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James Russell Prather
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1. James Russell Prather was born 17 Nov 1807, Jeffersonville, Clark Co., In; died 25 Jan 1850, Liberty Twnshp, Jefferson Co., Ia.. James married Louvica Caroline Veatch Clark Co., Ind. (Prob. near Watson). Louvica (daughter of Jacob Veatch and Mary Hilton, Polly) was born 1810, of, Clark, In; died 15 Jul 1841, Blue River Twp., Harrison Co., Ind.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Mary Elizabeth Prather
was born 17 Nov 1831, Clark Co., In.; died 16 Oct 1909, Skagit Co., Washington.
- 3. Nancy Jane Prather
was born 12 Sep 1833, of, Clark, In; died 04 Aug 1895, Wymore, Gage Co., Neb..
- 4. Enoch Locke Prather
was born 04 Sep 1835, Clark Co., In; was christened , Also Lived For a Time in Yolo Co., Ca.; died 27 Mar 1904, Fresno Co., Ca..
- 5. Indiana Prather, Indiann
was born 25 Nov 1837, Harrison Co., In; died 11 Apr 1918, Jefferson Co., Ia..
- 6. Sarah Ann Prather
was born 25 Nov 1837, Harrison Co., In.
- 7. Elvira Ellen Prather
was born 07 Sep 1838, Harrison Co., In.
- 8. Louvica Caroline Prather
was born 05 Jul 1841, Harrison Co., In.
James married Elizabeth Jane Jameson 27 Jan 1842, Harrison Co., In. Elizabeth (daughter of George Washington Jamison and Eleanor Reno) was born 06 Aug 1822, Tenn.; died 1906, of MacOn, Il. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 9. Margaret Elan Prather
was born 10 Jan 1843, Jefferson Co., Ia.; died , MacOn Co., Ill..
- 10. Marion Washington Prather
was born 08 Dec 1844, Jefferson Co., Ia.; died 04 Apr 1906, In.; was buried , Little Hickory Cem. (Inside Crane Afb).
- 11. Maria L. Prather
was born 18 Nov 1846, Prob. Jefferson Co., Ia.; died Jul 1848, Jefferson Co., Ia..
- 12. Martha Emmaline Prather
was born 18 Jan 1849, Jefferson Co., Ia..
- 2. Mary Elizabeth Prather
Generation: 2
2. Mary Elizabeth Prather (1.James1) was born 17 Nov 1831, Clark Co., In.; died 16 Oct 1909, Skagit Co., Washington.
Mary married William H. Hamilton 24 Jan 1856, Jefferson Co., Iowa. William was born 11 Nov 1811, Butler Co., Ohio; was christened , of Jefferson Co., Ia.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 13. Frank Hamilton
was born , of Jefferson Co., Ia.
- 14. Edwin Perry Light Hamilton
was born , of Jefferson Co., Ia.
- 15. Emma Hamilton
was born , of Jefferson Co., Ia.
- 16. Charles Grant Hamilton
was born 23 Sep 1865, Stoney Point, Sonoma Co., Ca..
- 13. Frank Hamilton
3. Nancy Jane Prather (1.James1) was born 12 Sep 1833, of, Clark, In; died 04 Aug 1895, Wymore, Gage Co., Neb..
Nancy married Oliver Perry Light 06 Sep 1853, Shelbyville, Shelby Co., Il. Oliver (son of David Light and Harriet Dickinson) was born 07 Apr 1828, ,Clermont Co., Oh; died 28 Mar 1904, Wymore, Gage, Ne. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 17. Mary Catherine Light
was born 02 Jul 1854, of Gage Co., Neb; died 07 Aug 1855.
- 18. Minne Light
was born 01 Mar 1858, of Gage Co., Neb; died 07 Mar 1858.
- 19. Laurie Mathilda Light
was born 19 Mar 1859, of Gage Co., Neb.
- 20. William Russell Light
was born 04 Mar 1861, Marion, Mn; died 02 Jan 1934, El Reno, Ok.
