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E. M. Preston

Republican

Date Party Office Votes Result
11-06-1888 Republican SD-05 0 Win
Website: www.findagrave.com/memorial/96442811/edward-myers-preston
 

Candidate Biography:

Edward Myers Preston
Born: May 4, 1841 in Washtenaw Co., Michigan
Married: Maggie H.
Died: April 24, 1903 in Nevada Co., CA
  • Legislation: Author of SB 655 (1891), which authorized the publication of the first California State Blue Book.
  • PLACENAME: The Preston School of Industry (in Ione) was named in honor of Senator Preston.