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D Perry Tunnell, Rev
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1. D Perry Tunnell, Rev was born 1787, of Greene Co., Tn; died Jun 1826, of Coosa Co., Al. Other Events:
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D married Catherine Self 1807, of Greene Co., Tn. Catherine was born , of Sc; was christened , Cherokee Indian; died , Garden Valley, Smith, Tx. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Nancy Tunnell
was born 27 Sep 1821, Jefferson Co., Ala.; died 18 Jan 1894, ,Smith, Tx; was buried , Antoach, Smith Co., Tx..
Generation: 2
2. Nancy Tunnell (1.D1) was born 27 Sep 1821, Jefferson Co., Ala.; died 18 Jan 1894, ,Smith, Tx; was buried , Antoach, Smith Co., Tx..
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Notes:
The Tunnel name was an English variation of the French name Tonnelier.
Mr. Tunnel was a Frenchman who married a noteable English Lady. "Lady" Ann
Howard. She was descended of the Howards, Earls of Northhampton, Viscounts of
Bindon, Viscounts and Earls of Stafford in England, this family is of the most
noteable noble families in England.
Lady Ann Howard lived to be over 100 yrs. and was still addressed as Lady Ann
until her death in Tenn.
The Howards also married to other allied families that the Praters were
married to in earlier England. Example: Isabella Howard (ca. 1680's -- who
was descended from Sir William Howard, Viscount and Earl of Stafford)
married Sir John Paulet, Marquess of Winchester. John was descended from
Sir William Paulet, Lord St. John of Nunney Castle, Nunney, Somerset, England.
The Praters received Nunney Castle from their kinsman Sir William Paulet and
Richard Prater owned and lived at Nunney Castle, he died in 1580. His will
names our grandfather, Anthony Prater (his brother) as a Trustee to his
estates (which were very numerous and sizeable) for 6 yrs. until his
son and heir became of age. Richards son and heir was named after his
grandfather George Prater of Latton Manor, Latton, Wiltshire, England.
As stated before, there are many other such allied families of earlier England
that Praters/Prathers/Praytors continued to marry into.
Guillaume Tonnelier born about 1675 in France, with his wife, whose name is
unknown, and a son, settled near Scarbrrough, North Riding, Yorkshire, England
in 1702/3. The name was Anglicized to Tunnel.
Their son, William Tunnel, born ca. 1702/3 in France, married Lady Ann Howard
and then in about 1736 they emigrated to the Colonies in America and settled
near Fredricksburg, Va. Later they moved to Fairfax Co.,
William Tunnel died 28 Dec., 1787. His wife Lady Ann Howard Tunnel died 18
Feb., 1814 (at 104 years old).
One of their sons, Stephen Tunnel was a Methodist Minister married Kezsia
Money in 1776 in Georgetown, Md. Stephen and Kezsia had 10 boys and one girl.
5 of the boys became ministers. One of these sons was Perry Tunnel who married
Catherine Self who was of Indian lineage, and a granddaughter to John Gunter.
In the summer of 1826, when at the age of 39, Perry attended a camp meeting in
Alabama, preached the morning sermon, started home and died before reaching
home only a few miles away.
One of Perry and Catherines children was Nancy Tunnel who married Samuel
Prather.
(a Tunnell family researcher: Wilma Brown 4100 Algerita St. Ft. Worth, TX.)
(76119 / 817-534-2468 ..... 1996.)Nancy married Samuel Benton Prater 1841, Gunters Crossing, Ala.. Samuel (son of Joseph Prater and Mary "Polly" Boyd) was born 09 Feb 1817, Pickens Dist., S.C.; was christened , Lived Hall Co., Ga. & Guntersville, Al.; died 27 Nov 1866, Rockwall, Tx.; was buried , Old City Cem., Rockwall, Tx.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 3. Columbus R. Prather
was born , Smith Co., Tx.
- 4. Mahulda Catherine Prather
was born 04 Nov 1842, Gunters Crossing, Guntersville, Ala.; died 1865.
- 5. Catherine Prather
was born 04 Nov 1842, , , Al.
- 6. John Ellis Prather, Rev
was born 15 Feb 1845, ,,Al; died 1922, Alamogordo, Otero, Nm.
