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Eleanor Gaither
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1. Eleanor Gaither was born Abt 1745, of, Montgomery, Md; died Bef 1783. Eleanor married Thomas Henry Prather, Sr Rowan Co., n.Carolina. Thomas (son of John Prather and Rachel Odell) was born 12 Jun 1740, ,Montgomery, Md; died , Rowan Co., n.C.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Miss Prather
was born , of Rowan Co., Nc.
- 3. Eleanor Prather, Nellie
was born , Rowan Co., n.C..
- 4. Phillip Prather
was born , of Rowan Co., Nc; died , Prob. York or Pickens Dist., S.C..
- 5. Rachel Odell Prather
was born Abt 1766, of, Montgomery, Md; died Abt 1851, ,Patrick, Va.
- 6. Amelia Prather
was born 1767, of, Montgomery, Md; died 12 Aug 1855, ,Bracken, Ky.
- 7. Sarah Ruth Prather
was born 17 Feb 1774, of, Montgomery, Md; died 12 Sep 1845, of, Rowan, Nc.
- 8. John Prather
was born Abt 1775, of, Rowan, Nc; was christened , Lived in Iredell Co., n.C.; died Aft 1825, In..
- 2. Miss Prather
Generation: 2
2. Miss Prather (1.Eleanor1) was born , of Rowan Co., Nc.
3. Eleanor Prather, Nellie (1.Eleanor1) was born , Rowan Co., n.C..
Eleanor married Benjamin Gaither of Rowan Co., Nc. Benjamin was born , of Rowan Co., Nc. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 9. Eleanor Gaither, Nellie
was born , of, Md; died Bef 1826, ,Mason, Ky.
- 9. Eleanor Gaither, Nellie
4. Phillip Prather (1.Eleanor1) was born , of Rowan Co., Nc; died , Prob. York or Pickens Dist., S.C..
Phillip married Ruth Latham 04 May 1807, York Dist., S.C.. Ruth was born , of York District, Sc; died Aft 1821, York Dist., S.C.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 10. Jane Prather
was born , of York Dist., S.C..
- 10. Jane Prather
5. Rachel Odell Prather (1.Eleanor1) was born Abt 1766, of, Montgomery, Md; died Abt 1851, ,Patrick, Va.
Rachel married Benjamin Beasley 13 Sep 1791, Stokes Co., n.C.. Benjamin was born Feb 1760, ,Caroline, Va; died 24 Apr 1841, ,Patrick, Va. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 11. Nancy Beasley
was born Abt 1789, ,Stokes, Nc.
- 12. John Beasley
was born 05 Sep 1792, ,Stokes, Nc.
- 13. Susannah Beasley
was born Abt 1794, ,Stokes, Nc.
- 14. Enoch Beasley
was born Abt 1796, ,Stokes, Nc.
- 15. Ammon Beasley
was born Abt 1800, ,Stokes, Nc.
- 11. Nancy Beasley
6. Amelia Prather (1.Eleanor1) was born 1767, of, Montgomery, Md; died 12 Aug 1855, ,Bracken, Ky.
Amelia married Mr Hook ,Montgomery, Md. Mr was born Abt 1763, of, Montgomery, Md. [Group Sheet]
7. Sarah Ruth Prather (1.Eleanor1) was born 17 Feb 1774, of, Montgomery, Md; died 12 Sep 1845, of, Rowan, Nc.
Sarah married William Howard, Jr 07 Jul 1840, Clark Co., Ind.. William (son of William Howard, Sr and Amelia Summers) was born Abt 1768, of, Montgomery, Md; died Abt 1803, ,Rowan, Nc. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 16. Greenberry Howard
was born Abt 1798, of, Montgomery, Md.
- 17. Alvin Branson Howard
was born 1801, of, Montgomery, Md; died 08 Dec 1845.
- 18. Ann Howard
was born Abt 1803, of, Montgomery, Md.
- 16. Greenberry Howard
8. John Prather (1.Eleanor1) was born Abt 1775, of, Rowan, Nc; was christened , Lived in Iredell Co., n.C.; died Aft 1825, In..
