Francis Preston

American politician (1765-1836)
Person human Q1441699
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Francis Preston

Summary

Francis Preston is a human[1]. He was born in Greenfield[2]. He was born on August 2, 1765[3]. He died in Columbia[4]. He died on May 26, 1836[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Francis Preston was born in Greenfield[2].
  • Francis Preston passed away in Columbia[4].
  • Francis Preston was born on August 2, 1765[3].
  • Francis Preston died on May 26, 1836[5].
  • Francis Preston is buried at Seven Mile Ford[9].
  • Francis Preston's father was William Preston[10].
  • Francis Preston's mother was Susanna Smith[11].
  • A child of Francis Preston was William C. Preston[12].
  • A child of Francis Preston was John S. Preston[13].
  • A child of Francis Preston was Ann Sophonisba Preston Breckenridge[14].
  • A child of Francis Preston was Margaret Buchanan Frances Hampton[15].
  • A child of Francis Preston was Susannah Smith McDowell[16].
  • Francis Preston held citizenship in United States[17].
  • Francis Preston worked as a politician[6].
  • Francis Preston's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Francis Preston held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[18].
  • Francis Preston held the position of member of the State Senate of Virginia[19].
  • Francis Preston held the position of Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia[20].
  • Francis Preston held the position of member of the Virginia House of Delegates[21].
  • Francis Preston's education included a stint at College of William & Mary[22].
  • Francis Preston is recorded as male[23].
  • Francis Preston's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Francis Preston was affiliated with the Anti-Administration Party[25].
  • Francis Preston's family name is recorded as Preston[26].
  • Francis Preston's given name is recorded as Francis[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Greenfield[2], Francis Preston… he was born on August 2, 1765[3]. His father was William Preston[10]. His mother was Susanna Smith[11].

Education

Francis Preston's education included a stint at College of William & Mary[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[18], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29]; member of the State Senate of Virginia[19], a position[30], in United States[31]; Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia[20]; and member of the Virginia House of Delegates[21], a position[32], in United States[33].

Personal Life

Children include William C. Preston[12], a politician[34], 1794–1860[35], of United States[36]; John S. Preston[13], a politician[37], 1809–1881[38], of United States[39]; Ann Sophonisba Preston Breckenridge[14], 1803–1844[40]; Margaret Buchanan Frances Hampton[15]; and Susannah Smith McDowell[16]. Francis Preston was affiliated with the Anti-Administration Party[25].

Death and Burial

Francis Preston died on May 26, 1836[5]. He passed away in Columbia[4]. He is buried at Seven Mile Ford[9].

Why It Matters

Francis Preston ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Francis Preston born?

Born in Greenfield[2], Francis Preston…

Where did Francis Preston die?

Francis Preston died in Columbia[4].

Who were Francis Preston's parents?

Francis Preston's father was William Preston[10]. Francis Preston's mother was Susanna Smith[11].

What did Francis Preston do for work?

Francis Preston worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Francis Preston go to school?

Francis Preston was educated at College of William & Mary[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [24] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [7] . wikidata.org.
  21. [9] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Place of birth Greenfield
    Citizenship
    Educated at College of William & Mary
    Child William C. Preston, John S. Preston, Ann Sophonisba Preston Breckenridge +2
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