Nehemiah Prater

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He is listed in documemts under the spelling of:
Nehemiah Prater / Nehemiah Prather

He fought with Benjamin Crowley against the Shawnee Indians.
He was also a Rev. War. Soldier.

Pittsylvania Co., VA. was created from Halifax Co., VA. and later Henry Co.,
VA. was formed from Pitsylvania Co., VA.
The Statutess of the Legislature fo VA. (Hening's Statues) contain a list of
payments to residents of Halifax Co., VA. in Sept., 1758, mostly for service
in the militia, for hire of horses and for provisions.
On the list are Nehemiah and Ningum (Ninyon, Ninian) Prater.
In the County Cort Orders of Pittsylvania Co., VA. the following names are
found:
1767 Neheiah Prater
1768 William Prater
1773 Nehemiah Prater (sometimes written "Miah")
1778 Ninian Prater
In 1766 land was surveyed for Elexious Musick.
Those names appeared later in the personal property lists of Henry Co., VA.
1778 Nehemiah, Archibald, Jonathan, and Ninion Prater.
1780 Nehemiah, Jonathan, William, Ninian, and Archibald.

During this period the names of Samuel Allen and Elexious Musick were on the
lists.
In Henry Co., VA. Marriage Records is the marriage of Sarah Prater to Simon
Allen 17 Sept., 1783.

Archibald moved to Washington Co., VA. soon after his discharge from service.
He settled in an area which is now Tazewell Co., VA.
This is proven by a land survay recored in Russel Co., VA.
Elexious Musick entered 153 1/2 acres of land in Washington Co., VA.
by warrant dated 1782. The land later lay in Russel Co., and finally
in Tazewell Co. as these counties were established.
"the line of Arch Prater"
The property was located near Cedar Bluff in present day Tazewell Co. VA.

A 1783 survay of land in Washington Co., VA. shows that Jonathan Prater
acquired 110 acres on the North Fork of the Clinch River.

Marriage Records of Wahsington Co., VA. include these:
"Thomas Prater to Millie Wheeler 27 May, 1778."
"William Prater to Elizabeth Fugate 26 Apr., 1785."

A 1785 Washington Co., VA. petition, asking that Russel Co., VA. be formed,
bore the signatures, Joseah Coleby, James Coleby, John Coleby and Zachariah
Fugate; Arch Prater, Jonathan Prater, Thomas Prater, and William Prater;
Elexious Musick, and Samuel Allen.

Samuel Allen also appears in the records of Russel Co., VA.

After Russel Co., VA. was established, the names of the Praters and related
families appeared there.
The 1787 personal property tax list for the upper district contained the names
of James Fugate, Josiah Fugate, Randolph Fugate; Arch Prater, Jonathan Prater,
and William Prater.

In 1792 Jonathan Praters name was on the Russel Co., VA. land tax list:
"Jonathan Prater, assignee of E. Musick, 100 acres."
The Russel Co., Court Order Book for this period confirms that Jonathan Prater
died in 1795.

Archibald Prater was on the personal property tax list of Russel Co., VA. as
late as 1799. According to census records he must have moved to KY. between
1802 and 1807. He appears on the 1810 Floyd Co., KY. census.
Sarah (Prater) Allen, widow of Samuel Allen was also listed in this 1810
census.
(William Allen, born ca. 1783 in Patrick Co., VA., so of Sarah Prater and
Samuel Allen, died in Brethett Co., KY. in 1845.

Nehemiah married Mrs Nehemiah Prater of Henry Co., Va. Mrs was born , of Henry Co., Va. [Group Sheet]

1. Sarah Elizabeth Ann Prater, Prather was born , of Henry Co., Va; died Aft 1830.

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Jonathan lived in Frederick Co., Va. and Bedford Co., Va.
He was a farmer/plantationer.
His Will was recorded in Bedford Co., VA. in 1772.

Jonathan married Elizabeth Cresap Fredericks Co., Md. Elizabeth (daughter of Thomas Cresap, Col and Hannah Johnson) was born , Fredericks Co., Md.. [Group Sheet]

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The Cresaps were institutions unto themselves on the Maryland frontier.

A Mr. Cresap ran a trading post in what is now Oldtown, Alleghey Co.,
Maryland.
He was a hunter, trapper, mountain man.
He launched a small border war with Pennsylvania, over what he considered to
be border incursions. He was a friend to the local Indians, and traded with
the Tuscaroras, when they were passing through on their migration from the
Carolinas to New York. They went out of their way to visit the Cresap trading
post.
The Tuscaroras go fed up with all the whites moving into the Carolinas, and
decided to make a major move of their entire people to link up with the Five
Nations of the Iroquois Federation - to make is six.
Despite all the grief they encountered in the interim, it saved them from
deportation under Andrew Jackson to the Indian Territy (now Oklahoma), re the
Trail of Tears, with the other Southern U.S. tribes.