John married Mary Polly Franklin 19 Aug 1816, Stokes Co., n.C.. Mary was born 05 Feb 1797, of, Rowan, Nc; died , Ind.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 19. Malachi Franklin Prather
was born 16 Jan 1817, of Iredell Co., n.C.; died 01 Jun 1880, Clay Co., Il..
- 20. Nancy P. Prather
was born 15 Dec 1818, of Rowan Co., Nc.
- 21. John A. Prather
was born 27 Jan 1821, of Rowan Co., Nc; was buried , Edgewood, Il..
- 22. Elizabeth Ann Prather
was born 04 Dec 1823, of Rowan Co., Nc.
- 23. Amanda Prather
was born 22 Feb 1825, of Rowan Co., Nc; died 04 Mar 1903, Clay Co., Ill..
- 24. Epsa Jane Prather
was born 14 Jan 1827, of Rowan Co., Nc; died 02 May 1853, Iola, Clay Co., Il..
- 25. William Franklin Prather
was born 22 Nov 1829, of Owens Co., In.
- 26. Victoria Prather
was born 18 Aug 1832, of Owens Co., In.
- 27. Rachel P. Prather
was born 10 Aug 1838, of Owens Co., In.
- 28. Matilda Prather
was born 03 Aug 1842, of Owens Co., In.
- 29. Robert Prather
was born Dec 1844, of Owen Co., In.; was christened , Family Bible Record.
- 19. Malachi Franklin Prather
Generation: 3
9. Eleanor Gaither, Nellie (3.Eleanor2, 1.Eleanor1) was born , of, Md; died Bef 1826, ,Mason, Ky.
Eleanor married Ross M. Prather Washington Co., Md.. Ross (son of Reginald Prater and Rachel Ross) was born 1773, ,Frederick, Md; died 1846, ,Mason, Ky. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 30. Angeline Prather
was born , of Mason Co., Ky.
- 31. Elija K Prather, Elish
was born 17 Dec 1792, ,Mason, Ky; died 19 Jan 1835, Morgan Co., In.; was buried , Sand Creek Cem..
- 32. Aaron Prather
was born 1805, ,Mason, Ky.
- 33. William Thomas Prather, Sr
was born 23 Nov 1807, ,Mason, Ky; died 30 Jul 1892, Browning, Linn Co., Mo.; was buried , 1 Mile West of Browning, Mo.
- 34. Mary Prather
was born Abt 1809, ,Mason, Ky.
- 35. George Washington Prather, Sr
was born 25 Dec 1811, ,Mason, Ky; died 20 Aug 1889, ,Mason, Ky.
- 36. Henry Ross Prather
was born 13 Dec 1812, Mason Co., Ky.; died 24 May 1859.
- 37. Sophia Prather
was born Abt 1813, ,Mason, Ky.
- 30. Angeline Prather
10. Jane Prather (4.Phillip2, 1.Eleanor1) was born , of York Dist., S.C..
Jane married William J. Kidd of York District, Sc. William was born , Va.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 38. Miss Prather
was born , of York District, Sc.
- 39. Charles Herbert Kidd
was born 06 Dec 1852, of York District, Sc.
- 38. Miss Prather
11. Nancy Beasley (5.Rachel2, 1.Eleanor1) was born Abt 1789, ,Stokes, Nc.
12. John Beasley (5.Rachel2, 1.Eleanor1) was born 05 Sep 1792, ,Stokes, Nc.
13. Susannah Beasley (5.Rachel2, 1.Eleanor1) was born Abt 1794, ,Stokes, Nc.
14. Enoch Beasley (5.Rachel2, 1.Eleanor1) was born Abt 1796, ,Stokes, Nc.
15. Ammon Beasley (5.Rachel2, 1.Eleanor1) was born Abt 1800, ,Stokes, Nc.
16. Greenberry Howard (7.Sarah2, 1.Eleanor1) was born Abt 1798, of, Montgomery, Md.
17. Alvin Branson Howard (7.Sarah2, 1.Eleanor1) was born 1801, of, Montgomery, Md; died 08 Dec 1845.
Alvin married Elizabeth Lovelace Abt 1826, of, Clark, In. Elizabeth was born Abt 1806, of, Clark, In. [Group Sheet]
18. Ann Howard (7.Sarah2, 1.Eleanor1) was born Abt 1803, of, Montgomery, Md.
19. Malachi Franklin Prather (8.John2, 1.Eleanor1) was born 16 Jan 1817, of Iredell Co., n.C.; died 01 Jun 1880, Clay Co., Il..
