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William Welch Prather, Rev.
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1. William Welch Prather, Rev. was born Jun 1798, Wilks Co., Ga.; was christened , Moved to Meriweather Co. in 1850's; died , Meriweather Co., Ga.. Other Events:
- Occupation: Baptist Clergyman
- Reference Number: 6.213.06
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
* In Wilkes Co., Ga. is a village named Prather, Ga., but this did not exist
until the late 1800's. It was named by the Eastern/Elberton Rail Road, because
of a Station stop placed at the Prather Plantation/Farm. This stop was used
to pickup Cotton from the Plantation/Farm. Today (1989) the villiage only
consist of a few small homes and does not even have a sign to tell you its
Prather, but it is on major maps. List of Children from his family bible, in
possession of Mrs. Lois (Prather) Helvenston, Tatum,Texas /by Gary B. PratherWilliam married Sidnie Norman Glaze, Sydnor 21 Jan 1821, Lincoln, Wilks Co., Ga.. Sidnie (daughter of David Glaze and Susannah Norman) was born 01 Jan 1804, Lincoln, Wilks Co., Ga.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Louisa Prather
was born 31 Jan 1824, Wilkes Co., Ga..
- 3. Harriet Prather
was born 05 Aug 1825, Wilkes Co., Ga..
- 4. Jabez M. Prather
was born 03 Sep 1826, Wilkes Co., Ga..
- 5. Joseph Prather
was born 04 Dec 1827, Wilkes Co., Ga.; died 07 Jul 1870, Prob. Merriwether Co., Ga..
- 6. David Prather
was born 22 Oct 1828, Wilkes Co., Ga.; died 31 Oct 1901, of Wilkes Co., Ga.
- 7. William Henry Prather
was born 01 Feb 1830, Wilkes Co., Ga.; died 13 Oct 1886, Hogansville, Meriwether Co., Ga..
- 8. Julia Prather
was born 05 Dec 1831, Wilkes Co., Ga.; died 06 Mar 1850.
- 9. Deborah M. Prather, Lady
was born 28 Aug 1835, Wilkes Co., Ga.; died 1851.
- 10. Susan E. Prather
was born 05 May 1837, Wilkes Co., Ga..
- 11. Nancy Prather, Jackson
was born 06 Dec 1838, Wilkes Co., Ga..
- 12. Thomas G. Prather
was born 18 Jan 1841, Wilkes Co., Ga.; died , Tx..
- 13. Mary Ann Prather
was born 17 Nov 1842, Hogansville, Ga.; died , Hogansville, Ga..
- 14. Richard Prather
was born 15 Oct 1845, Wilkes Co., Ga.; died 18 Aug 1897, Hogansville, Mereiwether Co., Ga..
- 15. Tabetha Jane L. Prather
was born 05 Jul 1846, Wilkes Co., Ga.; died 10 Nov 1895, St.Marks, Hogansville, Mereweather Co Ga..
Generation: 2
2. Louisa Prather (1.William1) was born 31 Jan 1824, Wilkes Co., Ga..
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3. Harriet Prather (1.William1) was born 05 Aug 1825, Wilkes Co., Ga..
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Married in Merriweather Co., Ga. by the Rev. W.D.Matthews.
Harriet married Joshua Brooks Merriweather Co., Ga.. Joshua was born , of Wilkes Co., Ga. [Group Sheet]
4. Jabez M. Prather (1.William1) was born 03 Sep 1826, Wilkes Co., Ga..
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Jabez was a Confederate Volunteer in Co. C, Batt'n Hilliard's Legion of
Alabama Volunteers. Enlisted 13 May, 1862.5. Joseph Prather (1.William1) was born 04 Dec 1827, Wilkes Co., Ga.; died 07 Jul 1870, Prob. Merriwether Co., Ga..
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Joseph was a Confederate Volunteer in Co. A, 14 Alabama Infantry.
Enlisted 19 Feb., 1862 at Oakboury, Ala. for the period of the war.Joseph married Elizabeth Glaze 31 Oct 1842, Lincoln Co., Ga.. Elizabeth was born , of Wilkes Co., Ga. [Group Sheet]
6. David Prather (1.William1) was born 22 Oct 1828, Wilkes Co., Ga.; died 31 Oct 1901, of Wilkes Co., Ga.
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David married Eliza Jane of Wilkes Co., Ga. Eliza was born 01 Feb 1838, of Wilkes Co., Ga; died 21 Mar 1909, of Wilkes Co., Ga; was buried , Pro. Prather, Ga.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 16. Sarah Jane Prather
was born 03 Nov 1857, of Wilkes Co., Ga; died 23 Aug 1862, Prob. Wilkes Co., Ga.; was buried , Pro. near Prather, Ga..
