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     13. Freedom Densmore3 Prescott (Samuel2, Samuel1); born 20 November 1832 in Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT; his birth was also listed as occurring February 1833 in Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, calculated from age at death; his birth was also listed as occurring 20 November 1833 in Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT; married Aurilla Tabetha Brooks, daughter of Josephus Brooks and Lucinda Nutting, 14 February 1860 in Lyndon Center, Caledonia Co., VT, by Rev. Alson Scott, Universalist Minister, first marriage for both; he died 23 July 1902 in Waterford, Caledonia Co., VT, cause of death: chronic valvular heart disease; age 69 years 5 months, medical attendant W.J. Aldrich, M.D; buried 25 July 1902 in Wheelock Village Cemetery , Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT. The tombstone states "Freedom D. Prescott// Co. F 9 Reg. Vt. Vols.// born Nov. 20, 1833// died Jul. 23, 1902// Aurilla T. Brooks// his wife// born July 3, 1840// died Sept. 18, 1909."

     Freedom Densmore Prescott. (See census table).31 He is probably the male age 5-10 enumerated in the household of Samuel Prescott in Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, in 1840.8 Freedom Densmore Prescott appears in the census of 7 September 1850, Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Samuel Prescott. He appears with the Hollis Heath household in the census of 12 September 1850 in Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT.32 On 14 February 1860 Freedom Densmore Prescott resided in Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT. He appears as head of household in the census of 22 June 1860 in Victory, Essex Co., VT, with Aurilla Tabetha Brooks, Mary Hart, and John Hart Prescott.33 John Hart Prescott was known to be the brother of Freedom Densmore Prescott.

     Freedom Densmore Prescott enlisted on 25 December 1863, in Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT, as a private in Company F, 9th Regiment Vermont Volunteers. Freedom and Aurilla appear here in a tintype taken just before he enlisted. He contracted measles in January 1864 New Berne, NC. He has "ever since had trouble with his heart, head, and eyes, also rheumatism." He was reported as "absent, sick in hospital" U.S.G. Hospital, Morehead City, NC, between March 1864 and April 1864. He was reported as "returned from U.S.G.H., Morehead City, N.C.," in the morning reports on 21 April 1864. He was discharged from military service on 1 December 1865 Portsmouth, VA, on the mustered out rolls of Company B, 9th Regiment Vermont Volunteers. He appears as head of household in the census of 6 July 1870 in Victory, Essex Co., VT, with Martha Maria Prescott, Aurilla Tabetha Brooks, and Nellie Floella Prescott.34 He joined the Methodist church in Windsor, VT, in 1873. He appears as head of household in the census of 3 June 1880 in North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Martha Maria Prescott, Aurilla Tabetha Brooks, and William Ellsworth Prescott.35 Freedom Densmore Prescott signed an affidavit on 30 September 1890 North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in support of his brother John Hart Prescott . "My brother the claimant came to our house about the month of February 1863, he having first been discharged from the service. He was in poor health and looked bad was very much emaciated and on exertion was very short of breath, his heart would palpitate, and the only way he seemed to get relief was by placing his back against the wall and standing straight. He was also greatly troubled with Dumb Ague caused as we supposed from the effects of Malaria, he remained with us a few weeks and when he left us he was some better, but we heard from him in Massachusetts later and that he was still in poor health." He was a member of the Grace church in Waterford, Caledonia Co., VT. He appears as head of household in the census of 1 June 1900 in Waterford, Caledonia Co., VT, with Aurilla Tabetha Brooks.36 He was a comrade of Chamberlain Post #1 G.A.R. His occupation is listed as a farmer. Early Prescott, Staples and Hart family members are buried with him in Wheelock Cemetery. His obituary appeared in the St. Johnsbury Caledonian 30 July 1902.37

