William Ballard Preston Politician

William B. Preston redirects here. For the presiding bishop of the LDS Church of the same name, see William B. Preston (Mormon). For other persons named William Preston, see William Preston.William Ballard Preston (November 25, 1805 – November 16, 1862) was a United States political figure. He served as the U.S. Secretary of the Navy between 1849 and 1850. He is also the cousin of William Campbell Preston and William Preston.

Personal facts

Birth date	November 25, 1805
Birth place	Virginia , Blacksburg Virginia , Smithfield Virginia , United States
Date of death	November 16, 1862
Place of death	Virginia , Blacksburg Virginia , Smithfield Virginia , United States
Education	Hampden–Sydney College University of Virginia School of Law

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Office holder

office	Confederate States Senator from Virginia United States Secretary of the Navy
party	Whig Party (United States)
president	Zachary Taylor
region	Virginia
successor	William Alexander Graham Allen T. Caperton Henry A. Edmundson