Mrs Anthony Kingston

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Mrs — Sir Anthony Kingston. Sir was born , of Inglesham, Wiltshire, England. [Group Sheet]

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Sir William Kingston, Knighter 1513 and Knight of the Garter, 24 Apr., 1539.
Controller of the King's household 9 Mar., 1539.
Keeper of the Tower of London when Ann Bolyne was beheaded there.

Sir — Elizabeth. [Group Sheet]

Sir — Mary Scrope. [Group Sheet]

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Elene is thought to be a related to Sir Anthony Kingston of Painswick,
Gloucestershire who married Mary Courtenay.
Sir Anthony Kingston was Provost - Marshal in Cornwell, Knighted by King
Henry VIII, 18 Oct. 1537. Also served in House of Commons. Died: 14 Apr. 1556.
Sir William Kingston,(prob. the brother of Elene) was Knighted in 1513 and was
the Keeper of the Tower of London when Ann Bolyn was beheaded there.
The title of Keeper of the Tower of London was one of the most powerful
positions to hold under King Henry VIII.
The Manor of West Kingston descended to the Ivye family from the Kingstons.
The Kingstons, Ivye (Ivrye), De la Mere (Delamare), Scope, Carew, St.John,
Mallot, Bohun, Courtenay, and Prater families were all allied families which
had entermarried into one anothers families for generations.
*The Courtenay family was directly descended from "Pharamond" the first King
of France (ca. the year 480)
*Kingstones were Irish Barons (Baron King) and the Earls of Kingsbourgh.
*The De la Meres were Norman and desended from a powerful Baron named Norman
whose Castle was on a lake in Normandy. (ca. the year 940) and beleived to be
descended from King Charlemagine.
*Carew was descended from Sir Otho of Windsor a younger son of Otho the 7th
Count of Vermindos, who himself was descended from Pepin III King of Italy,the
younger son of King Charlemagine.
*Scope family descended from powerful Norman Barons that date back to Edward
the Confessor (ca. the year 900's). A descendant held the position of Chief
Justice under King Edward I.

For many years we have thought Elene (Kingston) Prater to be close to
Sir Anthony Kingston because Elene mentions Sir Anthony Kingston in her Will.
We have sence found information from the coat-of-arms of, Anthony Prater, her
grandson that indicates she was related to the Kingstons and de la Mares.
Sir William Kingston was Knighted in 1513 and was a Knight of the Garter
24 apr., 1538. He died 14 Sept., 1540.
We are not sure how Sir William Kingston or Sir Anthony Kingston
are related to Elene but we think she may have been a Kingston or Delamare.
It is certain that Sir Anthony Kingston was related to her in such a way
that she was a close enough relative to have listed Sir Anthony Kingston as
a benifactor to her estate in her Will. by GBPrather 1993

The Will of Eleane Prater:

In the name of god Amen the 20th daye of the moneth of June In the yere of our
lord god 1547 and in the fyrste yere of the Reygne of Kynge Edward the VI.
I Elene Prater Sycke in bodye and hole of mynde make my testament in this
manner Awyse Fyrste I bequethe my Sowle unto all myghtye god my bodye to
buryed in the Cha\uncell of Inglesham by my husband.
Item I bequethe to the hyghe aulter of Inglesham sijd (12d) Also I bequethe to
the mother churche of Sarum vid. (6d) Also I gyve and Bequethe unto every
daughter of John Prater my sone xx (20) marks at the tyme of theire marraige
Also I bequeathe to his (2) sonnes everye of them xx (20) marks.. with xiij
xiij iiijd (-L13:13:4) that was my husbands gyfte unto them and every of them
vj xiij & iiijd (-L6:13:4) to be paydd them by the hands of my Sone George
Prater Also I bequethe unto John Prey my oxen and my lyttell carte A mare and
a Coulte that I boughte of Jamys my Servaunt my furred Petycott and nauntell
and my bed that I do lye on And halfe the crope of the holde that he
deawellyth in Also I bequethe unto Katheryne my made a Cowe Also I bequethe to
Alyce my servant a heyfer of ij (2) yeres owlde Also I bequethe unto Elene my
Servandt my Rede Sleveles Petycott A smocke and A kerchewe Also I bequethe
unto every godchylde of myne viijd (8d) Also I wyll that every of my men
servants to have bj viijd (6s. 8d) Excepte John Prety also I gyve and
bequethe towards the performmaunce of the my wyll x (-L40) that Sir Anthony
Kyngeston dothe owe me also I bequethe to the churche of Letcheled vj viijd
(6s. 8d.) Item I bequeathe to fowes Rynggers iijd (4d) Item I bequethe to
Sir John Vycar vi viijd (6s. 8d)
The Resydewe of all my goodes unbequethed unto Thomas Stephyns whome I make
myne Executor thes beryng wyttenes Syr John Roddeys Vycar, John Baly, William
Brystowe with others.

