In The History and Genealogy of the Prentice or Prentiss Family, In New England, from 1631 to 1852, collected by C.F.J. Binney Published by the Author, 1852 Page 206: (1005) Charles William Prentiss, son of Samuel (994) and Lucretia, born 10/18/1812; graduated from Dartmouth; settled at Irasburg, shire town of Orleans County Vt.; twice a Representative of that town; removed to Montpelier, and is devoted to his profession, the Law. Married------- Children. (1060) I. Lucretia Houghton, b Oct., 5, 1837 (1061) II.Caroline Sophia, b. Jan 8, 1842 (1062) III. Charles William, b. Sept. 11, 1844 (1063) IV. Mary Judith, b. Nov. 4, 1849 these children are members of the 7th generation listed in the book. There is a good deal about Samuel (994) as he was a prominent judge with a prominent wife. His picture is in the book. This branch is listed as the Newton, Mass, Branch. Decended fromCapt. Thomas Prentice, b. England abt 1620, died 7/6/1710, fell from his horse when returning from Sunday worship. hope this helps, Bruce ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kevin, Sally & Peekay Myers" <sroth@midusa.net> To: <VTCHITTE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, July 17, 2000 6:22 PM Subject: PRENTISS in BURLINGTON > Hi, I'm hoping someone can send this novice in the right direction! > > I am looking for information on Charles William Prentiss b. 9/11/1844 in > Irasburg, d.7/4/1899 in Burlington. I believe his father's name was also > Charles, and his mother's was Caroline. I am not sure when he left VT, > but he lived for a time in NE ( with his wife Isabelle McDonald who > preceded him in death in 1890) and also did a lot of traveling because > he was forever out of work. He apparently made his way back to VT and at > the time of his death, or right before, was living with his son Guy, and > his sister Mary. > I have become confused as to where I should direct my inquiries in VT > for death, birth certificates. I would greatly appreciate any help! > Thanks, Sally > sroth@midusa.net >