Individual Details
Frank Eliot Prouty
(5 Oct 1859 - 22 Nov 1912)
Frank E. Prouty, a leading agriculturist of Brookfield, was born here, October 5, 1859. A son of John E. and Sarah M. (Hodges) Prouty, who were also natives of Brookfield, he is of the third generation of a family that has been prominently connected with the development of the town. His grandfather, Elliot Prouty, who was a native of Spencer, settled here in 1816, on the farm where Frank E. Prouty now resides. Before coming here Elliot had been engaged in drawing wire in Spencer, being the first person to do that work in that town. This was prior to the War of 1812. He was very prominent in public affairs, holding all the more important offices at different times. While a resident of Spencer he was a Captain in the State militia. John E. Prouty, born March 3, 1825, who died on April 5, 1882, resided during nearly the whole of his life in Brookfield, and was one of the progressive farmers of this section. He was a qualified Justice of the Peace, and served the town as Assessor, Overseer, and Selectman, and was Highway Commissioner for several years. In politics he was a Republican. His wife, Sarah, was a grand-daughter of Captain Warren Hamilton, who represented Brookfield in the General Court for a time. Of John E. Prouty's three children, the subject of this sketch is the only one living.
Frank E. Prouty received his education in the common schools of this town, including the high school. Since early life he has been engaged in agriculture. Like his father he has made additions of land to the original homestead, which how has a large acreage. This is under good cultivation, and produces fine crops. Mr. Prouty married Abbie E. Bemis, a daughter of Charles and Helen S. Bemis. Mrs. Bemis is now deceased; while Mr. Bemis is residing at South Bend, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. Prouty have one daughter, Helen S. Prouty. In accordance with the traditions of his family, Mr. Prouty has given much time an thought to the consideration of public questions and to the public service. For two years he has been a Selectman of Brookfield, a member of the Board of Overseers of the Poor for the same length of time, and for a number of years he was inspector of cattle. He has also served for several years as Auditor of the town. Fraternally, he is a member of the P. of H. Lodge, No. 174, of which at present he is the Master. In politics he is a Republican.
Frank E. Prouty received his education in the common schools of this town, including the high school. Since early life he has been engaged in agriculture. Like his father he has made additions of land to the original homestead, which how has a large acreage. This is under good cultivation, and produces fine crops. Mr. Prouty married Abbie E. Bemis, a daughter of Charles and Helen S. Bemis. Mrs. Bemis is now deceased; while Mr. Bemis is residing at South Bend, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. Prouty have one daughter, Helen S. Prouty. In accordance with the traditions of his family, Mr. Prouty has given much time an thought to the consideration of public questions and to the public service. For two years he has been a Selectman of Brookfield, a member of the Board of Overseers of the Poor for the same length of time, and for a number of years he was inspector of cattle. He has also served for several years as Auditor of the town. Fraternally, he is a member of the P. of H. Lodge, No. 174, of which at present he is the Master. In politics he is a Republican.
Events
| Birth | 5 Oct 1859 | Brookfield, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States |  | ||
| Marriage | 15 Mar 1882 | Brookfield, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States - Abbie Ella Bemis | | ||
| Census (family) | 15 Jun 1900 | Brookfield, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States - Abbie Ella Bemis |  | ||
| Census (family) | 1910 | Brookfield, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States - Abbie Ella Bemis | | ||
| Death | 22 Nov 1912 | Brookfield, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States | |
Families
| Spouse | Abbie Ella Bemis (1863 - 1938) |
| Child | Sarah Helen Prouty (1883 - ) |
| Child | Florence F. Prouty (1898 - ) |
| Father | John Eliot Prouty (1826 - 1882) |
| Mother | Sarah Maria Hodges (1825 - 1910) |
| Sibling | Nancy Maria Prouty (1857 - 1883) |
| Sibling | Edwin Rice Prouty (1866 - 1866) |
Notes
Census (family)
307, 365, Prouty, Frank E, Head, WM, Oct 1859, 40, Married 18 yrs, MA MA MA, Farmer, Own free farm- , Abbie E. Wife, WF, Mch 1863, 37, M-18 yrs, 2 children born & living MA MA MA
- , Sarah H. Daughter, WF, Jan 1883, 17, single, MA MA MA, at school
- , Florence F, Daughter, WF, Feb 1898, 2, single, MA MA MA
- , Sarah M, Mother, WF, June 1825, 74, Wd, 3 children born 1 living, MA MA MA
Mitchell, Elmer L. Servant, WM, Aug 1879, 20 single, MA MA MA, farm laborer
Gay, Ada S. Servant, WF, May 1876, 24, single, MA MA MA, servant
Census (family)
Frank E ProutyHead M 50 MassachusettsAbbie E ProutyWife F 47 Massachusetts
Sarah H Prouty Daughter F 27 Massachusetts
Florence F Prouty Daughter F 12 Massachusetts
Sarah M Prouty Mother F 84 Massachusetts
Emerson E Hack Boarder M 54 Massachusetts
Endnotes
1. Hodges, Almon D., Genealogical record of the Hodges family of New England, ending December 31, 1894 (Boston: Printed for the family by F.H. Hodges, 1896, 570 pgs.), p 354.
2. Hodges, Almon D., Genealogical record of the Hodges family of New England, ending December 31, 1894 (Boston: Printed for the family by F.H. Hodges, 1896, 570 pgs.), p 354.
3. "Massachusetts Deaths, 1841-1915," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org: accessed 22 April 2018), Frank Elliott Prouty, 22 Nov 1912; citing Brookfield,,Massachusetts, 299, State Archives, Boston; FHL microfilm 2,396,423..