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Isaac S. Prowse
Isaac S. Prowse, Muhlenberg County, was born where he now resides, January 2, 1853, and is the youngest of fifteen children born to Col. George O. and Polly (Wells) Prowse, of English origin. Isaac S. was reared on a farm, and received an ordinary common school education. He lived with his parents until their death; has engaged in farming all his life, and is the owner of 200 acres of land, which he has acquired by his own energy.
He was married to Laura Shelton, of Muhlenberg County, a daughter of Thomas and Jane (Fuller) Shelton, natives of Muhlenberg County, and of English origin. Four children bless this union: Oscar, Maud, Jennie and Connie. Mr. Prowse is a member of the F. & A.M. Mrs. Prowse was born September 4, 1862, and was married to subject November 13, 1878. Oscar was born August 11, 1879; Maudy was born February 6, 1881; Emogene was born January 9, 1883; Connie was born April 16, 1885.
Source: Battle, J.H., W.H. Perrin, and G.C. Kniffen. Kentucky: A History of the State. Louisville, KY: F.A. Battey, 1885. Page 918.
Updated July 9, 2018