Prescott, Oliver, 1806-1890.

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Prescott graduated from Harvard College in 1828 and moved to New Bedford where he became an assistant in the Friend's Academy. He studied law in the office of Lemuel Williams of New Bedford and at Harvard Law School. He was admitted to the Bristol County Bar in 1832 and was appointed judge of probate in 1835, holding that position until 1858. (viz BBM)

From the description of Letter to Albert Locke, esq., 27 January 1840. (Harvard Law School Library). WorldCat record id: 235929291

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referencedIn Additional letters from various correspondents, 1824-1882. Houghton Library
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Birth 1806

Death 1890

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