- 17. Julia Ann Prather
was born 16 Mar 1860, of Wilkes Co., Ga.
- 18. William Franklin Prather
was born 08 Nov 1862, of Wilkes Co., Ga; died 30 Dec 1943.
- 19. Walter H. Prather
was born 21 Oct 1869, of Wilkes Co., Ga; died 07 Jul 1872.
- 20. Thomas Glaze Prather
was born 21 Nov 1872, of Wilkes Co., Ga; died 19 Mar 1952.
- 21. Hattie Olar Prather
was born 11 Feb 1876, of Wilkes Co., Ga; died 09 Jul 1897.
- 22. Whitte Marshall Prather
was born 09 Jul 1879, of Wilkes Co., Ga; died 23 Mar 1931.
7. William Henry Prather (1.William1) was born 01 Feb 1830, Wilkes Co., Ga.; died 13 Oct 1886, Hogansville, Meriwether Co., Ga..
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Notes:
William was a Confederate Volunteer of Co. K, 55th Reg't. Georgia Inf.
He enlisted May 3rd, 1862 Grantville, Ga. for a period of 3 yrs.
He was captured Sept., 9, 1863 in Cumberland, Tn. and Discharged, Sept. 24,
1863.
Roll of Prisoners of War:
Received of James W. Reilly, Col. 104th O.V.I. at Cumberland Gap, Tenn. Sept.
11, 1863. Place of Residence: Maryveather Co., Ga. / Complexion: Light
Hair: Light / Eyes: Grey / Height: 5ft. 10 in. Remarks: Hoganville, Ga.William married Sarah Ann Woodruff 01 Apr 1852, Mereiwether Co., Ga.. Sarah was born , Meriwether Co., Ga.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 23. Dee Prather
was born , Hogansville, Mereiwether Co., Ga..
- 24. Enoch Callaway Prather
was born 20 Jun 1854, Hogansville, Meriwether Co., Ga.; died 13 Aug 1892; was buried , Myrtle Hill, Hogansville, Ga..
- 25. Benegah Reese Prather
was born 08 Nov 1857, Hogansville, Meriwether Co., Ga.; died , Hogansville, Ga..
- 26. Anna Toccoa Prather
was born 15 Mar 1860, Hogansville, Mereiwether Co., Ga.; died 30 Nov 1935, Hogansville, Mereiwether Co., Ga..
- 27. William Judson Prather
was born 26 Apr 1866, Meriwether Co., Ga..
- 28. Thomas Henry Prather
was born 10 Nov 1868, Meriwether Co., Ga..
- 29. Walter D. Prather
was born 14 Jul 1875, Meriwether Co., Ga..
8. Julia Prather (1.William1) was born 05 Dec 1831, Wilkes Co., Ga.; died 06 Mar 1850.
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9. Deborah M. Prather, Lady (1.William1) was born 28 Aug 1835, Wilkes Co., Ga.; died 1851.
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10. Susan E. Prather (1.William1) was born 05 May 1837, Wilkes Co., Ga..
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11. Nancy Prather, Jackson (1.William1) was born 06 Dec 1838, Wilkes Co., Ga..
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12. Thomas G. Prather (1.William1) was born 18 Jan 1841, Wilkes Co., Ga.; died , Tx..
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13. Mary Ann Prather (1.William1) was born 17 Nov 1842, Hogansville, Ga.; died , Hogansville, Ga..
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14. Richard Prather (1.William1) was born 15 Oct 1845, Wilkes Co., Ga.; died 18 Aug 1897, Hogansville, Mereiwether Co., Ga..
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Richard's Obituary:
Tribute of respect by the Baptist church of Christ at Union, Merriwether, Co.,
Ga. In memory of brother Prichard Prather, who died August 18, 1897. Brother
Prather was born in Wilkes Co, Oct. 15, 1833; joined the Baptist church in
1848, and was baptized by Rev. Enoch Callaway; came to Merriwether in early
life with his parents, Rev. William W. Prather and Sidney Prather.
Richard was a Condederate Volunteer assigned to Co.F, 41 Reg't. Georgia Inf.
Enlisted 4 Mar., 1862 Greenville, Ga. for a period of 3 yrs. and then
re-enlisted. His enlistment states for 3 yrs. or during the war. $50.00 pay.
