David Preston (banker)

David Preston
Born	(1826-09-20)September 20, 1826 Harmony, New York, U.S.
Died	April 24, 1887(1887-04-24) (aged 60) Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Nationality	American
Political party	Prohibition
Other political affiliations	Republican
Spouse	Jane B. Hawk ​ (m. 1852)​

David Preston (September 20, 1826 – April 24, 1887) was an American banker, philanthropist, and politician. He moved to Detroit from New York state in 1848. He established a banking office in 1852. He raised funds for Methodist projects around Michigan. Initially a Republican, he became affiliated with the Prohibition Party later in life, and was nominated for governor by the party in 1884.