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William Preston
Whig · House · Virginia · 1847–1849
William Preston was a Whig U.S. representative from Virginia, serving 1847–1849. Cast 452 votes and missed 5.4%.
- Years in Congress
- 1
- Votes missed
- 5.4%
- Born
- 1805
- Died
- 1862
Biography
William Ballard Preston (November 25, 1805 – November 16, 1862) was an American politician who served as a Confederate States Senator from Virginia from February 18, 1862, until his death in November. He previously served as the 19th United States Secretary of the Navy from 1849 to 1850. He is also the cousin of William Campbell Preston and William Preston.
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Terms in office
- House, Virginia, 12th District1847–1849 · Whig
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Capitol Receipts, “William Preston (W-VA), House 1847–1849,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/P000518/william-preston (accessed 2026-10-13).