William Prentis

William Prentis
portrait attributed to Charles Bridges
Born	October 10, 1699 England
Died	August 4, 1765
Resting place	Bruton Parish Church
Occupation	merchant
Known for	Colonial Williamsburg Prentis Store
Spouse	Mary Brooke (1701-1768)
Children	John 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.