William Preston (Kentucky soldier)
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For other people named William Preston, see William Preston (disambiguation).
William Preston (October 16, 1816 – September 21, 1887) was an American lawyer, politician, and ambassador. He also was a brigadier general in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War.
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William Preston III | |
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Born | (1816-10-16)October 16, 1816 Louisville, Kentucky |
Died | September 21, 1887(1887-09-21) (aged 70) Louisville, Kentucky |
Buried | Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville |
Allegiance | United States of America Confederate States of America |
Service/ | Kentucky Militia United States Army Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1846–1848 1861–1865 (CSA) |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel (USV) Brigadier General (CSA) |
Unit | 4th Regiment Kentucky Volunteers |
Commands held | Preston's Brigade Preston's Division |
Battles/wars | Mexican–American War American Civil War |
Relations | Preston Brown (grandson) Wickliffe Draper (grandson) |
Other work | lawyer, politician, diplomat |
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