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Francis Marion Prather, Prater
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1. Francis Marion Prather, Prater was born , of Roane Co., Tn; was christened , Also Lived in Gilmer Co., Ga.; died , Lee Co., Miss.. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
*Francis took his family from Elbert Co., Ga. to settle on a farm near
Tupelo / Corinth, Miss. before the Civil War. Some of his children were
born there. (from 1870 census Lee Co.,Ms.)Francis married Mary Elizabeth Bell 21 Jan 1851, Elbert Co., Ga.. Mary (daughter of Major Bell and Mrs Major Bell) was born , of Corinth, Ms. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Asmon Prather, Armond
was born , of Gilmer Co., Ga..
- 3. Jane Prather, Jennie
was born , of Gilmer or Elbert Co., Ga..
- 4. Alexander Hamilton Prather
was born , Corinth, Miss..
- 5. Nancy A. Prather, Nannie
was born , of Corinth, Ms.
- 6. Fannie Prather
was born , of Gilmer or Elbert Co., Ga..
- 7. Laura Prather
was born , of Gilmer or Elbert Co., Ga..
- 8. William Prather
was born , of Gilmer or Elbert Co., Ga..
- 9. Thomas Prather
was born , of Corinth, Ms.
- 10. Francis Marion Prather, II.
was born 07 Jan 1860, Near Tupelo, Corinth, Ms; died 07 Apr 1923, Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx.; was buried , Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx..
- 11. Lula Irene Prather
was born 10 Feb 1872, Near Tupelo, Corinth, Ms; died 19 Nov 1905, Boyce, Ellis Co., Tx..
Generation: 2
2. Asmon Prather, Armond (1.Francis1) was born , of Gilmer Co., Ga..
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
3. Jane Prather, Jennie (1.Francis1) was born , of Gilmer or Elbert Co., Ga..
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Jane married Thomas L Galloway of Gilmer or Elbert Co., Ga. Thomas was born , of Gilmer or Elbert Co., Ga.. [Group Sheet]
4. Alexander Hamilton Prather (1.Francis1) was born , Corinth, Miss..
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Alexander married Adeline of Corinth, Ms. Adeline was born , of Corinth, Ms. [Group Sheet]
5. Nancy A. Prather, Nannie (1.Francis1) was born , of Corinth, Ms.
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Nancy married W. Allen 16 Nov 1887, Ellis Co., Tx.. W. was born , of Corinth, Ms. [Group Sheet]
6. Fannie Prather (1.Francis1) was born , of Gilmer or Elbert Co., Ga..
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
7. Laura Prather (1.Francis1) was born , of Gilmer or Elbert Co., Ga..
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
8. William Prather (1.Francis1) was born , of Gilmer or Elbert Co., Ga..
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
9. Thomas Prather (1.Francis1) was born , of Corinth, Ms.
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
10. Francis Marion Prather, II. (1.Francis1) was born 07 Jan 1860, Near Tupelo, Corinth, Ms; died 07 Apr 1923, Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx.; was buried , Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx..
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
*Francis was born on a farm in Miss. and came to settle near Waxahachie,Tx.
Francis married Martha Susan Aday 04 Aug 1880, of Corinth, Ms. Martha was born 12 Jun 1864, Alabama; died 1937, Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 12. Jane Louise Prather
was born , Near Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx..
- 13. Velma Florence Prather
was born , Near Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx..
- 14. Francis Marion Prather, III.
was born 10 Jul 1882, Near Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx.; died 07 Mar 1959, Tx.; was buried , Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx..
- 15. Mary Lillie Elizabeth Prather
was born 04 Apr 1884, Near Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx..
- 16. Annie Pearl Prather
was born Apr 1886, Near Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx..
- 17. Anson H. Prather
was born 10 Oct 1891, Near Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx.; died 07 May 1965, Tx.; was buried , Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx..
- 18. William Howard Prather
was born 13 Nov 1893, Near Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx.; died 24 Feb 1974; was buried , Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx..
- 19. Living Prather
- 20. Adah Marie Prather
was born Jul 1898, Near Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx.; died Bef 2000.
11. Lula Irene Prather (1.Francis1) was born 10 Feb 1872, Near Tupelo, Corinth, Ms; died 19 Nov 1905, Boyce, Ellis Co., Tx..
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Lula married Henry Herbert Dickerson 07 Jun 1891, Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx.. Henry was born 12 Feb 1863, Va.; died 14 Feb 1920, Kleberg Co., Tx.; was buried , Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 21. Henry H. Dickerson, Bud
was born , of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx; died Dec 1970, Dallas, Dallas Co., Tx..
