Preston, James Francis, 1820-1862
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1820 - 1862
Biographical Note
Col. James Francis Preston was born in Virginia and was educated at West Point Military Academy. He volunteered in the Mexican War and both equipped and organized his company completely at his own expense. While serving the Union army during the Civil War, he died of exposure in 1862. His wife, Sarah Caperton Preston, was from Elmwood, Monroe County, West Virginia.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Preston Family Correspondence, 1861, 1872 (Ms2010-070)
Digital Record
Identifier: Ms2010-070
Dates:
1861, 1872