- 21. David Franklin Light
was born 23 Jun 1863, of Gage Co., Neb; died 04 Sep 1863, St Louis, Mo.
- 22. Harriett Caroline Light
was born 21 Apr 1866, of Gage Co., Neb; died 22 Feb 1927.
- 23. Frances Dickenson Light
was born 17 May 1873, of Gage Co., Neb.
- 24. Olive Jennie Light
was born 17 Mar 1877, of Gage Co., Neb; died 11 Feb 1899.
- 17. Mary Catherine Light
4. Enoch Locke Prather (1.James1) was born 04 Sep 1835, Clark Co., In; was christened , Also Lived For a Time in Yolo Co., Ca.; died 27 Mar 1904, Fresno Co., Ca..
Enoch married Mary Anna Walmer 31 Dec 1867, Appanoose Co., Iowa. Mary was born 12 Aug 1848, of Miami Co., Oh; died 03 Nov 1931, of Fresno Co., Ca. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 25. John Henry Prather
was born 14 Sep 1868, Van Buren Co., Ia.; died 17 Feb 1936, Wa.; was buried 20 Feb 1936, Fort Townsend, Wa..
- 26. William A. Prather
was born 22 Sep 1870, Jefferson Co., Ia.; died 30 Apr 1954.
- 27. Enoch P. Prather
was born 25 Oct 1872, Sonoma Co., Ca.; died 14 Jan 1942.
- 28. Christina Anna Prather
was born 07 Mar 1875, Yolo Co., Ca.; died 29 Dec 1961.
- 29. Clara Isabella Prather
was born 17 Sep 1877, Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., Ca.; died 08 May 1957, Yamhill Co., Ore..
- 30. Mary Elizabeth Prather
was born 06 Aug 1882, Ashland, Jackson Co., Oregon; died 31 May 1963, Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., Ca.
- 31. Rose Mary Prather
was born 14 Apr 1887, Jackson Co., Oregon; died 15 Oct 1954, of Sonoma Co., Ca.
- 25. John Henry Prather
5. Indiana Prather, Indiann (1.James1) was born 25 Nov 1837, Harrison Co., In; died 11 Apr 1918, Jefferson Co., Ia..
Indiana married Henry Grammar 29 May 1862, Jefferson Co., Ia.. Henry was born , of Jefferson Co., Ia. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 32. Mary Frances Grammar
was born , of Jefferson Co., Ia.
- 33. Charles Anson Grammar
was born , of Jefferson Co., Ia.
- 34. Emma Jane Grammar
was born , of Jefferson Co., Ia.
- 35. James Albert Grammar
was born , of Jefferson Co., Ia.
- 36. Anna Grammar
was born , of Jefferson Co., Ia.
- 37. Lauree Alice Grammar
was born 04 Jul 1866, of Jefferson Co., Ia.
- 38. Melinda Ann Grammar
was born 08 Nov 1867, of Jefferson Co., Ia.
- 32. Mary Frances Grammar
6. Sarah Ann Prather (1.James1) was born 25 Nov 1837, Harrison Co., In.
Sarah married Benjamin Evans, Ivins 02 Jan 1858, Jefferson Co., Ia.. Benjamin was born , of Jefferson Co., Ia. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 39. Louvica Evans
was born , of Jefferson Co., Ia.
- 40. Will Evans
was born , of Jefferson Co., Ia.
- 41. Margaret E. Evans
was born , of Jefferson Co., Ia.
- 42. Martha Evans
was born , of Jefferson Co., Ia; died 21 Apr 1937.
- 39. Louvica Evans
7. Elvira Ellen Prather (1.James1) was born 07 Sep 1838, Harrison Co., In.
Elvira married William Smith 19 Jan 1856, Jefferson Co., Ia.. William was born , of, Harrison, In. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 43. David Smith
was born , of, Harrison, In.
- 44. Asa Smith
was born , of, Harrison, In.
- 45. Drusilla Smith
was born , of, Harrison, In.
- 46. John Smith
was born , of, Harrison, In.