Malachi married Matilda Reece 20 Dec 1847, Owen Co., In.. Matilda was born 16 Jan 1817, Ohio; died , Clay Co., Ill.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 40. Frank William Prather
was born , of Owen Co., In.
- 41. William Malakiah Prather
was born , Lafayett Twp., Owen Co., In; was christened , Moved to Clay Co., Ind. About 1853/4.
- 42. Elizabeth B. Prather
was born , Clay Co., Il..
- 43. James B. Prather
was born , Lewiston, Clay Co., Il.; died 19 Sep 1919, Muscatine, Muscatine Co., Ia.; was buried , Greenwood Cem..
- 44. John Robert Prather
was born , Clay Co., Ill..
- 45. George Prather
was born 04 Oct 1848, Owen Co., In; died 11 Oct 1901, In..
- 40. Frank William Prather
20. Nancy P. Prather (8.John2, 1.Eleanor1) was born 15 Dec 1818, of Rowan Co., Nc.
21. John A. Prather (8.John2, 1.Eleanor1) was born 27 Jan 1821, of Rowan Co., Nc; was buried , Edgewood, Il..
22. Elizabeth Ann Prather (8.John2, 1.Eleanor1) was born 04 Dec 1823, of Rowan Co., Nc.
Elizabeth married Andrew Shrier 12 Oct 1848, Owen Co., In.. Andrew was born , of Owens Co., In. [Group Sheet]
23. Amanda Prather (8.John2, 1.Eleanor1) was born 22 Feb 1825, of Rowan Co., Nc; died 04 Mar 1903, Clay Co., Ill..
Amanda married William H. Meares Sep 1849, Owen Co., In. William was born , of Owens Co., In. [Group Sheet]
24. Epsa Jane Prather (8.John2, 1.Eleanor1) was born 14 Jan 1827, of Rowan Co., Nc; died 02 May 1853, Iola, Clay Co., Il..
Epsa married James Madison Meares 26 Sep 1849, Owen Co., In. James was born 29 Apr 1825, of Owens Co., In; died 04 May 1878, Iola, Larkinsburg Twp., Clay Co., Il.; was buried , Clay Co., Il.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 46. Nancy Jane Meares
was born , Clay Co, Il..
- 47. James Madison Meares, II.
was born 27 Apr 1853, Larkinsburg Twp., Clay Co., Il.; died 26 Jul 1936, Iola, Clay Co., Il..
- 46. Nancy Jane Meares
25. William Franklin Prather (8.John2, 1.Eleanor1) was born 22 Nov 1829, of Owens Co., In.
William married Elizabeth Hunt 17 Jan 1850, Owen Co., In.. Elizabeth was born , of Owens Co., In. [Group Sheet]
26. Victoria Prather (8.John2, 1.Eleanor1) was born 18 Aug 1832, of Owens Co., In.
Victoria married William Newport 06 Sep 1849, Owen Co., In. William was born , of Owens Co., In. [Group Sheet]
27. Rachel P. Prather (8.John2, 1.Eleanor1) was born 10 Aug 1838, of Owens Co., In.
Rachel married James Tibbs Clay Co., Il.. James was born , of Clay Co., Il; died , Civil War. [Group Sheet]
28. Matilda Prather (8.John2, 1.Eleanor1) was born 03 Aug 1842, of Owens Co., In.
Matilda married William H. Murray Clay Co., Il.. William was born , of Owens Co., In. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 48. Rachel Victoria Murray
was born 30 Dec 1865, Larkinsburg Twp., Clay Co., Il; died 16 Sep 1954, Edgewood, Effingham, Il.