A Cresap led the first contingent of Maryland riflemen, with their fringed
doeskin smocks and long rifes, on the very long hike from Western Maryland to
New England to join the Continental Army.
They became the "core" of famous "Maryland Line" of the revolution.

From: Jim Kotmair (1997)
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Alolegany Co., Maryland

John Jeremiah Jacob and Mary his wife, surviving executrix of Michael Cresap,
Esquire for of Maryland ... Luther Martin of Baltimore Twon, Osborn Sprigg of
Hamsphire Co., VA. and Lenox Martin of Frederick Co., Maryland ... property in
Hampshire Co., VA. and Allegany Co., Maryland to which Mary, Elizabeth, and
Sarah, the three daughters of Michael Cresap are entitled under the Will of
their father. Recorded 8 June, 1791
Witnesses: John Mitchell, James Prather, Danial Cresap Jr.
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Cerification Recorded 17 Dec., 1791... House of Worship called Cresap's Church
in Allegany Co., set apart as house of Divine Worship for use of Methodist
Episcopal Church, signed Joseph Cresap. House in Twon of Cumberland set apart
as house of Divine Worship for use of Methodist Episcopal Church, signed
Joseph Cresap. Trustee. House in town of Shipton set apart as house of Divine
Worship for use of Methodist Episcopal church, signed John I. Jacob.

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!He and Elizabeth had 13 kids.He is listed as Thomas Sprigg
Prather,AFN-25M1-P4.

Col. Thomas Prather, Sr. gave his son Thomas Prather, who married Elizabeth
Claggett, 166 acres of land being part of a tract of land called "Spriggs
Request", his Will was written 13 Dec., 1711.
*Liber 13, pp. 379-381, Prerogative Court (Wills) Maryland State archives,
Hall of Records, Annapolis, Md.

Martha Prather, mother of Thomas Prather that married Elizabeth Claggett,
on 29 Apr., 1719 conveyed to her son, Thomas, when he is eighteen years old,
ten pounds sterling money.
*Liber E, p. 791 Maryland Land Office Records, Mary land State Archives, Hall
of Records, Annapolis, Md.

Martha Prather (now Yoakley) named her son Thomas Prather one of the executors
of her Will written 19 Jun, 1742.
*Liber 22, pp. 524-526, Prerogative Court (Wills), Martha Yoakley, Charles
County, Md. Will written 19 June 1742 and proved 13 Nov., 1742. Maryland State
Archives, Hall of Records, Annapolis, Md.

Thomas Prather had a number of land transactions between 1741 and 1769. Thomas
sold to Martha Clagett and John Mullikin, a tract of land called "Beall's
Gift", 300 acres, in Prince George's County, Md. 28 Nov., 1741
*Liber Y, p.414 Maryland State Archives, Hall of Records, Annapolis, Md.

Thomas Prather sold to Richard Ducket, part of a tract of land called "Spriggs
Request", 111 1/4 acres, in Prince George's Co., Md. 26 Oct., 1747.
*Liber EE, p. 337-338, Maryland Land Office Records, Maryland State Archives,
Hall of Records, Annapolis, Md.

Thomas Prather, 1783 Maryland Assessments; Ringolds Mannor, pt. 214 Acres
WA Marsh p. 5 MSA S1161-11-3

Thomas Prather sold to Stephen Blunt, a tract of land called "Great hall", in
Frederick Co., Md., 17 June, 1760.
*Liber F, p.1022 Md. Land Office Records, Md. State Archives, Annapolis, Md.

Thomas Prather made a deed to Charles Prather, his son, for part of a tract of
land called "Resurvey on Choice", in Frederick Co., Md. 20 July, 1767.
*Liber K, p.1385 Md. State Archives, Annapolis, Md.

Bennet Allen conveyed to Thomas Prather & trustees of All Saints Parish,
Frederick Co., Md., 17 Jan., 1769.
* Liber M, p. 39 Md. State Archives, Annapolis, Md.

Edward Gaither sold to Thomas Prather a tract of land called "Baker's Choice,
in Frederick Co., Md. 12 Oct., 1769.
*Liber M, p.346 Md. State Archives, Annapolis, Md.

Thomas Prather's Will was proved 20 Sept., 1785.
*Liber A, p. 118, Prerogative Court (Wills) Will written 24 June, 1783
and proved 20 Sept., 1785. Maryland State Archives, Hall of Records,
Annapolis, Md.

Several letter addressed to Thomas Prather from George Washington are
in the Library of Congress; Genealogy Dept.; Sons of the American Revolution.

