Prater/Prather Genealogy* 120,000+ Family Members
Joseph Evertt Prather
1869 -
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Joseph Evertt Prather was born 1869, of Davidson Co., Nc; died , Prather, Ca. near Fresno.. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
He was one of the major founders of Sierra High School and served as
Secretary of the Board of Education for years in Prather, CA.
He also founded the township of Prather, CA. and donated land to
the U.S. Postoffice which he caused to be opened when the township
of Prather was founded.
The first Postoffice (1915) was located on the Prather Brothers Lodge Ranch
which was established about 1912 by Joseph E. and his brother Fred Prather.
Joseph devoloped Apple Orchard farming in the area.
His father was known as having the largest wheat farm in California
and owned most of the valley area from Prather, CA. to Fresno, CA.Joseph married Minerva Key Chappell 06 Oct 1909, Fresno, Fresno, Ca. Minerva (daughter of George Adam Chappell and Marth Jane Henton) was born 23 Nov 1875, of Clark Co., Mo; died 18 Jul 1925, Fresno, Fresno, Ca. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Walter Prather
was born , Near Fresno, Ca.. - 3. Jimmy Prather was born , Near Fresno, Ca..
- 4. Joseph Everett Prather, Jr. was born 1910, Prather, Ca. near Fresno; died Apr 1990, Prather, Fresno Co., Ca..
Generation: 2
2. Walter Prather (1.Joseph1) was born , Near Fresno, Ca.. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
3. Jimmy Prather (1.Joseph1) was born , Near Fresno, Ca.. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
4. Joseph Everett Prather, Jr. (1.Joseph1) was born 1910, Prather, Ca. near Fresno; died Apr 1990, Prather, Fresno Co., Ca.. Other Events:
- Occupation: Rancher
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
Joseph lives on a ranch at Prather,Ca.that he inherited from his wifes family.
this ranch has been in the same family sence about 1883/5./ It consisted of
about 1500 acres, much of which Joseph and his daughter Bonnie continue to
operate today. (1984 Gary Benton Prather)Joseph — Lorrain Byrd. Lorrain was born , Prather, Ca.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 5. Joseph Walter Key Prather, Buzz
- 6. Bonnie Prather was born 21 Dec 1937, Fresno, Fresno Co., Ca.; was christened , Husband: Mr. Kernohan; died 13 Nov 1992, Prather, Fresno Co., Ca.; was buried , Mary Baton Chapel.
Generation: 3
5. Joseph Walter Key Prather, Buzz (4.Joseph2, 1.Joseph1)Notes:
living - details excluded
Joseph — Sherrill Jean Walker. [Group Sheet]
Children:
6. Bonnie Prather (4.Joseph2, 1.Joseph1) was born 21 Dec 1937, Fresno, Fresno Co., Ca.; was christened , Husband: Mr. Kernohan; died 13 Nov 1992, Prather, Fresno Co., Ca.; was buried , Mary Baton Chapel. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
Bonnie was raised on her family's ranch in Prather, Ca. She graduated from
Sierra High School in 1956. Continuing her education at Fresno State Univer.
she became an elementary school teacher. Surviving are sons: Adam and Wayne;
daughter, Leeann, and three grandsons: Joseph, Walter and Joshua.
Buried:
Tollhouse Cem.Bonnie — Mr Kernohan. [Group Sheet]
Generation: 4
7. Janice Nicole Prather (5.Joseph3, 4.Joseph2, 1.Joseph1)Notes:
living - details excluded
8. Holly Kirsten Prather (5.Joseph3, 4.Joseph2, 1.Joseph1)Notes:
living - details excluded