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Elenor N. McCain, McClain
1818 - 1899 (81 years)1. Elenor N. McCain, McClain was born 02 May 1818; died Jul 1899, Etowah Co., Ala.. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Elenor married Andrew Jackson Prater, Praytor Prather 29 Apr 1841, Chattooga Co., Ga.. Andrew (son of John B Prater and Mary Jane Boone) was born 19 Aug 1817, of Mecklenberg, Nc; was christened , Listed Benton Co., Ala. in 1850 Census; died 24 May 1896, Etowah Co., Ala.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Thomas Prater was born , Ala.; was christened , Attalla, Etowah Co., Ala. in 1870.
- 3. Martha Jane Prater was born 04 Mar 1842, Gadsden, Brewton, Etowah, Al; died 09 Feb 1918, Gadsen, Al.
- 4. Andrew Jackson Prater, II. was born 10 May 1842, Brewton, Etowah Co., Ala.; died 29 Jun 1926, Calhoun Co., Ala.; was buried , Mt. Gilead Cem..
- 5. John Henry Prater was born 16 Jan 1845, Near Gadston, Brewton, Etowah Co., Ala.; was christened , Confed. Soldier -- Age 19 in 1865 Rolls; died 20 Feb 1919, Cross Cut, Brown Co., Tx..
- 6. Joseph Taylor Prater was born 27 Jul 1847, Brewton, Etowah Co., Ala.; was christened , Confed. Soldier; died 28 May 1924, Austin, Tx.
- 7. Eleanor Prater, Nellie Praytor was born 01 Apr 1861, Etowah Co., Ala.; died 09 Jun 1924.
Generation: 2
2. Thomas Prater (1.Elenor1) was born , Ala.; was christened , Attalla, Etowah Co., Ala. in 1870. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
3. Martha Jane Prater (1.Elenor1) was born 04 Mar 1842, Gadsden, Brewton, Etowah, Al; died 09 Feb 1918, Gadsen, Al. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Martha married Walter Colquit Baskin 06 Dec 1859, Gadsden, Brewton, Etowah, Al. Walter was born 18 Oct 1832, Hickory Level, Ga; died 03 Oct 1897, Gadsden, Brewton, Etowah, Al. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 8. Herschel Virgil Baskin was born 21 Jan 1875, Gadsden, Brewton, Etowah, Al; died 08 Apr 1921, Gadsden, Brewton, Etowah, Al.
4. Andrew Jackson Prater, II. (1.Elenor1) was born 10 May 1842, Brewton, Etowah Co., Ala.; died 29 Jun 1926, Calhoun Co., Ala.; was buried , Mt. Gilead Cem.. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Andrew married Amanda E. Glover, Amender 26 Sep 1865, Calhoun Co., Ala.. Amanda was born , Brewton, Etowah Co., Ala.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 9. Wiley Prater was born , Etowah Co., Ala..
- 10. Edward Daniel Prater was born 03 Oct 1890, Brewton, Etowah Co., Ala.; died 07 Sep 1959.
5. John Henry Prater (1.Elenor1) was born 16 Jan 1845, Near Gadston, Brewton, Etowah Co., Ala.; was christened , Confed. Soldier -- Age 19 in 1865 Rolls; died 20 Feb 1919, Cross Cut, Brown Co., Tx.. Other Events:
- Occupation: RANCHER
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
John joined the newly formed 12th Ala. Confed. Calvery in 1863.
This would put him at the age of 18. He was musterd out when the 12th was
disbanded near the end of the war near the North Carolina border. Civil War
He then moved to Texas shortly after his marriage in 1866/7.
They settle north of Melisa, TX. and south of Van Alstyne, TX. where they
developed the land and created a ranch. Then in 1879 they moved to Cross Cut.
Prater, John H., Sergt. 2nd Lt. Co. C, 25th LA. Infantry
Enlisted 18 Mar., 1862, Monterey, LA.