- 43. David Smith
8. Louvica Caroline Prather (1.James1) was born 05 Jul 1841, Harrison Co., In.
Louvica married Anson Jones of, Harrison, In. Anson was born , of, Harrison, In. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 47. Violet Ursula Jones
was born , of, Harrison, In.
- 48. Mary Jane Jones
was born , of, Harrison, In.
- 49. William Jones
was born , of, Harrison, In.
- 50. Emma Elnora Jones
was born , of, Harrison, In.
- 47. Violet Ursula Jones
9. Margaret Elan Prather (1.James1) was born 10 Jan 1843, Jefferson Co., Ia.; died , MacOn Co., Ill..
Margaret married William E. Jones 25 Jul 1857, of Jefferson Co., Ia. William was born , of Jefferson Co., Ia. [Group Sheet]
Margaret married Henry Barlow 07 Sep 1865, of Jefferson Co., Ia. Henry was born , of Jefferson Co., Ia. [Group Sheet]
10. Marion Washington Prather (1.James1) was born 08 Dec 1844, Jefferson Co., Ia.; died 04 Apr 1906, In.; was buried , Little Hickory Cem. (Inside Crane Afb).
Marion married Nancy J Smith 14 Apr 1879, of Martin, In. Nancy was born , of Martin, In. [Group Sheet]
11. Maria L. Prather (1.James1) was born 18 Nov 1846, Prob. Jefferson Co., Ia.; died Jul 1848, Jefferson Co., Ia..
12. Martha Emmaline Prather (1.James1) was born 18 Jan 1849, Jefferson Co., Ia..
Martha married Jackson Black 13 Oct 1883, Marion Co., In.. Jackson was born , of Martin, In. [Group Sheet]
Generation: 3
13. Frank Hamilton (2.Mary2, 1.James1) was born , of Jefferson Co., Ia.
14. Edwin Perry Light Hamilton (2.Mary2, 1.James1) was born , of Jefferson Co., Ia.
15. Emma Hamilton (2.Mary2, 1.James1) was born , of Jefferson Co., Ia.
16. Charles Grant Hamilton (2.Mary2, 1.James1) was born 23 Sep 1865, Stoney Point, Sonoma Co., Ca..
Charles married Carrie Durrenberger Silver City, Nv. Carrie (daughter of Peter G. Durrenberger and Magdalena Staub) was born 12 Feb 1871, Silver City, Nv.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 51. Claude Peter Hamilton
was born 31 Aug 1892, Silver City, Nv..
- 51. Claude Peter Hamilton
17. Mary Catherine Light (3.Nancy2, 1.James1) was born 02 Jul 1854, of Gage Co., Neb; died 07 Aug 1855.
18. Minne Light (3.Nancy2, 1.James1) was born 01 Mar 1858, of Gage Co., Neb; died 07 Mar 1858.
19. Laurie Mathilda Light (3.Nancy2, 1.James1) was born 19 Mar 1859, of Gage Co., Neb.
Laurie married Charles Vance of Gage, Ne. Charles was born , of Mn. [Group Sheet]
20. William Russell Light (3.Nancy2, 1.James1) was born 04 Mar 1861, Marion, Mn; died 02 Jan 1934, El Reno, Ok.
William married Mary Ellen Dorsey 04 Oct 1897, Lincoln, Ne. Mary (daughter of Augustus Dorsey and Frances Minerva Shultz) was born 22 Jan 1875, Lincoln, Ne; died 20 Mar 1928. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 52. Enid Beatrice Light
was born 17 Jul 1898; died 09 Dec 1902.