Note that Thomas Stephens married her daughter Joane Prater.
We are still searching for the Will of her husband John Prater.

On the thirtieth day of the month of August in the year of our Lord 1557
commission emanated to George Prater son of Elene Prater deceased and to
Richard Prater and Nicholas Stephins nephews of the same Elene for
administering the goods of the said deceased accordcing to the tenor of such
will because the executor named in such will died before he took upon himself
the burden of the execution of the said will for well etc. having been sworn
vizt. the said George Prater in the person of Thomas Dockwrey notary public
his proxy etc. and the Richard Prater and Nicholas Stephins being personally
present etc. for an inventory..........

*St.John family descended from powerful Norman Barons which came into England
at the time of the Conquest (ca. the year 1066) from their Manorial Estates
of St.Jeanes in Normandy.
*Prater family is beleived to have descended from Welch Princes and Norman
Marcher Barons who possibly descended from Roman Nobility.
research by Gary Benton Prather

Elene married John Prater, Esq Inglesham, Wiltshire, England. John (son of Williamus Prater, Esq. and Alice ( Carew, ??).) was born Abt 1492, of, Inglesham, Wiltshire, England; died Bef 20 Jun 1547, Inglesham, Wiltshire, England; was buried , Chancel St John, Inglesham, Wiltshire, England. [Group Sheet]

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Sir Anthony Kingston:

Provost-Marshall in Cornwall, Knighted by Henry VIII, 18 Oct., 1537.
Served in the House of Commons for Gloucestershire Co.

He was known for his "Black" humor, this was
Due to his practices in hanging "rebels" of the crown.

Sir Anthony Kingston is listed in the Will of Eleane Kingston, wife of John
Prater.

Sir Anthony Kingston is known to have had at least two illegimiate sons:
Anthony & Edmund.

Sir married Mary Gainsford England. (daughter of Sir John Gainsford, Knight. and Unknown) [Group Sheet]

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Bridget — Sir George Baynham, Knight.. Sir was christened , of Clearwell, Gloucestershire Co., Eng.. [Group Sheet]

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• Occupation: and others; Latton Manor
• Reference Number: 8192-2.1
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!I find George of Latton co.Wilts and Richard of Eaton Water,Wilts.Latton is a
Parish,Eaton Water is a place.Visitation of Wilts 1623,when his daughter
Dorothy m.George Provender,her last name is listed as Prowse or Precy or
Prater of Latton.

George Prater lived at Latton, Wiltshire which has been in existance
sense before the Roman occupation of England. There are still old Roman
ruins there today.
I believe that George was the Reeve of Nunney, Somerset, working under his
cousin Sir William Paulet. George later purchased the holdings of Nunney from
his cousin in a tax deal, which kept the Manor of Nunney in the family.
Nunney Castle was included in this transaction which was handled by a Jack
Prater. We do not know how Jack is related to the family , it is possible that
Jack was the "nick" name for John. This was a very common "nick" name that
was used in those days. Records state that Nunney was purchased out of the
estate of George's father John.
George lived during the time that King Henry VIII created the Church
of England and discontinued recognizing the Cathlic Church.
This was a harsh time for the Praters, because they were Cathlic. Most of
the christian world was Cathlic at this point in history. The Praters were
taxed heavily for their religion, but because of their high social and
politicial connections they continued to do well. Also they were related to
many other noble and titled families.
Records state that George died "enterstate". I believe that he died while
working at Nunney. He was buried in his church at Latton, Wiltshire. His tomb
is under the floor of the church in the 7th isle. People of this period in
history believed that they would surely go to heaven if they were buried in
the church. Only the wealthiest could afford a place in the church.
This accounts for the records that I was forturate to find.