Thomas Prather was a 2nd. Lt. in Capt. A. Beals Co., 9 Oct., 1757/58.
1st. Lt. in Capt. Ware's Co., 16 June to Oct. 11, 1759.

Thomas Prather II. was in Command of the Militia in Frederick Co., Maryland
between the Potomac River nad the Pennsylvania line during the French and
Indian War.
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25 June, 1700
This indenture made... Between Ninian Beale of Prince George Co., in the
Province of Maryland Gent. of the one part & Thomas Prater of ye fforesaid
Province and County of the other part WITNESSETH where as the said Ninian
Beale for & in considersation of ye Sume of two Thousand pounds of Tobacco in
hand paid... by the Said Thomas Prater ... Ye Said Niniah Beale doth ...
bargaine Sell Enfeeoff & Confirme unto ye Said Thomas Prater ... a parcell of
Land Called St. Andrews scituate lying and being on the North Side of the
Western Branch of Patuxant river and in the ffreshes of ye Said River
BEGINNING att a marked Hickory in the Land Called St. andrews and running
South and by West... Then West North West to ye line of William Powell ...
Conteineing & now layd out for Six and fifty acres of Land More or Less ...
Ruth Beale, wife of Ninian, waived dower. Wit: Thom. Hollyday, R.Bradley.
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From "Pioneers of Old Monacacy" The Early Settlement of Frederick Co., MD.
1721-1743, by Grace L. Tracey and John P. Dem. Baltimore Gene. Pub. Co., Inc.
"The June Court of 1735 appointed THOMAS PRATHER as tobacco burner, replacing
John Nelson who was excused because of illness in his family."

NOTE: A "tobacco burner" was a person who was in charge of the curing of
tobacco in the large tobacco houses. Tobacco was cured by fire drying it.

Will of Thomas Sprigg Prather:
In the name of God, Amen I Thomas Prater of Washington Co., & State of
Maryland being of weak in body, but of sound and perfect mind and memory,
(thanks be to God)
Concerning the uncertainty of this mortal life, and that it is appointed for
all men once to die, do make and publish this my last Will and Testament in
manner & form following, (that is to say)
First and principally I recommend my soul to the Almighty God that gave it,
and my body to the dust to be deasonly buried at the discretion of my
Executors hereafter named nothing doubting but that I shall receive the Soul
again at the general Resurrection of all flesh, by the mighty power of God,
and as touching my Wordly Estate, wherewith it has pleased God to bless me.
I give and bequeath in manner and form following-imprimis.

First and principally I will that all my just debts and funeral charges be
paid.
Item... I give and bequeath to my sons Richard, Charles, and James Prather
ten shillings common current money each, and no more.
Item... I give and bequeath to my daughters Mary, Elinor, Sarah, & Ann
five Shillings current money and no more.
Item... I give and bequeath to my son Basil one negro boy called Harry, him
and his heirs and assigns forever.
Item... I give and bequeath to my youngest son Thomas one negro boy named
Jack, to him his assigns forever.
Item... I give and bequeath all the remaining part of my Estate, my whife's
third Excepted, to my sone's Basil and Thomas and daughter Elizabeth to be
equally divided amongst them.
Item... I do hereby appoint my beloved wife Jennet and my son Basil joint
Executors of this my last Will and Testament by me made, ratifying &
confirming this only to be my last Will and Testament.
In witnes whereof I have set my hand & seal this 24th day of June 1783

Served French and Indian War - he was sheriff and held many important posts -
one of which was the first Justice of the newly formed Frederick Co., in
1749 (Maryland).In the Rev.War he was Commander of the forces in that Co.
He lived at Conegocheague Manor Plantation. His wife was from the Weston
Manor Plantation where the Clagett's lived for generations and still live
there today. / He was also an Episcopal Clergyman in Williamsport, Md.

!He and Elizabeth had 13 kids.He is listed as Thomas Sprigg Prather,AFN-25M1-P4.

Thomas married Elizabeth Clagett 10 Jun 1725, "Weston", Prince Georges C, Md. Elizabeth (daughter of Thomas Clagett, Capt II and Mary Keene) was born 1707, Weston, Prince George, Md; died Bef 1754, Conecocheague M, Frederick, Md. [Group Sheet]

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The following is the reported descendancy of the Elizabet Clagget family
as to how they are related back to King John of England.

Capt. Thomas Clagett & Mary Keene =
Mary Gorsuch
Richard Gorsuch
Anne Lovelace
Anne Barne
Anne Sandys
"Most Reverand" Edwin Sandys
Margaret Dixon (of London)
Anne Roos
Anne Thornborough
Rowland Thornborough
William Thornborough
Eleanor Kisgrave
Sir Richard Misgrave
Lady Joan Dacre
Lady Joan Douglas
Mareret (Countess of Mar.)
Donald (Earl of Mar.)
Gratney (Earl of Mar.)
Princess Eleanor of N. Waleem
Lady Eleanor
Princess Eleanor - daughter of Isabelle and King John
Isabelle Taillefer of angouleme, wife of King John of England.

