Re: Cheney Russell PROUTY son of Will & Rebekah PROUTY
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Re: Cheney Russell PROUTY son of Will & Rebekah PROUTY
sandra hanson 4/02/04
I have been on the hunt for any pictures of my Great-Grandfather.But I have discovered many family members with the name of "Cheney" since it is one of those names that the family wants to preserve.This particular Cheney, was appointed as Collector of Customs at Indianola, Texas.After two hurricanes destroyed the city, he moved to Eagle Pass, Texas and ended up as the first mayor of the yet unincorporated city.When the State of Texas sued Eagle Pass for non-incorportation he lost his position.He was a very, very prominant member of the community.I have news articles about him.He is the son of William and Rebbeck PROUTY of Spencer, Massachutes.In fact is was William's connections in the political area that got him his appointment.I would love to here back from you.