Edward A. Prouty
M, b. August 1878, d. 1974
| Father* | Barnabas Prouty b. Oct 1840, d. 1929 |
| Mother* | Margaret E. Frye b. 1843, d. 1928 |
Citations
- [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED246. Dwelling 82.
- [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_ 1816; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 145.
- [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Richland Center Ward 1, Richland, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1732; Page: 24B; Enumeration District: 0097; Image: 1094; FHL Number: 1375745.
- [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Madison Ward 7, Dane, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1981; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 56; Image: 870.
- [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Madison, Dane, Wisconsin; Roll: 2566; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 34; Image: 949.0.
Josephine Henry
F, b. circa 1850
| Father* | Jacob Henry b. 8 Sep 1826, d. 20 Nov 1886 |
| Mother* | Jane Day b. 14 Feb 1824, d. 21 Apr 1915 |
Citations
- [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 156. Dwelling 1178.
Belle Mary Henry
F, b. 23 August 1852, d. 23 January 1909
| Father* | Jacob Henry b. 8 Sep 1826, d. 20 Nov 1886 |
| Mother* | Jane Day b. 14 Feb 1824, d. 21 Apr 1915 |
Citations
- [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 156. Dwelling 1178.
Harrison Day Henry
M, b. 2 September 1855, d. 24 January 1937
| Father* | Jacob Henry b. 8 Sep 1826, d. 20 Nov 1886 |
| Mother* | Jane Day b. 14 Feb 1824, d. 21 Apr 1915 |
Citations
- [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 156. Dwelling 1178.
Amos Day Henry
M, b. 8 February 1858, d. 24 August 1945
| Father* | Jacob Henry b. 8 Sep 1826, d. 20 Nov 1886 |
| Mother* | Jane Day b. 14 Feb 1824, d. 21 Apr 1915 |
Citations
- [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 156. Dwelling 1178.
Barnabas Prouty
M, b. 16 March 1809, d. 2 February 1902
| Father* | Stephen Prouty b. c 1767, d. c 1861 |
| Mother* | Elizabeth Cooley b. c 1772, d. c 1865 |
- In 1901 was mentioned in profile of John Byron Prouty; John Byron PROUTY, a representative of one of the pioneer families of Sauk County, WI, is an influential citizen and successful farmer of Washington Township, where he makes his home on section 29. He was born in Washington Township, Sauk County, WI, 09 Feb 1856, and was a son of Rev. Andrew and Delilah (TRUAX) PROUTY. The grandparents of our subject bore the name of Barnabas and Rebecca (TRUMBO) PROUTY. The grandfather was a native of OH and was of New England ancestry, while the grandmother was of German descent. Barbabas PROUTY came to Sauk County in 1853, where he still lives at the age of 90. He enjoys good health and mental activity. Eight sons were born to that worthy couple: (1) Andrew, (2) John, a prominent citizen of O'Neill [Holt County], NE; (3) Barnabas. of Sauk County [WI]; (4) Joshua, of Sauk County; (5) Stephen, deceased; (6) Enoch, formerly a Baptist minister, and the inventor of the famous PROUTY power printing press, and other valuable inventions, now in business in Chicago [Cook County, IL]; (7) Jeremiah, of Sauk County; and (8) Hiram, also residing in Sauk County [WI]. The oldest son, Andrew PROUTY, was born in Morrill County, OH, and came to WI with his father, and has since resided in Washington Township [Sauk County]. He received a liberal education in OH, and taught school several years after locating in WI, and a few years afterward was ordained a minister of the Baptist church. For some years he filled regular pastorates, and spent about ten years in the active ministry, and still holds occasional services. He has been a member of the board of supervisors, and works for the interests of his community. The mother of our subject was born in OH. John Byron PROUTY attended the public schools of Sauk County, and at the age of 21 began earning his livelihood as a farm laborer. His present fine farm comprises 180 acres and is near the village of Sandusky, Washington Township, Sauk County [WI], and he has made his home on that place since 1886. He devotes his attention to livestock raising and dairying. The farm is the old LUNN homestead. Mr. PROUTY was married in 1886 to Sarah Ann LUNN, daughter of Joseph and Ann (TAYLOR) LUNN, prominent pioneers of Washington Township [Sauk County, WI]. They went there from Milwaukee in 1857, settling near the village of Sandusky. Mrs. PROUTY's father was one of the most successful farmers of Sauk County. He was born in Yorkshire, England, and died in 1882, aged 66 years. Mrs. PROUTY's mother was born near Manchester, England, and came to the [p 373] U. S. in 1839. She died in 1882, aged nearly 62 years. Mrs. PROUTY was one of a family of then children, among whom was James T. LUNN, who was county superintendent of schools in Sauk County for 11 years, and is now a prominent business man of Sioux Falls [Minnehaha County], SD. Mrs. PROUTY is a lady of culture and good education, and was engaged in teaching for several years. Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. PROUTY: (1) Florence Edna, (2) Ernest Andrew and (3) Everett Samuel. The sons are twins. Mr. PROUTY is active in all public movements, and is a Republican in political sentiment. He attends most of the county conventions, and in 1898 was a delegate to the state convention in the interest of LaFollette for governor. He is at present chairman of the township committee, and a member of the county committee. He has filled the office of township treasurer, and has gained the confidence of the people of his township and county, and is well known as a man of broad mind and energetic character.
