William Campbell Preston was a senator from the United States and a member of the Nullifier, and later Whig Parties. He was also the cousin of William Ballard Preston, William Preston and Angelica Singleton Van Buren. He first married Maria Eliza Coalter in 1819, then Louisa Penelope Davis after Maria's death. Preston was a slaveowner and vocal opponent of abolitionism.

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Occupation: politician, lawyer
Position held: member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, United States senator, United States senator, United States senator
Citizenship: United States
Born: December 27, 1794

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William C. Preston

United States senator (1794-1860)

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About William C. Preston

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Occupation: politician, lawyer
Position held: member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, United States senator, United States senator, United States senator
Citizenship: United States
Born: December 27, 1794

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Died

May 22, 1860

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