Esther Prescott [nee Lawrence], 1927
Name/Title
Esther Prescott [nee Lawrence], 1927Entry/Object ID
2021.1380.01Description
Sepia coloured, faded photograph of Esther Prescott [nee Lawrence]. Esther appears to be sitting on a beach in a lawn chair. Behind her what appears to be a cabin or beach house is visible as well as a dock. She is swearing a sun dress and holding a book. Distinguishing Features: Sepia coloured photo of Esther PrescottContext
Esther Lawrence was the wife of Harold Prescott. They married in 1932 and a total of 12 children: Don, Bob, Shirley, Crystal, Haroldene, Heather, Harry, Patricia, Bruce, Reginald, Douglas and Randy. Harold Prescott was born in 1911 in Killaloe Ontario, in 1938 he came to Sudbury to work for INCO. In 1941 Prescott was hired to be a locomotive fireman for Canadian National in Capreol, later he became an engineer. By 1951 he became a town councilor and in 1955 he became mayor and remained as mayor for 13 years (minus 1962-1963). He is responsible for the donation of CN engine 6077 to Capreol in Prescott park, he also is credited for designing the Capreol flag.Collection
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Capreol History