- 7. Riley Benton Prather
was born 10 Mar 1848, ,Smith, Tx; died 30 Apr 1918, ,Van Zandt, Tx; was buried , Providence Cem. near van, Tx..
- 8. Soloman Bowden Prather
was born 16 Mar 1852, Luther, Smith, Tx; died 10 Feb 1919, Fisher Co., Tx..
- 9. Texana Prather
was born Abt 1854, , Smith, Tx.
- 10. Cornelia Texanna Prather
was born 03 Aug 1855, ,Smith, Tx; died 14 Sep 1905, Smith Co., Tx..
- 11. Samuel Lynch Prather
was born Abt 1856, ,Smith, Tx.
- 12. Samuel Prather
was born Abt 1856, , Smith, Tx.
Generation: 3
3. Columbus R. Prather (2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born , Smith Co., Tx.
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4. Mahulda Catherine Prather (2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born 04 Nov 1842, Gunters Crossing, Guntersville, Ala.; died 1865.
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Mahulda married J B Morris, M.D. of Gunters Crossing, Guntersville, Al. J was born , of Gunters Crossing, Guntersville, Al. [Group Sheet]
Mahulda married Hamilton Jones Aft 1864, of Gunters Crossing, Guntersville, Al. Hamilton was born , of Gunters Crossing, Guntersville, Al. [Group Sheet]
5. Catherine Prather (2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born 04 Nov 1842, , , Al.
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6. John Ellis Prather, Rev (2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born 15 Feb 1845, ,,Al; died 1922, Alamogordo, Otero, Nm.
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- Occupation: Preacher; Rancher
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
John was a Cal. Soldier in the Confed. Army during the Civil War.
He enlisted in Ft. Worth, Tx.
15 July, 1861 Muster Roll of Co., #2 (Reserve) Smith Co., TX. 12th Brigade,
Texas Militia under Capt. David Hill.
During his service he went west into N.Mex. with the Confed. expeditionary
force which engages the Union forces stationed in N.Mex.
It was on this expedition that John saw what was to later become his home.
He lived in Smith Co., Tx with his family and at the end of the Civil War
he sold his property in Smith Co. and moved to Big Spring, Tx. where he farmed
for a few years before going to N.Mex. circa 1888.
His son John A. Prather:
John A. Prather married Rose Goodman, who had inherited a large amount of
money and cattle after her father and brother died.
Due to this windfall the family began looking at property on the
Otero Mesa in N.Mex.
After John and Rose divorced in 1922 he concentrated his ranching efforts
in horse and mule breeding.
John A. Prather raised horses and mules and sold many to the Mexican
Government.
He had moved to N.Mex. near White Sands where he remained until his death.
He Acquired a large track of land, which he developed into a ranch. He was
also a minister. He had 3 sons and at least one daughter. One of his sons,
John is the one known in history for holding the government off his land for
over 2 years. They wanted his land due to the White Sands Missel Testing.
The government took land in N.Mex belonging to many members of the family.John married Mallissa Ann Browning 18 Feb 1868, Smith Co., Tx.. Mallissa was born 30 Sep 1850, ,,Ms; died 24 Aug 1933, Alamogordo, Otero, Nm. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 13. Samuel T Prather, Tink
was born 1869, ,Van Zandt, Tx; was christened , Lived in New Mex.near White Sands; died , Prob. Santa Rosa, Ca..
- 14. Martha Elizabeth Prather
was born 16 Jul 1871, ,Van Zandt, Tx; died 29 Mar 1958, Artesia, Eddy, Nm.
- 15. John Albert Prather
was born 21 Nov 1875, ,Van Zandt, Tx; died 12 Feb 1965, Alamogordo, Otero, Nm; was buried , Beside His Ranch House, Under Pecan Tree.
- 16. Margaret Alice Prather
was born 12 Jan 1878, ,Van Zandt, Tx; died 18 Dec 1905, Alamogordo, Otero, Nm.
- 17. Owen Winfred Prather, Odie
was born 04 Nov 1882, ,Van Zandt, Tx; died 16 Apr 1962, Alamogordo, Otero, Nm.
- 18. Jennie Prather
was born 12 Mar 1883, ,Van Zandt, Tx; died 11 Feb 1925, El Paso, El Paso, Tx.
