Family histories of Prescott family. Ancestry and descendants of William Prescott (1800-1876) was born near Dover, Kent, England, the son of William Prescott (1765-1846). In 1826 he married Christian Elve (1799-1884), daughter of John and Sarah Elve. They settled in Dover and were quite prominent. In 1838 they sailed for South Australia with their six children. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in South Australia. William Prescott arrived in South Australia in September 1838 on board the ship the "Winchester".
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Ancestry and descendants of William Prescott (1800-1876) was born near Dover, Kent, England, the son of William Prescott (1765-1846). In 1826 he married Christian Elve (1799-1884), daughter of John and Sarah Elve. They settled in Dover and were quite prominent. In 1838 they sailed for South Australia with their six children. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in South Australia. William Prescott arrived in South Australia in September 1838 on board the ship the "Winchester".