- 49. John Thomas Murray
was born 26 Oct 1870, of Clay Co., Il.
- 50. Adam Murray
was born 01 Feb 1880, of Clay Co., Il.
- 51. Eve Murray
was born 01 Feb 1880, of Clay Co., Il.
- 52. William Henry Murray
was born 31 Aug 1883, of Clay Co., Il; died 09 Jul 1887.
- 48. Rachel Victoria Murray
29. Robert Prather (8.John2, 1.Eleanor1) was born Dec 1844, of Owen Co., In.; was christened , Family Bible Record.
Generation: 4
30. Angeline Prather (9.Eleanor3, 3.Eleanor2, 1.Eleanor1) was born , of Mason Co., Ky.
Angeline married James Glenn 10 Jun 1833, of Mason Co., Ky. James was born 1792, of Mason Co., Ky. [Group Sheet]
31. Elija K Prather, Elish (9.Eleanor3, 3.Eleanor2, 1.Eleanor1) was born 17 Dec 1792, ,Mason, Ky; died 19 Jan 1835, Morgan Co., In.; was buried , Sand Creek Cem..
Elija married Rhoda Bennett Watts 13 Aug 1813, of Shelby Co., Ky.. Rhoda was born , of Mason Co., Ky. [Group Sheet]
Elija married Elizabeth Mullican 24 Oct 1816, Fleming Co., Ky.. Elizabeth (daughter of James Mulliken and Mrs James Mulliken) was born , Fleming Co., Ky.; died 04 Nov 1876, Morgan Co., Ind.; was buried , Centennial Cem.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 53. James Hall Prather
was born , of Mason Co., Ky; died , Morgan Co., In..
- 54. Elizabeth Prather
was born , of Mason Co., Ky.
- 55. Franklin Prather
was born , of Mason Co., Ky.
- 56. Elisha Prather
was born , of Mason Co., Ky.
- 57. John S. Prather
was born , of Mason Co., Ky.
- 58. Julia Ann Eliza Prather
was born , of Jackson or Morgan Co., In..
- 59. Susannah Prather
was born Bef 1820, of Mason Co., Ky.
- 60. Lamira Prather, Lamyra
was born 22 Jan 1831, of Mason Co., Ky; died 01 Jul 1873, Bureau, Bureau, Il.
- 53. James Hall Prather
32. Aaron Prather (9.Eleanor3, 3.Eleanor2, 1.Eleanor1) was born 1805, ,Mason, Ky.
Aaron married Sarah Jane Hitt 19 Mar 1832, Mason Co., Ky.. Sarah (daughter of Aaron Hitt and Mrs Aaron Hitt) was born 1807, of Mason Co., Ky. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 61. Thomas Aaron Prather
was born Abt 1833, ,Mason, Ky.
- 62. John Prather
was born Abt 1835, ,Mason, Ky.
- 63. Nancy Prather
was born Abt 1837, ,Mason, Ky.
- 64. Rachel C. Prather
was born 13 Feb 1838, Clark Co., In.; died 21 Dec 1913, Greeley, Neb..
- 65. Ross Prather
was born Abt 1839, ,Mason, Ky.
- 66. William Prather
was born Abt 1841, ,Mason, Ky.
- 67. Eli Prather
was born Abt 1843, ,Mason, Ky.
- 68. Mahala Catherine Prather
was born Abt 1845, ,Mason, Ky.
- 61. Thomas Aaron Prather
33. William Thomas Prather, Sr (9.Eleanor3, 3.Eleanor2, 1.Eleanor1) was born 23 Nov 1807, ,Mason, Ky; died 30 Jul 1892, Browning, Linn Co., Mo.; was buried , 1 Mile West of Browning, Mo.