- 53. Living Light
- 54. Living Light
- 52. Enid Beatrice Light
21. David Franklin Light (3.Nancy2, 1.James1) was born 23 Jun 1863, of Gage Co., Neb; died 04 Sep 1863, St Louis, Mo.
22. Harriett Caroline Light (3.Nancy2, 1.James1) was born 21 Apr 1866, of Gage Co., Neb; died 22 Feb 1927.
Harriett married John Vance of Gage, Ne. John was born , of Gage, Ne. [Group Sheet]
23. Frances Dickenson Light (3.Nancy2, 1.James1) was born 17 May 1873, of Gage Co., Neb.
Frances married Julia Spencer of Gage, Ne. Julia was born , of Ia. [Group Sheet]
24. Olive Jennie Light (3.Nancy2, 1.James1) was born 17 Mar 1877, of Gage Co., Neb; died 11 Feb 1899.
Olive married Charles Wood Wymore, Gage, Ne. Charles was born , Wymore, Gage, Ne. [Group Sheet]
25. John Henry Prather (4.Enoch2, 1.James1) was born 14 Sep 1868, Van Buren Co., Ia.; died 17 Feb 1936, Wa.; was buried 20 Feb 1936, Fort Townsend, Wa..
John married Mary Elizabeth Prouty 13 Aug 1896, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Az.. Mary (daughter of William Prouty and Nancy Jane Linfoot) was born 19 Feb 1882, Des Moines, Ia.; died 31 Aug 1955, Centralia, Wash.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 55. Alvin Woodward Prather
- 56. Frederick Eugene Prather
- 57. William Lewis Prather
was born 26 Nov 1898, Tempe, Maricopa Co., Az.; died 30 Jul 1974, Linn Co., Or..
- 58. James Hiram Prather
was born 21 Jan 1901, Kitsap Co., Wa.; died 07 Sep 1966.
- 59. Living Prather
- 60. Living Prather
- 61. Living Prather
- 62. Living Prather
- 55. Alvin Woodward Prather
26. William A. Prather (4.Enoch2, 1.James1) was born 22 Sep 1870, Jefferson Co., Ia.; died 30 Apr 1954.
William married Mamie Moulton 24 Jun 1901, of Jefferson Co., Ia. Mamie was born , of Jefferson Co., Ia. [Group Sheet]
27. Enoch P. Prather (4.Enoch2, 1.James1) was born 25 Oct 1872, Sonoma Co., Ca.; died 14 Jan 1942.
Enoch married Mrs Enoch Prather of Sonoma Co., Ca. Mrs was born , of Sonoma Co., Ca. [Group Sheet]
28. Christina Anna Prather (4.Enoch2, 1.James1) was born 07 Mar 1875, Yolo Co., Ca.; died 29 Dec 1961.
Christina married William G. Cox 01 Jan 1896, of Yolo Co., Ca. William was born , of Yolo Co., Ca. [Group Sheet]
29. Clara Isabella Prather (4.Enoch2, 1.James1) was born 17 Sep 1877, Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., Ca.; died 08 May 1957, Yamhill Co., Ore..
Clara married Eli Wilton James 28 Aug 1900, Coos Co., Ore.. Eli was born 13 Jan 1876, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jul 1954, Coos Co., Ore.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 63. Freida Ann James
- 64. Doris Isabelle James
- 65. William Bertie James
was born 04 Apr 1901, Coos Co., Ore.; died 27 Jul 1971.
- 66. Lester Raymond James
was born 18 Sep 1903, Coos Co., Ore.; died Jul 1917.
- 67. Living James
- 68. Living James
- 69. Charles Wilton James
was born 29 Mar 1911, Coos Co., Ore.; died Dec 1916.
- 63. Freida Ann James
30. Mary Elizabeth Prather (4.Enoch2, 1.James1) was born 06 Aug 1882, Ashland, Jackson Co., Oregon; died 31 May 1963, Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., Ca.
Mary married Johnathon Elmer Mitchell 31 Jul 1906, of Sonoma Co., Ca. Johnathon was born 28 Mar 1876, Centerville, Appenoose Co., Ia.; died 15 May 1959, Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., Ca. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 70. Eliza Ann Mitchell
- 71. James Prather Mitchell
was born 23 Apr 1902, Myrtle Point, Coos Co., Ore.; died 30 Nov 1943, San Francisco, Ca.
- 72. William Henry Mitchell
was born 10 May 1910, Troutdale, Multnemah Co., Ore.; died Aug 1926.
