Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p James Patton Preston (June 21, 1774 – May 4, 1843) was a U.S. political figure. He was born at Smithfield Plantation, in what is now Blacksburg, Virginia and was the brother-in-law of John Floyd and the uncle of James McDowell and John Buchanan Floyd. His father was Colonel William Preston. James Patton Preston was wounded at the Battle of Crysler's Farm in Ontario during the War of 1812. He served as the 20th Governor of Virginia between 1816 and 1819.Preston County, West Virginia was formed in 1818 and named in Governor Preston's honor.. }
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- James_Patton_Preston abstract "James Patton Preston (June 21, 1774 – May 4, 1843) was a U.S. political figure. He was born at Smithfield Plantation, in what is now Blacksburg, Virginia and was the brother-in-law of John Floyd and the uncle of James McDowell and John Buchanan Floyd. His father was Colonel William Preston. James Patton Preston was wounded at the Battle of Crysler's Farm in Ontario during the War of 1812. He served as the 20th Governor of Virginia between 1816 and 1819.Preston County, West Virginia was formed in 1818 and named in Governor Preston's honor.".