Welcome to Rootschat michael roydes.
You may be better off starting a new query for this person on the Cornwall or Beginners Board.
Having said that did he die 1902 in Butte, Silver Bow, Montana?
David Prout
Principal
United States Census, 1900
Census 1900
Butte, Silver Bow, Montana, United States
Birth March 1858
England, United Kingdom
Spouses Lillie Prout
Children Mable Prout, Lillie Prout, Frank Prout, William Prout
(F/S.Org)
1880 he seems to be with Brother RICHARD c 1854 in California
(F/S.Org)
Bapt FreeREG;
DAVID Prout 16 Nov 1856 St Piran, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall
Parents JOHN/ANN, Father a Miner
+ RICHARD Prout 23 Apr 1854 same Parents
I have more but will wait until you reply to see if I am on the right track
Trish
