Chariton County, Missouri Biographical Sketch - CHARLES M. PRESCOTT 
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Among the successful, and progressive citizens of Salisbury, Mo., who hold
a worthy and well earned place in the confidence and respect of their
fellow neighbors and acquaintances, is the gentleman whose name heads this
sketch. Melvin E. Prescott, his father, was born at Brandan, Vermont July
4, 1843, but at an early date located in Illinois, where he met and in
1861married Miss Mary J., a daughter of Norman and Susan Mosher, formerly
of New York, but now honored citizens. of Salisbury Mo. The birth of our
subject occurred at Clinton, DeKlab County, Ill., September 20, 1861, but
when eleven years of age with his parents, located in this county. The
death of the father occurred January 10, 1892 In youth our subject
received a fair education, attending the public schools in winter and
assisting his father in agricultural pursuits in summer. Since 1881 he has
been actively engaged business in the mercantile business in this city
meeting with marked success, at present being senior member of the firm
Prescott & McCurry, dealers in general merchandise. It was to the good
fortune of our subject, Nov 23, 1883 to be united in marriage to Miss
Addie R., daughter of G. P. and Unice McCurry (See sketch of F. B. McCurry
on page 71.) This union has been blessed by the birth of three children,
namely, Georgia aged 12; Willie aged 9; and Lola, an infant. Religiously,
Mr. and Mrs. Prescott have been active and consistent members of the C. P.
church for a number of years. Socially, our subject is a worthy member of
the Ancient Order of United Workmen. Politically, Mr. Prescott has never
had official aspirations, yet he has always taken an active interest in
political affairs, supporting the principles of the republican party.