{⋆★⋆} BG Preston, John Smith

John Smith Preston​

Born: April 20, 1809

Birthplace: Abingdon, Virginia

Father: Francis Preston 1765 – 1836

(Buried: Aspenvale Cemeter,y Seven Mile Ford, Virginia)​

Mother: Sarah Buchanan Campbell 1778 – 1846

(Buried: Aspenvale Cemetery, Seven Mile Ford, Virginia)​

Wife: Caroline Martha Hampton 1807 – 1883

(Buried: Trinity Episcopal Church, Columbia, South Carolina)​

Children:

Alfred Hampton Preston 1834 – 1859​

(Buried: Trinity Episcopal Church, Columbia, South Carolina)​

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John Smith Preston Jr. 1836 – 1880​

(Buried: Trinity Episcopal Church, Columbia, South Carolina)​

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Major William Campbell "Willie" Preston 1837 – 1864​

(Buried: Trinity Episcopal Church, Columbia, South Carolina)​

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Mary Cantey Preston Darby 1840 – 1891​

(Buried: Trinity Episcopal Church, Columbia, South Carolina)​

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Sally Campbell Buchanan "Buck" Preston Lowndes 1842 – 1880​

(Buried: Magnolia Cemetery, Charleston, South Carolina)

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Susan Francis Hampton Preston Frost 1845 – 1905​

(Buried: Magnolia Cemetery, Charleston, South Carolina)​

Education:

1824: Graduated from Hampden – Sydney College​

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Studied law at University of Virginia, and Harvard University​

Occupation before War:

Attorney in Abingdon, Virginia​

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Attorney in Columbia, South Carolina​

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Heavy Investor in a Sugar Plantation near Baton Rouge, Louisiana​

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1848: Praised for his address welcoming Palmetto Regiment back home​

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1848 – 1856: South Carolina State Senator​

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1860: South Carolina Delegate to Democratic Party National Convention​

Civil War Career:

1861: Confederate Commissioner to Virginia​

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1861: Lt. Colonel and aide to General P. G. T. Beauregard​

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1861 – 1863: Lt. Colonel & Assistant Adjutant General in South Carolina​

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1863: Colonel & Assistant Adjutant General in South Carolina​

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1863 – 1864: Colonel & Superintendent Bureau of Conscription​

1864 – 1865: Brig. General & Superintendent Bureau of Conscription​

Life after War:

1865 – 1868: Lived in England​

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1865 – 1881: Defender of the Confederate Cause​

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Gave the Commencement Speech at University of Virginia​

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Last appearance was at the dedication of CSA Monument in Columbia​

Died: May 1, 1881

Place of Death: Columbia, South Carolina

Cause of Death: Cirrhosis of the liver

Age at time of Death: 72 years old

Burial Place: Trinity Episcopal Church, Columbia, South Carolina

 

[gentlemanrob]

Happy Birthday Brig. General John S. Preston! Remembering General Preston on his birthday.

 

[Pollaco]

He commanded a Prisoner of War Camp in Columbia, South Carolina from January 28, 1862 to July 30, 1863.

 

[Pollaco]

According to one source , the Bureau of Conscription was abolished in the final months of the war but Preston held that job until March17, 1865.

 

[Scott Johnson]

He commanded a Prisoner of War Camp in Columbia, South Carolina from January 28, 1862 to July 30, 1863.

Any idea of the location of the camp? I'm from Columbia and it would be interesting to visit, if possible, this site/area. Tks,

Scott

 

[gentlemanrob]

Happy Birthday (Wednesday) week to Brig. General John S. Preston! Salutes remembering General Preston on his birthday week.

 

[ErnieMac]

Married to Caroline Hampton, daughter of Wade Hampton I and aunt of LG Wade Hampton III.

 

[Pollaco]

Married to Caroline Hampton, daughter of Wade Hampton I and aunt of LG Wade Hampton III.

One source states that he was not only Lt.Gen. Hampton's uncle by marriage but his father-in-law as well.

 

[ErnieMac]

One source states that he was not only Lt.Gen. Hampton's uncle by marriage but his father-in-law as well.

Hampton's first wife, Margaret Buchanan Frances Preston was the sister of the John Smith Preston highlighted in the OP. Their father was named Francis Smith Preston.

 

[Pollaco]

His daughter Sally (Buck Preston) was a good friend of Mary Chesnut and is mentioned frequently in her diary. It's been several years since reading that diary but I think General Hood had "romantic intentions" toward her.

 

[Pollaco]

Hampton's first wife, Margaret Buchanan Frances Preston was the brother of the John Smith Preston highlighted in the OP. Their father was named Francis Smith Preston.

So Preston would have been a brother-in-law instead of a father-in-law to Hampton. I don't think Margaret could have been anyone's brother but I get your meaning.

 

[ErnieMac]

So Preston would have been a brother-in-law instead of a father-in-law to Hampton. I don't think Margaret could have been anyone's brother but I get your meaning.

Thanks, made the adjustment.

 

[danny]

His daughter Sally (Buck Preston) was a good friend of Mary Chesnut and is mentioned frequently in her diary. It's been several years since reading that diary but I think General Hood had "romantic intentions" toward her.

Yep