Robert Henry Prowse (1828 – 1924) was a merchant and political figure in

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. He represented Burgeo-LaPoile in the

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from 1855 to 1859. He was born in

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, the son of Robert Prowse and Jane Woodley, and was educated at Acadia College and the

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. Prowse married Jean McLea. He served as consul for

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in Newfoundland. He was also a director for the St. John's Gas Light Company and president of the Chamber of Commerce. His brother Daniel Woodley also served in the Newfoundland assembly.

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* 19th-century members of the Newfoundland House of Assembly 1828 births 1924 deaths Newfoundland Colony people {{Newfoundland-politician-stub