- 22. Myrtle B. Dickerson
was born , of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx; died Bef 2000.
- 23. Silas Dickerson
was born , of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx; died Bef 2000; was buried , Rockhill, Smith Co., Tx..
- 24. Paul Dickerson
was born , of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx; died Bef 2000.
- 25. Betty Grace Dickerson
was born , of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx; died Bef 2000.
- 26. Francis Marion Dickerson, Jack
was born , of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx; died Bef 2000.
- 27. Charles Harlan Dickerson
was born , of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx; died 25 Sep 1955, Dallas, Dallas Co., Tx.; was buried , Dallas, Dallas Co., Tx..
- 28. Lula Irene Dickerson
was born , of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx; died Bef 2000.
Generation: 3
12. Jane Louise Prather (10.Francis2, 1.Francis1) was born , Near Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx..
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Jane married Ed Lenz of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx. Ed was born , of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 29. Norma Jean Lenz
13. Velma Florence Prather (10.Francis2, 1.Francis1) was born , Near Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx..
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Velma married Mr McCasland of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx. Mr was born , of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx. [Group Sheet]
14. Francis Marion Prather, III. (10.Francis2, 1.Francis1) was born 10 Jul 1882, Near Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx.; died 07 Mar 1959, Tx.; was buried , Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx..
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Francis married Minne Myrtle Ferguson of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx. Minne was born , Cleburn, Johnson Co., Tx.; was christened , Parents: Neil & Charity Ferguson; died 28 Dec 1976, Dallas, Dallas Co., Tx.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 30. Viola Prather
was born , of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx; died Bef 2000.
- 31. Felix Marion Prather
was born , of Tx; died Bef 1976.
- 32. William Prather, Billy
was born , Tx.; was christened , Last Known Living Dallas, Tx.; died , Duncanville, Tx.; was buried , Laurel Land Mem. Pk., Dallas, Tx..
- 33. Melvin Prather
was born , Tx.; was christened , Last Known Living Raton, n.M..
- 34. Kathryn Prather
was born , Tx.; was christened , Last Known Living Dallas, Tx..
- 35. Richard Hamilton Prather
was born , Tx.; was christened , Lived in Waxahachi, Tx..
15. Mary Lillie Elizabeth Prather (10.Francis2, 1.Francis1) was born 04 Apr 1884, Near Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx..
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Mary married Emory H. Brown 04 Feb 1912, of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx. Emory was born , of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 36. Susan Brown
was born , Tx..
16. Annie Pearl Prather (10.Francis2, 1.Francis1) was born Apr 1886, Near Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx..
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Annie married Mr Joslin of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx. Mr was born , of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx. [Group Sheet]
17. Anson H. Prather (10.Francis2, 1.Francis1) was born 10 Oct 1891, Near Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx.; died 07 May 1965, Tx.; was buried , Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx..
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Anson married Effie Roselle Roberts of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx. Effie was born , of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 37. Anson H. Prather
- 38. Lawrence Marion Prather
was born 24 Oct 1915, Ellis Co., Tx.; died Apr 1989, Tx..
18. William Howard Prather (10.Francis2, 1.Francis1) was born 13 Nov 1893, Near Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx.; died 24 Feb 1974; was buried , Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx..
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
William married Tennie Brooks of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx. Tennie was born 25 Jul 1895, of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx; died 27 Mar 1984; was buried , Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
19. Living Prather (10.Francis2, 1.Francis1)
Living — Living Stevenson. [Group Sheet]
20. Adah Marie Prather (10.Francis2, 1.Francis1) was born Jul 1898, Near Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx.; died Bef 2000.
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Adah married Mr. Brown of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx. Mr. was born , of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx; died Bef 2000. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 43. Thomas K. Brown
21. Henry H. Dickerson, Bud (11.Lula2, 1.Francis1) was born , of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx; died Dec 1970, Dallas, Dallas Co., Tx..
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Henry married Julia Henson of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx. Julia was born , of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx; died Bef 2000. [Group Sheet]
22. Myrtle B. Dickerson (11.Lula2, 1.Francis1) was born , of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx; died Bef 2000.
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
23. Silas Dickerson (11.Lula2, 1.Francis1) was born , of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx; died Bef 2000; was buried , Rockhill, Smith Co., Tx..