*George Prater bought from Roger Yonge, in 1543, messuages and lands in
Cryklade, Chelworth Magna, Chelworth parva and Coldcott for 190 marks.

*George Prater bought from Michael Quintyne, Gentleman and Margaret his wife,
in 1559, messuages in Lydyarde Treygoose and Cancourt for 430 marks.

*George Prater was listed at Stanton St.Bernard Parish, Wiltshire with the
highest assessment of taxpayers for the benevolence of 1545 of Swanborough
Hundred.

Spelling variations of his name found in the records:
Prator, Praytor, Prater, Pretor, Preter, Praiter, Pratero, Pratellis.

The records of England are probably the best in the world when it comes to
early history. Especially if you are forturate enough to be descended from
noblity. research by Gary Benton Prather

!I find George of Latton co.Wilts and Richard of Eaton Water,Wilts.Latton is a Parish,Eaton Water is a place.Visitation of Wilts 1623,when his daughter Dorothy m.George Provender,her last name is listed as Prowse or Precy or Prater of Latton.

George married Jane Plott Shefford Magna, Wiltshire, England. Jane (daughter of Richard Plott, Sir and Alice) was born Abt 1515, Blewberye, Berkshire, Eng; died 05 Feb 1587, ,Wiltshire, Eng; was buried 05 Feb 1587, Latton Parish, Wiltshire, Eng. [Group Sheet]

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• Occupation: wife:Thomas Stephens
• Reference Number: 2.2
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Joane Prater was the only daughter of John.
Her brother ,George already being well established in a much finer manor
(Latton Manor) and holding his own property prior to becoming the heir at
his fathers death, gave Inglesham Manor as dowery to his sisters husband.
Thomas Stephens of Swindon (son of Sir Thomas Stephens) was Joane's husband.
Thomas became the Rector of the church at Inglesham. ( I believe that George
Prater was Rector sometime before him.)
Thomas and Joane had a son named Thomas, who was granted the Rectory and
Advowson of Swindon Church the same year his father died - 1560.
He held the Rectory until his death in 1596. (he also held the grant of
Advonson in 1575,1579,1580, and 1581. This Thomas had 2 sons: John and
Nicholas. One son John Stephens (wife: Bridget) was the primary heir to his
father but only held the Grant of the Rectory for sin years when his brother,
Nicholas became of age and received the Rectory by the Will of his father,
while John Stephens retained all other property.
The Rectory was awarded to the Praters and then to the Stephens by the Crown.
John and Nicholas Stephens conveyed the Rectory to two persons in 1602, to
"hold" as a trust for Nicholas Vilett, their nephew, who received it the same
year.

The Rectory paid about 14 pounds a year with other payments for the land that
went with it, which totaled about 40 pounds a year.
It later went to John Vilett and then to John Goddard, then the Martins, Webbs
and Rollestons. (All descendants)

The tax paid to the church was a tenth of the income of the Parish.
The grant of the Rectory could supply a person a very high standard of living
during this time in history.
research by Gary Benton Prather

Jone married Thomas Stephens, Gentleman of Swindon Church, Swindon, Wilts., England. Thomas (son of Richard Stephens, Gentleman and Margaret) was born Abt 1510, of, Burderopp, Wiltshire, England; died Bef 1557, Prob. Inglesham, Wiltshire, England. [Group Sheet]