Children of Barnabas Prouty and Rebecca Trumbo
- Reverand Andrew Leal Prouty+ b. 9 Feb 1834, d. 16 Feb 1910
- John T. Prouty+ b. 21 Jul 1837, d. 28 Dec 1930
- Stephan Prouty+ b. 1838, d. 3 May 1899
- Barnabas Prouty+ b. Oct 1840, d. 1929
- Joshua Prouty+ b. 1841, d. 10 Aug 1909
- Reverand Enoch Dye Prouty+ b. 1 May 1844, d. 1 Sep 1935
- Jeremiah R. Prouty+ b. 17 Dec 1849, d. 26 Feb 1927
- Hiram Prouty+ b. Apr 1854, d. 9 Nov 1941
Citations
- [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 156. Dwelling 1185.
- [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED246. Dwelling 85.
- [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1816; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 129.
Rebecca Trumbo
F, b. 26 February 1812, d. 9 October 1887
- In 1901 was mentioned in profile of John Byron Prouty; John Byron PROUTY, a representative of one of the pioneer families of Sauk County, WI, is an influential citizen and successful farmer of Washington Township, where he makes his home on section 29. He was born in Washington Township, Sauk County, WI, 09 Feb 1856, and was a son of Rev. Andrew and Delilah (TRUAX) PROUTY. The grandparents of our subject bore the name of Barnabas and Rebecca (TRUMBO) PROUTY. The grandfather was a native of OH and was of New England ancestry, while the grandmother was of German descent. Barbabas PROUTY came to Sauk County in 1853, where he still lives at the age of 90. He enjoys good health and mental activity. Eight sons were born to that worthy couple: (1) Andrew, (2) John, a prominent citizen of O'Neill [Holt County], NE; (3) Barnabas. of Sauk County [WI]; (4) Joshua, of Sauk County; (5) Stephen, deceased; (6) Enoch, formerly a Baptist minister, and the inventor of the famous PROUTY power printing press, and other valuable inventions, now in business in Chicago [Cook County, IL]; (7) Jeremiah, of Sauk County; and (8) Hiram, also residing in Sauk County [WI]. The oldest son, Andrew PROUTY, was born in Morrill County, OH, and came to WI with his father, and has since resided in Washington Township [Sauk County]. He received a liberal education in OH, and taught school several years after locating in WI, and a few years afterward was ordained a minister of the Baptist church. For some years he filled regular pastorates, and spent about ten years in the active ministry, and still holds occasional services. He has been a member of the board of supervisors, and works for the interests of his community. The mother of our subject was born in OH. John Byron PROUTY attended the public schools of Sauk County, and at the age of 21 began earning his livelihood as a farm laborer. His present fine farm comprises 180 acres and is near the village of Sandusky, Washington Township, Sauk County [WI], and he has made his home on that place since 1886. He devotes his attention to livestock raising and dairying. The farm is the old LUNN homestead. Mr. PROUTY was married in 1886 to Sarah Ann LUNN, daughter of Joseph and Ann (TAYLOR) LUNN, prominent pioneers of Washington Township [Sauk County, WI]. They went there from Milwaukee in 1857, settling near the village of Sandusky. Mrs. PROUTY's father was one of the most successful farmers of Sauk County. He was born in Yorkshire, England, and died in 1882, aged 66 years. Mrs. PROUTY's mother was born near Manchester, England, and came to the [p 373] U. S. in 1839. She died in 1882, aged nearly 62 years. Mrs. PROUTY was one of a family of then children, among whom was James T. LUNN, who was county superintendent of schools in Sauk County for 11 years, and is now a prominent business man of Sioux Falls [Minnehaha County], SD. Mrs. PROUTY is a lady of culture and good education, and was engaged in teaching for several years. Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. PROUTY: (1) Florence Edna, (2) Ernest Andrew and (3) Everett Samuel. The sons are twins. Mr. PROUTY is active in all public movements, and is a Republican in political sentiment. He attends most of the county conventions, and in 1898 was a delegate to the state convention in the interest of LaFollette for governor. He is at present chairman of the township committee, and a member of the county committee. He has filled the office of township treasurer, and has gained the confidence of the people of his township and county, and is well known as a man of broad mind and energetic character.
Children of Rebecca Trumbo and Barnabas Prouty
- Reverand Andrew Leal Prouty+ b. 9 Feb 1834, d. 16 Feb 1910
- John T. Prouty+ b. 21 Jul 1837, d. 28 Dec 1930
- Stephan Prouty+ b. 1838, d. 3 May 1899
- Barnabas Prouty+ b. Oct 1840, d. 1929
- Joshua Prouty+ b. 1841, d. 10 Aug 1909
- Reverand Enoch Dye Prouty+ b. 1 May 1844, d. 1 Sep 1935
- Jeremiah R. Prouty+ b. 17 Dec 1849, d. 26 Feb 1927
- Hiram Prouty+ b. Apr 1854, d. 9 Nov 1941
John T. Prouty
M, b. 21 July 1837, d. 28 December 1930
| Father* | Barnabas Prouty b. 16 Mar 1809, d. 2 Feb 1902 |
| Mother* | Rebecca Trumbo b. 26 Feb 1812, d. 9 Oct 1887 |
John T Prouty portrait - Compendium of history, reminiscence, and biography of Nebraska 1912
J T Prouty
- J.T. Prouty was the first settler of the City of O’Neill, and was, at the time of the filing on his homestead one of the first white settlers in the Upper Elkhorn Valley. He was the first merchant, the first notary public of the county and holds several other premier honors of the early day. His claim, was at the time of his locating on it, five miles west of William H. Inman’s, one of his old school chums, the next nearest neighbor. Mr. Prouty moved on his homestead quarter on July 14, 1873 and with his timber had a fine body of land in a beautiful valley.
