Albert B. Prescott, PhD and M.D.
Son of Benjamin Prescott (b. New Hartford, NY) and Experience Huntley (b. NY). When he was nine years old, Albert Prescott suffered a severe injury to his right knee which resulted in a permanent and painful disability.
Married with one child.
Professor of Organic Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Michigan
Innovator, Founder and Dean of the College of Pharmacy, University of Michigan
Age 72 years 2 months 13 days
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ALBERT BENJAMIN PRESCOTT was born at Hastings, New York, December 12, 1832, son of Benjamin and Experience (Huntley) Prescott. The American line of the Prescott family is traced in descent from John Prescott, who came from England to Boston, Massachusetts, in 1640; he was a descendant in the fourth generation from James Prescott, who for bravery was made Lord of the Manor of Derby, by Queen Elizabeth, in 1564. From John Prescott the heads of families in direct order were these: Jonas Prescott, born at Lancaster, Massachusetts, in 1648; Jonas Prescott, Jr., born in 1678; Ebenezer Prescott, born in Groton, Massachusetts, 1700; Ebenezer Prescott, Jr., born in 1723; Oliver Prescott, born at Jaffrey, New Hampshire, in 1760; and Benjamin Prescott, born at New Hartford, New York, August 20, 1794.
The young Albert Benjamin when nine years old sustained an injury to his right knee which entailed years of suffering. He pursued his studies with the assistance of private tutors, and especially with the aid of a sister, then a well-known teacher in central New York. He was admitted to the University of Michigan in 1861, and after following studies in Medicine and Chemistry, was graduated Doctor of Medicine in 1864.
In May of that year he took the regular examination for medical service in the United States Army; and in July was commissioned Assistant Surgeon, with assignment to duty in the Totten General Hospital at Louisville, Kentucky. Later he became a member of the Medical Examining Board and Surgeon-in-Charge of the Foundry General Hospital at Louisville. He was discharged from the service August 22, 1865, with the brevet rank of Captain of United States Volunteers.
The same year he entered upon his lifework as a chemist in the laboratory of the University of Michigan, with the rank of Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Lecturer on Organic Chemistry and Metallurgy. Upon the organization of the School of Pharmacy in 1868 its administration was placed in his hands, and he at once became an earnest advocate of superior laboratory methods and better standards of pharmaceutical education, an advance in which this school has since borne an important part. In 1870 he was appointed Professor of Organic and Applied Chemistry and of Pharmacy. In 1889 his title was changed to Professor of Organic Chemistry and of Pharmacy, and in 1890 to Professor of Organic Chemistry. From 1876 he was Dean of the School of Pharmacy, and from 1884 he was also Director of the Chemical Laboratory.
He was a frequent contributor to the literature of Chemistry, his writings appearing in the form of reports of research work in Analytical and Organic Chemistry; books of reference on these subjects; and articles upon the education of pharmacists and upon chemical topics of general public interest. His first book, "Outlines of Proximate Organic Analysis," a small volume published in 1875, gave great impetus, both in this country and in England, to the work in this subject. His later investigations were especially concerned with the natural organic bases and certain of their derivatives. He was elected a Fellow of the Chemical Society of London in 1876; president of the American Chemical Society in 1886; president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 1891; and president of the American Pharmaceutical Association in 1899. He was a member of the American Philosophical Society of Philadelphia, and an honorary member of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. He received the honorary degree of Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Michigan in 1886, and the degree of Doctor of Laws in 1896. Northwestern University also conferred upon him the degree of Doctor of Laws in 1902.
He was married in 1866 to Abigail Freeburn. He died at Ann Arbor, February 25, 1905. Mrs. Prescott and a foster-son, Herbert Freeburn Prescott, survive him.
Source: History of the University Of Michigan, by Burke Aaron Hinsdale, published by the University, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1906, p 243-244.
Son of Benjamin Prescott (b. New Hartford, NY) and Experience Huntley (b. NY). When he was nine years old, Albert Prescott suffered a severe injury to his right knee which resulted in a permanent and painful disability.
