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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  William Prather, Prater Prator Praytor was born Abt 1783, of, Dist Ninety Six, Sc; was christened , Lived Buncombe Co., n.C.; died , Union Co., Ga..

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Farmer
    • Reference Number: 6.715.01
    • Record Change: 12 Apr 2009

    Notes:

    Soon after the death of his father William removed to Buncombe Co., N.C.

    Buncombe Co., N.C. Deeds: Book #12 p 385
    William Praytor to John Garland, 175 acres near Ball Mountain, 9 Mar., 1820

    Book# 12 p. 423
    William Praytor to Jacob Stewart, 225 acres on Brittain Mountain, 10 Mar.,
    1820.

    Williams brother was Middleton Praytor who moved to Sumter Co., Ala.

    After selling his holding in Buncombe Co., N.C.
    William went to Union Co., Ga. with the Stewarts.

    William married Nancy Stewart Chatham Co., n.C.. Nancy (daughter of Edward Stewart and Mary McPherson) was born , of Surry Co., Nc; died , Union Co., Ga.. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Edward B. Praytor, Prater  Descendancy chart to this point was born , Buncombe Co, n.C..
    2. 3. William Praytor, Prator  Descendancy chart to this point was born , Buncombe Co., n.C..
    3. 4. Charles Prather, Ned Prator Praytor  Descendancy chart to this point was born , Buncombe Co., n.C.; died 1875, Prob. Hendersonville, n.C..
    4. 5. Sarah Praytor, Prator  Descendancy chart to this point was born , Buncombe Co., n.C..
    5. 6. Adelie J. Prather, Prater Praytor  Descendancy chart to this point was born , Buncombe Co., n.C..
    6. 7. Martha Praytor, Prater  Descendancy chart to this point was born , Buncombe Co., n.C..
    7. 8. Nancy Praytor, Prater  Descendancy chart to this point was born , Buncombe Co., n.C..


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Edward B. Praytor, Prater Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born , Buncombe Co, n.C..

    Other Events:

    • Record Change: 12 Apr 2009

    Edward married Elizabeth Cochran Buncombe, Nc. Elizabeth (daughter of William Cochran and Mrs Elizabeth Cochran) was born , Buncombe, Nc. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  William Praytor, Prator Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born , Buncombe Co., n.C..

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    • Record Change: 12 Apr 2009


  3. 4.  Charles Prather, Ned Prator Praytor Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born , Buncombe Co., n.C.; died 1875, Prob. Hendersonville, n.C..

    Other Events:

    • Record Change: 12 Apr 2009

    Notes:

    * He was said to have married severial times ? ? ?
    * Lived in Hendersonville, N.C.
    * We do not know if the children listed are from his wife Sarah Ledbetter
    or a combination of various wifes.

    Charles married Sarah Ledbetter Hendersonville, Sc. Sarah was born , Hendersonville, Sc. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 9. Charles Praytor Charley Praytor  Descendancy chart to this point was born , Hendersonville, n.C..
    2. 10. George Washington Praytor, Bully  Descendancy chart to this point was born , Hendersonville, n.C.; died , Fletcher, n.C..
    3. 11. Jacob Praytor, Jake Prater  Descendancy chart to this point was born , Hendersonville, n.C..
    4. 12. James Prater, Jim Praytor Prator  Descendancy chart to this point was born , Hendersonville, n.C..
    5. 13. Richard Lewis Prather, Prator Prayter  Descendancy chart to this point was born , Hendersonville, Sc; died Aft 1933, Prob. Delaware Co., Okla..
    6. 14. Phillip Franklin Praytor  Descendancy chart to this point was born , Hendersonville, Sc; died , Jefferson Co., Ala..
    7. 15. Middleton Prather, Mid Prator Praytor  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Mar 1855, Hendersonville, n.C..
    8. 16. Francis Marion Praytor, Frank Prater  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Aug 1862, Hendersonville, n.C.; died 15 Apr 1931, Zena, Delaware Co., Okla.; was buried , Jefferson Co., Ala..

