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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
Of
M⸫W⸫ David S. Prescott

1911-1912

David Sanborn Prescott was born in St. Anthony, Minnesota
on January 11, 1859, his parents being Nathan M. and Rozilla
M. (Haley) Prescott. He acquired his early education in the
public schools of Minnesota and afterward attended Carleton
College at Northfield, Minnesota. Feeling it incumbent to
make for himself a place in the business world, in the spring
of 1881 he went to Glendive, Montana, where he owned &
operated a drug store, remaining there until March, 1887. At
that date he visited Spokane and was so impressed with the
possibilities of the country and its future prospects that he
returned to Glendive, disposed of his store and in October,
1887, moved his family to the Inland Empire. He would open
a drug store which he conducted successfully for a time until his connection with political interests
demanded his efforts in other fields.

From the first he took an active part in the work of the Republican Party and was soon appointed
Chief Clerk in the County Auditor's office. The value of his service won substantial recognition,
when, in 1892, he was elected County Treasurer, filling the office during the two succeeding years.
He then returned to business life, becoming secretary of the Ross Park Electric Railway Company,
operating the first electric line on the Pacific coast and one of the earliest in the country. After
severing his connection with the Ross Park Electric Company he entered the real estate field with
his brother, Fred L. Prescott, forming Prescott Brothers Real Estate, until he sold out to his brother
in February of 1911

Prescott did not confine his attention, however, solely to commercial interests and business
projects which promise only individual return, but was likewise active in fields where public
progress was concerned. He had been honored with the presidency of the civil service commission
of Spokane. He was secretary of the board of trustees of the Young Men's Christian Association
and took a very active part in promoting its welfare and growth.

David Sanborn Prescott was made a Master Mason in Glendive (Montana) Lodge No. 31 on June
9, 1887. He would demit to Spokane No. 34 in the winter of 1887. In August 1889, Worshipful
Master W.W. Witherspoon, would appointment Brother Prescott as Secretary. He would hold this
post for seven years, and would be elected master of Spokane No. 34 in 1899. He would also hold
memberships Spokane Chapter, No. 2, R. A. M., of which he is past high priest; Spokane Council,
No. 4, R. & S. M.; Cataract Commandery, No. 3, K. T.; Oriental Consistory, No. 2, A. A. S. R.;
and El Katif Temple of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.

His active work in the Grand Lodge began in 1903 when he was appointed Grand Lecturer.