- 70. Eliza Ann Mitchell
31. Rose Mary Prather (4.Enoch2, 1.James1) was born 14 Apr 1887, Jackson Co., Oregon; died 15 Oct 1954, of Sonoma Co., Ca.
Rose married N.L. Lumpkin 04 Sep 1907, of Sonoma Co., Ca. N.L. was born , of Sonoma Co., Ca. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 73. Francis William Lumpkin
- 74. Walter Edward Lumpkin
- 75. Wesley Lumpkin
- 76. Mary Rosa Lumpkin
- 77. Louis Henry Lumpkin
- 78. Living Lumpkin
- 73. Francis William Lumpkin
32. Mary Frances Grammar (5.Indiana2, 1.James1) was born , of Jefferson Co., Ia.
33. Charles Anson Grammar (5.Indiana2, 1.James1) was born , of Jefferson Co., Ia.
34. Emma Jane Grammar (5.Indiana2, 1.James1) was born , of Jefferson Co., Ia.
35. James Albert Grammar (5.Indiana2, 1.James1) was born , of Jefferson Co., Ia.
36. Anna Grammar (5.Indiana2, 1.James1) was born , of Jefferson Co., Ia.
37. Lauree Alice Grammar (5.Indiana2, 1.James1) was born 04 Jul 1866, of Jefferson Co., Ia.
38. Melinda Ann Grammar (5.Indiana2, 1.James1) was born 08 Nov 1867, of Jefferson Co., Ia.
39. Louvica Evans (6.Sarah2, 1.James1) was born , of Jefferson Co., Ia.
40. Will Evans (6.Sarah2, 1.James1) was born , of Jefferson Co., Ia.
41. Margaret E. Evans (6.Sarah2, 1.James1) was born , of Jefferson Co., Ia.
42. Martha Evans (6.Sarah2, 1.James1) was born , of Jefferson Co., Ia; died 21 Apr 1937.
Martha married Lester Bornaugh of Jefferson Co., Ia. Lester was born , of Jefferson Co., Ia. [Group Sheet]
43. David Smith (7.Elvira2, 1.James1) was born , of, Harrison, In.
44. Asa Smith (7.Elvira2, 1.James1) was born , of, Harrison, In.
45. Drusilla Smith (7.Elvira2, 1.James1) was born , of, Harrison, In.
46. John Smith (7.Elvira2, 1.James1) was born , of, Harrison, In.
47. Violet Ursula Jones (8.Louvica2, 1.James1) was born , of, Harrison, In.
48. Mary Jane Jones (8.Louvica2, 1.James1) was born , of, Harrison, In.
49. William Jones (8.Louvica2, 1.James1) was born , of, Harrison, In.
50. Emma Elnora Jones (8.Louvica2, 1.James1) was born , of, Harrison, In.
Generation: 4
51. Claude Peter Hamilton (16.Charles3, 2.Mary2, 1.James1) was born 31 Aug 1892, Silver City, Nv..
Claude married Ellen Virginia Williams 16 Sep 1919, Silver City, Nv. Ellen (daughter of John Clwyd Williams and Mary Jane Evans) was born 27 Mar 1894, Wheeling, Wv.; died 01 Sep 1967. [Group Sheet]
Children:
52. Enid Beatrice Light (20.William3, 3.Nancy2, 1.James1) was born 17 Jul 1898; died 09 Dec 1902.
53. Living Light (20.William3, 3.Nancy2, 1.James1)
Living — Mansel Grant Armstrong. Mansel was born 30 Aug 1897, Arapaho, Ok; died 1977. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 80. Living Armstrong
- 81. Living Armstrong
- 82. Living Armstrong
- 83. Living Armstrong
- 80. Living Armstrong
54. Living Light (20.William3, 3.Nancy2, 1.James1)
55. Alvin Woodward Prather (25.John3, 4.Enoch2, 1.James1)
Alvin — Glwdys Crawford. [Group Sheet]
Children:
56. Frederick Eugene Prather (25.John3, 4.Enoch2, 1.James1)
Frederick — Glenna Morris. [Group Sheet]
57. William Lewis Prather (25.John3, 4.Enoch2, 1.James1) was born 26 Nov 1898, Tempe, Maricopa Co., Az.; died 30 Jul 1974, Linn Co., Or..