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Silas married Lizzie B Kirkpatrick of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx. Lizzie was born , of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx; died Bef 2000. [Group Sheet]
24. Paul Dickerson (11.Lula2, 1.Francis1) was born , of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx; died Bef 2000.
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
25. Betty Grace Dickerson (11.Lula2, 1.Francis1) was born , of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx; died Bef 2000.
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
26. Francis Marion Dickerson, Jack (11.Lula2, 1.Francis1) was born , of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx; died Bef 2000.
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
27. Charles Harlan Dickerson (11.Lula2, 1.Francis1) was born , of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx; died 25 Sep 1955, Dallas, Dallas Co., Tx.; was buried , Dallas, Dallas Co., Tx..
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Charles married Viola Prather of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx. Viola (daughter of Francis Marion Prather, III. and Minne Myrtle Ferguson) was born , of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx; died Bef 2000. [Group Sheet]
28. Lula Irene Dickerson (11.Lula2, 1.Francis1) was born , of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx; died Bef 2000.
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Generation: 4
29. Norma Jean Lenz (12.Jane3, 10.Francis2, 1.Francis1)
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Norma — William Cantrel, Bill. [Group Sheet]
30. Viola Prather (14.Francis3, 10.Francis2, 1.Francis1) was born , of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx; died Bef 2000.
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Viola married Charles Harlan Dickerson of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx. Charles (son of Henry Herbert Dickerson and Lula Irene Prather) was born , of Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tx; died 25 Sep 1955, Dallas, Dallas Co., Tx.; was buried , Dallas, Dallas Co., Tx.. [Group Sheet]
31. Felix Marion Prather (14.Francis3, 10.Francis2, 1.Francis1) was born , of Tx; died Bef 1976.
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Felix — Juanita. [Group Sheet]
Children:
32. William Prather, Billy (14.Francis3, 10.Francis2, 1.Francis1) was born , Tx.; was christened , Last Known Living Dallas, Tx.; died , Duncanville, Tx.; was buried , Laurel Land Mem. Pk., Dallas, Tx..
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
William — Bertha Gordy. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 48. Dessie Prather
- 49. Doris Prather
33. Melvin Prather (14.Francis3, 10.Francis2, 1.Francis1) was born , Tx.; was christened , Last Known Living Raton, n.M..
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Melvin — Lu. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 50. Ronnie Prather
- 51. Phillip Prather
- 52. Gary Prather
34. Kathryn Prather (14.Francis3, 10.Francis2, 1.Francis1) was born , Tx.; was christened , Last Known Living Dallas, Tx..
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
35. Richard Hamilton Prather (14.Francis3, 10.Francis2, 1.Francis1) was born , Tx.; was christened , Lived in Waxahachi, Tx..
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
He lived in Waxahachi, TX. and was married more than once.
He lived in Downey, Ca. in the mid 1950's where he married Ola, who ran a
beauty shop called "Del-Mar".Richard — Unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
Richard — Ola Walton. [Group Sheet]
36. Susan Brown (15.Mary3, 10.Francis2, 1.Francis1) was born , Tx..
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
*Sue helped supply me with the information on her family in Tx.
Thanks to people like her we are able to preserve the heritage of our family
for those who follow us.37. Anson H. Prather (17.Anson3, 10.Francis2, 1.Francis1)
Notes:
living - details excluded
38. Lawrence Marion Prather (17.Anson3, 10.Francis2, 1.Francis1) was born 24 Oct 1915, Ellis Co., Tx.; died Apr 1989, Tx..
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
His widow is living 8085 Ginger Ln. Silsbee, Tx. 77656 // 409-755-4331
Lawrence married Mary Kathryn Riggs 01 Jul 1939, Cleburne, Tx.. [Group Sheet]
39. Vivian Earle Prather (18.William3, 10.Francis2, 1.Francis1)
Notes:
living - details excluded
Vivian — Marvery Truman Brewer. [Group Sheet]
40. Ewell Madison Prather (18.William3, 10.Francis2, 1.Francis1)
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Ewell — Laurene French. [Group Sheet]
Children:
41. William Edwin Prather (18.William3, 10.Francis2, 1.Francis1)
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
William — Estelle McCoy. [Group Sheet]
Children:
42. Mary Lou Prather (18.William3, 10.Francis2, 1.Francis1)
Notes:
living - details excluded
Mary — Jewel Edward Stroope. [Group Sheet]
43. Thomas K. Brown (20.Adah3, 10.Francis2, 1.Francis1)
Notes:
living - details excluded
Thomas — Earline Shook. [Group Sheet]
Children: