Josephus Orcenith Fisher Prater

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Eastern Cherokee "Court of Claimes" Application for Josephus Orcenith Fisher
Prater, #30926, from Record Group #75, National Archives, Washington D.C.
Dated 13 July, 1907.
He was applying for a share of monies due to the Eastern Cherokees by the Act
of Congress approved 30 June, 1906.

Josephus Orcenith Fisher Prater, born 8 Sept., 1854 Smith Co., TX.,
residing at Mead, Indian Territory.
Wife: Octava Paralee Prater, age 45 with seven children.
Children:
John W. Prater, born 23 Nov., 1878
Stella Leora Prater, born 6 Sept., 1880
Laura Prater, born 9 Oct., 1883
Maud Prater, born 8 June, 1887
Benjamin Boyd Prater, born 2 Sept., 1889
William Josephus Prater, born 28 Oct., 1900

Father of Josephus: Erb B. Prater born in GA. died in 1858, and his mothers
maiden name as Kittura Prater, born in South Carolina, died in 1900.
His grandparents on his fathers side are given as Joseph Prater and Mary
Boyd Prater, and grandparents on his mothers side are given as Jeremiah
Prater and Jennie Hendricks Prater.
He listed a brother R.W. Prater, born 1848, resideing at Carroll, Texas;
a sister Lou Prater, born 1852, residing at Sherman, Texas; a half-brother
J.J.Knoles, born 1860, residing at Madill, Indain Territory.

A sworn statement submitted by Josephus dated 29, Aug., 1908 at
Tishomingo, Okla. which states:
"My name is Josephus C.F. Prater, my post-office is Mead, Okla.;
I was born in Smith Co., TX. in 1854; I claim relationship to the Cherokee
Indans through my mother, whose maiden name was Kittura Praer; my father and
mother were first cousins; my mother was born near Greenville, S.C. about
1830; she claimed through her mother, whose maden name was Jennie Hendricks;
she was born in South Carolina and she was one-quarter Cherokee; my mother
after her marriage moved to Georgia and from there came to Texas about 1848;
if any of the Hendricks moved west, I never heard of it; I never heard my
parents say that they were enrolled as Indians; my people never received any
money or land from the government."

Josephus married Octava Paralee Ellis, Price Smith Co., Tx.. Octava was born , Smith Co., Tx.. [Group Sheet]

1. John Wesley Prater was born 23 Nov 1878, Hunt Co., Tx.; was christened , Also Lived in Kingwood, Okla.; died , Tulsa, Okla..
2. Stella Leora Prater was born 06 Sep 1880, Smith Co., Tx..
3. Laura Prater was born 09 Oct 1883, Smith Co., Tx..
4. Maud Prater was born 08 Jun 1887, Smith Co., Tx..
5. Benjamin Boyd Prater was born 02 Sep 1889, Smith Co., Tx.; was christened , Also Lived Kingwood, Okla.; died , Tulsa, Okla..
6. Louise Prater, Lou was born 12 Dec 1892, Smith Co., Tx.; died Bef 2000.
7. William Josephus Prater was born 28 Oct 1900, Smith Co., Tx.; died Bef 2000.

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His headright land survey, origianally owned by him, is on the Neches
River south of Mt. Sylvan.

Erb Boyd came to Smith Co., Tx. with his two brothers Thomas and Samuel.
They were born in South Carolina and moved to Ga., Ala, and then to Texas.
Erb's brother Samuel was married while at Gunters Crossing, Alabama.
Smith Co.,Tx. land grant to E.B.Prater for 320 acres 11.5 miles west of Tyler
with the western boundry being the Neches River.
Information from Smith Co., TX. Census of 1850 p. #452

Erb married Catherine S. Hendricks Prater, Katurah Bef 1845, South Carolina. Catherine (daughter of Jeremiah Prater and Kiturah Jennie Hendricks, Kittie) was born Abt 1816, of, Pickens, Sc; was christened , 1860 Census Smith Co., Tx. as Widow.; died 07 Dec 1901, Terrell, Kaufman Co., Tx.. [Group Sheet]

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Died in North Texas hospital for the Insane in Terrell, TX.
She was commited in 1900 and she died about a year later.