Married with one child.
Professor of Organic Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Michigan
Innovator, Founder and Dean of the College of Pharmacy, University of Michigan
Age 72 years 2 months 13 days
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ALBERT BENJAMIN PRESCOTT was born at Hastings, New York, December 12, 1832, son of Benjamin and Experience (Huntley) Prescott. The American line of the Prescott family is traced in descent from John Prescott, who came from England to Boston, Massachusetts, in 1640; he was a descendant in the fourth generation from James Prescott, who for bravery was made Lord of the Manor of Derby, by Queen Elizabeth, in 1564. From John Prescott the heads of families in direct order were these: Jonas Prescott, born at Lancaster, Massachusetts, in 1648; Jonas Prescott, Jr., born in 1678; Ebenezer Prescott, born in Groton, Massachusetts, 1700; Ebenezer Prescott, Jr., born in 1723; Oliver Prescott, born at Jaffrey, New Hampshire, in 1760; and Benjamin Prescott, born at New Hartford, New York, August 20, 1794.
The young Albert Benjamin when nine years old sustained an injury to his right knee which entailed years of suffering. He pursued his studies with the assistance of private tutors, and especially with the aid of a sister, then a well-known teacher in central New York. He was admitted to the University of Michigan in 1861, and after following studies in Medicine and Chemistry, was graduated Doctor of Medicine in 1864.
In May of that year he took the regular examination for medical service in the United States Army; and in July was commissioned Assistant Surgeon, with assignment to duty in the Totten General Hospital at Louisville, Kentucky. Later he became a member of the Medical Examining Board and Surgeon-in-Charge of the Foundry General Hospital at Louisville. He was discharged from the service August 22, 1865, with the brevet rank of Captain of United States Volunteers.
The same year he entered upon his lifework as a chemist in the laboratory of the University of Michigan, with the rank of Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Lecturer on Organic Chemistry and Metallurgy. Upon the organization of the School of Pharmacy in 1868 its administration was placed in his hands, and he at once became an earnest advocate of superior laboratory methods and better standards of pharmaceutical education, an advance in which this school has since borne an important part. In 1870 he was appointed Professor of Organic and Applied Chemistry and of Pharmacy. In 1889 his title was changed to Professor of Organic Chemistry and of Pharmacy, and in 1890 to Professor of Organic Chemistry. From 1876 he was Dean of the School of Pharmacy, and from 1884 he was also Director of the Chemical Laboratory.
He was a frequent contributor to the literature of Chemistry, his writings appearing in the form of reports of research work in Analytical and Organic Chemistry; books of reference on these subjects; and articles upon the education of pharmacists and upon chemical topics of general public interest. His first book, "Outlines of Proximate Organic Analysis," a small volume published in 1875, gave great impetus, both in this country and in England, to the work in this subject. His later investigations were especially concerned with the natural organic bases and certain of their derivatives. He was elected a Fellow of the Chemical Society of London in 1876; president of the American Chemical Society in 1886; president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 1891; and president of the American Pharmaceutical Association in 1899. He was a member of the American Philosophical Society of Philadelphia, and an honorary member of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. He received the honorary degree of Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Michigan in 1886, and the degree of Doctor of Laws in 1896. Northwestern University also conferred upon him the degree of Doctor of Laws in 1902.
He was married in 1866 to Abigail Freeburn. He died at Ann Arbor, February 25, 1905. Mrs. Prescott and a foster-son, Herbert Freeburn Prescott, survive him.
Source: History of the University Of Michigan, by Burke Aaron Hinsdale, published by the University, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1906, p 243-244.
Albert B. Prescott, PhD and M.D.
Son of Benjamin Prescott (b. New Hartford, NY) and Experience Huntley (b. NY). When he was nine years old, Albert Prescott suffered a severe injury to his right knee which resulted in a permanent and painful disability.
Married with one child.
