Preston was tried for murdering his father. It was alleged that Preston had quarreled with his father and struck him with a coal bucket causing a gash on his head that became infected and led to his death two weeks later. A jury found Preston not guilty.
Preston was tried for murdering his father. It was alleged that Preston had quarreled with his father and struck him with a coal bucket causing a gash on his head that became infected and led to his death two weeks later. A jury found Preston not guilty.
Gravesite Details
Although his tombstone lists 1934 as the year of his death his death certificate clearly indicates 1936.
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