Prescott, Roswell, 1844-1916
Resident of Buxton, Me.; served with Company A, 27th Maine Infantry Volunteers during the Civil War; was captured and held as prisoner of war but escaped from Libby Prison in Richmond, Va.; received a Congressional Medal of Honor for his exceptional military service.
From the description of Roswell Prescott collection, 1862-1994. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 70974730
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| creatorOf | Prescott, Roswell, 1844-1916. Roswell Prescott collection, 1862-1994. | Maine Historical Society Library |
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| associatedWith | Boyd, Viola Prescott. | person |
| associatedWith | Prescott family. | family |
| associatedWith | Prescott, Jossette Tinker. | person |
| associatedWith | Prescott, Minnie, b. 1874. | person |
| associatedWith | United States. Army. Maine Infantry Regiment, 27th (1862-1863). Company A. | corporateBody |
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Birth 1844
Death 1916
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