From "The History of North Washington" Published 1904

Transcribed by: Candy Grubb (candyg@theofficenet.com)
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AUSTIN PROUTY
	Austin Prouty is a venerable and prominent citizen of Stevens 
county, and to him it is with pleasure we accord the representation due
to a substantial man, a veteran of the Civil war and a builder of the 
country where he lives.  His estate lies four miles east from Colville
and here he has resided since 1881.  Austin Prouty was born on March
30, 1820, the son of Squire and Diantha (Howe) Prouty, natives of New
York and Virginia, respectively.  Later, they settled in Ohio and remained
there until their death.  The mother's father was a patriot of the 
Revolution and her brother served in the War of 1812.  Austin received a
good common school education and when seventeen began farming for himself,
also he devoted some time to learning the blacksmith's trade in his
father's shop.  In 1844 he came to Bond county, Illinois and four years
later went to Wisconsin.  In 1854 he sttled in Story county, Iowa, doing
there a general merchandise business until 1860.  On August 8, 1862 Mr.
Prouty enlisted in the union army, and during his three years of service 
he participated in many battles and skirmishes, among which may be 
mentioned Fort Gibson, Champion Hill, siege of Vicksburg, Fort Espranda,
Spanish Fort, and Fort Blakely.  He was mustered out in August, 1865.
He had one son who served four years as bugler and one brother who served 
three years.  Following the war, Mr. Prouty retuned to Nevada, Iowa, and 
in 1878 went to Montana.  In August, 1881, he arrived in Stevens county, 
and immediately took a homestead and has devoted his labors there since.
His estate lies four miles east of Colville.
	In March 1840, Mr. Prouty married Miss Esther Watkins, who died on
April 6, 1851, and is buried near Black River, Wisconsin.  She left four
children: James W., in Balesville, Mississippe; Louisa, deceased; Cecelia,
wife of Clay Fallon; Mark C.  In Des Moines, Iowa, on May 19, 1855, Mr. 
Prouty married Miss Hester, daughter of Peter and Marian (Collyer) Marmon,
natives of North Carolina.  The following children have been born to this
marriage: Nancy J., wife of L.D. Wilber, in Greenwood, British Columbia;
Charles H., with his parents; George F., married and living in Colville;
James A., living with his parents; Rachel, wife of G.T. Theis, in this 
county; Mary M., deceased; Sarah N., wife of Fred Ragsdale, in Republic;
Poly A., wife of Richard Queener, at Bossburg; Jesse B., in this county.
C.H. and J.A. Prouty, the two boys that remain at home, are known as 
among the most substantial and upright men of the valley.  The are both
exemplary citizens.  Mr. Prouty was assessor in Iowa for three terms and 
has held various other offices in other places.  He is a member of the 
G.A.R.
	Since the above was written, Mr. Prouty has been called to pass
the river of death.  On September 17, 1903, the summons came, and he laid 
down the burdens of life to enter on the realities of another world.  Few
men have at the close of life's labors left more sincere mourners.  His
remains were laid to rest with becoming ceremonies and the community new 
that a good man had passed away.
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