He was taken prisoner a Vickburg 4 July, 1863 and paroled at Vicksburg, Miss.
July 16, 1863. He appears on a Register of Way Hospital, Meridian, Miss.
with "Debililies" admitted 12 July, 1865. Under the listing of "Remarks"
it states he was transferred to Marion, Ala.15. Tabetha Jane L. Prather (1.William1) was born 05 Jul 1846, Wilkes Co., Ga.; died 10 Nov 1895, St.Marks, Hogansville, Mereweather Co Ga..
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Notes:
Will of Tabitha J. Prather, Meriwether Co., GA.
In the name of GOD-Amen, I, Tabitha j. Prather, being now afflicted, but of
sound mind and memory, knowing that I must shortly depart this life, deem it
right and proper, both as respects family and myself, that I should make a
disposition of the property, with which a kind providence has blessed me.
I do therefore make this my last Will and Testament.
1st.: I give to my brother, Richard Prather, to have during his natural life,
sixty-eight acres and a half, more or less, being of lot No. 144; and at his
death, be divided equally among my brothers and sisters, or their heirs.
Also my bed clothes to brother Richard, and it is also my will, that said
property go immediately into possession of the said Richard Prather, and that
William Sims shall keep said land until a lease that he has on it, for five
years, given May 28, 1888.
Witness my hand and seal.
This May 28, 1888. T.J. Prather in presence of: J.G.Sims, J.C.Sims.
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B.T. Morelan, JP Meriwether Co., State of Georgia: January 3rd 1894 in the
fear of God, in whom I trust for mercy & salvation, I, Tabitha Jane Prather
being still alive & in sound mind & memory, but sorely afflicted, and fearing
that I will not get well of my sickness, desire to add the following condition
to my last Will and Testament, which is on the opposite page - it is my will,
that should my brother Richard die before my sister Mary, that my property be
not sold till Mary's death, but to remain in Mary's possession, and the
proceeds of the same to go to her support till her death, then to be divided
among my brothers and sisters & their heirs; Also should Mary die before
Richard, the same conditions to be carried out in Richards favor.
Also the deed I & Mary will make W.H. Sims, to eighteen & one half acres of
land for building us a tenant house shall stand.
Signed & sealed Tabitha J. Prather
Generation: 3
16. Sarah Jane Prather (6.David2, 1.William1) was born 03 Nov 1857, of Wilkes Co., Ga; died 23 Aug 1862, Prob. Wilkes Co., Ga.; was buried , Pro. near Prather, Ga..
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17. Julia Ann Prather (6.David2, 1.William1) was born 16 Mar 1860, of Wilkes Co., Ga.
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18. William Franklin Prather (6.David2, 1.William1) was born 08 Nov 1862, of Wilkes Co., Ga; died 30 Dec 1943.
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William married Sarah Elizabeth Stone of Wilkes Co., Ga. Sarah was born 16 Sep 1861, of Wilkes Co., Ga. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 30. Boyd Prather
was born , of Wilkes Co., Ga; died Bef 2000.
- 31. Hattie Virgie Prather
was born 03 Apr 1886, of Wilkes Co., Ga.
- 32. Judson W. Prather
was born 06 Jul 1888, of Wilkes Co., Ga.
- 33. Annie Elizabeth Prather
was born 20 Nov 1891, of Wilkes Co., Ga.
- 34. Minnie Ruth Prather
was born 25 Sep 1894, of Wilkes Co., Ga; died Bef 2000.
- 35. Mabel Ross Prather
was born 13 Jan 1896, of Wilkes Co., Ga; died 05 Jun 1984.
- 36. Sampie Prather, Sam
was born 06 Feb 1899, of Wilkes Co., Ga; died Bef 2000.
19. Walter H. Prather (6.David2, 1.William1) was born 21 Oct 1869, of Wilkes Co., Ga; died 07 Jul 1872.
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20. Thomas Glaze Prather (6.David2, 1.William1) was born 21 Nov 1872, of Wilkes Co., Ga; died 19 Mar 1952.
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21. Hattie Olar Prather (6.David2, 1.William1) was born 11 Feb 1876, of Wilkes Co., Ga; died 09 Jul 1897.
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
22. Whitte Marshall Prather (6.David2, 1.William1) was born 09 Jul 1879, of Wilkes Co., Ga; died 23 Mar 1931.
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Whitte married Mrs Whitte Prather of Wilkes Co., Ga. Mrs was born , of Wilkes Co., Ga. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 37. Lillie Prather
- 38. Lucille Prather
- 39. Bonnie Ruth Prather
was christened , Husband: Mr. Williamson.
