Background
Prescott, Charles Henry was born on August 3, 1857 in Barnstead, New Hampshire, United States. Son of James Lewis and Harriet Morrill (Tripp) Prescott.
Prescott, Charles Henry was born on August 3, 1857 in Barnstead, New Hampshire, United States. Son of James Lewis and Harriet Morrill (Tripp) Prescott.
Berwick Academy; Boston University. Admitted to bar, 1880.
Founder, 1884, and sole proprietor Biddeford Daily Journal until 1921, when incorporated as Journal Public Corporation, of which became president Also president York County Savings Bank, Biddeford & Saco Railroad Company, First National Bank. Vice president Portland Railroad Company.
President Biddeford Improvement Company.
Member Maine House of Representatives, 1883-1884, Senate, 1895-1896. Member governor’s staff, 1893-1897, Government"s Council, 1901-1906 (Chairman of the Board).
Married Ellen South. Hobbs, January 17, 1882.