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William Prather, Prater Prator Praytor
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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:
- 2. Edward B. Praytor, Prater
was born , Buncombe Co, n.C..
- 3. William Praytor, Prator
was born , Buncombe Co., n.C..
- 4. Charles Prather, Ned Prator Praytor
was born , Buncombe Co., n.C.; died 1875, Prob. Hendersonville, n.C..
- 5. Sarah Praytor, Prator
was born , Buncombe Co., n.C..
- 6. Adelie J. Prather, Prater Praytor
was born , Buncombe Co., n.C..
- 7. Martha Praytor, Prater
was born , Buncombe Co., n.C..
- 8. Nancy Praytor, Prater
was born , Buncombe Co., n.C..
Generation: 2
2. Edward B. Praytor, Prater (1.William1) was born , Buncombe Co, n.C..
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- 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]
3. William Praytor, Prator (1.William1) was born , Buncombe Co., n.C..
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4. Charles Prather, Ned Prator Praytor (1.William1) was born , Buncombe Co., n.C.; died 1875, Prob. Hendersonville, n.C..
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- 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:
- 9. Charles Praytor Charley Praytor
was born , Hendersonville, n.C..
- 10. George Washington Praytor, Bully
was born , Hendersonville, n.C.; died , Fletcher, n.C..
- 11. Jacob Praytor, Jake Prater
was born , Hendersonville, n.C..
- 12. James Prater, Jim Praytor Prator
was born , Hendersonville, n.C..
- 13. Richard Lewis Prather, Prator Prayter
was born , Hendersonville, Sc; died Aft 1933, Prob. Delaware Co., Okla..
- 14. Phillip Franklin Praytor
was born , Hendersonville, Sc; died , Jefferson Co., Ala..
- 15. Middleton Prather, Mid Prator Praytor
was born 25 Mar 1855, Hendersonville, n.C..
- 16. Francis Marion Praytor, Frank Prater
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]
5. Sarah Praytor, Prator (1.William1) was born , Buncombe Co., n.C..
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
6. Adelie J. Prather, Prater Praytor (1.William1) was born , Buncombe Co., n.C..
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
7. Martha Praytor, Prater (1.William1) was born , Buncombe Co., n.C..
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Martha married J. T. Peel 12 Feb 1868, Sumter Co., Ala.. J. was born , of Dist Ninety Six, Sc. [Group Sheet]
8. Nancy Praytor, Prater (1.William1) was born , Buncombe Co., n.C..
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Generation: 3
9. Charles Praytor Charley Praytor (4.Charles2, 1.William1) was born , Hendersonville, n.C..
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
10. George Washington Praytor, Bully (4.Charles2, 1.William1) was born , Hendersonville, n.C.; died , Fletcher, n.C..
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
George married Mary Elizabeth Fowler, Bessie Hendersonville, Sc. Mary was born , Hendersonville, Sc. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 17. Everett Praytor
was born , Hendersonville, Sc.
- 18. Martin Praytor
was born , Hendersonville, Sc.
- 19. Franklin Praytor, Frank
was born , N.C.; died , Fletcher, n.C..
11. Jacob Praytor, Jake Prater (4.Charles2, 1.William1) was born , Hendersonville, n.C..
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
12. James Prater, Jim Praytor Prator (4.Charles2, 1.William1) was born , Hendersonville, n.C..
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13. Richard Lewis Prather, Prator Prayter (4.Charles2, 1.William1) was born , Hendersonville, Sc; died Aft 1933, Prob. Delaware Co., Okla..
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- 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:
- 20. Caroline Prather, Callie
was born Jun 1884, Prob. Craig Co., Okla.; died Jul 1968, Vinita, Craig County, Okla..
- 21. Richard Lewis Prather, Dick
was born 15 Jul 1889, Prob. Craig Co., Okla.; was christened , Adopted by John Merritt Ware; died , Blue Grove, Okla..
Richard — Unknown. [Group Sheet]
14. Phillip Franklin Praytor (4.Charles2, 1.William1) was born , Hendersonville, Sc; died , Jefferson Co., Ala..
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- 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:
- 22. Minnie E Praytor
was born 1875, of Hendersonville, Sc.
- 23. Edward B Praytor
was born 1878, of Hendersonville, Sc.
- 24. Thomas S Praytor
was born 1880, Jefferson Co., Al.
- 25. Ralph Blake Praytor
was born 05 May 1881, Jefferson Co., Al; was christened , Lived Spartanburg Co., S.C.; died 15 Jun 1934, Spartanburg, Spartanburg, Sc.
15. Middleton Prather, Mid Prator Praytor (4.Charles2, 1.William1) was born 25 Mar 1855, Hendersonville, n.C..
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
16. Francis Marion Praytor, Frank Prater (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..
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- 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:
- 26. Anna Mae Praytor
- 27. Teddy James Praytor, Jettie
was born , Hendersonville, n.C.; died , Hendersonville, n.C..
- 28. Clarence Ruben Praytor
was born 19 Oct 1886, Hendersonville, n.C.; died 10 Nov 1959, Blue Jacket, Craig Co., Okla.; was buried , Zena, Delaware Co., Okla..