     Aurilla Tabetha Brooks was born 3 July 1840 in Kingston (or Kinsey), Quebec, Canada. Her birth was also listed as occurring in Three Rivers, Quebec, Canada. She died 18 September 1909 in Brightlook Hospital, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, cause of death: cerebral hemorrhage three weeks after gall bladder operation; age 69 years, widowed. She was buried on 21 September 1909 in Wheelock Village Cemetery, Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, The tombstone states "Freedom D. Prescott// Co. F 9 Reg. Vt. Vols.// born Nov. 20, 1833// died Jul. 23, 1902// Aurilla T. Brooks// his wife// born July 3, 1840// died Sept. 18, 1909." Aurilla (Brooks) Prescott. (See census table).38 She immigrated in 1854 to Caledonia Co., VT, with her parents and siblings. On 14 February 1860 Aurilla Tabetha Brooks resided in Sheffield, Caledonia Co., VT. Aurilla Tabetha Brooks appears as Aurilla Prescott in the census of 22 June 1860, Victory, Essex Co., VT, in the household of Freedom Densmore Prescott. Aurilla Tabetha Brooks appears as Aurelia Prescott in the census of 6 July 1870, Victory, Essex Co., VT, in the household of Freedom Densmore Prescott. Aurilla Tabetha Brooks appears as Orilla Prescott in the census of 3 June 1880, North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Freedom Densmore Prescott. She also signed the affidavit of Freedom Densmore Prescott on 30 September 1890 North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT.39 Aurilla Tabetha Brooks appears as Aurilla T. Prescott in the census of 1 June 1900, Waterford, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Freedom Densmore Prescott. Aurilla Tabetha Brooks is named in the obituary of Freedom Densmore Prescott on 30 July 1902 as his wife the former Aurilla Brooks. Her obituary appeared in the North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, 29 September 1909.40

     Known children of Freedom Densmore3 Prescott and Aurilla Tabetha Brooks were as follows:

     14. John Hart3 Prescott (Samuel2, Samuel1); born 30 July 1837 in Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT; married Mary Ann Moore 19 June 1867 in Shrewsbury, Worcester Co., MA, by E. Porter Dyer, first marriage for both; he died 24 May 1909 in La Grande, Union Co., OR, cause of death: bronchitis, contributory senility; age 71 years 9 months 25 days.

     He is probably the male under 5 enumerated in the household of Samuel Prescott in Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, in 1840.8 Mary Ann (Moore), Austin Freeman, and John Hart Prescott, 1869, photo courtesy Bill Tams. John Hart Prescott appears in the census of 7 September 1850, Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Samuel Prescott. John Hart Prescott appears in the census of 22 June 1860, Victory, Essex Co., VT, in the household of Freedom Densmore Prescott. John Hart Prescott was known to be the brother of Freedom Densmore Prescott. About six months before enlisting John Hart Prescott moved to Pawtucket, RI, where he worked as the driver of a tin peddling wagon.

     John Hart Prescott enlisted on 25 November 1861, in Providence, RI, as a private, Captain John Rogers' Company F, 1st Rhode Island Cavalry Volunteers. He was described as age 25 years, 5 feet 10½ inches high, light complexion, grey eyes, light brown hair. After muster-in, the regiment was first sent to Washington, D.C., thence to Mannassas Junction and thence to Rappahannock Station and thence to a place called "Mud Camp" ... or Warrenton Junction, Virginia. While at Warrenton Junction, Prescott was sent to the regimental hospital three times. He accompanied the regiment on an expedition to Liberty, Virginia, where the company met Stonewall Jackson's command; then retreated to "Camp Mud" in May 1862. He was afflicted with a severe chill at Falls Church, VA, and was sent to Portsmouth Grove Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. He remained there about 4 to 6 weeks and then returned to his regiment in Virginia. He took part in the battles of Cedar Mountain, Rappahannock Station and 2nd Battle of Bulls Run. He was slightly wounded in his left shin at the Battle of Bulls Run and was sent to the convalescent camp. He was discharged from military service on 14 February 1863 Convalescent Camp, Alexandria, VA, due to "valvular discease [sic] of heart contracted in service. Disability ½." Between May 1863 and 1869 John Hart Prescott resided in Worcester, MA. He worked as the foreman in Whit & Pratt's American Livery Stable Worcester, MA. Between 1869 and 1877 John Hart Prescott resided in Pawtucket, RI. He drove street cars between Pawtucket and Providence on the P&P Horse R.R. Co. Line Pawtucket, RI. Between 1877 and 1879 John Hart Prescott resided in Diamond Hill Plains, Providence Co., RI. He ran a boarding house in Diamond Hills Plain, Providence Co., RI. Between 1879 and 1880 John Hart Prescott resided in Providence, Providence Co., RI. He resided between 1880 and 1887 in East Providence, Providence Co., RI. He lived 3 miles northeast on the "Moran farm" which he leased. He had a vegetable farm there. He appears as head of household in the census of 7 June 1880 in East Providence, Providence Co., RI, with Sherburn Nathaniel Prescott, Ella Prescott, Austin F. Prescott, Aurilla Prescott, and Mary Ann Moore.44 Between 1887 and 1888 John Hart Prescott resided in Rehoboth, Bristol Co., MA. He resided in 1888 Dorsey's Ferry, ID. He moved to Idaho for his health, living on the Snake River. Between 1888 and 1890 John Hart Prescott resided in Mountain Home, ID. He moved to La Grande, Union Co., OR, in March 1890. Freedom Densmore Prescott signed an affidavit on 30 September 1890 North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in support of his brother John Hart Prescott . "My brother the claimant came to our house about the month of February 1863, he having first been discharged from the service. He was in poor health and looked bad was very much emaciated and on exertion was very short of breath, his heart would palpitate, and the only way he seemed to get relief was by placing his back against the wall and standing straight. He was also greatly troubled with Dumb Ague caused as we supposed from the effects of Malaria, he remained with us a few weeks and when he left us he was some better, but we heard from him in Massachusetts later and that he was still in poor health." On 13 January 1896 John Hart Prescott resided in La Grande, Union Co., OR. He appears as head of household in the census of 8 June 1900 in 2nd Street, La Grande, Union Co., OR, with Austin F. Prescott, Frederick Lincoln Prescott, and Mary Ann Moore.45 In 1902 John Hart Prescott resided in OR. John Hart Prescott is unnamed in the obituary of Freedom Densmore Prescott on 30 July 1902, but is inferred. The obituary states, "The only member of Mr. P's. immediate family now living is a brother who resides in Oregon." His occupation is listed as an insurance agent 1909 La Grande, Union Co., OR. His occupation is listed as a farmer.

