William Campbell Preston Breckinridge

William Campbell Preston Breckinridge
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 7th district
In office March 4, 1885 – March 3, 1895
Preceded by	Joseph Clay Stiles Blackburn
Succeeded by	William Claiborne Owens
Personal details
Born	(1837-08-28)August 28, 1837 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Died	November 18, 1904(1904-11-18) (aged 67)
Resting place	Lexington Cemetery
Political party	Democratic
Relations	John C. Breckinridge (cousin)
Children	Sophonisba Desha
Parent	Robert Jefferson Breckinridge (father)
Alma mater	Centre College University of Louisville
Profession	Lawyer
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Military service
Allegiance	Confederate States of America
Branch/service	Confederate States Army
Rank	Colonel
Battles/wars	American Civil War

William Campbell Preston Breckinridge (August 28, 1837 – November 18, 1904) was a lawyer and Democratic politician from Kentucky; a U.S. Representative from 1885 to 1895. He was a scion of the Breckinridge political family: grandson of Senator John Breckinridge, and first cousin of Vice President John C. Breckinridge.