Josiah Johnston Preston, Date of Birth, Date of Death
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Canadian politician
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About Josiah Johnston Preston
- Josiah Johnston Preston (June 7, 1855 – July 10, 1937) was an Ontario merchant and political figure.
- He represented Durham East in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1902 to 1919 as a Conservative member. He was born in Manvers Township, Durham County, the son of James Preston.
- Preston was a grain dealer.
- He served as reeve for Manvers and was also warden for the United Counties of Northumberland and Durham in 1897.
- He became clerk for the township in 1898.
- He was defeated in the 1919 election.
- Preston was a member of the Orange Order and a freemason.
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