Prescott, George L. (George Lincoln), 1829-1864

Concord, Mass., dealer in lumber, building supplies, coal, hay, etc. Born in Littleton, Mass., May 21, 1829 to Timothy and Maria (King) Prescott. The family moved to Concord some four years later. George Prescott joined the 5th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment in 1861, fought at Bull Run, and came back to Concord for a short time. He returned to the Civil War with the 32nd Massachusetts Regiment, fought at Fredericksburg, was promoted to colonel, and died at Petersburg, Va., June 19, 1864.

From the description of George L. Prescott account book, 1853-1854. (Concord Public Library). WorldCat record id: 33082888