J.T. Prouty was born in Morrow County Ohio on July 21, 1837, the son of Barnabas and Rebecca (Trumbo) Prouty. In 1854 the father moved with his family to Sauk County, Wisconsin, where J.T. began life for himself in 1859 farming a 90 acres tract of land, continuing to live with his parents until 1867. He learned the trade of cabinetmaker and wood turner, carrying this on in connection with farming. That trade helped him find employment on his trip west.
Mr. Prouty first settled in Holt County, then known as Elkhorn County in July 1873 reaching his claim on the 14th day of that month. He traveled from Wisconsin camping by the wayside for 43 ½ days. The first dwelling was partly lumber and partly canvas from the wagon cover. The town of O’Neill, to be, was first known as Rockford and Mr. Prouty was the first Postmaster.
When the colony of which General John O’Neill was to head, came to the country, Mr. & Mrs. Prouty fed them at barely the cost of provisions, and helped them to get established in the new country. About four years after the railroad come through in 1881, Mr. Prouty moved to the north border of Holt county and secured a fine tract of land near where the Post Office of Paddack was established, of which he was the postmaster after moving to this point. He lived and prospered at Paddock for 25 years, retired at Atkinson and moved to Spencer 6 years later. - In 1912 One of the most interesting personalities to be found within the borders of the state of Nebraska is the venerable John T. Prouty, a portrait of whom is presented on another page, now living, retired from active life, in the town of Spencer. He is the first settler of the city of O'Neill, and was, at the time of filing on his homestead claim there, one of the first white settlers in the upper Elkhorn valley. He was the first merchant of the place, the first notary public of the county, and holds several other premier honors of the early day. His claim was, at the time of his locating on it, five miles west of that of William H. Inman's, one of his old school chums, the next nearest neighbor to civilization. Mr. Prouty moved on to his homestead quarter July 14, 1873, and with his timber and pre-emption claims had a fine body of land in the beautiful valley. In strange contrast with actual developments, he amusingly relates that he and a neighbor agreed that a man might extract a living from the soil of the immediate valley of the Elkhorn, but that to attempt to do so from the broad tract of prairie to the north would be utter folly, because of the lack of rain and the yearly prairie fires. This entire region is now a thickly settled, highly productive part of at fertile commonwealth.
Mr. Prouty was born in Morrow county, Ohio, July 21, 1837, a son of Barnabas and Rebecca (Trumbo) Prouty. In 1854 the father moved with his family to Sauk county, Wisconsin, where the son began life for himself in 1859, farming a ninety acre tract of land, though continuing under the parental roof until 1867. This was heavily wooded land and had to be cleared of the timber before it could be brought under the plow. Thousands of feet of fine timber, that today would be worth a fortune, were felled, rolled into heaps, and burned as a cumbrance to the ground. Log houses with puncheon floors, open fireplaces, and stick chimneys were the rule, and a house with a brick or stone chimney was an unusual sight. Bunches of hickory, splits bound together, were used at night as torches to light the way from one house to another, though travel by night was an unusual occurrence.
Mr. Prouty learned the trade of cabinet maker and wood turner, carrying this on in connection with farming, and found employment at this vocation up to the time of his coming west. Craftsmanship is a trait of the family, a brother of Mr. Prouty's in Chicago being an inventor of many useful railroad and other appliances.
Mr. Prouty first settled in Holt county, then known as Elkhorn county, in July, 1873, reaching his claim on the fourteenth day of the month. They drove through from Wisconsin, camping by the wayside, and were forty-three and a half days on the road before reaching their journey's end. For a time they lived in the wagon, Mrs. Prouty sleeping in it while Mr. Prouty was under on the ground; and their first shack of a dwelling was covered partly with lumber and partly with the canvas wagon cover. The town of O'Neill, to be, was first known as Rockford, and Mr. Prouty was its first postmaster. He planted the first grove there, and the fine old trees in the end of town, where the round house stands, were planted by his own hands on his pre-emption claim. Norfolk, ninety miles distant, was their trading point, and it often required five or six days to make the round trip with even a light load. The scourge of grasshoppers swept the country in 1874, devouring their only crop - seventeen acres of corn - and the two years following wheat and oats were their principal bill of fare, only a scant supply of the crops being left for the settlers.
When the colony of which General John O'Neill was the head, came to the county, Mr. and Mrs. Prouty fed them at barely the cost of provisions, and helped them to get established in the new country. After the railroad came through in 1881, and four years later, Mr. Prouty removed to the north border of Holt county and secured a fine tract of land near where the postoffice of Paddock was established, of which he was postmaster after moving to this point. He lived, and prospered, at Paddock for twenty-five years, retired to Atkinson in 1902, and came to Spencer six years later. Here he keeps a successful apiary, for, being still a man of vigorous vitality, he finds something to keep his hands and mind busy that he may not rust out.