She purchased land from James J. Kuykendall and his wife Frances
Angeline (During) Kuykendall in 1858 Smith Co., TX.
There are ties between the Kuykendall, Prater, Wright, Waldron
and Duncan families. The Duncan's were an allied family to
the Praters (Prathers). E.B. Praters nephew, Riley Prather, married
the widow of Marion Josiah Duncan. Her name was Elvira (Davis) Duncan.
She was almost full blood Cherokee.

Catherine was called "Katurha" which is Cherokee for the name Catherine.
She may have also been of Cherokee heritage.

Katurha Hendricks Prater was a 1st. cousin to her husband, Erd Boyd Prater.
Note: See the information on her son, Josephus C.F.Prater.

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• Occupation: Plantation; Farmer
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Joseph Prater (Prather) sold to James Chapman a tract of land (57 acres)
on the waters of Eighteen Mile Creek, 25 Dec., 1819 Pendleton Co., S.C.
*Deed Book O, pp.534-535, Pendleton Co., , Ninety Six Dist., S.C.

Joseph Prater sold Henry Hendricks a tract of land (83 acres) on the waters of
Eighteen Mile Creek, Pendleton Co., S.C. 21 Dec., 1820
*Deed Book P, p.349 Pendleton Co., S.C. Ninety Six Dist.

Joseph Praters mother Susannah, widow of Philip Prater, who was to benefit
from a Certificate of Pension issued 23 Apr., 1850, was named by Mitchel
Norton, Administrator
*Pension for Phillip Prater, W9052 - Book D, Vol 2, p.383
Susanna Prater (now Hammond) requested an increase in her former husband's
pension which commenced 4 Mar., 1831 for $61.33 per annum and ended 9 Aug.,
1848 when she died. (S.C. Archives Dept., Columbia, S.C.)

Joseph Prater is listed in 1830 Hall Co., GA. census -- Roll #18 p.93

Headstone inscriptions from the graves of Joseph and Mary Prater (Prather)
located at Alta Vista Cem., Gainsville, Ga.:
Joseph Prater age 83 years, died April 4, 1877
Mary Prater age 80 years, died July 7, 1877

Gary B. Prather, (214-377-9286) of Frisco,Tx. and Sulphur,Okla./405-622-5900
has compiled extensive information on the Prather Family.
Joseph lived and had his children in Pickens Dist., S.C.
His sons Erb Boyd, Thomas, and Samuel left S.C. for Alabama and then to
Texas while his other son Joseph Jr. remained with him and later moved
with his father to Hall Co., Ga.

Joseph married Mary "Polly" Boyd South Carolina. Mary (daughter of Robert A. Boyd, II. and Mrs Robert Boyd) was born Abt 1797, South Carolina; died 07 Jul 1877, Gainsville, Hall, Ga; was buried , Alta Vista Cem, Gainsville, Ga. [Group Sheet]

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A Boyd Family Researcher:
Susan Lemesis 9280 Nesbit Lakes Dr. Alpharetta, GA. 30202
Phone: 770-993-2858
(1997)
GLEMESIS@AOL.COM

NOTE: (Connection not known at present)
William Boyd
B: ca. 1745 County Antrim, N.Ireland
D: ca. 1800 Chester Co., S.C.
Wife: Mary Dorman
He came with his family to America between 1772 and 1776 .....
He could have been part of the English Military that came to America
defend the Colonies for the Crown... ????
The family was members of the Hopewell Associate Reformed Presbyterian
Church, near Blackstock, Chester Co., S.C.

Children:
1. Mary Boyd (dates unknown but to early to be our Mary Boyd)

2.Martha Boyd
B: ca. 1772 County Antrim, N.Ire.
D: 13 Apr., 1832 Chester Co., S.C.
Husband: Alexander Boyd (1st. Cousin)

3.Jennet Boyd
B: ca. 1776 Chester Co., S.C.
D: ?