7. Riley Benton Prather (2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born 10 Mar 1848, ,Smith, Tx; died 30 Apr 1918, ,Van Zandt, Tx; was buried , Providence Cem. near van, Tx..
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
*Riley was a hard working farmer. His farm was located near Van, Tx.
One morning he left his home to check his livestock, which was pastured
nearby, when he did not return the family and friends searched for hin all day
until late in the evening, when they found him near a creek bank in his
pasture, he had died of a heartattack. He was 70 yrs. old.
Devout member Odd Fellows,(Pruitt Lodge#797) which ordered black arm bands to
be worn for 30 days to morn his death.(Edgewood Enterprise News)Riley married Alva Ophelia Darnell 10 Mar 1869, Canton, Van Zant Co., Tx. Alva was born 21 Feb 1851, ,Campbell, Ga; died 28 May 1884, ,Van Zandt, Tx. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 19. Nettie Prather
was born , Van Zandt Co., Tx; died , Vanzandt Co., Tx..
- 20. Luther Lowell Prather
was born , Van Zandt Co., Tx; died , Died a Young Man, Unmarried.
- 21. Eugene Franklin Prather
was born 11 Jul 1873, ,Van Zandt, Tx; was christened , Lived in Ark.; died 13 Dec 1956, Los Angeles, La, Ca; was buried , Providence Cem. Smith Co., Tx. near van..
- 22. Margaret Rose Anna Prather
was born 1876, Vanzdandt Co., Tx..
- 23. Thomas Ellis Prather, Tom
was born 10 Feb 1877, Vanzandt Co., Tx.; died 23 Jun 1958, Vanzandt Co., Tx.; was buried , Corinth Cem..
- 24. Nancy Cornelia Prather, Nelie
was born 1879, Vanzandt Co., Tx.; died 1957.
- 25. Zora Ophelia Prather
was born 22 Jan 1883, Van Zandt Co., Tx; died 10 Feb 1978, Creagerville, Van Zandt Co., Tx..
- 26. Mr Prather
was born 28 May 1884, Van Zandt Co., Tx; died 28 May 1884, Died at Birth With Mother.
Riley married Elvira R. Davis, Ellie Duncan 17 Mar 1895, Smith Co., Tx.. Elvira (daughter of Richard Magafio Davis and Elizabeth Hurst) was born 10 Jun 1864, Afton, Cedar Township, Dade Co., Mo.; died 04 Jan 1949, Sulphur, Murray Co., Okla.; was buried , Ninnekah Cem., Prather Family Plotts. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 27. Lidley Prather
was born , Tx..
- 28. Artie Odessa Prather
was born 09 Jan 1898, Grand Saline, Vanzandt Co., Tx.; died 24 Mar 1982, Sulphur, Okla.; was buried 27 Mar 1982, Ninnekah Cem., Prather Family Plott.
- 29. Joseph Samuel Prather, Chick
was born 25 Dec 1906, Grand Saline, Vanzandt Co., Tx.; died 20 Jul 1927, Quanna, Tx.; was buried , Ninnekah Cem, Ninnekah, Okla.Prather Pl.
8. Soloman Bowden Prather (2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born 16 Mar 1852, Luther, Smith, Tx; died 10 Feb 1919, Fisher Co., Tx..
Other Events:
- Occupation: Farmer
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
*Soloman was a farmer all of his life, when he was 100 years old he was
interviewed by the Midland Reporter Newspaper (Midland, TX.)
Religion: He claimed to belong to "the Church of Heaven".
Politics: He was a devowed Socialist ( had contempt for Demoncratic Party)
He was in a car wreck at 91 which left him with broken ribs that failed to
mended because of age. Claimed his long life was do to him not useing "Booze",
Tobacco,or Coffee, and his trust in God.Soloman married Josephine Wallis of Luther, Smith Co., Tx.. Josephine was born , Smith Co., Tx.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 30. Samuel Bowden Prather
was born , of Luther, Smith Co., Tx.; died , Tx..
- 31. Obediah Prather, Obed
was born , of Luther, Smith Co., Tx.; died , McFarland, Ca..
- 32. Thelma Irene Prather
was born , of Luther, Smith Co., Tx..
- 33. Nora Prather
was born , of Luther, Smith Co., Tx.; died Oct 1889, Tx..