    Charles — Miss Phillips. [Group Sheet]


  4. 5.  Sarah Praytor, Prator Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born , Buncombe Co., n.C..

    Other Events:

    • Record Change: 12 Apr 2009


  5. 6.  Adelie J. Prather, Prater Praytor Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born , Buncombe Co., n.C..

    Other Events:

    • Record Change: 12 Apr 2009


  6. 7.  Martha Praytor, Prater Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born , Buncombe Co., n.C..

    Other Events:

    • Record Change: 12 Apr 2009

    Martha married J. T. Peel 12 Feb 1868, Sumter Co., Ala.. J. was born , of Dist Ninety Six, Sc. [Group Sheet]


  7. 8.  Nancy Praytor, Prater Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born , Buncombe Co., n.C..

    Other Events:

    • Record Change: 12 Apr 2009



Generation: 3

  1. 9.  Charles Praytor Charley Praytor Descendancy chart to this point (4.Charles2, 1.William1) was born , Hendersonville, n.C..

    Other Events:

    • Record Change: 12 Apr 2009


  2. 10.  George Washington Praytor, Bully Descendancy chart to this point (4.Charles2, 1.William1) was born , Hendersonville, n.C.; died , Fletcher, n.C..

    Other Events:

    • Record Change: 12 Apr 2009

    George married Mary Elizabeth Fowler, Bessie Hendersonville, Sc. Mary was born , Hendersonville, Sc. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 17. Everett Praytor  Descendancy chart to this point was born , Hendersonville, Sc.
    2. 18. Martin Praytor  Descendancy chart to this point was born , Hendersonville, Sc.
    3. 19. Franklin Praytor, Frank  Descendancy chart to this point was born , N.C.; died , Fletcher, n.C..

  3. 11.  Jacob Praytor, Jake Prater Descendancy chart to this point (4.Charles2, 1.William1) was born , Hendersonville, n.C..

    Other Events:

    • Record Change: 12 Apr 2009


  4. 12.  James Prater, Jim Praytor Prator Descendancy chart to this point (4.Charles2, 1.William1) was born , Hendersonville, n.C..

    Other Events:

    • Record Change: 12 Apr 2009


  5. 13.  Richard Lewis Prather, Prator Prayter Descendancy chart to this point (4.Charles2, 1.William1) was born , Hendersonville, Sc; died Aft 1933, Prob. Delaware Co., Okla..

    Other Events:

    • Record Change: 12 Apr 2009

    Notes:

    He divorced Hattie 26 May, 1888 in the Cherokee Nation of Okla. Territory.

    Divorce decree Cherokee Nation Records, Delawarre District # CHN 32
    Vol. 620 Page #22
    He left Hattie the house and fifty acrea around the house and also granted her
    the children. He also agreed to support Hattie and the children.

    Hattie married 2nd to John M. Ware.

    Richard married Harriette Ann Carr, Hattie Prob. Craig Co., Okla.. Harriette was born 19 Jul 1867, Delaware, Indian Territory, Okla.; was christened , Now Delaware Co., Okla.; died , Grove, Craig Co., Okla.. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 20. Caroline Prather, Callie  Descendancy chart to this point was born Jun 1884, Prob. Craig Co., Okla.; died Jul 1968, Vinita, Craig County, Okla..
    2. 21. Richard Lewis Prather, Dick  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Jul 1889, Prob. Craig Co., Okla.; was christened , Adopted by John Merritt Ware; died , Blue Grove, Okla..

    Richard — Unknown. [Group Sheet]


  6. 14.  Phillip Franklin Praytor Descendancy chart to this point (4.Charles2, 1.William1) was born , Hendersonville, Sc; died , Jefferson Co., Ala..

