The older Thomas became the less reliable was the age he gave in the Censuses. According to the GROE birth index, Thomas's birth was registered during the 3rd quarter of 1848.
In 1871 Thomas Prout (22) of Gwinear, farm labourer, was with his parents in Herland, Gwinear.
In 1875 Thomas Prout was a witness at the marriage in Gwinear of his sister Eliza to George Kneebone.
In 1880 Thomas Prout was a witness at the marriage in Gwinear of his sister Elizabeth Jane to Henry Rapson.
In 1881 Thomas Prout (31) of Gwinear, unmarried, copper miner, was living in Herland Cottage, Gwinear. Lodging were [sister] Elizabeth Jane Rapson (22) of Gwinear, her husband Henry Rapson (24) of Gwinear, copper miner, [uncle] John Prout (72) of Gwinear, unmarried, farm labourer.
In 1891 Thomas Prout (40) of Gwinear, G.W.R. packer, and wife Dorothy (44) of Gwinear, were living in Church Town, Gwinear. With them was daughter Mabel (7) of Gwinear, scholar.
In 1900 Thomas Prout (49) of Gwinear, railway packer, and wife Dorothy (52) of Gwinear were living in Church Town, Gwinear. At home was daughter Mable (16) of Gwinear.
In 1911 Thomas Prout (60) of Gwinear, plate layer G.W.R., and wife of 28 years Dorothy (65?) of Gwinear (mother of 1 child) were living in Church Town Gwinear.
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Thomas Prout of Church Town, Gwinear died aged 78 years (burial record). His actual age was 81/2.
Marriage Information:
Thomas married Dorothy Michell Hendra, daughter of Henry Hendra and Ann Michell, on 11 Nov 1882 in Gwinear, Cornwall. (Dorothy Michell Hendra was christened on 28 Feb 1841 in Gwinear, Cornwall and was buried on 15 Oct 1923 in Gwinear, Cornwall, aged 82 years.)
Marriage Notes:
Thomas Prout, full age, of Gwinear, bachelor, miner, son of George Prout, miner, and
Dorothy Rowe Hendra, full age, of Gwinear, spinster, seamstress, daughter of Henry Hendra, farmer
Married by Banns
Witnesses: Thomas Goldsworthy, Hannah Kneebone