4.Alexander Boyd
B: ca. 1780 Chester Co., S.C.
D: ca. 1825 Chester Co., S.C.
Wife: Elizabeth Allen
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A Boyd researcher:
Jane Brazell Sisolak
4317 Calmont Ave.
Fort Worth, TX. 76107
817-732-1855 /// tsisolak@swbell.net (10/1999)

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Charles Boyd (cboyd1@bellsouth.net) 1999

Several Boyd families from N.GA. are looking for ancestors with the same
migration pattern as you Mary Boyd.
Several came from Halifax, VA. to that general area of S.C. then on to the
"Federal Road" across the Cherokee Nation from Hall Co., GA. through what is
not Forsyth, Cherkee, Floyd Co's. GA. into AL.
Is there any additional info. that might be a clue to which of the groups she
might belong?
My GG.Grandfather, Robert A Boyd was in Pickens Dist., S.C. in 1850, and
between 1858/60 moved to Forsyth Co., GA., then in very late 1800's on to Al.
withourt his family.
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"8 Aug., 1850, Jeremiah Prater given oath that his mother Susannah Hammond,
formerly widow of Philip Prather, died at his house in the Dist. of Pickens,
S.C. Aug., 9, 1848, and that she left only seven surviving children;
John, Thomas, Philip, Jeremaiah, Aaron, Josiah, and Joseph.
Two of whom have not been heard from for some 12 to 15 years.
Signed: Jeremiah Prater

He lived in Pickens Dist., S.C., Berkely Co., Va., Mays Lick, Mason Co., Ky.
and then Fleming Co., Ky.

Jeremiah married Kiturah Jennie Hendricks, Kittie Abt 1813, of, Pickens, Sc. Kiturah (daughter of Henry Hendricks and Nancy Major) was born Abt 1792, of, Pickens, Sc. [Group Sheet]

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!lived in Pickens Dist.S.C.

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• Occupation: PLANTATION
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!He served in the Rev. Army,is listed in "S.C.Revolutionary index at the
Historical Commission"-Phillip Prator,AA6100.

Phillip Prator, son of Phillip Prator and Margery Hunt, received a Warrant, 23
Aug., 1790, for 238 acres on the head branches of Twenty Three Mile Creek and
Twenty six Mile Creek, surveyed 24 Aug., 1790 and State Grant issued 5 Dec.,
1791. He received a Warrant, 12 Dec., 1790, for 300 acres on branches of 18
Mile Creek, Waters of Keowee River, surveyed 4 Mar., 1791 and State Grant
issued 5 Dec., 1791. Phillip received a warrant 6 Aug., 1791, for 662 acres on
the confluience of Price Creek and Six Mile River, surveyed 8 Aug., 1791 and
State Grant issued 5 Dec., 1791. He also received a Warrant , no date, for 221
acres on branches of 18 Mile Creek, Waters of Keowee River, surveyed 1 Nov.,
1791 and State Grant issued 5 Dec., 1791. These properties were for his role
in the Rev. War, as Soldier in the Army of South Carolina.

Phillip Prater sold to Alenxander Boyse, 6 Mar., 1792, 238 acres on the head
branches of Twenty three Mile Creek and Twenty six Mile Creek, water of
Savannah River, granted to Phillip 5 Dec., 1791. Adjacent property owners were
John Prator and Robert McCann. Whitnesses Robert McCann and Hartwell
Hunnicutt. Proved by Robert McCann, 10 Apr. 1792, Recorded 25 June, 1792.

Robert McCann sold to Phillip Prator, 20 Aug., 1792 701 acres on branches of
18 Mile Creek, waters of Keowee River, granted to Robert McCann 6 June, 1791.

Phillip Prater died in Pendleton Dist. S.C. before 17 Sept. 1798, the date of
his Will was proved.
After his death his widow Susannah Prater (now Hammond) made a declaration,
3 Nov., 1846, excerpts from this declaration are:
She was married to the late Phillip Prater who was a private in the militia of
South Carolina during the war of the Revolution, that he served under Capt.
Maxwell and Col's. Pickens and Anderson. She being very old and infirm, and
unable to recollect what length of time it was, she thinks one or two
years, as she suffered much during the time with her little children,
hiding out and dodging the Tourey and British, that they lived in Laurens
Dist. and afterwards moved to this Dist. near where she now lives and has
resided ever since. She further declares that she was married to the said
Phillip Prater on Haw River in Guildord Co., N.C. by a preacher whose name she
has forgotten, as near as she can calculate about the year 1775/6 on the 16
day of July, and then they moved to S.C. where the said Phillip Prater died
in the year 1797. That she was afterwards married to William Hammond who lived
with her about 2 years and left her, and is as she understands long since
dead, tho' she does not know the date of his death, that she was a widow on
the 4 Jyly 1836 and still remains a widow as will more fully appear by
reference to the proof herewith sent. Susannah Hammond (signed by her mark)