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Record, one of many, states:During King Edward VI (during an uprising in S.W.)
Sir Anthony Kingston, being Provost Marshall, wrote to a certain Mayor
declaring that he and others would come and dine with him on such and such a
day. The Mayor seemed to be very joyous at this, and made ready for them.Upon
their Arrival was made very welcomed by the Mayor. Sir Anthony called the
Mayor aside and told him there was to be an execution of rebels in the town
and for him to have gallows to be made ready by the end of dinner. The Mayor
did so. After dinner Sir Anthony took the Mayor by the hand and asked him to
take him to the gallows, when seeing them Sir Anthony asked the Mayor:
"think you they are strong enough?" "Yes Sir," he said. "That they are!"
"Well then" said Sir Anthony "get you up to them, for they are provided for
you". The Mayor cried: "I trust you mean no such thing to me."
Sir Anthony replied: "Sir, you have been a busy rebel, therefore this is
appointed as your reward." So without further delay the Mayor was hanged.
The Lord Privay, Lord John Russell:
As our men were retiring I arrived and as it was growing late I thought it
good to lose no time, appointed Sir William Herbert and Sir Anthony Kingston
with their footmen and horsemen, to set on one side, my Lord Grey to set
opposite them, and I with my company to come on the other side; at this sight
the rebels' stomachs so fell from them that they fled without any blow. The
horsemen followed and chase, and slew up to 700 and took a far greater number.
I have immediately sent Sir George and Sir Peter Carew with a good band to
keep the town in check. (research by Gary Benton Prather)
There are many such recorded facts about various other members of our family.
Sir Anthony Kingston is mentioned in Elene (Kingston) Prater's Will as
oweing her money. It is believed that he was Elenes brother.
For many years we thought that he was Elene's father but new found records
lead us to believe that he was a brother or other close relative.

This was a time of Royal rule and only those who protected the Crowns interest
could survive and advance. The Prater/Prather family and other allied families
were in such a position, devout Royalist. They gained much of their power and
wealth by being "servants of the King". But finely in 1645, like the King of
England, they lost everything with the overthrow of the Crown by Cromwell.
by Gary Benton Prather

John married Mrs John Prater of Berkshire, England. Mrs was born , of Wiltshire Co., England. [Group Sheet]

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• Occupation: other manor; Nunney Castle
• Reference Number: 3.1
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!In his will dated 6 Dec 1577;proved 22 Oct 1580,by his son George Prater.To be
buried in the Church of Nonney.My Manors,&c.,of value #28.6.9.Messuages,&c.in
Nonney,Glaston,Nonney Castle,Trotox Hill,Sharpshawe,&Lighe,Somerset.[Sharpshawe
could be Sharpham in Glastonbury].Chief rents payable by Sir John
Horner,Kt,Elizabeth Mawdeley,&c.,to descend to my heirs.All other lands ,&c.in
ditto to the order & disposition of my trusty & well beloved Edward Gunter,
Edward Walronde,Richard Plott,& Anthony Prater,gent.,for six years,for the
maintenance of Margaret my wife,& education of my children,& for my
debts,funeral expenses,& legacies.After six years,to my son & heir George
Prater,& his heirs.My wife Margaret to have during the said term,in her own
maintenance,the Castle & farm house of Nonney,&c. My son George Prater under
age.To Grace Prater,My Daughter,#240,& my best virginals.To Jane,my daughter
#200.To my son Humphry Prater,200 marks & my other virginals.To Richard Prater
,my son,#100,and the lease of the tenement in the City of Oxon.To my
Sons,Thomas,William,Nicholas,& Edward,200 marks each.My brother Nicholas Prater
"my pyed gelding",&c.,My friends,William Kemble,William Bridges,John Gunter,&
George Walronde,Overseers.My son George Prater,Exor.[37 Arundell].

* He came into possession of Nunney Castle,the Manors of Nunney,Glaston,Lighe,
Trotoxhill, Sharpshawe, all in Somerset and lands from his father in Cryklade,
Chelworth, Calcote, also included in these holdings were 40 Farms with
Dewellings(and Slaves/or/Surfs), 30 farms with out buildings, and about
4000 acres of meadow and timber lands, a teniment in Oxford, and numerious
Businesses which included Mills/Wool Processing Centers/Dovecotts.
Richard was the major heir of his father, George Prater of Latton,Wilts.,Eng.