Rolls:
1. 2 Apr., 1862 present.
2. May & June 1862 Absent, sick, furlough.
3. Nov., 1862 to Feb., 1863 present.
4. May & June 1863 present.
5. Appointed 2nd. Lt. 5 Apr., 1863 from Sergt. by President Davis.
6. July & Aug., 1863 on leave of absence for 28 days, under order Gen. Johnson
7. Sept. & Oct., 1863 present.
8. Jan. 1864 - Apr. 1865, Absent, missing since Battle of Missionary Ridge 25
Nov., 1863
Roster dated March 1865:
1. Apptd. 2nd. Lt., Apr., 1863 Captured Missionary Ridge, 25 Nov., 1863
Federal Rolls of Prisioner of War:
1. Captured Missionary Ridge, 25 Nov., 1863
2. Recd. Military Prison, Louisville, Ky. from Nashville, TN. 4 Dec., 1863
3. Forwd. to Johnson's Island, Ohio 5 Dec., 1863.
4. Released on Oath of Allegiance to U.S., 13 June, 1865
Res. Natchez, Miss., age 19 years, complexion light, hair light, eyes gray
height 5 ft. 8 in.There were two men,same name,same year,both promoted from sergeant to 2nd Lt,the dates on their records are not quite the same,one from AL,the other of MS.I joined them as one was just floating.WJPJohn married Louisa Matilda Thompson 14 Oct 1866, Coats Bend, Etowah Co., Ala.. Louisa was born 27 Aug 1849, Cadsden, Etowah Co., Ala.; died 08 Aug 1926, Cross Cut, Brown Co., Tx.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 11. Ellenor M. Prater was born 24 May 1870, Van Alstyne, Grayson Co., Tx.; died 27 May 1955.
- 12. Walter Andrew Prater was born 24 Jul 1872, Van Alstyne, Grayson Co., Tx.; died 11 Nov 1955, Tx..
- 13. Martha E. Prater, Mattie was born 29 Mar 1875, Van Alstyne, Grayson Co., Tx.; died 23 Feb 1915, N.Mex..
- 14. Eula Lee Prater was born 19 Mar 1878, Van Alstyne, Grayson Co., Tx..
- 15. John Roedolphus Prater was born 25 Oct 1881, Cross Cut, Brown Co., Tx.; died 05 Mar 1959, Cross Cut, Brown Co., Tx..
- 16. Julius Edgar Prater was born 27 Aug 1885, Cross Cut, Brown Co., Tx.; died 05 Oct 1965, Brown Co., Tx..
6. Joseph Taylor Prater (1.Elenor1) was born 27 Jul 1847, Brewton, Etowah Co., Ala.; was christened , Confed. Soldier; died 28 May 1924, Austin, Tx. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
He was living in Mills Co., Tx. when he made application for his Confed. State
Army Pension.
Mills Co., TX. pension#26571
He may have also lived in Cass Co., TX.Joseph married Ida Elizabeth Montgomery 27 Jun 1872, of Cass Co., Tx. Ida was born 21 May 1855, Dangerfield, Tx; died 28 Dec 1923, Austin, Tx. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 17. Myra A. Prater was born , Cass Co., Tx..
- 18. Stella Prater was born , of Cass Co., Tx.
- 19. Blanche Prater was born , of Cass Co., Tx.
- 20. Maud Prater was born , of Cass Co., Tx.
- 21. Zella Prater was born 03 Dec 1888, Mills Co., Tx.
7. Eleanor Prater, Nellie Praytor (1.Elenor1) was born 01 Apr 1861, Etowah Co., Ala.; died 09 Jun 1924. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Eleanor married John Edwards Ala.. John was born 18 Oct 1848, Maryetta, Ga.; died 04 Jul 1912. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 22. Hattie Eleanor Edwards was born 01 Feb 1879, Etowah Co., Ala.; was christened , Husband:; died 01 Mar 1951, Santa Monica, Ca..
Generation: 3
8. Herschel Virgil Baskin (3.Martha2, 1.Elenor1) was born 21 Jan 1875, Gadsden, Brewton, Etowah, Al; died 08 Apr 1921, Gadsden, Brewton, Etowah, Al. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Herschel married Janie Delia Hubbard 12 Sep 1894, Gadsden, Brewton, Etowah, Al. Janie was born 01 Nov 1876, Weaver, Al; died 05 Mar 1948, Birmingham, Al. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 23. Pearl Dorsey Baskin was born 19 Jul 1895, Gadsden, Brewton, Etowah, Al.
9. Wiley Prater (4.Andrew2, 1.Elenor1) was born , Etowah Co., Ala.. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Wiley married Georgean Croft 09 Mar 1889, Etowah Co., Ala.. Georgean was born , of Etowah Co., Al. [Group Sheet]
10. Edward Daniel Prater (4.Andrew2, 1.Elenor1) was born 03 Oct 1890, Brewton, Etowah Co., Ala.; died 07 Sep 1959. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Edward married Mrs Edward D Prater Brewton, Etowah Co., Ala.. Mrs was born , Brewton, Etowah Co., Ala.; died Bef 2000. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 24. James Edwin Prater
- 25. Virginia Louise Prater
- 26. Inza Emily Prater
- 27. Clarence Nolen Prater
- 28. Erla Mae Prater was born 07 Feb 1916; died 28 Feb 1921.
11. Ellenor M. Prater (5.John2, 1.Elenor1) was born 24 May 1870, Van Alstyne, Grayson Co., Tx.; died 27 May 1955. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
12. Walter Andrew Prater (5.John2, 1.Elenor1) was born 24 Jul 1872, Van Alstyne, Grayson Co., Tx.; died 11 Nov 1955, Tx.. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Walter married Nillie Debusk Van Alstyne, Grayson Co., Tx. Nillie was born , Van Alstyne, Grayson Co., Tx. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 29. Leonard Prater was born , Tx..
- 30. Vernon Leach Prater was born , Tx.; was christened , Lived Brownwood, Tx.; died 17 Aug 1999, Abilene, Tx.; was buried , Eastlawn Mem. Park.
- 31. John Earnest Prater
- 32. Herman Prater
- 33. Vonnie Prater was born , Tx.; was christened , Living Brownwood, Tx. 1999.
13. Martha E. Prater, Mattie (5.John2, 1.Elenor1) was born 29 Mar 1875, Van Alstyne, Grayson Co., Tx.; died 23 Feb 1915, N.Mex.. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Martha married William Brooks Van Alstyne, Grayson Co., Tx. William was born , Van Alstyne, Grayson Co., Tx. [Group Sheet]
14. Eula Lee Prater (5.John2, 1.Elenor1) was born 19 Mar 1878, Van Alstyne, Grayson Co., Tx.. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Eula married L.A. Burton 21 Apr 1921, Van Alstyne, Grayson Co., Tx. L.A. was born , Van Alstyne, Grayson Co., Tx. [Group Sheet]
15. John Roedolphus Prater (5.John2, 1.Elenor1) was born 25 Oct 1881, Cross Cut, Brown Co., Tx.; died 05 Mar 1959, Cross Cut, Brown Co., Tx.. Other Events:
- Occupation: RANCHER
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
John married Allie Louise Westerman 25 Dec 1904, Cross Cut, Brown Co., Tx.. Allie was born 16 Aug 1884, Cross Cut, Brown Co., Tx.; died 26 Aug 1971, Ablene, Tx.; was buried , Cross Cut, Brown Co., Tx.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 34. Velma Prater was born , Cross Cut, Brown Co., Tx.; died , Cross Cut, Brown Co., Tx..
