Class of 1867

Samuel Plumer Prescott died February 23 at his home in Arlington, Ill., of Bright's disease: In January, 1917, he was stricken with apoplexy, and for many weeks his condition was critical. He rallied at length, and was able to attend to his usual duties until two weeks before his death.

He was the son of Samuel Plumer and Mary M. (Carleton) Prescott, and was born in Rowley, Mass., October 14, 1844. His college preparation was obtained at Phillips Academy, Exeter. He was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon.

For the first year after graduation Mr. Prescott was principal of Francestown (N. H.) Academy. The next two years he studied law in Lawrence, Mass. In 1870 he began practice in Princeton, Ill., remaining there two years, after which for a similar period he followed his profession in Chicago. Since that time he had had his office and home in Arlington.

For many years Mr. Prescott was prominent in the civic affairs of Arlington. For six years he was mayor of the village and for more than ten years a member of the board of supervisors for Westfield township. He was a Mason, had been master of the local lodge, and was a member of chapter and commandery.

October 8, 1871, he was married to Frances A. Van Velzer of Princeton, Ill., who survives him, with three of their five children, two sons and a daughter.