!In his will dated 6 Dec 1577;proved 22 Oct 1580,by his son George Prater.To be buried in the Church of Nonney.My Manors,&c.,of value #28.6.9.Messuages,&c.in Nonney,Glaston,Nonney Castle,Trotox Hill,Sharpshawe,&Lighe,Somerset.[Sharpshawe coul d be Sharpham in Glastonbury].Chief rents payable by Sir John Horner,Kt,Elizabeth Mawdeley,&c.,to descend to my heirs.All other lands ,&c.in ditto to the order & disposition of my trusty & well beloved Edward Gunter, Edward Walronde,Richard Plott, & Anthony Prater,gent.,for six years,for the maintenance of Margaret my wife,& education of my children,& for my debts,funeral expenses,& legacies.After six years,to my son & heir George Prater,& his heirs.My wife Margaret to have during the sai d term,in her own maintenance,the Castle & farm house of Nonney,&c. My son George Prater under age.To Grace Prater,My Daughter,#240,& my best virginals.To Jane,my daughter #200.To my son Humphry Prater,200 marks & my other virginals.To Richard Pra ter ,my son,#100,and the lease of the tenement in the City of Oxon.To my Sons,Thomas,William,Nicholas,& Edward,200 marks each.My brother Nicholas Prater "my pyed gelding",&c.,My friends,William Kemble,William Bridges,John Gunter,& George Walronde, Overseers.My son George Prater,Exor.[37 Arundell].

Richard married Margaret Ashfield Prob. Latton, Wilts., England. Margaret (daughter of Humfrey Ashfield and Ann Conway) was born Abt 1541, Heythrop, Oxford, England; died Abt 1628, Nunney, Wiltshire, England; was buried Abt 1628. [Group Sheet]

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• Occupation: Stanton St.Bernard Manor
• Reference Number: 4096-3.2
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Anthony was the 2nd born son in his family. His father was very wealthy,
thus his inheritance was substantial, but it was the custom in those times to
give most of the inheritance, titles , etc. to the 1st born son.
He inherited Stanton St.Bernard Manor which is located in south central
Wiltshire. (near the famous Stone Henge)
His older brother Richard was the heir to most of their fathers property and
titles. Richard lived at Nunney Castle located a Nunney, Somerset.
Richards holdings were vast, consisting of several manors (villiages with all
the businessess in the villiage), 40 farms with the surfs (slaves) that lived
on them and 30 farms without surfs, 4000 acres of meadow land and approx.
300 acres of timber. Richard held the title of "Esquire" and "Lord of Nunney".
Anthony was named in Richards Will as "Trustee" of the estates when Richard
died in 1580. Anthony was trustee for 6 years until Richards son (George)
became of age. (Nunney was aquired from "Lord St.John"- Sir William Paulet).
Anthony had much trouble with the family and was taken to court many times.
The Earl of Bolingbroke which Anthony "held" under wrote in the court record
that "Anthony Prater, a troublesome man". Anthony's business dealings were
often in dispute.
Anthony's wife Judith (Ivye) Prater died when her seventh son was born.
Anthony placed a stone carving in the wall of West Kingston Church above her
tomb. This stone carving shows Anthony, his Coat-of-Arms with simbols of his
wifes family Coat-of-Arms and the carving of his children and a eulogy to his
children and all people who were to read this stone carving.

OH MI DEAR CHILDREN MARKE WHAT I SAYE,
YOUR MOTHERS BONES TRULI ARE WRAPT HERE IN CLAY
HER SOULE NO DOUPTE, TO HEAVEN IS GONE THITHER
WHER WE MOST JOYFULLY SHALL MEET ALLTOGETHER
THE LORD BE YOUR GUIDE, THE LORD BE YOUR STRENGTH
AND GIVE YOU HIS SPECIAL GRACE TO DIE IN HIM AT LENGTH
YOU GENTELL READERS REMEMBER YOUR END
BE TRUE UNTO SUCH WHOM FAITHFULL YOU FIND
LET THIS BE EXAMPLE AND TELL HIT ABROAD
HOW FAITHFULLI THIS WOMAN DIED IN THE LORD

Judiths tomb is in the floor of the Ivye chapel with the above carving in the
wall just above her tomb. The following inscription was placed in the stone
which covers her tomb. It was written by Anthony as was the above inscription.
The following inscription can no long be seen because a wooden floor has
been placed in the church so that it could be properly heated, but the above
carving can still be seen.

