PROWSE, John (1676-1710), of Axbridge, Som.

bap. 11 Mar. 1676, 2nd but 1st surv. s. of John Prowse of Compton House, Axbridge and Compton Bishop, Som. by his 2nd w. Ann (d. 1740), da. and coh. of Roger Newborough of Berkley, Som. educ. Trinity, Oxf. 1694. m. (1) Margaret (d. 1702), da. of William Bragge† of Sadborow, Dorset, 1da. d.v.p. ; (2) aft. 1702, Abigail (d. 1763), da. of George Hooper, bp. of Bath and Wells, 1s. suc. fa. 1688. Misc. Gen. et Her. n.s. iii. 162–3, 166–8.