The Prescotts of Westford

The Prescotts were early settlers of Westford and Chelmsford, and by the end of the 1700’s there were many Prescott families that were related in one way or another. Abram, Olive’s husband who was born in 1769 was among the fourth generation. Abram was the third son of twelve children and was the only son to remain in Forge Village. He was a deacon of the First Church, a representative to the general court, and held other civic positions.