REST IN THE LORD MOST LOVING WIFE,
THY DAIES ARE SPENT AND GONNE,
THY HUSBAND'S RACE AND END OF LIFE
SHALL BE, GOD KNOWETH HOW SOON.
THOUGH DEATH HATH DOON THE WORST HE CAN
TO PART US TWAYN A SPACE,
YET TIME WILL COME TO MEET AGAIN
IN HEAVEN THAT JOYFULL PLACE.
WITH BITTER TEARES THY HUSBAND SPAKE
THESE WORDS UPON THY TOOMBE,
HIS HAND DID WRITE, THES VERS DID MAKE,
TO SHOW IN TIME TO CUM
HOW FAITHFULL THOU HAS BEEN TO ME,
AND HADDEST SIX CHILDREN DEAR,
WITHIN SIX YEARE A MARVELL TO SEE
ALL BORNE ONE TIME OF YEARE;
THE SEAVENTH ALSO IN LIKE MANNER,
IF DEATH HAD NOT THEM LETT,
BORNE HAD BEEN AS THE OTHER WEAR,
AT MIDSUMMER TIME DIRECT.
ALAS HOW SHOULD IT CHANCE SO BAD
TO LITTLE BABES SO YOUNG,
TO TELL IN TIME WHAT LOSSE THEY HAD
BI NATURE WHENCE THEY SPROUNG
BUT GOD IS HE WHO GIVITH LIFE,
AND HE THAT TAKES AWAY,
LET US THEREFORE AVOYD ALL STRIFE
AND GEVE OURSELVES TO PRAY.
THY CHILDREN'S NAMES IF MEN WOULD KNOW,
WHICH GOD HATH GEVEN TO THEE,
BEHOLD ARE WRITTEN HERE BELOW
IN ORDER AS THEY BEE.
THOMAS, WILLIAM, ELIZABETH, FERNDINANDO, GEORGE, THOMAS

About these verses, in the Limbe, thus: Here lieth Judeth Prator, the wife
of Anthony Prater, Gentilman, daughter unto Thomas Ivie, Esqr., Who
died the sixth day of February, Anno Domini 1578.
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Anthony remarried and had at least one other child -- George Prater.
Anthony married, 2nd.Elizabeth (Winter) Ivye, the widow of his wifes
brother, Ferndinando Ivye. /

Stanton St.Bernard Manor is located about 20 miles due south of
Swindon, Wiltshire, England and about 5 miles west of the famous
Stonehenge.
Anthony's tomb is in the floor of the church at his manor of Stanton
St. Bernard, Wiltshire
His wife, Judith Ivie, rest in her tomb which is located in the Floor of
Ivye chapel in the church of West Kingston, Wiltshire.
West Kingston, Wiltshire was one of the manors "held" by Anthony Prater's
Great Grandparents, Sir Anthony Kingston.

Anthony Prater received the manor of "Hook" from his younger brother
Nicholis, who he claimed to be a lunatic. He kept and cared for his brother
for many years and claimed ownership of "Hook" as his compensation.
When Anthony's wife died, Nicholis was sent to live with their sister in
London. Shortly after he brought claim against Anthony claiming "he had
regained his former health". But the court found in Anthonys favor and
Anthony retained the manor of "Hook".
Shortly after the court found in Anthonys favor, Nicholis and "others"
went to Anthonys manor and stole 18 prize cows.
Nothing more is recorded as to the outcome of this act.
It is recorded that Anthony was later "Excommunicated from the Catholic
Church for his "extorsionate practices". He died without reconsiliation.

In order for him to have a burial place in the church, Anthony must have
taken the Kings religion, thus by joining the Church of England he was able
to secure his burial place in the church at Stanton St. Bernard.