    Other Events:

    • Record Change: 12 Apr 2009

    Notes:

    State of Ala., Fefferson Co. Deeds, Wills Adms. Warrant Deed 10

    Philip F. Prater to John Edwards, both of Jefferson Co., Ala. $250.00
    80 49/100 12 (304 9/12) dated Dec., 30, 1829. Ack. before H. W. Gayne,
    CC. Dec. 20, 1830. (placed in Library Washington D.C.)

    Phillip married Margaret Margherita Robinson Hendersonville, Sc. Margaret (daughter of Mrs Emaline Robinson) was born 08 Aug 1852, Hendersonville, Sc; died 27 Apr 1911. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 22. Minnie E Praytor  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1875, of Hendersonville, Sc.
    2. 23. Edward B Praytor  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1878, of Hendersonville, Sc.
    3. 24. Thomas S Praytor  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1880, Jefferson Co., Al.
    4. 25. Ralph Blake Praytor  Descendancy chart to this point was born 05 May 1881, Jefferson Co., Al; was christened , Lived Spartanburg Co., S.C.; died 15 Jun 1934, Spartanburg, Spartanburg, Sc.

  7. 15.  Middleton Prather, Mid Prator Praytor Descendancy chart to this point (4.Charles2, 1.William1) was born 25 Mar 1855, Hendersonville, n.C..

    Other Events:

    • Record Change: 12 Apr 2009


  8. 16.  Francis Marion Praytor, Frank Prater Descendancy chart to this point (4.Charles2, 1.William1) was born 27 Aug 1862, Hendersonville, n.C.; died 15 Apr 1931, Zena, Delaware Co., Okla.; was buried , Jefferson Co., Ala..

    Other Events:

    • Record Change: 12 Apr 2009

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Trusville Cem.

    Francis married Rosa Elizabeth Allen Benton Co., Ark.. Rosa was born 08 Sep 1866, Hendersonville, n.C.; was christened , Also Lived Sulphur Spr., Benton Co., Ark; died 11 Jan 1947, Zena, Delaware Co., Okla.. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 26. Anna Mae Praytor  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 27. Teddy James Praytor, Jettie  Descendancy chart to this point was born , Hendersonville, n.C.; died , Hendersonville, n.C..
    3. 28. Clarence Ruben Praytor  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Oct 1886, Hendersonville, n.C.; died 10 Nov 1959, Blue Jacket, Craig Co., Okla.; was buried , Zena, Delaware Co., Okla..
    4. 29. Claude L. Praytor  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Oct 1889, Hendersonville, Henderson Co., n.C.; was buried , Pleasant Valley Cem., Near Blue Jacket..
    5. 30. Clara Edna Praytor  Descendancy chart to this point was born 04 Oct 1895, Near Gravett, Ark.; died 06 Dec 1977, Delaware Co., Okla..
    6. 31. Ollie A. Praytor, Ollie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Feb 1898, Ark.; died 27 Dec 1977, Jay, Delaware Co., Okla.; was buried , Zena, Delaware Co., Okla..
    7. 32. Living Praytor  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 33. Living Praytor  Descendancy chart to this point
    9. 34. Clyde Jacob Praytor  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 May 1907, Zena, Delaware Co., Okla.; died 27 Apr 1988, Zena, Del. Co., Okla..


Generation: 4

  1. 17.  Everett Praytor Descendancy chart to this point (10.George3, 4.Charles2, 1.William1) was born , Hendersonville, Sc.

    Other Events:

    • Record Change: 12 Apr 2009


  2. 18.  Martin Praytor Descendancy chart to this point (10.George3, 4.Charles2, 1.William1) was born , Hendersonville, Sc.

    Other Events:

    • Record Change: 12 Apr 2009


  3. 19.  Franklin Praytor, Frank Descendancy chart to this point (10.George3, 4.Charles2, 1.William1) was born , N.C.; died , Fletcher, n.C..

