James H. Preston
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James Harry Preston (March 23, 1860 – July 14, 1938) was the Mayor of Baltimore from 1911 to 1919. He also served in the Maryland House of Delegates. From 1920 to 1921, he served as president general of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.
Quick Facts 37th Mayor of Baltimore, Preceded by ...
James H. Preston | |
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37th Mayor of Baltimore | |
In office 1911-1919 | |
Preceded by | J. Barry Mahool |
Succeeded by | William Frederick Broening |
73rd Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates | |
In office 1894 | |
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates | |
In office 1890–1894 | |
Personal details | |
Born | James Harry Preston (1860-03-23)March 23, 1860 Harford County, Maryland, U.S. |
Died | July 14, 1938(1938-07-14) (aged 78) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
Resting place | Green Mount Cemetery Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Helen Fiske Jackson (m. 1894) |
Children | 5 |
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Alma mater | University of Maryland School of Law (LLB) |
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