- 40. Irene Prather
23. Dee Prather (7.William2, 1.William1) was born , Hogansville, Mereiwether Co., Ga..
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24. Enoch Callaway Prather (7.William2, 1.William1) was born 20 Jun 1854, Hogansville, Meriwether Co., Ga.; died 13 Aug 1892; was buried , Myrtle Hill, Hogansville, Ga..
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- Occupation: Carriage Maker & Woodwork
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Enoch married Rebecca West, Rebekah 04 Feb 1874, Hogansville, Mereiwether Co., Ga.. Rebecca was born 04 Feb 1874, Hogansville, Mereiwether Co., Ga.; died 01 May 1936, Hogansville, Mereiwether Co., Ga.; was buried , Myrtle Hill, Hogansville, Ga.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 41. Enoch Callaway Prather, II.
was born , of Meriwether Co., Ga; died , Columbus, Tryon, North Carolina.
- 42. Olin West Prather
was born 25 Jan 1874, Hogansville, Mereiwether Co., Ga.; died 09 Dec 1948, Hogansville, Mereiwether Co., Ga.; was buried , Myrtle Hill, Hogansville, Ga..
- 43. Beulah Prather
was born 25 Oct 1878, Hogansville, Mereiwether Co., Ga.; died 20 Apr 1936, Newnan, Ga.; was buried , Old Cem., Summers Plot, Hogansville, Ga..
- 44. William Edwin Prather
was born 13 Jan 1880, Hogansville, Mereiwether Co., Ga.; died 15 Jul 1943, Newnan, Ga.; was buried , Old Cem., Summers Plot, Newnan, Ga..
- 45. Frances Prather
was born 12 Jun 1884, Hogansville, Mereiwether Co., Ga.; died 03 Feb 1985, Springfield, S.C..
25. Benegah Reese Prather (7.William2, 1.William1) was born 08 Nov 1857, Hogansville, Meriwether Co., Ga.; died , Hogansville, Ga..
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- Occupation: Baptist Minister
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
Reese was a devout Baptist Minister, his parents were Missionary Baptist but
Reese followed the more strict form of the Baptist church.
He owned a farm in Grantville but sold it when he became older, then devoted
his life to the church.Benegah married Mary Musick 18 Dec 1877, Hogansville, Mereiwether Co., Ga.. Mary was born 29 Dec 1861, of Meriwether Co., Ga; died 29 Dec 1935, Atlanta, Ga.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 46. Jennie Lou Prather
was born 11 Aug 1879, Hogansville, Mereiwether Co., Ga..
- 47. Anne Dell Prather
was born 21 Jul 1882, of Meriwether Co., Ga; died 17 Dec 1962.
- 48. Judson Reese Prather
was born 08 Sep 1884, Hogansville, Mereiwether Co., Ga..
26. Anna Toccoa Prather (7.William2, 1.William1) was born 15 Mar 1860, Hogansville, Mereiwether Co., Ga.; died 30 Nov 1935, Hogansville, Mereiwether Co., Ga..
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27. William Judson Prather (7.William2, 1.William1) was born 26 Apr 1866, Meriwether Co., Ga..
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28. Thomas Henry Prather (7.William2, 1.William1) was born 10 Nov 1868, Meriwether Co., Ga..
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29. Walter D. Prather (7.William2, 1.William1) was born 14 Jul 1875, Meriwether Co., Ga..
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Generation: 4
30. Boyd Prather (18.William3, 6.David2, 1.William1) was born , of Wilkes Co., Ga; died Bef 2000.
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31. Hattie Virgie Prather (18.William3, 6.David2, 1.William1) was born 03 Apr 1886, of Wilkes Co., Ga.
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32. Judson W. Prather (18.William3, 6.David2, 1.William1) was born 06 Jul 1888, of Wilkes Co., Ga.
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33. Annie Elizabeth Prather (18.William3, 6.David2, 1.William1) was born 20 Nov 1891, of Wilkes Co., Ga.
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34. Minnie Ruth Prather (18.William3, 6.David2, 1.William1) was born 25 Sep 1894, of Wilkes Co., Ga; died Bef 2000.
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35. Mabel Ross Prather (18.William3, 6.David2, 1.William1) was born 13 Jan 1896, of Wilkes Co., Ga; died 05 Jun 1984.
