Prescott F. Cogswell
Prescott F. Cogswell (October 23, 1859 - January 15, 1960) served in the California legislature for the 33rd District for the 40th and 41st Sessions. Cogswell was born in Canada.[2]
Prescott F. Cogswell | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors | |
| In office 1918–1926 | |
| Preceded by | John. J. Hamilton |
| Succeeded by | Fred T. Beaty |
| Constituency | First District |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 23, 1859[1] Ontario, Canada[1] |
| Died | January 15, 1960 (aged 100)[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Jane Belcher Isabel Adams |
| Children | Frederick, Harold, Irene, Prescott and Horatio |
| Residence | Los Angeles |
| Alma mater | Albert University |
From 1918 to 1926, Cogswell served on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.[1] A reservoir on the San Gabriel River was named in his honor.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John. J. Hamilton |
Los Angeles County Supervisor First District 1918-1926 |
Succeeded by Fred T. Beaty |
References
- "SUPERVISOR PRESCOTT F. COGSWELL" (PDF). Board of Supervisors. County of Los Angeles. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
- Vassar, Alexander C. (2011). Legislators of California (PDF). Retrieved 23 November 2016.
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