Jul 5, 2014
John Prout, 1648-1719.
In 1691 John requested liberty to transport some pipe staves. He was refused but four years later a similar request was granted. He must have trafficked considerably in staves (for barrels which were used extensively) because in 1698 he asked for liberty “to ship off to sea about 20,000 hogshead staves.” This was granted. He and his son John (1689-1776) acquired a considerable amount of land.…
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