William married Lucinda Dawson 14 Jan 1832, Mason Co., Ky.. Lucinda (daughter of Abraham Dawson and Mrs Abraham Dawson, daughter of Abraham Dawson and Mrs Phoebe Dawson) was born 17 Nov 1814, ,Mason, Ky; died 06 Jun 1876, ,Linn, Mo. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 69. Walter William Prather
was born , Browning, Linn Co., Mo..
- 70. Lorrenna Prather
was born , of Mason Co., Ky.
- 71. Sarah Jane Prather
was born 1834, ,Linn, Mo.
- 72. Ross Prather
was born Abt 1837, ,Linn, Mo.
- 73. William Thomas Prather, II.
was born 01 Feb 1841, Browning, Linn Co., Mo.; died 11 Jun 1922, Browing, Linn Co., Mo.; was buried , Prather Cem..
- 74. Mary Ellen Prather
was born 30 Nov 1843, ,Linn, Mo; died 01 May 1855, Browning, Linn Co., Mo.; was buried , 1.5 Mile West Browning, Mo..
- 75. Abigail Jane Prather
was born 18 Sep 1844, ,Linn Co., Mo.
William married Martha A. Linhart, Maggie 23 Oct 1877, Linn Co., Mo.. Martha was born Abt 1830, of, Linn, Mo. [Group Sheet]
- 69. Walter William Prather
34. Mary Prather (9.Eleanor3, 3.Eleanor2, 1.Eleanor1) was born Abt 1809, ,Mason, Ky.
Mary married Edward L. Gault 10 Mar 1828, Mason Co., Ky.. Edward was born , of Mason Co., Ky. [Group Sheet]
35. George Washington Prather, Sr (9.Eleanor3, 3.Eleanor2, 1.Eleanor1) was born 25 Dec 1811, ,Mason, Ky; died 20 Aug 1889, ,Mason, Ky.
George married Elizabeth Chancellor 02 Apr 1838, Mason Co., Ky.. Elizabeth was born 07 May 1816, ,Mason, Ky. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 76. George Washington Prather, Jr
was born Abt 1840, ,Mason, Ky; died , Prob. Lawrence Co., Ky..
- 77. Frances E Prater
was born Abt 1842, ,Mason, Ky.
- 78. James W Prather
was born 15 Apr 1845, ,Mason, Ky; was christened , Lived Mayes Lick, Mason Co., Ky.; died 10 May 1899.
- 79. Sophy Ann Prather
was born Abt 1848, ,Mason, Ky.
- 76. George Washington Prather, Jr
36. Henry Ross Prather (9.Eleanor3, 3.Eleanor2, 1.Eleanor1) was born 13 Dec 1812, Mason Co., Ky.; died 24 May 1859.
Henry married Elizabeth Jane Humpheries of Mason Co., Ky. Elizabeth was born , of Mason Co., Ky. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 80. Henry Ross Prather, II.
was born 11 Mar 1832, Mason Co., Ky..
- 80. Henry Ross Prather, II.
37. Sophia Prather (9.Eleanor3, 3.Eleanor2, 1.Eleanor1) was born Abt 1813, ,Mason, Ky.
Sophia married Mounteer Dye 22 Oct 1831, Mason Co., Ky.. Mounteer was born , of Mason Co., Ky. [Group Sheet]
38. Miss Prather (10.Jane3, 4.Phillip2, 1.Eleanor1) was born , of York District, Sc.
Miss married Martin V Darwin of Sc. Martin was born , of Va. [Group Sheet]
39. Charles Herbert Kidd (10.Jane3, 4.Phillip2, 1.Eleanor1) was born 06 Dec 1852, of York District, Sc.
40. Frank William Prather (19.Malachi3, 8.John2, 1.Eleanor1) was born , of Owen Co., In.
Frank married Mrs Frank Prather of Owen Co., In. Mrs was born , of Owen Co., In. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 81. Ferd E. Prather
was born , of Owen Co., In.
- 82. Emmory Prather
was born , of Owen Co., In.
- 81. Ferd E. Prather
41. William Malakiah Prather (19.Malachi3, 8.John2, 1.Eleanor1) was born , Lafayett Twp., Owen Co., In; was christened , Moved to Clay Co., Ind. About 1853/4.