Spelling variation of his name found in the records:
Pretor, Preter, Prater, Prator, Pratero, Praytor.

Researched and photographed by:
Gary Benton Prather
Sulphur, Okla. / Frisco, TX. 1974

His wife's family held All Cannings (Can Court) which came into the Ivye
family from Judith's Great Grandmother, Isabell Canning.
This also became one of Anthony Prater's holdings through marriage to Judith.

Anthony married Judith (Ivry), (Ivry) Abt 1566, West Kingston, Wiltshire, England. Judith (daughter of Thomas Anthony Ivie, Sir and Elizabeth Malet) was born 1550, West Kingston, Wiltshire, England; was christened , (She Was Her Husbands Cousin); died 06 Feb 1578, W. Kingston Chur, Wiltshire, England; was buried , West Kingston Church, Ivye Chancel. [Group Sheet]

Anthony married Elizabeth Winter 10 Nov 1585, Dyrham St. Peter Parish, Glos. Co., Eng.. Elizabeth (daughter of George Winter and Mrs George Winter) was born , of, Burnham, Gloucester, Eng; died , Prob. Wiltshire, Eng.. [Group Sheet]

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• Occupation: Can Court Manor, Wilts.
• Reference Number: 3.3
• Record Change: 12 Apr 2009

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• Reference Number: 3.4
• Record Change: 12 Apr 2009

Notes:

Will of John Prater, Yoeman, of Wooton Bassett, Wiltshire Co., England
Will dated 8 July, 1591 and proven 7 Oct., 1591.

To parish church of Wootton Bassett 12d. To son, John Prater, shop, kitchen
and chamber of dwelling, called Crosshouse. To said son at marriage lease of
house. To son, William, house, now in occupation of William Phillippes for
term of 60 years, paying to his brother, Joyhn, after death of wife, rent of
4/-p.a. To son, Thomas, after death of wife, rent of house now in occupation
of Thomas Armond during time of lease. To three daughters 40/- at marriage
each and a futher 40/- to be paid by wife, if wife remarries otherwise not to
be paid. To wife for bringing up children all rest of lands during her life,
the rooms of dwelling, Crosshouse, excepted. Residue to wife, she to be
Executrix. John Wallace and John Horne to be Overseers.

John married Mrs John Prater of Wiltshire Co., England. Mrs was born , of Devonshire, England. [Group Sheet]

John married Ales Tuckwell, Alice 27 Oct 1593, Castle Eaton, Wilshire Co., England. Ales was born , of Wiltshire Co., England. [Group Sheet]

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• Reference Number: 3.5
• Record Change: 12 Apr 2009

Dorothy married George Provender 29 Sep 1569, Stanton St. Bernard, Wiltshire Co., Eng.. George (son of Geoffrey Provender, Son & Heir and Alice Burton) was born Abt 1544, Staunton, St. Bernard, Wiltshire, Eng. [Group Sheet]

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• Reference Number: 3.6
• Record Change: 12 Apr 2009

Notes:

Nicholas inherited a small manor named "Hook", which was located
in the Manor of Lydiard Tregoz,Wiltshire.(Held by the St.John family).
Nicholas's brother, Anthony took him into his care. Anthony claimed he was
in fear of his death due to poor health. Anthony placed a claim on "Hook"
and received it as his property to offset the expense of caring for his
brother Nicholas. In the court records Anthony claimed his brother to be
a lunatic.
"Hook" was located in the Manor of Lydiard, Tregoz which was held by the
St.John family. The St.Johns were related to the Praters in severial ways.
The Paulets that owned Nunney Castle had the Title of Lord St.John which they
received in marrieage. The Paulets were married into the Delamare family,
Kingston family and St.John family. The Praters were married into the same
families. Also the Praters maternal anscestor was a Carew, the St.Johns were
also desended from the Carews. (Carew Castle of central Wales,built in 1109)

When Anthony's wife died Nicholas went to live with his sister in London,
where he "regained" his former health. He brought claim against his brother
for his property (Hook), but the court found in favor of Anthony.
Later Nicholas stoled 18 cows from his brother Anthony for payment of his
property. Nothing is recorded as to the outcome of this act.