Professor of Organic Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Michigan
Innovator, Founder and Dean of the College of Pharmacy, University of Michigan
Age 72 years 2 months 13 days
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ALBERT BENJAMIN PRESCOTT was born at Hastings, New York, December 12, 1832, son of Benjamin and Experience (Huntley) Prescott. The American line of the Prescott family is traced in descent from John Prescott, who came from England to Boston, Massachusetts, in 1640; he was a descendant in the fourth generation from James Prescott, who for bravery was made Lord of the Manor of Derby, by Queen Elizabeth, in 1564. From John Prescott the heads of families in direct order were these: Jonas Prescott, born at Lancaster, Massachusetts, in 1648; Jonas Prescott, Jr., born in 1678; Ebenezer Prescott, born in Groton, Massachusetts, 1700; Ebenezer Prescott, Jr., born in 1723; Oliver Prescott, born at Jaffrey, New Hampshire, in 1760; and Benjamin Prescott, born at New Hartford, New York, August 20, 1794.
The young Albert Benjamin when nine years old sustained an injury to his right knee which entailed years of suffering. He pursued his studies with the assistance of private tutors, and especially with the aid of a sister, then a well-known teacher in central New York. He was admitted to the University of Michigan in 1861, and after following studies in Medicine and Chemistry, was graduated Doctor of Medicine in 1864.
In May of that year he took the regular examination for medical service in the United States Army; and in July was commissioned Assistant Surgeon, with assignment to duty in the Totten General Hospital at Louisville, Kentucky. Later he became a member of the Medical Examining Board and Surgeon-in-Charge of the Foundry General Hospital at Louisville. He was discharged from the service August 22, 1865, with the brevet rank of Captain of United States Volunteers.
The same year he entered upon his lifework as a chemist in the laboratory of the University of Michigan, with the rank of Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Lecturer on Organic Chemistry and Metallurgy. Upon the organization of the School of Pharmacy in 1868 its administration was placed in his hands, and he at once became an earnest advocate of superior laboratory methods and better standards of pharmaceutical education, an advance in which this school has since borne an important part. In 1870 he was appointed Professor of Organic and Applied Chemistry and of Pharmacy. In 1889 his title was changed to Professor of Organic Chemistry and of Pharmacy, and in 1890 to Professor of Organic Chemistry. From 1876 he was Dean of the School of Pharmacy, and from 1884 he was also Director of the Chemical Laboratory.
He was a frequent contributor to the literature of Chemistry, his writings appearing in the form of reports of research work in Analytical and Organic Chemistry; books of reference on these subjects; and articles upon the education of pharmacists and upon chemical topics of general public interest. His first book, "Outlines of Proximate Organic Analysis," a small volume published in 1875, gave great impetus, both in this country and in England, to the work in this subject. His later investigations were especially concerned with the natural organic bases and certain of their derivatives. He was elected a Fellow of the Chemical Society of London in 1876; president of the American Chemical Society in 1886; president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 1891; and president of the American Pharmaceutical Association in 1899. He was a member of the American Philosophical Society of Philadelphia, and an honorary member of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. He received the honorary degree of Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Michigan in 1886, and the degree of Doctor of Laws in 1896. Northwestern University also conferred upon him the degree of Doctor of Laws in 1902.
He was married in 1866 to Abigail Freeburn. He died at Ann Arbor, February 25, 1905. Mrs. Prescott and a foster-son, Herbert Freeburn Prescott, survive him.
Source: History of the University Of Michigan, by Burke Aaron Hinsdale, published by the University, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1906, p 243-244.
Son of Benjamin Prescott (b. New Hartford, NY) and Experience Huntley (b. NY). When he was nine years old, Albert Prescott suffered a severe injury to his right knee which resulted in a permanent and painful disability.
Married with one child.