William married Veda E. Renfro 22 Nov 1924, of Linn Co., Or. Veda was born , of Linn Co., Or. [Group Sheet]
58. James Hiram Prather (25.John3, 4.Enoch2, 1.James1) was born 21 Jan 1901, Kitsap Co., Wa.; died 07 Sep 1966.
James married Evelyn Hunter 05 May 1923. [Group Sheet]
James — Unknown. [Group Sheet]
James married Nora Gomeg 09 Jun 1953. [Group Sheet]
59. Living Prather (25.John3, 4.Enoch2, 1.James1)
Living — Living Angel. [Group Sheet]
Living — Living Johnson. [Group Sheet]
60. Living Prather (25.John3, 4.Enoch2, 1.James1)
Living — Living Williams. [Group Sheet]
Living — Living Kockellas. [Group Sheet]
61. Living Prather (25.John3, 4.Enoch2, 1.James1)
62. Living Prather (25.John3, 4.Enoch2, 1.James1)
Living — Living Smith. [Group Sheet]
Living — Living Flesner. [Group Sheet]
63. Freida Ann James (29.Clara3, 4.Enoch2, 1.James1)
Freida — Adam Sprouffake. [Group Sheet]
64. Doris Isabelle James (29.Clara3, 4.Enoch2, 1.James1)
Doris — E. A. Congden. [Group Sheet]
65. William Bertie James (29.Clara3, 4.Enoch2, 1.James1) was born 04 Apr 1901, Coos Co., Ore.; died 27 Jul 1971.
66. Lester Raymond James (29.Clara3, 4.Enoch2, 1.James1) was born 18 Sep 1903, Coos Co., Ore.; died Jul 1917.
67. Living James (29.Clara3, 4.Enoch2, 1.James1)
68. Living James (29.Clara3, 4.Enoch2, 1.James1)
69. Charles Wilton James (29.Clara3, 4.Enoch2, 1.James1) was born 29 Mar 1911, Coos Co., Ore.; died Dec 1916.
70. Eliza Ann Mitchell (30.Mary3, 4.Enoch2, 1.James1)
Eliza — William Patrick. [Group Sheet]
71. James Prather Mitchell (30.Mary3, 4.Enoch2, 1.James1) was born 23 Apr 1902, Myrtle Point, Coos Co., Ore.; died 30 Nov 1943, San Francisco, Ca.
James married Lenora Blanche Strong 18 Mar 1923, Vallejo, Solano, Ca. Lenora was born 12 Sep 1902, Hemlock, Saginaw, Mi; died 01 Nov 1962, San Francisco, Ca. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 89. Shirley Blanche Mitchell
was born 29 Feb 1924, Vallejo, Solano, Ca; died 10 Mar 1924, Vallejo, Solano, Ca.
- 89. Shirley Blanche Mitchell
72. William Henry Mitchell (30.Mary3, 4.Enoch2, 1.James1) was born 10 May 1910, Troutdale, Multnemah Co., Ore.; died Aug 1926.
73. Francis William Lumpkin (31.Rose3, 4.Enoch2, 1.James1)
74. Walter Edward Lumpkin (31.Rose3, 4.Enoch2, 1.James1)
75. Wesley Lumpkin (31.Rose3, 4.Enoch2, 1.James1)
76. Mary Rosa Lumpkin (31.Rose3, 4.Enoch2, 1.James1)
Mary — Payton Nelson. [Group Sheet]
77. Louis Henry Lumpkin (31.Rose3, 4.Enoch2, 1.James1)
Louis — Audrey B. Jones. [Group Sheet]
78. Living Lumpkin (31.Rose3, 4.Enoch2, 1.James1)