Mr. Prouty owns two fine ranches, three miles apart, of three hundred and forty-five acres and one hundred and forty-three acres respectively, in each of which are numerous fine springs of excellent water with an unlimited supply in the Niobrara river near by. When the first wagon train's made their way up the Elkhorn valley to the Black Hills, they made Mr. Prouty's house a stopping place, getting there the last meals at table in a civilized way.
The first lyceum was held in this part of the west at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Prouty, December 2, 1873; the first Sunday school on the fourteenth of the same month; and the first prayer meeting one week later. No sermon was preached here until April 20, 1875, when a minister of the Methodist denomination held services at the home of Elijah Thompson.
Mr. Prouty was first chairman of the republican county committee, being elected at the convention held in Norfork in May, 1875, and, as stated before, was the first postmaster of Rockford, his commission bearing date of June 18, 1874. His first commission as notary public was dated June 20, 1874, and this was renewed repeatedly until he had filled the office for twenty-four years. In the fall of 1876, during the Hayes and Wheeler campaign, a republican rally was held at Mr. Prouty's place. The ladies of the neighborhood bought the material for a flag, which was made at the Prouty home and raised for the first time on the day of the rally, and for many years after used at any celebration or special occasion in Holt county. On the organization of Holt county, Mr. Prouty served as first county clerk.
While living at Paddock, Indians were plentiful on the reservation across the Niobrara, and its many as seven thousand of them were seen in camp there at one time; they were eager traders and would swap even their clothes for a chicken or a piece of pork, of which they were very fond.
Mr. Prouty was married in Sauk county, Wisconsin, March 3, 1867, to Miss Marietta Shultz, who was born in Conneaut, Ohio. Her parents were Adam and Lucy (Quatermass) Shultz, the former born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and the latter in Essex county, New York.
The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Prouty are: Angela, wife of Eugene Sebring, of Quincy, Michigan; and Harry S., who has a ranch of seven hundred and twenty acres near the old home place in Holt county; and leases, in addition, the three hundred and forty acre ranch his father owns.
Mr. Prouty is a republican in politics and was for years "wheel horse" in the political team. Mrs. Prouty is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Few men can claim to be as temperate as Mr. Prouty, he having been a total abstainer all his life from liquor and tobacco in all forms. He is very careful of his language, never indulging in profanity or vulgarity.
John T Prouty profile - Compendium of history, reminiscence, and biography of Nebraska 1912
Children of John T. Prouty and Marietta Shultz
- Angela M. Prouty+ b. Sep 1872
- Harry S. Prouty+ b. 1880, d. a 1920
- Lewis Helm b. May 1889
Stephan Prouty
M, b. 1838, d. 3 May 1899
| Father* | Barnabas Prouty b. 16 Mar 1809, d. 2 Feb 1902 |
| Mother* | Rebecca Trumbo b. 26 Feb 1812, d. 9 Oct 1887 |
Children of Stephan Prouty and Sarah Gwin
- Chester L. Prouty b. c 1868
- Iona O. Prouty b. c 1871
- Millicent M. Prouty b. c 1876
Joshua Prouty
M, b. 1841, d. 10 August 1909
| Father* | Barnabas Prouty b. 16 Mar 1809, d. 2 Feb 1902 |
| Mother* | Rebecca Trumbo b. 26 Feb 1812, d. 9 Oct 1887 |
Children of Joshua Prouty and Elizabeth Freeman
- William Oscar Prouty+ b. Jul 1868, d. 15 Nov 1942
- Elmer E. Prouty b. 1873, d. 1941
- Elsie L. Prouty b. Jun 1879
Reverand Enoch Dye Prouty
M, b. 1 May 1844, d. 1 September 1935
| Father* | Barnabas Prouty b. 16 Mar 1809, d. 2 Feb 1902 |
| Mother* | Rebecca Trumbo b. 26 Feb 1812, d. 9 Oct 1887 |
Enoch Dye Prouty
Children of Reverand Enoch Dye Prouty and Charlotte W. Weller
- Lodema Ellen Prouty b. 7 Jan 1866
- Minerva Elma Prouty b. 17 Dec 1867
- Pearl Winnie Prouty b. 31 Jan 1875
- Harry Leland Prouty b. 5 Oct 1884
Citations
- [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 156. Dwelling 1185.
- [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: M593_1739; Page: 243; Image: 490.
- [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1422 Page Number 200D.
- [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Chicago Ward 34, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T623_289 Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 1081.
- [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED433. Dwelling 94.
- [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Arcadia, De Soto, Florida; Roll: T625_217; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 15; Image: 244.
- [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED989. Dwelling 8.