- 34. Omar Prather
was born , of Luther, Smith Co., Tx.; was christened , Lived in McCaulley, Tx..
- 35. Eunice Prather
was born , of Luther, Smith Co., Tx..
- 36. Alonzo Prather, Lon
was born , of Stanton, Tx..
- 37. Della Jane Prather, Betty
was born , of Luther, Smith Co., Tx.; was christened , Lived near Munday, Tx., Knott, Tx.; died Bef 2000.
- 38. Ara Prather
was born , of Luther, Smith Co., Tx.; was christened , Lived in Big Spring, Tx.; died Bef 2000.
- 39. Walter Prather
was born 12 Jul 1874, Van Zandt Co., Tx.; died 23 Apr 1953, Peoria, Az.; was buried , Resthaven Pk. Cem. Glendale, Az..
- 40. Adolf Prather
was born 04 Dec 1900, McCaulley, Tx.; died 04 Jul 1970, Amarillo, Tx.; was buried , Amarillo, Tx..
9. Texana Prather (2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born Abt 1854, , Smith, Tx.
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10. Cornelia Texanna Prather (2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born 03 Aug 1855, ,Smith, Tx; died 14 Sep 1905, Smith Co., Tx..
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Cornelia married George Edward Barbee 24 Dec 1872, Van Zandt, Tx. George was born 07 Nov 1851, Tyler, Smith, Tx. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 41. Fannie Louella Barbee
was born 23 Jan 1874, Van, Van Zandt, Tx; was christened , C.a.Marion.
- 42. Samuel Hamilton Barbee
was born 27 Feb 1876, Van, Van Zandt, Tx; died 05 Jul 1877, Van, Van Zandt, Tx.
- 43. Ada Missouri Barbee
was born 29 Apr 1878, Van, Van Zandt, Tx; was christened , Husband: Mr. Huffman.
- 44. Oscar Estelle Barbee
was born 09 Jan 1881, Van, Van Zandt, Tx.
- 45. Claudius Lamar Barbee
was born 04 Nov 1883, Van, Van Zandt, Tx; died 13 Aug 1908, El Paso, El Paso, Tx.
- 46. Effie Ophelia Barbee
was born 15 Jul 1886, Van, Van Zandt, Tx; was christened , Husband: Overton Lindsey; died 24 Oct 1943, Grand Saline, Tx.
- 47. Donnie Edward Barbee
was born 17 Aug 1889, Van, Van Zandt, Tx; was christened , Wife: Bell Lanehart; died 17 Aug 1924, Cushing, Ok.
- 48. Pirdie Mae Barbee
was born 16 Jan 1894, Grand Saline, Tx; was christened , Husband: Charlie Curry Lindsey; died 28 Dec 1953, Grand Saline, Tx.
11. Samuel Lynch Prather (2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born Abt 1856, ,Smith, Tx.
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Samuel married Effie O. Barbee, Hattie Smith Co., Tx.. Effie was born , Smith Co., Tx.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 49. Commie Prather
was born , Smith Co., Tx.; was christened , Lived Big Spring, Tx..
- 50. Nora Prather
was born , Smith Co., Tx..
- 51. Maude Prather
was born , Smith Co., Tx.; was christened , Worked Crawford Hotel, Big Spring, Tx..
12. Samuel Prather (2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born Abt 1856, , Smith, Tx.
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Generation: 4
13. Samuel T Prather, Tink (6.John3, 2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born 1869, ,Van Zandt, Tx; was christened , Lived in New Mex.near White Sands; died , Prob. Santa Rosa, Ca..
Other Events:
- Occupation: Teacher; Rancher
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
He assumed the name of Robert Browning and remarried another woman
He headed a large cattle drive from
N.M. to El Paso, Tx., taking his brothers and other ranchers cattle to the
rail head there. After reaching El Paso he took his share of the profits and
left, with one of his female students, for Ca./ He sent a message to his
brothers, telling them to take care of his wife,children,and ranch until his
return.He did not return and his brother John took his ranch. Sam settled in
Santa Rosa and assumed his mothers name "Browning" which continues today.Samuel married Maybelle Wilkerson of South West, Texas. Maybelle was born , Uvalde, Tex.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 52. Ann Prather
was born , of Nm; died , Prob. Mexico City, Mex..
