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Ira D. Prather
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1. Ira D. Prather was born 12 Jun 1852, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., In; died 01 Nov 1935, Mt. Vernon, Skaget Co., Wa.. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Ira married Elizabeth Snook 04 Jul 1871, Miami, Ottawa Co., Kan.. Elizabeth (daughter of William Snook and Margaret Summers) was born 17 Sep 1855, Fairfield, Ia.; died 06 Feb 1912. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Esther Louise Prather, Ettie
was born 13 Sep 1872, Miami Co., Kan.; died 19 Apr 1936.
- 3. William Elias Prather, Lyle
was born 26 Jul 1877, of Miami Co., Ks; died 08 Nov 1918, North France, W.W.I..
- 4. Edward John Prather, Ed
was born 13 Mar 1879, of Miami Co., Ks; died 08 Jul 1920, Blaine, Wa..
- 5. Albert James Prather, Bert
was born 11 Nov 1881, of Miami Co., Ks; died 16 Nov 1906, Bow, Wa..
- 6. Ralph Chester Prather, Shorty
was born 19 Mar 1884, of Miami Co., Ks; died 19 Jun 1957, Bow, Mt.Vernon, Wa.; was buried , Stoke.
- 7. Margaret Ellen Prather, Nellie
was born 05 Jan 1887, of Miami Co., Ks; died 08 Sep 1909, Alberta Canada.
- 8. Jane Pearl Prather
was born 30 Jul 1889, Stafford Co., Kan.; died 15 Jun 1932, Mt. Vernon, Wa..
- 9. Mary Lola Prather
was born 22 Apr 1893, Stafford Co., Kan.; died 28 Jul 1960, Mt. Vernon, Wa..
- 10. Living Prather
Generation: 2
2. Esther Louise Prather, Ettie (1.Ira1) was born 13 Sep 1872, Miami Co., Kan.; died 19 Apr 1936.
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Esther married Harvey Morris Reece of Miami Co., Ks. Harvey was born , of Miami Co., Ks. [Group Sheet]
3. William Elias Prather, Lyle (1.Ira1) was born 26 Jul 1877, of Miami Co., Ks; died 08 Nov 1918, North France, W.W.I..
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
He was killed during W.War I. in N.France in the Battle of Argonne.
Army I.D.#D-023290
He was 5'8" tall, medium brown hair, dark brown eyes.
He worked as a cowhand in Kan., moved to Wa. in 1902 and worked in a lumber
mill. He was buried as William E. Prather at Anacertes, France in an Amer.
Soldiers Cem.4. Edward John Prather, Ed (1.Ira1) was born 13 Mar 1879, of Miami Co., Ks; died 08 Jul 1920, Blaine, Wa..
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
He first worked as a ranchhand in Kan. then went to Wa. with his brother Alber
and worked in a Shingle Mill. After he married they lived in Allen, Wa. and
later moved to Lynden, Wa. where he had dairy cattle, then later to Blaine,Wa.
where he had a farm. Ola played the organ and they both played guitars. They
often played music for the local country dances.Edward married Viola McCoy, Ola 08 Dec 1902, of Bow, Wa. Viola was born 11 Dec 1886, Kan.; died 01 May 1952, Blaine, Wa.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 11. Sherman McCoy Prather
- 12. Living Prather
- 13. Living Prather
- 14. Living Prather
- 15. Floy Lola Prather
was born 06 Jun 1917, Wa.; died 04 Jul 1920, Wa..
5. Albert James Prather, Bert (1.Ira1) was born 11 Nov 1881, of Miami Co., Ks; died 16 Nov 1906, Bow, Wa..
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Albert married Olga Krantz 04 Nov 1905, Bow, Washington. Olga (daughter of Charles Krantz and Clara) was born 12 Nov 1883, Sweden; was christened , Last Living Bow, Wa. as Mrs. John Olson. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 16. Living Prather
6. Ralph Chester Prather, Shorty (1.Ira1) was born 19 Mar 1884, of Miami Co., Ks; died 19 Jun 1957, Bow, Mt.Vernon, Wa.; was buried , Stoke.