King John of England went to the Throne in 1199 and ruled to 1216.

Claggett of Houghton, County Cambridge, England, assumed in 1104 the
Coat-of-Arms since born by the family.
Robert Claggett b. 1490 at Walling, Kent Co., England. The name of wife
unknown. His son Richard Claggett b. 1525 m a Gouder, daughter of Sirr Robert
Gouder. His son George Claggett b. 1570 was Mayor of Canterbury three times
(1609,1622,1632) Name of wife unknown. His son Col. Edward Claggett b. 1605/7
m. Margaret Adams daughter of Sir Thomas adams, Mayor of London. Sir Edward
Claggett was an ardent loyalist, he held a commission in the army of Charles
I, was imprisoned in the Tower of London by the Puritans. His son Col. Thomas
Claggett Sr. m. in England before 1635, emigrated to Maryland 1670, D. Salver
Co., Md. 1703. Lord of Godlington Manor, Kent Co., England. He m. Mrs Mary
Winter Hooper, widow of Richard Hooper, Salver Co., Md. His son Capt. Thomas
Claggett Jr. m. Marry Keen. she d. 1759. He was b. 1678 d. 1732. He lived at
Prince George Co., Md. Their daughter Elizabeth Claggett m. Thomas Prather
son of Col. Thomas Prather & Martha (Sprigg) Prather.

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Thomas married Hannah Johnson 30 Apr 1727, Havre de Grace, Maryland. Hannah was born 1706, Of Harve De Grace, Md; died Bef 1790, Oldtown, Alleghenny, Md. [Group Sheet]

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!P-A,believes M.initial stands for MacKay

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On 25 June 1700 Ninian Beall conveyed to Thomas 56 acres, part of a tract of
land called St. andrews.

Martha, wife of Thomas Prather and dau. of Thomas Sprigg, in her father's Will
written 9 May, 1704 received one third of a parcel of land containing 500
acres, the Manor of Collinton, on the side next to William Prather's where he
now lives.

Lyle Jane Prater (now Smith) mother of Col. Thomas Prather mentioned him in
her Will written 27 July, 1710

Martha Prather, widow of Thomas Prather, on 29 Apr., 1719 conveyed to her sons
Thomas, John, Phillip and Aaron Prather, when they are eighteen years old.
Thomas, John and phillip each received ten pounds sterling money and Aaron
received fourty pounds sterling money.

Martha Prater (now Yoakley), widow of Thomas Prater, conveyed to her John
Smith Prather on 28 Aug., 1729, a one third part of a tract of land, in Prince
George's Co., Md. called "Spriggs Request.

Thomas Prather was a Col. in the Frederick Militia and in most records is
referred to as Col. Thomas Prather.

Thomas Sprigg of Northampton - Thomas and Martha settled on the "Northampton
Plantation".
(Will of Thomas, Annapolis Will Book #13; Folio 379)

Thomas married Martha Spriggs 1698, Prince George Co., Maryland. Martha (daughter of Lt. Thomas Sprigg and Eleanor Nuthall) was born , ,Calvert, Md; died 13 Nov 1742, ,Charles, Md; was buried Bef 13 Nov 1742, ,Charles, Md. [Group Sheet]

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!Dudley Tatman's book gives her d.1742,She had 4 sons ,2 dau.All b.at Orphan's
Gift,Prince George Co.MD

She married Mr. Yoakley after the death of Thomas M. Prather.

Martha (Sprigg) Prather Yoakley Last Will & Testament:
Charles Co., MD. 13 Nov., 1742

Father: Lt. Thomas Sprigg, Lord of Northhampton Mannor.
Her parents were Thomas Sprigg and Eleanor Nuthall
Her second husband was Capt. Steven Yoakley of Charles Co., Md.
She was also related to Sir George Sprigg.
The Sprigg family were close friends of Thomas Prater (Prather) who was the
first Prater to come to America in 1622.

!Dudley Tatman's book gives her d.1742,She had 4 sons ,2 dau.All b.at Orphan's Gift,Prince George Co.MD

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!He held rank of Capt. Manley Mallett gives b.1677 in St Leonards Town,MD.

Thomas married Mary Keene Abt 1700, St Leonards, Calvert, Maryland. Mary (daughter of Richard Keene, II and Mary Gorsuch) was born Abt 1680, St Richards M, Charles, Md; died Jan 1759, , Prince George, Md. [Group Sheet]

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