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William Prentis
portrait attributed to Charles Bridges
BornOctober 10, 1699
England
DiedAugust 4, 1765
Resting placeBruton Parish Church
Occupationmerchant
Known forColonial Williamsburg Prentis Store
SpouseMary Brooke (1701-1768)
ChildrenJohn Prentis (1726-1775)
William Prentis (1739-1771)
Daniel Prentis (1745-1800)
Sarah Prentis Waters (1749-1829)
Elizabeth Prentis (1752-1770)
Joseph Prentis (1754-1809)
Parent(s)John and Sarah Prentis[1]

William Prentis (October 10, 1699 – August 4, 1765)[citation needed] was born in England and became the leading merchant of early 18th century Williamsburg, Virginia. He was also the father of John Prentis, who served as mayor of Williamsburg from 1759 to 1760; and Joseph Prentis, who represented Williamsburg in the Virginia House of Delegates, serving as that body's Speaker from 1786 until 1788.

  1. ^ Winter (2011), p. 9

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