- 35. Belma Dair Prater was born 08 Dec 1906, Cross Cut, Brown Co., Tx.; died 27 Apr 1988, Portland, Or..
- 36. Vergil Bryan Prater was born 07 Nov 1908, Cross Cut, Brown Co., Tx.; died 12 Oct 1991, Fritch, Hutchinson Co., Tx..
- 37. Thelma Olita Prater was born 14 Feb 1911, Cross Cut, Brown Co., Tx.; died 26 Aug 1977, Ablene, Tx..
16. Julius Edgar Prater (5.John2, 1.Elenor1) was born 27 Aug 1885, Cross Cut, Brown Co., Tx.; died 05 Oct 1965, Brown Co., Tx.. Other Events:
- Occupation: CT.CLEAK; FARMER/RANCHER
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
There was a fued between the Praters and another local family.
Julius, out of fear for his own life, shot one of the members of the family
he had been fueding with, Cecil Moore.
As a result he was sent to Huntsville Prison for 15 years. He later worked
in the County Clerks office of an adjoining county.Julius married Betty Campbell of Cross Cut, Browns Co., Tx. Betty was born , of Cross Cut, Browns Co., Tx. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 38. Myra Prater died Bef 1999.
- 39. Robert Julius Prater
- 40. J. T. Prater was born 07 Apr 1918, Cross Cut, Tx.; was christened , Lived at Cross Plains, Tx.; died 18 Jul 1999, Abilene, Tx..
17. Myra A. Prater (6.Joseph2, 1.Elenor1) was born , Cass Co., Tx.. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
18. Stella Prater (6.Joseph2, 1.Elenor1) was born , of Cass Co., Tx. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
19. Blanche Prater (6.Joseph2, 1.Elenor1) was born , of Cass Co., Tx. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
20. Maud Prater (6.Joseph2, 1.Elenor1) was born , of Cass Co., Tx. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
21. Zella Prater (6.Joseph2, 1.Elenor1) was born 03 Dec 1888, Mills Co., Tx. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Zella married James A Youngblood 25 Jan 1930, Dallas, Tx. James was born 28 Oct 1871, Mills Co., Tx. [Group Sheet]
22. Hattie Eleanor Edwards (7.Eleanor2, 1.Elenor1) was born 01 Feb 1879, Etowah Co., Ala.; was christened , Husband:; died 01 Mar 1951, Santa Monica, Ca.. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Generation: 4
23. Pearl Dorsey Baskin (8.Herschel3, 3.Martha2, 1.Elenor1) was born 19 Jul 1895, Gadsden, Brewton, Etowah, Al. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Pearl married Eli Jefferson Landers 28 Dec 1922, Anniston, Al. Eli was born 18 Jan 1884, Wedowee, Al; died 27 Dec 1955, Anniston, Al. [Group Sheet]
24. James Edwin Prater (10.Edward3, 4.Andrew2, 1.Elenor1) Notes:
living - details excluded
25. Virginia Louise Prater (10.Edward3, 4.Andrew2, 1.Elenor1) Notes:
living - details excluded
Virginia — Mr. McCormick. [Group Sheet]
26. Inza Emily Prater (10.Edward3, 4.Andrew2, 1.Elenor1) Notes:
living - details excluded
Inza — Mr Morris. [Group Sheet]
27. Clarence Nolen Prater (10.Edward3, 4.Andrew2, 1.Elenor1) Notes:
living - details excluded
28. Erla Mae Prater (10.Edward3, 4.Andrew2, 1.Elenor1) was born 07 Feb 1916; died 28 Feb 1921. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
29. Leonard Prater (12.Walter3, 5.John2, 1.Elenor1) was born , Tx.. Other Events:
- Occupation: Preacher
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
30. Vernon Leach Prater (12.Walter3, 5.John2, 1.Elenor1) was born , Tx.; was christened , Lived Brownwood, Tx.; died 17 Aug 1999, Abilene, Tx.; was buried , Eastlawn Mem. Park. Other Events:
- Occupation: Locomotive Engineer
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
living accross the street from his son James at 1106 Indian Crk. Dr.