     Mary Ann Moore was born 4 July 1847 in Leominster, MA, daughter of John D. Moore, manufacturer, and Mary Ann ---, residing Leominster. Her birth was also listed as occurring on 4 July 1847 in Oakdale, MA, daughter of J.D.W. Moore, born Worcester, Mass. and Mary Ann Cather, born Ireland. Her birth was also listed as occurring in July 1847 in Shrewsbury, Worcester Co., MA, daughter of William Moore. Her birth was also listed as occurring in West Boyleston, Worcester Co., MA. She died 8 May 1914 in 1702 Walnut St., La Grande, Union Co., OR, cause of death: nephritis - uremia; age 66 years 10 months. She was buried on 10 May 1914 in La Grande, Union Co., OR. Mary Ann Moore appears in the census of 7 June 1880, East Providence, Providence Co., RI, in the household of John Hart Prescott. She had 7 children in 1900 . All were living at the time; no other children appear in their father's pension questionnaire. Mary Ann Moore appears in the census of 8 June 1900, 2nd Street, La Grande, Union Co., OR, in the household of John Hart Prescott.

     Known children of John Hart3 Prescott and Mary Ann Moore were as follows:

     16. Martha J.3 Prescott (Sherburne2, Samuel1); born circa 1830 in Waterbury, Washington Co., VT, calculated from age at death; married Charles L. Hill circa 1853; she died 29 January 1861; buried in Waterbury Center Cemetery, Waterbury Center, Washington Co., VT . Her tombstone reads "Martha J.// wife of// Charles L. Hill// & daughter of// S. & J. Prescott// died// Jan. 29, 1861// ae 31 y'rs."

     She is probably the female age 10-15 enumerated in the household of Sherburne Prescott in Waterbury, Washington Co., VT, in 1840.10 Martha J. Prescott appears as Martha J. Prescott, age 21, in the census enumerated on 23 October 1850, Waterbury, Washington Co., VT, in the household of Sherburne Prescott. Martha J. Prescott appears as Martha J. Hill, age 30, in the census enumerated on 20 July 1860, Waterbury, Washington Co., VT, in the household of Sherburne Prescott.

     Known children of Martha J.3 Prescott and Charles L. Hill were as follows:

     26. George W.3 Prescott (Harvey2, Samuel1); born circa 1839 in Waterbury, Washington Co., VT; married Mary A. Cary circa 1858; he and Mary A. Cary were divorced between 1872 and 1880 in Waterbury, Washington Co., VT.

