN Robert Taylor Preston

1809–1880
COL James Francis Preston

1813–1862
Catharine Jane Grace Preston Gilmer

1821–1852

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Waller Redd Preston

1841–1872
Lucinda Redd "Lucy" Preston Beale

1848–1928
Janie Grace Preston Boulware

1849–1930

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James Patton Preston

Ann Barraud Taylor Preston

Lucinda Staples "Lucy" Redd Preston

GEN Robert Taylor Preston

COL James Francis Preston

Catharine Jane Grace Preston Gilmer

Waller Redd Preston

Lucinda Redd "Lucy" Preston Beale

Janie Grace Preston Boulware

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