The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has a book called the Doctrine and Covenants, more commonly known as the "Word of Wisdom."
John White Preston was an Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court from 1926 through 1935 .. He was born in Woodbury , Tennessee on May 14 , 1877 .. His parents were Hugh L. Preston and Thankful C. Preston , nee Doak .. In 1894 , when he was only 17 , he obtained his undergraduate degree from Burritt College in 1894 .. Burritt College. Burritt College. In 1897 , at the age of 19 , he was admitted to the bar in Tennessee .. In 1902 , he moved to Ukiah , California .. In 1908 , he was appointed to the state legislature .. He served until 1910 .. Fropm 1914 through 1918 , he served as United States Attorney for the Northern District of California .. United States Attorney. United States Attorney. After retiring from the Supreme Court , he continued to practice law .. He is perhaps best known for acting as prosecutor at the pardon hearing of Warren K. Billings , who had been convicted in connection with the 1916 Preparedness Day Bombing .. Warren K. Billings. Warren K. Billings. Preparedness Day Bombing. Preparedness Day Bombing. He died on February 18 , 1958 .