     He is probably the male age under 5 enumerated in the household of Harvey Prescott in Waterbury, Washington Co., VT, in 1840.19 George W. Prescott appears as George Prescott, age 12, in the census enumerated on 23 October 1850, Waterbury, Washington Co., VT, in the household of Harvey Prescott. His occupation is listed as a farmer. He appears as head of household in the census of 20 July 1860 in Waterbury, Washington Co., VT, with Mary A. Cary and Lucy C. Prescott.47 He appears as head of household in the census of 13 June 1870 in Waterbury, Washington Co., VT, with Mary A. Cary, Elizabeth E. Prescott, and Lucy C. Prescott.48 He, age 40, appears as a servant in the household of Elbridge Calvin in the census of 1 June 1880 in Waterbury, Washington Co., VT.49

     Mary A. Cary was born circa 1837 in NY daughter of Isaac Cary. Mary A. Cary appears as Mary A. Prescott, age 23, in the census enumerated on 20 July 1860, Waterbury, Washington Co., VT, in the household of George W. Prescott. Mary A. Cary appears as Mary A. Prescott, age 33, in the census enumerated on 13 June 1870, Waterbury, Washington Co., VT, in the household of George W. Prescott. She appears as Mary A. Prescott in the household of her father, Isaac Cary, in the census of 1 June 1880 in Waterbury, Washington Co., VT, with Sarah D. Prescott.50

     Known children of George W.3 Prescott and Mary A. Cary were as follows:

     27. Mary J.3 Prescott (Harvey2, Samuel1); born circa 1843 in Waterbury, Washington Co., VT, year calculated from age 21 at marriage; married Charles C. Robinson 17 February 1864 in Waterbury, Washington Co., VT, by Israel Luce, Minister. This was the first marriage for both parties; both resided in Waterbury; she died before 13 June 1916 in Waterbury, Washington Co., VT, the date her son was appointed administrator of her estate; buried in Maple Street Cemetery, Waterbury, Washington Co., VT.51

     Mary J. Prescott appears as Mary J. Prescott, age 8, in the census enumerated on 23 October 1850, Waterbury, Washington Co., VT, in the household of Harvey Prescott. Her occupation is listed as a teacher of com. [community?] school 1860. Mary J. Prescott, age 18, appears in the census enumerated on 20 July 1860, Waterbury, Washington Co., VT, in the household of Harvey Prescott. Mary J. Prescott appears as Mary J. Robinson, age 27, in the census enumerated on 13 June 1870, Waterbury, Washington Co., VT, in the household of Charles C. Robinson. Mary J. Prescott appears as Mary J. Robinson in the census of 1 June 1880, Waterbury, Washington Co., VT, in the household of her husband Charles C. Robinson.

     Administration of the estate of Mary J. Prescott was granted to Harvey P. Robinson on 13 June 1916 Waterbury, Washington Co., VT, . After all debts were paid, the sum of $6861.67 remained and was distributed in equal shares to her four children and heirs, Harvey P. Robinson, Carrie E. Moody, Ethel C. Slocum and Carroll C. Robinson. Her estate was settled on 15 October 1917 Waterbury, Washington Co., VT.

     Charles C. Robinson was born circa 1834 in Stowe, Lamoille Co., VT, son of Noah and Calista Robinson, year calculated from age 30 at marriage. He, age 26, appears in his father's household in the census enumerated on 23 July 1860 in Waterbury, Washington Co., VT.52 His occupation is listed as a farmer. He appears as head of household in the census of 13 June 1870 in Waterbury, Washington Co., VT, with Mary J. Prescott, Harvey P. Robinson, Carry E. Robinson, and Emily E. Prescott.53 He appears as head of household in the census of 1 June 1880 in Waterbury, Washington Co., VT, with Mary J. Prescott, Lucy C. Prescott, Harvey P. Robinson, Carry E. Robinson, Ethel C. Robinson, and Charles C. Robinson.54

     Known children of Mary J.3 Prescott and Charles C. Robinson all born Waterbury, Washington Co., VT, were as follows:

     30. Elizabeth Esther3 Pollard (Huldah2Prescott, Samuel1); born circa 1844 in Mukwanego, Milwaukee Co., WI; married John P. West circa 1861 probably in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Although no direct evidence of this marriage has been found, the couple was originally found living next to Elizabeth's brother Stillman in Penn, Minnesota in 1870. In both the 1880 and 1900 census enumerations, Elizabeth states that her parents were both born in Vermont, lending further support to this identification. The marriage date must have occurred between Elizabeth's appearance in her mother's household in 1860 and the birth of her first child in February 1863.