42. Elizabeth B. Prather (19.Malachi3, 8.John2, 1.Eleanor1) was born , Clay Co., Il..
43. James B. Prather (19.Malachi3, 8.John2, 1.Eleanor1) was born , Lewiston, Clay Co., Il.; died 19 Sep 1919, Muscatine, Muscatine Co., Ia.; was buried , Greenwood Cem..
James married Amy Landreth of Clay Co., Il. Amy was born , Lewiston, Il.; died 27 Jan 1939, Muscatine, Muscatine Co., Ia.; was buried , Greenwood Cem.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 83. Lyman Prather, James
was born , of Effingham, Il; was christened , Changed Last Name to James, Non-Legal.
- 84. Eva Prather
was born , of Effingham, Il; died , Muscatine, Ia..
- 85. Alice Prather
was born , of Effingham, Il; died Bef 2000.
- 86. Addie Mae Prather
was born 30 May 1888, Effingham, Il.; died 20 Aug 1975, Muscatine, Ia.; was buried , Greenwood Cem..
- 83. Lyman Prather, James
44. John Robert Prather (19.Malachi3, 8.John2, 1.Eleanor1) was born , Clay Co., Ill..
John married Mrs John Prather of Clay Co., Il. Mrs was born , of Clay Co., Il. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 87. Edith Lulla Prather
was born , of Clay Co., Il.
- 88. Mervin Ray Prather
was born , of Clay Co., Il.
- 87. Edith Lulla Prather
45. George Prather (19.Malachi3, 8.John2, 1.Eleanor1) was born 04 Oct 1848, Owen Co., In; died 11 Oct 1901, In..
George married Elizabeth Waggoner of Owen Co., In. Elizabeth was born , of Owen Co., In. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 89. Lemon Prather
was born 18 Sep 1870, of Owen Co., In; died 18 Mar 1873.
- 90. Renos Washington Prather, Reno
was born 01 Apr 1872, of Owen Co., In; died , Effingham Co., Il.; was buried , Edgewood Cem..
- 89. Lemon Prather
46. Nancy Jane Meares (24.Epsa3, 8.John2, 1.Eleanor1) was born , Clay Co, Il..
Nancy married James Murry of Clay Co., Il. James was born , of Clay Co., Il. [Group Sheet]
47. James Madison Meares, II. (24.Epsa3, 8.John2, 1.Eleanor1) was born 27 Apr 1853, Larkinsburg Twp., Clay Co., Il.; died 26 Jul 1936, Iola, Clay Co., Il..
James married Martha Ellen Snyder of Clay Co., Il. Martha was born , of Clay Co., Il. [Group Sheet]
48. Rachel Victoria Murray (28.Matilda3, 8.John2, 1.Eleanor1) was born 30 Dec 1865, Larkinsburg Twp., Clay Co., Il; died 16 Sep 1954, Edgewood, Effingham, Il.
Rachel married Robert Landreth 11 Mar 1887, of Clay, Il. Robert was born 24 Jan 1866, Larkinsburg Twp., Clay Co., Il; died 09 Jan 1940, Edgewood, Effingham, Il. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 91. Mary M Landreth
was born 29 Dec 1885, of Clay, Il; died 20 Aug 1903.
- 92. Mernie Landreth
was born 24 Jan 1888, Larkinsburg Twp., Clay Co., Il; died 09 Apr 1968, Effingham, Effingham, Il.
- 91. Mary M Landreth
49. John Thomas Murray (28.Matilda3, 8.John2, 1.Eleanor1) was born 26 Oct 1870, of Clay Co., Il.
50. Adam Murray (28.Matilda3, 8.John2, 1.Eleanor1) was born 01 Feb 1880, of Clay Co., Il.
51. Eve Murray (28.Matilda3, 8.John2, 1.Eleanor1) was born 01 Feb 1880, of Clay Co., Il.
52. William Henry Murray (28.Matilda3, 8.John2, 1.Eleanor1) was born 31 Aug 1883, of Clay Co., Il; died 09 Jul 1887.