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
He worked in the ship yards at Brenerton, Wa. for 30 yrs.
When he retired he raised cattle near Bow & Mt. Vernon, Wa.
Buried:
Died of DiabetesRalph married Frances Krantz 24 Jul 1907, Wa.. Frances (daughter of Charles Krantz and Clara) was born , of Miami Co., Ks; was christened , Sister of Alberts Wife. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 17. Arden Prather
- 18. Raymond Prather
- 19. Living Prather
7. Margaret Ellen Prather, Nellie (1.Ira1) was born 05 Jan 1887, of Miami Co., Ks; died 08 Sep 1909, Alberta Canada.
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Margaret married Lee Birch of Miami Co., Ks. Lee was born , of Miami Co., Ks. [Group Sheet]
8. Jane Pearl Prather (1.Ira1) was born 30 Jul 1889, Stafford Co., Kan.; died 15 Jun 1932, Mt. Vernon, Wa..
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Jane married Francis Billingsley of Stafford Co., Ks. Francis was born , of Stafford Co., Ks. [Group Sheet]
9. Mary Lola Prather (1.Ira1) was born 22 Apr 1893, Stafford Co., Kan.; died 28 Jul 1960, Mt. Vernon, Wa..
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Mary married Albert Grastrom 11 Mar 1915, Mt. Vernon, Wa.. Albert was born 12 Nov 1895, McMurray, Wa.; died 31 Dec 1936, Mt. Vermon, Skagit Co., Wa.. [Group Sheet]
10. Living Prather (1.Ira1)
Living — Chester Francis Graham. Chester (son of Elmer Ellsworth Watson Graham and Mary Margaret Bass) was born 04 May 1893, Pratt, Pratt, Kansas; died 28 Oct 1928. [Group Sheet]
Generation: 3
11. Sherman McCoy Prather (4.Edward2, 1.Ira1)
Notes:
living - details excluded
Sherman — Dorothy Young. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 20. Elaine Lucille Prather
- 21. Neal Edward Prather
- 22. Leonard Prather
- 23. Wayne Prather
- 20. Elaine Lucille Prather
12. Living Prather (4.Edward2, 1.Ira1)
13. Living Prather (4.Edward2, 1.Ira1)
14. Living Prather (4.Edward2, 1.Ira1)
15. Floy Lola Prather (4.Edward2, 1.Ira1) was born 06 Jun 1917, Wa.; died 04 Jul 1920, Wa..
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
16. Living Prather (5.Albert2, 1.Ira1)
Living — Living Lindquist. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 24. Living Prather
- 25. Living Prather
- 24. Living Prather
17. Arden Prather (6.Ralph2, 1.Ira1)
Notes:
living - details excluded
Arden — Lois Tucker. [Group Sheet]
Children:
18. Raymond Prather (6.Ralph2, 1.Ira1)
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Raymond — Frances van der Veer. [Group Sheet]
Children:
19. Living Prather (6.Ralph2, 1.Ira1)
Generation: 4
20. Elaine Lucille Prather (11.Sherman3, 4.Edward2, 1.Ira1)
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Elaine — Ben Edward Chase. [Group Sheet]
21. Neal Edward Prather (11.Sherman3, 4.Edward2, 1.Ira1)
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living - details excluded
22. Leonard Prather (11.Sherman3, 4.Edward2, 1.Ira1)
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living - details excluded
23. Wayne Prather (11.Sherman3, 4.Edward2, 1.Ira1)
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living - details excluded
24. Living Prather (16.Living3, 5.Albert2, 1.Ira1)
25. Living Prather (16.Living3, 5.Albert2, 1.Ira1)
26. Clifford Arden Prather (17.Arden3, 6.Ralph2, 1.Ira1)
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27. Joy Suzanne Prather (17.Arden3, 6.Ralph2, 1.Ira1)
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28. David Lee Prather (17.Arden3, 6.Ralph2, 1.Ira1)
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29. Carol Louise Prather (18.Raymond3, 6.Ralph2, 1.Ira1)
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