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- Nicholas inherited a small manor named "Hook", which was located
in the Manor of Lydiard Tregoz,Wiltshire.(Held by the St.John family).
Nicholas's brother, Anthony took him into his care. Anthony claimed he was
in fear of his death due to poor health. Anthony placed a claim on "Hook"
and received it as his property to offset the expense of caring for his
brother Nicholas. In the court records Anthony claimed his brother to be
a lunatic.
"Hook" was located in the Manor of Lydiard, Tregoz which was held by the
St.John family. The St.Johns were related to the Praters in severial ways.
The Paulets that owned Nunney Castle had the Title of Lord St.John which they
received in marrieage. The Paulets were married into the Delamare family,
Kingston family and St.John family. The Praters were married into the same
families. Also the Praters maternal anscestor was a Carew, the St.Johns were
also desended from the Carews. (Carew Castle of central Wales,built in 1109)
When Anthony's wife died Nicholas went to live with his sister in London,
where he "regained" his former health. He brought claim against his brother
for his property (Hook), but the court found in favor of Anthony.
Later Nicholas stoled 18 cows from his brother Anthony for payment of his
property. Nothing is recorded as to the outcome of this act.
The Church at Lydiard, Tregoz contains the tombs of many relatives of the
Praters. A painting of the St.John family (dated 1610) can be found in the
church as well as many effigy statues. The House still has furnishings.
Will of Nicholas Prater:
Nicholas Prater, of London, 23 June, 1589 by William Drury, Doctor of laws
of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury on the Noncupative (word of mouth) Will
of Nicholas Prater deceased of London, Diocese and Provice of Canterbury
between Edward Waldron, Gentleman Executor on the one side and Anthony Prater,
natural brother of the said deceased who was deemed to have died interstate.
Administration granted 23 June, 1589 by Master Drury in a street commonly
Sermon Lane in the Parish of St. May Magdalene, Old Fish Street in the City of
London to Anthony Prater, brother of the deceased, on the petition of John
Kyne, Notary Public and Solicitor of anthony Prater and in the presence of
thomas Iles, Notary Public and solicitor of Edward Waldron also John Lawe,
Notary Public. Witnesses - William Mallowes, Notary Public and Richard
Newnham.
An assoc. has been formed to protect the artifacts at the Manor House and
Church at Lydiard Tregoz. This Assoc. is called "The Friends of Lydiard
Tregoz". They meet yearly to discuss the condition and history of the Manor.
Also to manage and budget for the continueing preservation of the estate.
Gary Benton Prather is a family historian and is a member of the Assoc.
of "The Friends of Lydiard Tregoz".
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