Mark Prime was born August 27, 1813 in Biddleford, Maine. He was an Assistant Quartermaster for the United States Army stationed in New Orleans, La., from 1862-1863. He was honorably discharged from the Army at the rank of captain in July 1863. His civilian trade was as a machinist. After the Civil War he resided with his wife Mary and their children in Saco, Maine until his death on March 15, 1876.
From the description of Mark Prime quartermaster report, 1863. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 748281099