- 29. Claude L. Praytor
was born 15 Oct 1889, Hendersonville, Henderson Co., n.C.; was buried , Pleasant Valley Cem., Near Blue Jacket..
- 30. Clara Edna Praytor
was born 04 Oct 1895, Near Gravett, Ark.; died 06 Dec 1977, Delaware Co., Okla..
- 31. Ollie A. Praytor, Ollie
was born 15 Feb 1898, Ark.; died 27 Dec 1977, Jay, Delaware Co., Okla.; was buried , Zena, Delaware Co., Okla..
- 32. Living Praytor
- 33. Living Praytor
- 34. Clyde Jacob Praytor
was born 22 May 1907, Zena, Delaware Co., Okla.; died 27 Apr 1988, Zena, Del. Co., Okla..
Generation: 4
17. Everett Praytor (10.George3, 4.Charles2, 1.William1) was born , Hendersonville, Sc.
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18. Martin Praytor (10.George3, 4.Charles2, 1.William1) was born , Hendersonville, Sc.
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
19. Franklin Praytor, Frank (10.George3, 4.Charles2, 1.William1) was born , N.C.; died , Fletcher, n.C..
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Franklin married Mamie Fowler Fletcher, Nc. Mamie was born , Fletcher, Nc. [Group Sheet]
20. Caroline Prather, Callie (13.Richard3, 4.Charles2, 1.William1) was born Jun 1884, Prob. Craig Co., Okla.; died Jul 1968, Vinita, Craig County, Okla..
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
21. Richard Lewis Prather, Dick (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..
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- 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.22. Minnie E Praytor (14.Phillip3, 4.Charles2, 1.William1) was born 1875, of Hendersonville, Sc.
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23. Edward B Praytor (14.Phillip3, 4.Charles2, 1.William1) was born 1878, of Hendersonville, Sc.
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
24. Thomas S Praytor (14.Phillip3, 4.Charles2, 1.William1) was born 1880, Jefferson Co., Al.
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
25. Ralph Blake Praytor (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.
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- 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:
- 35. Joanna Praytor
- 36. Ralph Blake Praytor, Jr.
was born 18 Aug 1910, Spartanburg, Spartanburg, Sc; died 07 Jan 1995, Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina; was buried , Columbia, Richland, South Carolina.
26. Anna Mae Praytor (16.Francis3, 4.Charles2, 1.William1)
Notes:
living - details excluded
Anna — Francis Parker. [Group Sheet]
27. Teddy James Praytor, Jettie (16.Francis3, 4.Charles2, 1.William1) was born , Hendersonville, n.C.; died , Hendersonville, n.C..
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
28. Clarence Ruben Praytor (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..
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- 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. 74333Clarence 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:
- 37. Ralph Praytor
was born 05 Jan 1911, Okla.; died 04 Apr 1967, Vinita, Craig Co., Okla..
- 38. Vernon Lanear Praytor
was born 02 Feb 1913, Okla.; died 31 Mar 1990, Vinita, Craig Co., Okla.; was buried , Blue Jackit, Craig Co., Okla..
- 39. Floyd Hugh Praytor
was born 05 Apr 1924, Okla.; was christened , Sprecher@aol.Com; died 26 Feb 1990, Bellflower, Riverside Co., Ca..
- 40. David Virgel Praytor
was born 05 Apr 1924, Okla.; died 26 Feb 1990; was buried , Zena, Delaware Co., Okla..
29. Claude L. Praytor (16.Francis3, 4.Charles2, 1.William1) was born 15 Oct 1889, Hendersonville, Henderson Co., n.C.; was buried , Pleasant Valley Cem., Near Blue Jacket..
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Claude married Sylvia Cook Delaware Co., Okla.. Sylvia was born , Delaware Co., Okla.; died Bef 2000. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 41. Dwight Praytor
was born , Okla..
- 42. Margie Praytor
was born , Okla..
30. Clara Edna Praytor (16.Francis3, 4.Charles2, 1.William1) was born 04 Oct 1895, Near Gravett, Ark.; died 06 Dec 1977, Delaware Co., Okla..
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Clara married Zeb George Delaware Co., Okla.. Zeb was born , Delaware Co., Okla.. [Group Sheet]
31. Ollie A. Praytor, Ollie (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..
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Ollie married Lelia E. Wood Delaware Co., Okla.. Lelia was born , Delaware Co., Okla.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 43. Doyle Praytor
- 44. Zanoma Praytor
- 45. Anna Mae Praytor
- 46. L.D. Praytor
was born 22 Nov 1928, Okla.; died 26 Mar 1977, Okla..
32. Living Praytor (16.Francis3, 4.Charles2, 1.William1)
Living — Living Kelly. [Group Sheet]
33. Living Praytor (16.Francis3, 4.Charles2, 1.William1)
34. Clyde Jacob Praytor (16.Francis3, 4.Charles2, 1.William1) was born 22 May 1907, Zena, Delaware Co., Okla.; died 27 Apr 1988, Zena, Del. Co., Okla..
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Clyde — Theresa Mae Edwards. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 47. Joy Praytor