Legislator Details
Wallace W. Preston
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 51
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 10/9/1837
City: Alexander, NY
County: Genesee County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 9/8/1916
City: Union Township, MI
County: Isabella County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 9/10/1916
City: Mount Pleasant, MI
County: Isabella county, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Riverside Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Arsenath Woodworth around 1862; children: 3; Willie Worth, Anna and Ralph Earl
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son of William and Mary (Fiske) Preston. Came to Michigan around 1864. He served in various township offices; township treasurer, township supervisor [3 terms] and county treasurer 2 terms.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Lumber and Salt , Michigan Institution for Deaf and Dumb, Printing
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Mount Pleasant
County of Residence Isabella
District: Isabella
District Description: Isabella County
Date Elected: 11/6/1888
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1889
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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