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Mabel — Unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 49. Lois Prather
36. Sampie Prather, Sam (18.William3, 6.David2, 1.William1) was born 06 Feb 1899, of Wilkes Co., Ga; died Bef 2000.
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37. Lillie Prather (22.Whitte3, 6.David2, 1.William1)
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Lillie — Mr. Graham. [Group Sheet]
38. Lucille Prather (22.Whitte3, 6.David2, 1.William1)
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Lucille — Mr. Overton. [Group Sheet]
39. Bonnie Ruth Prather (22.Whitte3, 6.David2, 1.William1) was christened , Husband: Mr. Williamson.
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Bonnie — Mr Williamson. [Group Sheet]
40. Irene Prather (22.Whitte3, 6.David2, 1.William1)
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Irene — Mr. Pepper. [Group Sheet]
41. Enoch Callaway Prather, II. (24.Enoch3, 7.William2, 1.William1) was born , of Meriwether Co., Ga; died , Columbus, Tryon, North Carolina.
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
Descendants of this family were known to have been living in LaGrange, Ga.
in 1905.42. Olin West Prather (24.Enoch3, 7.William2, 1.William1) was born 25 Jan 1874, Hogansville, Mereiwether Co., Ga.; died 09 Dec 1948, Hogansville, Mereiwether Co., Ga.; was buried , Myrtle Hill, Hogansville, Ga..
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- Occupation: Auto Dealer; Carriage Shop
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Olin married Ollie Spearman 25 Dec 1898, Troupe Co., Ga.. Ollie was born 15 May 1879, of Meriwether Co., Ga; died 05 Sep 1900, Hogansville, Mereiwether Co., Ga.; was buried , Myrtle Hill Cem., Hogansville, Ga.. [Group Sheet]
Olin married Emma Denny Aft 1901, of Meriwether Co., Ga. Emma (daughter of Thomas Denny and Elizabeth Baron) was born 04 May 1892, Mereiwether Co., Ga.; died 03 Oct 1966, Hogansville, Mereiwether Co., Ga.; was buried , Myrtle Hill Cem.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
43. Beulah Prather (24.Enoch3, 7.William2, 1.William1) was born 25 Oct 1878, Hogansville, Mereiwether Co., Ga.; died 20 Apr 1936, Newnan, Ga.; was buried , Old Cem., Summers Plot, Hogansville, Ga..
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Beulah married Mr Summers of Meriwether Co., Ga. Mr was born , of Meriwether Co., Ga. [Group Sheet]
44. William Edwin Prather (24.Enoch3, 7.William2, 1.William1) was born 13 Jan 1880, Hogansville, Mereiwether Co., Ga.; died 15 Jul 1943, Newnan, Ga.; was buried , Old Cem., Summers Plot, Newnan, Ga..
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- Occupation: Clothing Business
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
William married Pollye McKoon of Meriwether Co., Ga. Pollye was born 20 Oct 1890, of Meriwether Co., Ga; died 19 Aug 1976, Newnan, Ga.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 51. Pollye Anna Prather
was born , Ga..
45. Frances Prather (24.Enoch3, 7.William2, 1.William1) was born 12 Jun 1884, Hogansville, Mereiwether Co., Ga.; died 03 Feb 1985, Springfield, S.C..
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Frances married Mr. Burgdorf of Meriwether Co., Ga. Mr. was born , of Meriwether Co., Ga. [Group Sheet]
46. Jennie Lou Prather (25.Benegah3, 7.William2, 1.William1) was born 11 Aug 1879, Hogansville, Mereiwether Co., Ga..
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Jennie married Mr. Upchurch of Meriwether Co., Ga. Mr. was born , of Meriwether Co., Ga. [Group Sheet]
47. Anne Dell Prather (25.Benegah3, 7.William2, 1.William1) was born 21 Jul 1882, of Meriwether Co., Ga; died 17 Dec 1962.
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Anne married Mr Britton of Meriwether Co., Ga. Mr was born , of Meriwether Co., Ga. [Group Sheet]
48. Judson Reese Prather (25.Benegah3, 7.William2, 1.William1) was born 08 Sep 1884, Hogansville, Mereiwether Co., Ga..
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Notes:
They had 8 children but on 2 lived beyond infancy.
Judson married Mary Kate Hogg 27 Dec 1908, of Meriwether Co., Ga. Mary was born , of Meriwether Co., Ga. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 52. Paul Prather
was born , Ga.; was christened , Last Living in Hoganville, Ga..
- 53. Louise Prather
was born , Ga.; died Bef 2000, Died Before Her Grandfather.