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Clarinda Prater, Claricia
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1. Clarinda Prater, Claricia was born , of Christian Co., Il; was christened , Listed 1860 Iron Co., Mo. Census (daughter of Samuel S. Prater and Amanda J. Howard). Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
2. Samuel S. Prater was born , Wayne Co., Tn.; was christened , Lived in Izard Co., Ark. 1870 Census (son of Eliphaz Prater, Elijah and Catherine Kisiah Skelly, Chisa); died 01 Jan 1886, Mountain View, Stone Co., Ar.. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
Samuel S. Prather enlisted as a Sargeant in the 130th Illinois Volunteer
Infantry on 25 Oct., 1862.
He resigned from this regiment on 12 Dec., 1863 so that he could accept a
Commission as 2nd. Lieutenant in Company F. 25th Corps. d'afrigue
which later became the 93rd Colored Infantry, this was a regiment of negro
troops from Louisiana. The officers were white.
He resigned from this regiment on 23 Feb., 1864 because "The condition
and health of my family is such that my presence is needed at home
immediately".
He later enlisted as a Private in the 6th Illinois Cavalry on 16 Feb., 1865.
He was later promoted to Sargeant.
According to the regimental records, he deserted at Eastport, MS. on
2 July, 1865, taking his horse with him.
The charges were later removed because the charges were found to be
false because he went home on leave when Sarah was to be born and while home
Peace was declared, so he was mistakenly classified as a deserter but was
cleared of the charges and his wife received a Federal Pension.
He was born in Wayne Co., TN. an worked as a farmer.
He was 5ft. 10 In. tall, dark complexion, hazel eyes and black hair.
He died of chronic diarrhea and piles, caused by desease he contracted
during the Civil War.
By 1860 he was at Iron Mountain, Iron Co., MO., by 1867/8 he moved to
Mountian View, Stone Co., Ark. where family members had settled earlier.
In the 1850 census they were living in Oregon Co., MO.Samuel married Amanda J. Howard 09 Aug 1855, Taylorville, Christian Co., Il.. Amanda (daughter of William Howard and Ruth Prather) was born , of Christian Co., Il. [Group Sheet]
3. Amanda J. Howard was born , of Christian Co., Il (daughter of William Howard and Ruth Prather). Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Children:
- 1. Clarinda Prater, Claricia was born , of Christian Co., Il; was christened , Listed 1860 Iron Co., Mo. Census.
- Mary F. Prater, Mollie was born , of Christian Co., Il.
- William Richard Prater, Dick was born , of Christian Co., Il.
- John H. Prater was born , of Christian Co., Il.
- Logan Prater was born , of Christian Co., Il.
- Samuel Prater was born , of Christian Co., Il; was christened , Died of Disease Contracted in Cuban War.
- Sarah Luella Prater was born 22 May 1864, Taylorville, Il.; died 03 Jan 1948, Wapanucka, Ok..
Generation: 3
4. Eliphaz Prater, Elijah was born 06 Aug 1808, Warren Co., Ky.; was christened , Also Lived in Wayne Co., Tn.1850 Census (son of Brice Bazel Prather and Martha Elizabeth Riley); died Aft 1862, Prob. Watson, Effingham Co., Ill.. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
He is listed living at Iron Township, Iron Mountain, Iron Co., Mo. in the
1860 census.
Listed living in Wayne Co., TN. in the 1850 census.
Listed: Company D;130 Infantry of Blueville, IL.Eliphaz married Catherine Kisiah Skelly, Chisa 01 Aug 1830, Williamson, Tn.. Catherine was born , Tenn.; died 1872, Effingham Co., Ill.; was buried , Watson Cem., Watson Township. [Group Sheet]
5. Catherine Kisiah Skelly, Chisa was born , Tenn.; died 1872, Effingham Co., Ill.; was buried , Watson Cem., Watson Township. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Children:
- Catherine Keziah Prater, Corrie was born , Wayne Co., Tn.; died , Sherman, Grayson Co., Tx..
- Brice Bryce Prater, Brison was born , Williamson Co., Tn.; was christened , Also in Oregon & Iron Co., Mo.; died Jul 1917, Effingham Co., Ill..
- 2. Samuel S. Prater was born , Wayne Co., Tn.; was christened , Lived in Izard Co., Ark. 1870 Census; died 01 Jan 1886, Mountain View, Stone Co., Ar..
- Elizabeth Prater was born , Wayne Co., Tn.