    Other Events:

    • Record Change: 12 Apr 2009

    Franklin married Mamie Fowler Fletcher, Nc. Mamie was born , Fletcher, Nc. [Group Sheet]


  4. 20.  Caroline Prather, Callie Descendancy chart to this point (13.Richard3, 4.Charles2, 1.William1) was born Jun 1884, Prob. Craig Co., Okla.; died Jul 1968, Vinita, Craig County, Okla..

    Other Events:

    • Record Change: 12 Apr 2009


  5. 21.  Richard Lewis Prather, Dick Descendancy chart to this point (13.Richard3, 4.Charles2, 1.William1) was born 15 Jul 1889, Prob. Craig Co., Okla.; was christened , Adopted by John Merritt Ware; died , Blue Grove, Okla..

    Other Events:

    • Record Change: 12 Apr 2009

    Notes:

    Dick Prather was living in Tulsa, Okla. in 1946.

    His step father (listed as Guardian) made application for Richard to recieve
    money from the Eastern Cherokee Fund.
    RE: Eastern Cherokee Indians by the Act of Congress approved June 30 1906, in
    accordance with the decrees of the Court of Claims of May 18, 1905, and May
    28, 1906.

    Richards claim was #25076 dated June, 15 1907. He was listed at age
    18. Born 15 July, 1889.
    Application was made by his step-father and legal guardian, John M. Ware.
    John M. Ware also made application for himself and his children under the
    same claim.


  6. 22.  Minnie E Praytor Descendancy chart to this point (14.Phillip3, 4.Charles2, 1.William1) was born 1875, of Hendersonville, Sc.

    Other Events:

    • Record Change: 12 Apr 2009


  7. 23.  Edward B Praytor Descendancy chart to this point (14.Phillip3, 4.Charles2, 1.William1) was born 1878, of Hendersonville, Sc.

    Other Events:

    • Record Change: 12 Apr 2009


  8. 24.  Thomas S Praytor Descendancy chart to this point (14.Phillip3, 4.Charles2, 1.William1) was born 1880, Jefferson Co., Al.

    Other Events:

    • Record Change: 12 Apr 2009


  9. 25.  Ralph Blake Praytor Descendancy chart to this point (14.Phillip3, 4.Charles2, 1.William1) was born 05 May 1881, Jefferson Co., Al; was christened , Lived Spartanburg Co., S.C.; died 15 Jun 1934, Spartanburg, Spartanburg, Sc.

    Other Events:

    • Record Change: 12 Apr 2009

    Ralph married Lilliam Permilia Glass Jefferson Co., Al. Lilliam was born 04 Oct 1882, Jefferson Co., Al; was christened , Lived Spartanburg Co., S.C.; died 18 Oct 1971, Spartanburg, Spartanburg, Sc. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 35. Joanna Praytor  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 36. Ralph Blake Praytor, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Aug 1910, Spartanburg, Spartanburg, Sc; died 07 Jan 1995, Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina; was buried , Columbia, Richland, South Carolina.

  10. 26.  Anna Mae Praytor Descendancy chart to this point (16.Francis3, 4.Charles2, 1.William1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Anna — Francis Parker. [Group Sheet]


  11. 27.  Teddy James Praytor, Jettie Descendancy chart to this point (16.Francis3, 4.Charles2, 1.William1) was born , Hendersonville, n.C.; died , Hendersonville, n.C..

    Other Events:

    • Record Change: 12 Apr 2009


  12. 28.  Clarence Ruben Praytor Descendancy chart to this point (16.Francis3, 4.Charles2, 1.William1) was born 19 Oct 1886, Hendersonville, n.C.; died 10 Nov 1959, Blue Jacket, Craig Co., Okla.; was buried , Zena, Delaware Co., Okla..