Jeremiah R. Prouty
M, b. 17 December 1849, d. 26 February 1927
| Father* | Barnabas Prouty b. 16 Mar 1809, d. 2 Feb 1902 |
| Mother* | Rebecca Trumbo b. 26 Feb 1812, d. 9 Oct 1887 |
Children of Jeremiah R. Prouty and Thirza A. Youngs
- Bernice D. Prouty b. c 1886
- Hazel Prouty b. 1886
Hiram Prouty
M, b. April 1854, d. 9 November 1941
| Father* | Barnabas Prouty b. 16 Mar 1809, d. 2 Feb 1902 |
| Mother* | Rebecca Trumbo b. 26 Feb 1812, d. 9 Oct 1887 |
| Life Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Birth | April 1854 | Hiram Prouty was born in April 1854 at Ohio. |
| He was the son of Barnabas Prouty and Rebecca Trumbo. | ||
| Marriage | 23 October 1882 | Hiram Prouty married Martha Jane Emery on 23 October 1882. |
| Death | 9 November 1941 | Hiram Prouty died on 9 November 1941 at age 87 Hiram Prouty obituary.-12-nov-1941---hiram-prouty-obituary.jpg) The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 12 Nov 1941 - Hiram Prouty obituary |
Children of Hiram Prouty and Martha Jane Emery
- Jason Prouty+ b. 1 Oct 1883, d. 3 Nov 1981
- Clayton Prouty+ b. Feb 1887, d. 7 May 1963
- Mabel Prouty b. Oct 1889, d. a 1941
- Lavird Prouty+ b. May 1893, d. 6 Jul 1978
- Archie Prouty+ b. Dec 1894, d. 1984
Citations
- [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 156. Dwelling 1185.
- [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED246. Dwelling 85.
- [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1816; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 129.
Stephen Prouty
M, b. circa 1767, d. circa 1861
Children of Stephen Prouty and Elizabeth Cooley
- Roderick Prouty+ b. 1797, d. 31 Mar 1861
- Clarissa Prouty b. 22 Jan 1802, d. 3 Mar 1861
- Barnabas Prouty+ b. 16 Mar 1809, d. 2 Feb 1902
- Bradner Prouty+ b. c 1811, d. Apr 1850
- John Prouty b. c 1813
- Jane Prouty b. 1814
Elizabeth Cooley
F, b. circa 1772, d. circa 1865
Children of Elizabeth Cooley and Stephen Prouty
- Roderick Prouty+ b. 1797, d. 31 Mar 1861
- Clarissa Prouty b. 22 Jan 1802, d. 3 Mar 1861
- Barnabas Prouty+ b. 16 Mar 1809, d. 2 Feb 1902
- Bradner Prouty+ b. c 1811, d. Apr 1850
- John Prouty b. c 1813
- Jane Prouty b. 1814
Reverand Andrew Leal Prouty
M, b. 9 February 1834, d. 16 February 1910
| Father* | Barnabas Prouty b. 16 Mar 1809, d. 2 Feb 1902 |
| Mother* | Rebecca Trumbo b. 26 Feb 1812, d. 9 Oct 1887 |
- In 1901 was mentioned in profile of John Byron Prouty; John Byron PROUTY, a representative of one of the pioneer families of Sauk County, WI, is an influential citizen and successful farmer of Washington Township, where he makes his home on section 29. He was born in Washington Township, Sauk County, WI, 09 Feb 1856, and was a son of Rev. Andrew and Delilah (TRUAX) PROUTY. The grandparents of our subject bore the name of Barnabas and Rebecca (TRUMBO) PROUTY. The grandfather was a native of OH and was of New England ancestry, while the grandmother was of German descent. Barbabas PROUTY came to Sauk County in 1853, where he still lives at the age of 90. He enjoys good health and mental activity. Eight sons were born to that worthy couple: (1) Andrew, (2) John, a prominent citizen of O'Neill [Holt County], NE; (3) Barnabas. of Sauk County [WI]; (4) Joshua, of Sauk County; (5) Stephen, deceased; (6) Enoch, formerly a Baptist minister, and the inventor of the famous PROUTY power printing press, and other valuable inventions, now in business in Chicago [Cook County, IL]; (7) Jeremiah, of Sauk County; and (8) Hiram, also residing in Sauk County [WI]. The oldest son, Andrew PROUTY, was born in Morrill County, OH, and came to WI with his father, and has since resided in Washington Township [Sauk County]. He received a liberal education in OH, and taught school several years after locating in WI, and a few years afterward was ordained a minister of the Baptist church. For some years he filled regular pastorates, and spent about ten years in the active ministry, and still holds occasional services. He has been a member of the board of supervisors, and works for the interests of his community. The mother of our subject was born in OH. John Byron PROUTY attended the public schools of Sauk County, and at the age of 21 began earning his livelihood as a farm laborer. His present fine farm comprises 180 acres and is near the village of Sandusky, Washington Township, Sauk County [WI], and he has made his home on that place since 1886. He devotes his attention to livestock raising and dairying. The farm is the old LUNN homestead. Mr. PROUTY was married in 1886 to Sarah Ann LUNN, daughter of Joseph and Ann (TAYLOR) LUNN, prominent pioneers of Washington Township [Sauk County, WI]. They went there from Milwaukee in 1857, settling near the village of Sandusky. Mrs. PROUTY's father was one of the most successful farmers of Sauk County. He was born in Yorkshire, England, and died in 1882, aged 66 years. Mrs. PROUTY's mother was born near Manchester, England, and came to the [p 373] U. S. in 1839. She died in 1882, aged nearly 62 years. Mrs. PROUTY was one of a family of then children, among whom was James T. LUNN, who was county superintendent of schools in Sauk County for 11 years, and is now a prominent business man of Sioux Falls [Minnehaha County], SD. Mrs. PROUTY is a lady of culture and good education, and was engaged in teaching for several years. Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. PROUTY: (1) Florence Edna, (2) Ernest Andrew and (3) Everett Samuel. The sons are twins. Mr. PROUTY is active in all public movements, and is a Republican in political sentiment. He attends most of the county conventions, and in 1898 was a delegate to the state convention in the interest of LaFollette for governor. He is at present chairman of the township committee, and a member of the county committee. He has filled the office of township treasurer, and has gained the confidence of the people of his township and county, and is well known as a man of broad mind and energetic character.
Children of Reverand Andrew Leal Prouty and Delilah Truax
- John Byron Prouty+ b. 9 Feb 1856, d. 1 Sep 1934
- Lydia Prouty b. c 1859
- William A. Prouty b. c 1863
- Albert Prouty+ b. 1866, d. 1 Jun 1923
- Almeda Prouty b. c 1869
- Franklin Prouty b. c 1875
Delilah Truax
F, b. 28 October 1828, d. 20 January 1900
- In 1901 was mentioned in profile of John Byron Prouty; John Byron PROUTY, a representative of one of the pioneer families of Sauk County, WI, is an influential citizen and successful farmer of Washington Township, where he makes his home on section 29. He was born in Washington Township, Sauk County, WI, 09 Feb 1856, and was a son of Rev. Andrew and Delilah (TRUAX) PROUTY. The grandparents of our subject bore the name of Barnabas and Rebecca (TRUMBO) PROUTY. The grandfather was a native of OH and was of New England ancestry, while the grandmother was of German descent. Barbabas PROUTY came to Sauk County in 1853, where he still lives at the age of 90. He enjoys good health and mental activity. Eight sons were born to that worthy couple: (1) Andrew, (2) John, a prominent citizen of O'Neill [Holt County], NE; (3) Barnabas. of Sauk County [WI]; (4) Joshua, of Sauk County; (5) Stephen, deceased; (6) Enoch, formerly a Baptist minister, and the inventor of the famous PROUTY power printing press, and other valuable inventions, now in business in Chicago [Cook County, IL]; (7) Jeremiah, of Sauk County; and (8) Hiram, also residing in Sauk County [WI]. The oldest son, Andrew PROUTY, was born in Morrill County, OH, and came to WI with his father, and has since resided in Washington Township [Sauk County]. He received a liberal education in OH, and taught school several years after locating in WI, and a few years afterward was ordained a minister of the Baptist church. For some years he filled regular pastorates, and spent about ten years in the active ministry, and still holds occasional services. He has been a member of the board of supervisors, and works for the interests of his community. The mother of our subject was born in OH. John Byron PROUTY attended the public schools of Sauk County, and at the age of 21 began earning his livelihood as a farm laborer. His present fine farm comprises 180 acres and is near the village of Sandusky, Washington Township, Sauk County [WI], and he has made his home on that place since 1886. He devotes his attention to livestock raising and dairying. The farm is the old LUNN homestead. Mr. PROUTY was married in 1886 to Sarah Ann LUNN, daughter of Joseph and Ann (TAYLOR) LUNN, prominent pioneers of Washington Township [Sauk County, WI]. They went there from Milwaukee in 1857, settling near the village of Sandusky. Mrs. PROUTY's father was one of the most successful farmers of Sauk County. He was born in Yorkshire, England, and died in 1882, aged 66 years. Mrs. PROUTY's mother was born near Manchester, England, and came to the [p 373] U. S. in 1839. She died in 1882, aged nearly 62 years. Mrs. PROUTY was one of a family of then children, among whom was James T. LUNN, who was county superintendent of schools in Sauk County for 11 years, and is now a prominent business man of Sioux Falls [Minnehaha County], SD. Mrs. PROUTY is a lady of culture and good education, and was engaged in teaching for several years. Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. PROUTY: (1) Florence Edna, (2) Ernest Andrew and (3) Everett Samuel. The sons are twins. Mr. PROUTY is active in all public movements, and is a Republican in political sentiment. He attends most of the county conventions, and in 1898 was a delegate to the state convention in the interest of LaFollette for governor. He is at present chairman of the township committee, and a member of the county committee. He has filled the office of township treasurer, and has gained the confidence of the people of his township and county, and is well known as a man of broad mind and energetic character.
Children of Delilah Truax and Reverand Andrew Leal Prouty
- John Byron Prouty+ b. 9 Feb 1856, d. 1 Sep 1934
- Lydia Prouty b. c 1859
- William A. Prouty b. c 1863
- Albert Prouty+ b. 1866, d. 1 Jun 1923
- Almeda Prouty b. c 1869
- Franklin Prouty b. c 1875
Elizabeth Freeman
F, b. 17 April 1846, d. 27 February 1903
Children of Elizabeth Freeman and Joshua Prouty
- William Oscar Prouty+ b. Jul 1868, d. 15 Nov 1942
- Elmer E. Prouty b. 1873, d. 1941
- Elsie L. Prouty b. Jun 1879
William Oscar Prouty
M, b. July 1868, d. 15 November 1942
| Father* | Joshua Prouty b. 1841, d. 10 Aug 1909 |
| Mother* | Elizabeth Freeman b. 17 Apr 1846, d. 27 Feb 1903 |
Child of William Oscar Prouty and Christina Weitzel
- Gladys Prouty b. May 1898
Citations
- [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 79.
- [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED246. Dwelling 86.
- [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1816; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 129.
Elmer E. Prouty
M, b. 1873, d. 1941
| Father* | Joshua Prouty b. 1841, d. 10 Aug 1909 |
| Mother* | Elizabeth Freeman b. 17 Apr 1846, d. 27 Feb 1903 |
Citations
- [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED246. Dwelling 86.
Elsie L. Prouty
F, b. June 1879
| Father* | Joshua Prouty b. 1841, d. 10 Aug 1909 |
| Mother* | Elizabeth Freeman b. 17 Apr 1846, d. 27 Feb 1903 |
Citations
- [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED246. Dwelling 86.
John Byron Prouty
M, b. 9 February 1856, d. 1 September 1934
| Father* | Reverand Andrew Leal Prouty b. 9 Feb 1834, d. 16 Feb 1910 |
| Mother* | Delilah Truax b. 28 Oct 1828, d. 20 Jan 1900 |
- In 1901 John Byron PROUTY, a representative of one of the pioneer families of Sauk County, WI, is an influential citizen and successful farmer of Washington Township, where he makes his home on section 29. He was born in Washington Township, Sauk County, WI, 09 Feb 1856, and was a son of Rev. Andrew and Delilah (TRUAX) PROUTY. The grandparents of our subject bore the name of Barnabas and Rebecca (TRUMBO) PROUTY. The grandfather was a native of OH and was of New England ancestry, while the grandmother was of German descent. Barbabas PROUTY came to Sauk County in 1853, where he still lives at the age of 90. He enjoys good health and mental activity. Eight sons were born to that worthy couple: (1) Andrew, (2) John, a prominent citizen of O'Neill [Holt County], NE; (3) Barnabas. of Sauk County [WI]; (4) Joshua, of Sauk County; (5) Stephen, deceased; (6) Enoch, formerly a Baptist minister, and the inventor of the famous PROUTY power printing press, and other valuable inventions, now in business in Chicago [Cook County, IL]; (7) Jeremiah, of Sauk County; and (8) Hiram, also residing in Sauk County [WI]. The oldest son, Andrew PROUTY, was born in Morrill County, OH, and came to WI with his father, and has since resided in Washington Township [Sauk County]. He received a liberal education in OH, and taught school several years after locating in WI, and a few years afterward was ordained a minister of the Baptist church. For some years he filled regular pastorates, and spent about ten years in the active ministry, and still holds occasional services. He has been a member of the board of supervisors, and works for the interests of his community. The mother of our subject was born in OH. John Byron PROUTY attended the public schools of Sauk County, and at the age of 21 began earning his livelihood as a farm laborer. His present fine farm comprises 180 acres and is near the village of Sandusky, Washington Township, Sauk County [WI], and he has made his home on that place since 1886. He devotes his attention to livestock raising and dairying. The farm is the old LUNN homestead. Mr. PROUTY was married in 1886 to Sarah Ann LUNN, daughter of Joseph and Ann (TAYLOR) LUNN, prominent pioneers of Washington Township [Sauk County, WI]. They went there from Milwaukee in 1857, settling near the village of Sandusky. Mrs. PROUTY's father was one of the most successful farmers of Sauk County. He was born in Yorkshire, England, and died in 1882, aged 66 years. Mrs. PROUTY's mother was born near Manchester, England, and came to the [p 373] U. S. in 1839. She died in 1882, aged nearly 62 years. Mrs. PROUTY was one of a family of then children, among whom was James T. LUNN, who was county superintendent of schools in Sauk County for 11 years, and is now a prominent business man of Sioux Falls [Minnehaha County], SD. Mrs. PROUTY is a lady of culture and good education, and was engaged in teaching for several years. Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. PROUTY: (1) Florence Edna, (2) Ernest Andrew and (3) Everett Samuel. The sons are twins. Mr. PROUTY is active in all public movements, and is a Republican in political sentiment. He attends most of the county conventions, and in 1898 was a delegate to the state convention in the interest of LaFollette for governor. He is at present chairman of the township committee, and a member of the county committee. He has filled the office of township treasurer, and has gained the confidence of the people of his township and county, and is well known as a man of broad mind and energetic character.
John Byron Prouty profile in Compendium of biography of Columbia, Sauk and Adams counties, Wisconsin 1901
Children of John Byron Prouty and Sarah Ann Lunn
- Florence Edna Prouty
- Ernest Andrew Prouty b. 1893, d. 25 Sep 1964
- Everett Samuel Prouty b. 1893
Sarah Ann Lunn
F, b. 1859, d. 15 January 1936
| Father* | Joseph Lunn b. 1816, d. 1882 |
| Mother* | Ann Taylor b. c 1820, d. 1882 |
- In 1901 was mentioned in profile of John Byron Prouty; John Byron PROUTY, a representative of one of the pioneer families of Sauk County, WI, is an influential citizen and successful farmer of Washington Township, where he makes his home on section 29. He was born in Washington Township, Sauk County, WI, 09 Feb 1856, and was a son of Rev. Andrew and Delilah (TRUAX) PROUTY. The grandparents of our subject bore the name of Barnabas and Rebecca (TRUMBO) PROUTY. The grandfather was a native of OH and was of New England ancestry, while the grandmother was of German descent. Barbabas PROUTY came to Sauk County in 1853, where he still lives at the age of 90. He enjoys good health and mental activity. Eight sons were born to that worthy couple: (1) Andrew, (2) John, a prominent citizen of O'Neill [Holt County], NE; (3) Barnabas. of Sauk County [WI]; (4) Joshua, of Sauk County; (5) Stephen, deceased; (6) Enoch, formerly a Baptist minister, and the inventor of the famous PROUTY power printing press, and other valuable inventions, now in business in Chicago [Cook County, IL]; (7) Jeremiah, of Sauk County; and (8) Hiram, also residing in Sauk County [WI]. The oldest son, Andrew PROUTY, was born in Morrill County, OH, and came to WI with his father, and has since resided in Washington Township [Sauk County]. He received a liberal education in OH, and taught school several years after locating in WI, and a few years afterward was ordained a minister of the Baptist church. For some years he filled regular pastorates, and spent about ten years in the active ministry, and still holds occasional services. He has been a member of the board of supervisors, and works for the interests of his community. The mother of our subject was born in OH. John Byron PROUTY attended the public schools of Sauk County, and at the age of 21 began earning his livelihood as a farm laborer. His present fine farm comprises 180 acres and is near the village of Sandusky, Washington Township, Sauk County [WI], and he has made his home on that place since 1886. He devotes his attention to livestock raising and dairying. The farm is the old LUNN homestead. Mr. PROUTY was married in 1886 to Sarah Ann LUNN, daughter of Joseph and Ann (TAYLOR) LUNN, prominent pioneers of Washington Township [Sauk County, WI]. They went there from Milwaukee in 1857, settling near the village of Sandusky. Mrs. PROUTY's father was one of the most successful farmers of Sauk County. He was born in Yorkshire, England, and died in 1882, aged 66 years. Mrs. PROUTY's mother was born near Manchester, England, and came to the [p 373] U. S. in 1839. She died in 1882, aged nearly 62 years. Mrs. PROUTY was one of a family of then children, among whom was James T. LUNN, who was county superintendent of schools in Sauk County for 11 years, and is now a prominent business man of Sioux Falls [Minnehaha County], SD. Mrs. PROUTY is a lady of culture and good education, and was engaged in teaching for several years. Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. PROUTY: (1) Florence Edna, (2) Ernest Andrew and (3) Everett Samuel. The sons are twins. Mr. PROUTY is active in all public movements, and is a Republican in political sentiment. He attends most of the county conventions, and in 1898 was a delegate to the state convention in the interest of LaFollette for governor. He is at present chairman of the township committee, and a member of the county committee. He has filled the office of township treasurer, and has gained the confidence of the people of his township and county, and is well known as a man of broad mind and energetic character.
Children of Sarah Ann Lunn and John Byron Prouty
- Florence Edna Prouty
- Ernest Andrew Prouty b. 1893, d. 25 Sep 1964
- Everett Samuel Prouty b. 1893
Joseph Lunn
M, b. 1816, d. 1882
- In 1880 profile in History of Sauk County, Wisconsin of Joseph Lunn.
History of Sauk County, Wisconsin 1880 - Joseph Lunn - Page 765
Children of Joseph Lunn and Ann Taylor
- James T. Lunn+ b. 22 May 1842, d. 10 Dec 1904
- Sarah Ann Lunn+ b. 1859, d. 15 Jan 1936
Ann Taylor
F, b. circa 1820, d. 1882
- In 1880 profile in History of Sauk County, Wisconsin of Joseph Lunn.
Children of Ann Taylor and Joseph Lunn
- James T. Lunn+ b. 22 May 1842, d. 10 Dec 1904
- Sarah Ann Lunn+ b. 1859, d. 15 Jan 1936
James T. Lunn
M, b. 22 May 1842, d. 10 December 1904
| Father* | Joseph Lunn b. 1816, d. 1882 |
| Mother* | Ann Taylor b. c 1820, d. 1882 |
James T Lunn - of Sauk county, Wisconsin
- In 1880 profile in History of Sauk County, Wisconsin of Joseph Lunn.
History of Sauk County, Wisconsin 1880 - Joseph Lunn - Page 765
Children of James T. Lunn and Mary Jane Blakeslee
- Ruby Ann Lunn b. 15 Nov 1875, d. 1 Oct 1876
- J. Blakeslee Lunn b. 1881, d. 1944
Florence Edna Prouty
F
| Father* | John Byron Prouty b. 9 Feb 1856, d. 1 Sep 1934 |
| Mother* | Sarah Ann Lunn b. 1859, d. 15 Jan 1936 |
Ernest Andrew Prouty
M, b. 1893, d. 25 September 1964
| Father* | John Byron Prouty b. 9 Feb 1856, d. 1 Sep 1934 |
| Mother* | Sarah Ann Lunn b. 1859, d. 15 Jan 1936 |
Everett Samuel Prouty
M, b. 1893
| Father* | John Byron Prouty b. 9 Feb 1856, d. 1 Sep 1934 |
| Mother* | Sarah Ann Lunn b. 1859, d. 15 Jan 1936 |
Frances W. Dickson
F, b. 1890, d. 3 January 1980