To Susannah Prater (now Hammond), Increase in Phillip's pension, excerpts from
this document are ...... Susannah Hammond formerly widow of Phillip Prater who
dies in the year 1797.... who was a private in the Company commanded by Capt.
Maxwell of the Regiment Commanded by Col. Pickney in the S.C. Military line
for 8 months and 12 days..... inscribed on the Roll of Charleston at the rate
of 61 dollars and 33 cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March 1831
and end 9 Mar., 1848 when she died.

Col. J.O.Young of Arkadelphia, Clark Co., Ark. wrote a letter to Clerk of
Anderson Dist. S.C. and enclosed a Power of Attorney on the Estate of Susan
Prator, deceased, widow of Phillip Prator, deceased, Jan., 1857, excerpts from
this letter and Power of attorney are:
I have learned from the heirs of Phillip Prator who was a son of the old Lady
Susan Prator and brother of William Prator who the power of Attorney will show
he was the father of my wife, Elizabeth Prater (now Young) and Rebecca
(Middleton) Prater, wife of William Prator, who yet survives and in my house.
We also learned the amount is small and it is or was reported in the
hands of Clerk of Anderson Dist. where the old lady lived, now if this be the
fact I am sure you can comply with the requirements of the enclosed powere
forth with. If it should be otherwise you will confer a vayvor on a distant
by seeing the holder and having the little matter arranged.
You will address Co.. J.O. Young, Buck Creek, Arkansas

State of Arkansas, County of Clark ... I Aaron Prator of the County and State
aforesaind being duly sworn do depose and say that I was acquanted with Susan
Prator who was the wife and afterwards the widow of Philip Prater, deceased
that William Prater was their son and was married to Rebecca Middleton and
died leaving the said Rebecca a widow who still survives and lives in this
county - that the said William left three children only two of whom are dead
without heirs and the third is named Elizabeth and has intermarried with
John O. Young and that the said John and Elizabeth are both living in this
County. I am grandson of Susan Prater and cousin of said Elizabeth.
signed........ Aaron Prater

To all whom these presents shall come greeting ... Whereas the undersigned
Rebecca Prator, John O. Young and Elizabeth his wife are informed that they or
some of them the first as widow of William Prator and last as sole surviving
heir of said William are entitled certain funds which come from the said
Phillip Prator on his widow Susan Prator and which are said to be deposeted
for the benefit of person entiled. Now we specially authorize the person in
whose hands the same may be deposited to deposit the same in any safe bank of
the state of South Carolina and take a certificate of said deposit to credit
of person entitled therto and credit the same by mail to us or certain of us
at ARKADELPHIA, CLARK CO., ARKANSAS and this power of attorney together with
the Postmaster of the registering of said letter and its contents shall be
used as sufficient endorse of its payment.

John, Josiah, Joseph, Aaron and Jeremiah Prator, sons of Phillip Prator,
deceased, sold to Henry Hendricks, 21 Dec., 1820, 83 acres on waters of 18
Mile Creek, part of 701 acres granted to Robert McCann and conveyed to
Phillip Prator by deed.

U.S. Pension W. 9052 Revolutionary War, dated Nov. 3, 1846.