Brownwood, TX. 76801 / 915-646-2681 (1994)Vernon — Carolyn Nora Broadstreet. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 41. James Vernon Prater
- 42. Norma Prater
31. John Earnest Prater (12.Walter3, 5.John2, 1.Elenor1) Notes:
living - details excluded
32. Herman Prater (12.Walter3, 5.John2, 1.Elenor1) Notes:
living - details excluded
33. Vonnie Prater (12.Walter3, 5.John2, 1.Elenor1) was born , Tx.; was christened , Living Brownwood, Tx. 1999. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Vonnie — Mr. Triplett. [Group Sheet]
34. Velma Prater (15.John3, 5.John2, 1.Elenor1) was born , Cross Cut, Brown Co., Tx.; died , Cross Cut, Brown Co., Tx.. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
35. Belma Dair Prater (15.John3, 5.John2, 1.Elenor1) was born 08 Dec 1906, Cross Cut, Brown Co., Tx.; died 27 Apr 1988, Portland, Or.. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
Belma was at sea, with a carrier task force, delivering planes to Wake and
Midway Islands, at the time Japan bombed Pearl Harbor.
He was on the cruiser Astoria, on which he was later serving, when it was sunk
at the Battle of Savo Island. He had earlier served on the battleship
California and the Carrier Lexington. After the Astoria sinking, he was
assigned to an AKA (attack transport), carring U.S. Marines to and from a
number of island invasions.
After W.W.II, he served on recruiting duty, until his retirement from the
Navy. He was later a Security Guard at the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank in
Portland, Or. and a Park Ranger with the State of Or., before his final
retirement. He had been exposed to Asbestos, while serving in the Navy and
eventually died of Asbestos Cancer.Belma — Isabell M. Campbell. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 43. Syliva Prater
- 44. Shirley Dair Prater
- 45. Bruce Stanley Prater
36. Vergil Bryan Prater (15.John3, 5.John2, 1.Elenor1) was born 07 Nov 1908, Cross Cut, Brown Co., Tx.; died 12 Oct 1991, Fritch, Hutchinson Co., Tx.. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
His wife living: Ranch Rd. #870 Fritch, TX. 79036 / 806-857-3655 (1994)
Vergil married Leila Louis McCulley 24 Jan 1931, Frederick, Tillman Co., Okla.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 46. Bryan Eugene Prater, Gene
- 47. John Edward Prater
- 48. Charles Ralph Prater
- 49. James Lee Prater was born 21 Apr 1948, Borger, Hutchinson Co., Tx.; died 05 Feb 1985, Borger, Hutchinson Co., Tx.; was buried , Borger Cem..
37. Thelma Olita Prater (15.John3, 5.John2, 1.Elenor1) was born 14 Feb 1911, Cross Cut, Brown Co., Tx.; died 26 Aug 1977, Ablene, Tx.. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Thelma — Walker McClain. [Group Sheet]
38. Myra Prater (16.Julius3, 5.John2, 1.Elenor1) died Bef 1999. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Myra — Mr. Moore. [Group Sheet]
39. Robert Julius Prater (16.Julius3, 5.John2, 1.Elenor1) Notes:
living - details excluded
Robert — Nancy June Hines. [Group Sheet]
Children:
40. J. T. Prater (16.Julius3, 5.John2, 1.Elenor1) was born 07 Apr 1918, Cross Cut, Tx.; was christened , Lived at Cross Plains, Tx.; died 18 Jul 1999, Abilene, Tx.. Other Events:
- Occupation: Off Shore Drilling
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
J. married Nell Minica 19 Oct 1939, Brownwood, Tx.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 51. James Prater died Bef 1999.
- 52. Marie Prater
- 53. Wanda Prater