G. C. Prouty

Author: Contributed by Nancy Piper in Family Sketches of Franklin County, Vermont, Fairfield

Prouty, G. C., son of S D. Prouty, a native of New Hampshire, who settled inHighgate, Vt., was born September 20, 1838. His wife was Sarah A. Chase,whom he married September 4, 1858. Their children were: Willie C., bornJanuary 2, 1866; Frank D., born July 25, 1861; Anson N.. born November 10,1865; Emma S., born April 1, 1867; and Herbert C., born April 4, 1875.Frank and Anson died in childhood. Emma married Henry J. Isham onAugust 6, 1884, and they have one child. Willie C. married Hattie Hull onJanuary 1, 1884, and they also have one child. Mr. Prouty has been aprominent citizen of the town for ten years, and was elected representativefrom Fairfield in 1890.