The Church at Lydiard, Tregoz contains the tombs of many relatives of the
Praters. A painting of the St.John family (dated 1610) can be found in the
church as well as many effigy statues. The House still has furnishings.

Will of Nicholas Prater:

Nicholas Prater, of London, 23 June, 1589 by William Drury, Doctor of laws
of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury on the Noncupative (word of mouth) Will
of Nicholas Prater deceased of London, Diocese and Provice of Canterbury
between Edward Waldron, Gentleman Executor on the one side and Anthony Prater,
natural brother of the said deceased who was deemed to have died interstate.
Administration granted 23 June, 1589 by Master Drury in a street commonly
Sermon Lane in the Parish of St. May Magdalene, Old Fish Street in the City of
London to Anthony Prater, brother of the deceased, on the petition of John
Kyne, Notary Public and Solicitor of anthony Prater and in the presence of
thomas Iles, Notary Public and solicitor of Edward Waldron also John Lawe,
Notary Public. Witnesses - William Mallowes, Notary Public and Richard
Newnham.

An assoc. has been formed to protect the artifacts at the Manor House and
Church at Lydiard Tregoz. This Assoc. is called "The Friends of Lydiard
Tregoz". They meet yearly to discuss the condition and history of the Manor.
Also to manage and budget for the continueing preservation of the estate.
Gary Benton Prather is a family historian and is a member of the Assoc.
of "The Friends of Lydiard Tregoz".

Nicholas married Mrs Nicholas Prater of Latton Manor, Wiltshire, England. Mrs was born , of Latton Manor, Wiltshire, England. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Reference Number: 3.7
• Record Change: 12 Apr 2009

Bartholomew married Mrs Bartholomew Prater, Mary of Latton Manor, Wiltshire, England. Mrs was born , Latton Manor, Wiltshire, England. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Reference Number: 3.8
• Record Change: 12 Apr 2009

Alice married Thomas Walrond Abt 1580, of, Wiltshire, England. Thomas (son of Thomas Walrond and Joan Mundaye) was born Abt 1557, Alborne, Wiltshire, England; was christened , Son & Heir of Alborne, Wiltshire Co.. [Group Sheet]

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• Reference Number: 3.9
• Record Change: 12 Apr 2009

Margaret married William Kembyll Kemble Abt 1583, of, Latton Manor, Wiltshire, England. William was born Abt 1558, Wyddle, Wiltshire, Eng. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Ancestral File Number: Z54B-BT
• Reference Number: 3.10
• Record Change: 12 Apr 2009

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• Reference Number: 3.12
• Record Change: 12 Apr 2009

Nicholas married Ann Kekewyche of Wiltshire Co., England. Ann (daughter of Mr Kekewyche and Unknown Widow) was born , Heir of, Kekewyche, Cornwall, England. [Group Sheet]

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• Reference Number: 3.13
• Record Change: 12 Apr 2009

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• Reference Number: 3.14
• Record Change: 12 Apr 2009

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• Reference Number: 3.15
• Record Change: 12 Apr 2009

Jane married William Yorke of Inglesham, Wilts., England. William was born , Kinsford, Gloucestershire, Eng; was christened , of Kinsford, Glous. Co., England. [Group Sheet]

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• Reference Number: 3.11
• Record Change: 12 Apr 2009

Notes:

He became the heir to the family Estates as first born.

Thomas married Elizabeth Yate of Wiltshire Co., England. Elizabeth (daughter of John Yate and Mrs John Yate) was born , of, Lyford, Berkshire, Eng; was christened , of Lyford, Wiltshire Co., England. [Group Sheet]

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• Record Change: 12 Apr 2009

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• Record Change: 12 Apr 2009

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• Record Change: 12 Apr 2009

John married Mrs John Prater Berkshire, England. Mrs was born , of Berkshire, England. [Group Sheet]

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• Record Change: 12 Apr 2009

Thomas married Mrs Thomas Prater of Wiltshire Co., England. Mrs was born , of Wiltshire Co., England. [Group Sheet]