Ben McDonald Prater, Donald

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Ben married Lois Mayo of Montigue Co., Tx. Lois was born , of Montigue Co., Tx; died , Bowie, Tx.; was buried , Elmwood Cem.. [Group Sheet]

Ben — Margie Mary Winningham. [Group Sheet]

1. Donna Maxine Prater
2. Anita Chestnut Prater

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*Sidney lived in or near Stoneburg, Texas

Sidney married Bettie Lillian McDonald 08 Jan 1903, of Denison, Grayson Co., Tx. Bettie was born , of Denison, Grayson Co., Tx. [Group Sheet]

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*John came with his parents to Tx. in 1871, he was 16 years old.
He became a very highly respected farmer/rancher. He was a member of the
Odd Fellows, a Mason, and a Democrate. In 1897 he moved his family from his
ranch located on the west Co. line to Stoneburg's suburb, where he continued
the affairs of his varied interest.

John married Elizabeth Henrietta Ansley 07 Nov 1878, Grayson Co., Tx.. Elizabeth was born 16 Oct 1857, Thomaston, Upson Co., Ga.; died 08 Mar 1947, Bowie, Montague Co., Tx.; was buried , Elmwood Cem.. [Group Sheet]

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*Elizabeth was the daughter of J.R.Ansley who came to Texas from Ga.in 1865.
She was sister to: Sidney, Cary, Robert, and William Ansley.

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He was a Confed. officer with the rank of Lt.
His Mill was located at Varners Station, N.E. of Dalton, GA.
He operated this Mill, supplying the Confed. Army.
The Union captured and held the Mill during the later years of the war,
but allowed Benjamin to continue to operate it under their supervision.

He built "Praters Mill" in 1859, at Dalton, Ga. The Mill, Praters Store, and
his Plantation home still stand today. "Praters Mill Fair" is held there twice
a year. The property is managed by Praters Mill Foundation, Inc.
The property is located N.E. of Dalton, Ga. on Hyw. #2 just E. of Hyw. #71.
The fair is held Mothers Day weekend and Columbus Day weekend each year.

Benjamin married Amanda Pitner 20 Jul 1852, Pitner Plantation, Whitfield Co., Ga.. Amanda was born 06 Mar 1833, of, Whitfield, Ga; died 14 Jul 1909, Chattanooga, Tn.; was buried , Forest Hill Cem.. [Group Sheet]

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RE: The old Prater Mill Book:

THE OLD PRATER MILL by Albert Duncan, Published by Duncan-Everden Inc.
4507 Brendonshire Ct. Flint, Mich 48532 cw 1990.
The author is the only surviving Miller, of many, who worked for the Prater
Mill Co. which was established 1850/5, located about 10 miles Northeast of
Dalton, Ga. on Hwy 2.
The Prater Mill is now on the Register of Historic Places as the first
business built in the county.

Amanda was daughter of John Pitner and Sara McGaughee of Whitefield Co., Ga.