About Prescott F. Cogswell
Lived 1859 – 1960 (aged 100). Prescott F. Cogswell was an American politician.
Prescott Franklin Cogswell (October 23, 1859 – January 15, 1960) served in the California legislature for the 33rd District for the 40th and 41st sessions.
Biography Cogswell was born in Thamesford, Canada West on October 23, 1859.
He was a member of the California State Assembly from 1906 to 1912, and of the California State Senate from 1912 to 1916.
A reservoir on the San Gabriel River was named in his honor.
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Who was Prescott F. Cogswell?
American politician
When was Prescott F. Cogswell born?
Prescott F. Cogswell was born on 23 October 1859 in Thamesford.
When did Prescott F. Cogswell die?
Prescott F. Cogswell died on 15 January 1960 in El Monte.
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Prescott F. Cogswell was a politician.
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Prescott F. Cogswell was American.
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