     Elizabeth Esther Pollard, appears as E. E. Pollard, age 6, in the census enumerated on 5 September 1850, Mukwanego, Waukesha Co., WI, in the household of Huldah Prescott. Elizabeth Esther Pollard appears as Elizabeth Pollard, age 16, in the census enumerated on 18 July 1860, East Troy, Walworth Co., WI, in the household of Samuel Bryant. Elizabeth Esther Pollard appears as Esther E. West, age 26, in the census enumerated on 11 August 1870, Penn, McLeod Co., MN, in the household of John P. West.

     John P. West was born circa 1834 in NY. He appears as head of household in the census of 11 August 1870 in Penn, McLeod Co., MN, with Elizabeth Esther Pollard, Marion B. West, and John P. West.56

     Known children of Elizabeth Esther3 Pollard and John P. West were as follows:

     33. Lorenzo D.3 Prescott (Lyman2, Samuel1); born August 1847 in Mukwanego, Waukesha Co., WI; married Elizabeth (--?--) 21 October 1873 in Lafayette Twp., Monroe Co., WI.

     He was also known as L. D. Prescott. Lorenzo D. Prescott, appears as L. D. Prescott, age 3, in the census enumerated on 5 September 1850, Mukwanego, Waukesha Co., WI, in the household of Huldah Prescott. Lorenzo D. Prescott appears as Lorenzo Prescott, age 13, in the census enumerated on 30 July 1860, Lafayette Twp., Monroe Co., WI, in the household of Lyman Prescott. Lorenzo D. Prescott appears as Lorenzo Prescott, age 20, in the census enumerated on 3 July 1870, Lafayette Twp., Monroe Co., WI, in the household of Lyman Prescott. It seems to indicate that he was born in Vermont. He appears as head of household in the census of 8 June 1880 in New Lyme, Monroe Co., WI, with Elizabeth (--?--), Minnie Prescott, and Robert A. Prescott.57 He appears as head of household in the census of 14 June 1900 in Lafayette Twp., Monroe Co., WI, with Lyman Prescott, Elizabeth (--?--), and Bessie F. Prescott.58 His occupation is listed as a farmer.

     Elizabeth (--?--) was born circa 1853 in WI.

     Note that in the 1880 U.S. census Monroe County, Wisconsin, enumeration, both Elizabeth and Sarah M., wife of Edward H. Prescott, are listed as having a father born in Kentucky and a mother born in Ohio. The possibility that the two women were sisters must be considered. Elizabeth (--?--) appears as Elizabeth Prescott, age 27, in the census enumerated on 8 June 1880, New Lyme, Monroe Co., WI, in the household of Lorenzo D. Prescott as his wife.

     In the 1900 U.S. census enumeration of Monroe County, Wisconsin, Elizabeth states that she had four children, all of whom were living in 1900. A child, probably born shortly after the 1880 census enumeration, was not living in the family household in 1900. Elizabeth (--?--) appears as Elizabeth A. Prescott, age 26, in the census enumerated on 14 June 1900, Lafayette Twp., Monroe Co., WI, in the household of Lorenzo D. Prescott as his wife.

     Known children of Lorenzo D.3 Prescott and Elizabeth (--?--) all born Lafayette Twp., Monroe Co., WI, were as follows:

     34. Edward H.3 Prescott (Lyman2, Samuel1); born circa January 1850 in Mukwanego, Waukesha Co., WI; married Sarah M. (--?--) 9 June 1875 in Lafayette Twp., Monroe Co., WI.

     He was also known as H. E. Prescott. Edward H. Prescott, appears as H. E. Prescott, age 6/12, in the census enumerated on 5 September 1850, Mukwanego, Waukesha Co., WI, in the household of Huldah Prescott. Edward H. Prescott appears as Edward Prescott, age 10, in the census enumerated on 30 July 1860, Lafayette Twp., Monroe Co., WI, in the household of Lyman Prescott. Edward H. Prescott appears as Edward Prescott, age 18, in the census enumerated on 3 July 1870, Lafayette Twp., Monroe Co., WI, in the household of Lyman Prescott. He appears as head of household in the census of June 1880 in Lincoln, Monroe Co., WI, with Sarah M. (--?--), Cora Prescott, Frederick Prescott, and George Prescott.60 His occupation is listed as a saw mill worker.

     Sarah M. (--?--) was born circa 1856 in WI. Sarah M. (--?--) appears as Sarah M. Prescott, age 24, wife, in the census enumerated in June 1880, Lincoln, Monroe Co., WI, in the household of Edward H. Prescott.

     Known children of Edward H.3 Prescott and Sarah M. (--?--) all born Lafayette Twp., Monroe Co., WI, were as follows:



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