- Zebunal Prater was born , Wayne Co., Tn..
- James Prater was born , Wayne Co., Tn..
- Sarah A. Prater was born , Wayne Co., Tn..
- William Alan Prater was born , Wayne Co., Tn.; died 27 Oct 1843, Tn..
- Benjamin King Prater was born 06 Dec 1845, Waynesboro, Wayne Co., Tn.; was christened , Listed in 1860 Iron Co., Mo. Census; died 16 May 1916.
- Variann Prater was born 06 Mar 1847, Wayne Co., Tn..
- Andrew Giles Prater was born 03 Oct 1848, Wayne Co., Ill.; was christened , Listed in Iron Co., Mo. 1860 Census.
- John Clayburn Prater was born Jul 1850, Wayne Co., Tn.; died 27 Apr 1877, Not Listed in 1860 Census With Family.
6. William Howard was born , of Ky. or in.; was christened , Moved to Il. in About 1855. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
William married Ruth Prather of Christian Co., Il. Ruth was born , of Christian Co., Il. [Group Sheet]
7. Ruth Prather was born , of Christian Co., Il. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Children:
- 3. Amanda J. Howard was born , of Christian Co., Il.
- Elizabeth Howard was born , of Christian Co., Il.
- Annie Howard was born , of Christian Co., Il.
- George Howard was born , of Christian Co., Il.
- William Howard was born , of Christian Co., Il.
- Samuel Howard was born , of Christian Co., Il.
Generation: 4
8. Brice Bazel Prather was born Abt 1772, of, Laurens Dist, Sc; was christened , Lived in n.C. and Tn. (son of Bazel Basil Prather and Priscilla van Swearingen); died , Wayne Co., Tn.. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 6.151.07
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
Brice Prather, plat for 510 acres on waters of Duncans Creek, 96th Dist.
Laurens Co., S.C., surveyed by Robert Hanna. Dated 1788Brice married Martha Elizabeth Riley of Laurens Co., Sc. Martha (daughter of Eliphey Ningue Riley and Mrs Eliphey Riley) was born , Lauren Co., S. Carolina; was christened , Listed Age 66 in 1850 Tn. Census; died , Wayne Co., Tn.. [Group Sheet]
9. Martha Elizabeth Riley was born , Lauren Co., S. Carolina; was christened , Listed Age 66 in 1850 Tn. Census (daughter of Eliphey Ningue Riley and Mrs Eliphey Riley); died , Wayne Co., Tn.. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
Martha was the daughter of Eliphey Ningue Riley.
Children:
- King Prather, Prater Praytor was born , Wayne Co., Tn.; was buried , Praters Chapel Cem..
- Martin Luther Prater was born , Warren Co., Ky; died Bef 1850, Johnson Co., Il..
- Basil Bazel Boswell Pitts Prater was born , Warren Co., Ky.; was christened , Listed Age 35 in 1850 Tn. Census; died 28 Jan 1887, Stone Co., Ark. Estate Papers.
- Ning Prater, Ningum Niny was born , Wayne Co., Tn.; died , Clifton, Wayne Co., Tn.; was buried , Ning Prater Cem..
- Samuel Prater was born , of Warren Co., Ky.; was christened , Was in Wayne Co., Tn. 1860 Census; died , Stone Co., Ark..
- Cassaundra Prater, Cassie was born , Wayne Co., Tn.; died , Wayne Co., Tn..
- Burrill Prater was born , of Wayne Co., Tn.; was christened , Listed Age 15 in 1850 Tn. Census.
- Brison Prater, Brice was born , of Warren Co., Ky..
- Jenkins Prater was born , of Wayne Co., Tenn.; died , Prob., Ark..
- Charles Prater was born , of Wayne Co., Tenn..
- Holloway Prather, Holley Prater was born , of Laurens Co., Sc; was christened , Born Before 27 Mar. 1803; died , Prob. Dewitt, Or Salona, Tx.; was buried , Lindale Cem., Lindale, Tx..
- Andrew Prather was born , of Laurens Co., Sc; died , of Tippah Co., Miss..
- John Prater was born , of Wayne Co., Tn..
- Josiah Prater was born , of Wayne Co., Tn.
- 4. Eliphaz Prater, Elijah was born 06 Aug 1808, Warren Co., Ky.; was christened , Also Lived in Wayne Co., Tn.1850 Census; died Aft 1862, Prob. Watson, Effingham Co., Ill..