Professor of Organic Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Michigan
Innovator, Founder and Dean of the College of Pharmacy, University of Michigan
Age 72 years 2 months 13 days
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ALBERT BENJAMIN PRESCOTT was born at Hastings, New York, December 12, 1832, son of Benjamin and Experience (Huntley) Prescott. The American line of the Prescott family is traced in descent from John Prescott, who came from England to Boston, Massachusetts, in 1640; he was a descendant in the fourth generation from James Prescott, who for bravery was made Lord of the Manor of Derby, by Queen Elizabeth, in 1564. From John Prescott the heads of families in direct order were these: Jonas Prescott, born at Lancaster, Massachusetts, in 1648; Jonas Prescott, Jr., born in 1678; Ebenezer Prescott, born in Groton, Massachusetts, 1700; Ebenezer Prescott, Jr., born in 1723; Oliver Prescott, born at Jaffrey, New Hampshire, in 1760; and Benjamin Prescott, born at New Hartford, New York, August 20, 1794.
The young Albert Benjamin when nine years old sustained an injury to his right knee which entailed years of suffering. He pursued his studies with the assistance of private tutors, and especially with the aid of a sister, then a well-known teacher in central New York. He was admitted to the University of Michigan in 1861, and after following studies in Medicine and Chemistry, was graduated Doctor of Medicine in 1864.
In May of that year he took the regular examination for medical service in the United States Army; and in July was commissioned Assistant Surgeon, with assignment to duty in the Totten General Hospital at Louisville, Kentucky. Later he became a member of the Medical Examining Board and Surgeon-in-Charge of the Foundry General Hospital at Louisville. He was discharged from the service August 22, 1865, with the brevet rank of Captain of United States Volunteers.
The same year he entered upon his lifework as a chemist in the laboratory of the University of Michigan, with the rank of Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Lecturer on Organic Chemistry and Metallurgy. Upon the organization of the School of Pharmacy in 1868 its administration was placed in his hands, and he at once became an earnest advocate of superior laboratory methods and better standards of pharmaceutical education, an advance in which this school has since borne an important part. In 1870 he was appointed Professor of Organic and Applied Chemistry and of Pharmacy. In 1889 his title was changed to Professor of Organic Chemistry and of Pharmacy, and in 1890 to Professor of Organic Chemistry. From 1876 he was Dean of the School of Pharmacy, and from 1884 he was also Director of the Chemical Laboratory.
He was a frequent contributor to the literature of Chemistry, his writings appearing in the form of reports of research work in Analytical and Organic Chemistry; books of reference on these subjects; and articles upon the education of pharmacists and upon chemical topics of general public interest. His first book, "Outlines of Proximate Organic Analysis," a small volume published in 1875, gave great impetus, both in this country and in England, to the work in this subject. His later investigations were especially concerned with the natural organic bases and certain of their derivatives. He was elected a Fellow of the Chemical Society of London in 1876; president of the American Chemical Society in 1886; president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 1891; and president of the American Pharmaceutical Association in 1899. He was a member of the American Philosophical Society of Philadelphia, and an honorary member of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. He received the honorary degree of Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Michigan in 1886, and the degree of Doctor of Laws in 1896. Northwestern University also conferred upon him the degree of Doctor of Laws in 1902.
He was married in 1866 to Abigail Freeburn. He died at Ann Arbor, February 25, 1905. Mrs. Prescott and a foster-son, Herbert Freeburn Prescott, survive him.
Source: History of the University Of Michigan, by Burke Aaron Hinsdale, published by the University, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1906, p 243-244.
Inscription
Family marker says:
ALBERT BENJAMIN PRESCOTT, M.D.
Assistant Surgeon U.S. Vol.'s 1864
Professor Chemistry in the University of Michigan
MDCCCLXV MDCCCCV
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Individual marker states:
PRESCOTT
ALBERT BENJAMIN
MDCCCXXXII - MDCCCCV
Gravesite Details
The PRESCOTT/WOOD plot includes: Keziah Prescott, Experience Prescott, Albert Prescott, Abagail Prescott, Herbert Prescott, Edna M. Prescott and Nancy A. Wood.
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