Prescott Metcalf
Prescott Metcalf | |
|---|---|
| 8th Mayor of Erie, Pennsylvania | |
| In office 1862–1864 | |
| Preceded by | Sherburn Smith |
| Succeeded by | F. F. Farrar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 25, 1813 Putney, Vermont |
| Died | October 14, 1891 (aged 78) Erie, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Abigail R. Wilder |
| Children | 5 |
Prescott Metcalf (January 25, 1813 – October 14, 1891) was a prominent businessman and the 8th mayor of Erie, Pennsylvania. He was one of the first Republican mayors of Erie, Pennsylvania, a post he held from 1862 to 1864.
His children were Joseph P. Metcalf, (1847–1901); Windham Wilder Metcalf, (1847–1851); Frederick Wilder Metcalf, (d. 1890); Nellie Metcalf, (d. 1856); and George Ralph Metcalf, (1858–1931).
One of thirteen children, Metcalf was born in Putney, Vermont. He arrived in Erie in 1835.
Mecalf's father was Joseph Metcalf (24 August 1774 in Oakham, MA – 27 January 1869 in Putney, VT) and his grandfather was Sgt. Samuel Metcalf (26 April 1739 in Rutland, MA – 13 June 1785, Oakham, MA) a Continental soldier