    Other Events:

    • Record Change: 12 Apr 2009

    Notes:

    In 1922 Clarence donated 1 acre of land on the s.w.corner of their farm at the
    crossing of Jefferson Hyw. & Ozark Trail (Okla. Hyws #2 ) Where the
    TimberHill Southern Baptist Church was built in 1923. His descendants are
    still among the membership today. (1994)
    Information on this family line supplied by Wilda Gearhart of
    Rt#1 box 147 Blue Jacket, Okla. 74333

    Clarence married Martha Elizabeth Bagby Indian Territory, Okla.. Martha (daughter of Thomas Bagby and Mrs Effie Bagby) was born 07 Sep 1883, Indian Territory, Okla.; died 23 May 1971, Vinita, Craig Co., Okla.. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 37. Ralph Praytor  Descendancy chart to this point was born 05 Jan 1911, Okla.; died 04 Apr 1967, Vinita, Craig Co., Okla..
    2. 38. Vernon Lanear Praytor  Descendancy chart to this point was born 02 Feb 1913, Okla.; died 31 Mar 1990, Vinita, Craig Co., Okla.; was buried , Blue Jackit, Craig Co., Okla..
    3. 39. Floyd Hugh Praytor  Descendancy chart to this point was born 05 Apr 1924, Okla.; was christened , Sprecher@aol.Com; died 26 Feb 1990, Bellflower, Riverside Co., Ca..
    4. 40. David Virgel Praytor  Descendancy chart to this point was born 05 Apr 1924, Okla.; died 26 Feb 1990; was buried , Zena, Delaware Co., Okla..

  13. 29.  Claude L. Praytor Descendancy chart to this point (16.Francis3, 4.Charles2, 1.William1) was born 15 Oct 1889, Hendersonville, Henderson Co., n.C.; was buried , Pleasant Valley Cem., Near Blue Jacket..

    Other Events:

    • Record Change: 12 Apr 2009

    Claude married Sylvia Cook Delaware Co., Okla.. Sylvia was born , Delaware Co., Okla.; died Bef 2000. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 41. Dwight Praytor  Descendancy chart to this point was born , Okla..
    2. 42. Margie Praytor  Descendancy chart to this point was born , Okla..

  14. 30.  Clara Edna Praytor Descendancy chart to this point (16.Francis3, 4.Charles2, 1.William1) was born 04 Oct 1895, Near Gravett, Ark.; died 06 Dec 1977, Delaware Co., Okla..

    Other Events:

    • Record Change: 12 Apr 2009

    Clara married Zeb George Delaware Co., Okla.. Zeb was born , Delaware Co., Okla.. [Group Sheet]


  15. 31.  Ollie A. Praytor, Ollie Descendancy chart to this point (16.Francis3, 4.Charles2, 1.William1) was born 15 Feb 1898, Ark.; died 27 Dec 1977, Jay, Delaware Co., Okla.; was buried , Zena, Delaware Co., Okla..

    Other Events:

    • Record Change: 12 Apr 2009

    Ollie married Lelia E. Wood Delaware Co., Okla.. Lelia was born , Delaware Co., Okla.. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 43. Doyle Praytor  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 44. Zanoma Praytor  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 45. Anna Mae Praytor  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 46. L.D. Praytor  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Nov 1928, Okla.; died 26 Mar 1977, Okla..

  16. 32.  Living Praytor Descendancy chart to this point (16.Francis3, 4.Charles2, 1.William1)

    Living — Living Kelly. [Group Sheet]


  17. 33.  Living Praytor Descendancy chart to this point (16.Francis3, 4.Charles2, 1.William1)

  18. 34.  Clyde Jacob Praytor Descendancy chart to this point (16.Francis3, 4.Charles2, 1.William1) was born 22 May 1907, Zena, Delaware Co., Okla.; died 27 Apr 1988, Zena, Del. Co., Okla..

    Other Events:

    • Record Change: 12 Apr 2009

    Clyde — Theresa Mae Edwards. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 47. Joy Praytor  Descendancy chart to this point