James H. Preston
James Harry Preston (March 23, 1860 – July 14, 1938) was the Mayor of Baltimore from 1911 to 1919.
James H Preston | |
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| 35th 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 | |
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| Born | March 23, 1860 |
| Died | July 14, 1938 (aged 78) |
| Political party | Democratic |
Biography
Preston was born in Harford County, Maryland in 1860. He served in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1890-1894. He briefly served as Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates in 1894. Preston then served as the Mayor of Baltimore from 1911-1919. In 1912, he was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention. While there, he received a few votes for the vice presidential nomination. He served as the 32nd President General of the Sons of the American Revolution. Preston died on July 14, 1938.
| Preceded by Murray Vandiver |
Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates 1894 |
Succeeded by Sydney Emanuel Mudd I |
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