WILL BOOK C, p. 140 Pendleton Co., 96th Dist. S.C.
"THE WILL OF PHILLIP PRATER"
"In the name of God Amen. I Philip Prater of South Carolina of County of
Pendleton do this fifth Day of February in the Year of our Lord 1796 being
Weak in Body but sound in Judgement call to Remmembrance the Mortality of my
Body thus publish My Last Will & Testament hereby revoking all former Wills
Testaments & C. First I bequeath My Soul to God and My Body to Dust.
Second I bequeath My John a piece or Parcel of Land estimated at the Acres on
the Branch a Joining Johnsons Land Item and my Rifle gun. Second I bequeath
to My son Thomas a Mare and Sadle. Third I bequeath to My son Philip a Colt
and Sadle. Fourth I bequeath to My Daughter Sally one Dollar.
Fifth I Bequeath to My daughter Polly a Horse and Sadle & two cows and calves.
Sixth I bequeath to My Son William a Colt & Sadle. Seventh I Bequeath My Wife
Suannah One Hundred Acres of Land where I now live During Her Life, and the
Remainder of the Land the Children is to have equally Divided When my Youngest
Child is a Maturity & if they cannot Divide it peacably it is to be sold & the
price equaly Divided.
Item I leave all the Goods and Chattles to my Wife & little children after she
has paid all just Debts or Demands. And I do apoint my Wife Susannah & my son
John & William Hubbard My Exccutors given under my Hand & seal the Day & Date
Above writin.

Signed Sealed & Delivered in the presence of
Robert McCann Jasa. C. Griffin Recorded & proved 17 Sept. 1798

* Phillip and Susannah were married by Rev. Muckeljohn.
* Phillip Praters Revolutionary War record is found under file #W.9052
Additional information on this family from LDS microfilm No. 1260518,
Revolutionary Army Soldier (Historical Commission) "Philip Prater"#AA6100
* A church and community located in the area where his plantation was located
continues to carry his Prater name (Near Pickins, S.C.) 1989 Gary B. Prather

!He served in the Rev. Army,is listed in "S.C.Revolutionary index at the Historical Commission"-Phillip Prator,AA6100.

Philip married Susannah Hubbard 16 Jul 1775, Haw River, Guilford Co., n.C.. Susannah (daughter of Isreal Hubbard, Hobart and Anna Lawrence) was born 12 Jul 1755, ,Guilford, Nc; died 09 Aug 1848, Anderson, Sc; was buried 09 Aug 1848, Pickens Dist., Sc. [Group Sheet]

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Application for the pension of Phillip Prater by Susannah Prather Hammond:

"Mrs. Susannah Hammond, age about eighty nine years, that she was married to
Philip Prather, who was a private in the militia of South Carolina during the
War of the Revolution, that he was or she understood drafted, and served under
Captain Maxwell and either Colonel Pickens or Anderson, or both - she is very
old and infirm, and unable to recollect what she heard him relate of hiis
service. she however, knows he done service for a considerable length of time
in the war, she thinks one or two years, as she suffered much during the time
with her three little children, hiding out and dodging the Tory and British.
That they lived in Laurens Dist. and afterwards moved to this district near
where she now lives and has resided ever since. She further declares that she
was married to the said Philip Prather on Haw River in Guilford County, North
Carolina, by a preacher whose name she has forgotten, as near as she can
calculate about the year 1775 or 1776, on the 16th day of July, and then they
moved to South Carolina where the said Philip Prather died in the year 1797.
Pension for Philip Prater #W9052, Declaration #6854, Court of General Session
and Common Pleas for Pickens district, S.C.

For more information see the file on Elizabeth Prater, daughter to William
Prator and Rebecca Elizabeth Middleton Prator.

Susannah Hubbard was married to "Phillip Prater" by Rev. Mucklejohn at
the old church at Trollingers Ford ..... later known as Haw River, Guilford
Co., N.C. (the old church is still standing ..(1999).

Died at home of her son, Jere. Prather Pendleton Co., Old 96th District, SC)
Married 2nd. to William Hammond, by whom she had two children.
Her husband Phillip Prater was a private under Cap. Robert Maxwell commanded
by Col. Pickins in the Laurens Co., S.C. Mil. line for 9 mo. 12 days Rev.War.
She was the sister of William Hubbard of Guilford Co., N.C.

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Listed in Pickens Dist., S.C. Census:
Household #804
Robert Boyd 84 years old.

Robert married Mrs Robert Boyd of Nc. Mrs was born , of Nc. [Group Sheet]

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Henry married Nancy Major of Sc. Nancy (daughter of John Major and Martha Elizabeth Eppes) was born , of Sc. [Group Sheet]

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