- 53. George Prather
was born , of Alamogordo, n.Mex..
- 54. Jack Prather
was born , of Alamogordo, Nm; died Bef 2000.
- 55. Ray Preston Prather
was born , of Alamogordo, Nm; died Bef 2000.
- 56. Gladys Prather
was born , of Alamogordo, Nm; died Bef 2000, of Otero Co., n.Mex..
- 57. Rose Prather
was born , of Alamogordo, Nm; died Bef 2000.
- 58. Buster Lowell Prather
was born , of Alamogordo, Nm; died Bef 2000.
- 59. Owen Culbertson Prather
was born 12 Feb 1896, Weed, Otero Co., n.Mex.; died Bef 2000.
14. Martha Elizabeth Prather (6.John3, 2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born 16 Jul 1871, ,Van Zandt, Tx; died 29 Mar 1958, Artesia, Eddy, Nm.
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Martha married James D. Bunting Weed, n.Mex.. James was born , of Weed, Nm. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 60. John E. Bunting
was born , Weed, n.Mex.; was christened , At the Generial Store in Weed, n.Mex.; was buried , Evergreen Cem, El Paso, Tx..
- 61. Cy G. Bunting
was born 16 Jan 1893, Weed, n.Mex.; was christened , In Family Generial Store; died 19 Dec 1963, Hope, n.Mex.; was buried , Woodbire Cem. Artesia, n.Mex..
- 62. Living Bunting
- 63. H. D. Bunting, Dave
was born 15 Jan 1896, Weed, n.Mex.; was christened , In Family Generial Store; died 21 Aug 1958, Artesia, n.Mex..
- 64. W.B. Bunting, Bill
was born 31 May 1899, Weed, n.Mex.; was christened , In Family Generial Store; died , Las Cruces, n.Mex..
15. John Albert Prather (6.John3, 2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born 21 Nov 1875, ,Van Zandt, Tx; died 12 Feb 1965, Alamogordo, Otero, Nm; was buried , Beside His Ranch House, Under Pecan Tree.
Other Events:
- Occupation: Rancher
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
John Prather was born in Tx. and moved with his parents to Big Springs, TX.
John A. Praher married Rose Goodman, who later inherited a large sum
of money and cattle after her father and brother died.
John began looking for land in the Otero Mesa area.
He purchased land in Otero Co., N.Mex. near Alamogrodo.
He owned a large Ranch near White Sands Missile Testing Range.
After he and his wife divorced in 1922 he concentrated his ranching
efforts on horse and mule breeding.
He sold many horses and mules to the Mexican Government.
Later as the McGregor Missile Range was developed near White Sands,
the government tried to take his Ranch. Armed with 3 guns he met three
county sheriffs at his gate. He told them that he would not give up his home.
He offered the sheriffs a compremise by offering to lease the government his
land at $1.00 an acre for life and if the sheriffs tried to remove him, he
"did'nt want to shoot anybody - but he would if he had to"!
The government refused his offer and gained his property though the courts.
The court sent him a check to cover his loss but John sent it back to them.
He continued living on the missile range for a while . He said that no
missile ever hit him or his cattle. The government didn't allowed him to stay
his family continued ranching as if nothing had happened. John became ill at
age 88 and went to stay with his niece, where he died.
Mrs. Gaba his daughter continued ranching after his death.
The check which the government sent him ($100,985) remained untouched,
drawing no interest.
John's home is now just an island in the mist of the McGregor Missile Range
of the White Sands Reservation, near Alamogordo, N.Mexico.
It now sets in what has been made a state park.
His home, a seldom used ranger station.John married Rose S. Goodman Penasco, Otero Co., n.Mex.. Rose was born 24 Dec 1884, of in; died Nov 1974. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 65. Lena Prather
was born , of Nm.
- 66. James Prather, Jimmy
was born , N.Mex.; died , N.Mex..
- 67. Thomas Ellis Prather
was born 19 Jul 1899, Weed, Otero Co., n.Mex.; died 28 Jan 1976, Anthony, Dona Ana Co., n.Mex..
- 68. Commie Catherine Prather
was born 14 Sep 1910, Alamogordo, n.Mex.; died 12 Jul 1982, El Paso, Tx..
16. Margaret Alice Prather (6.John3, 2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born 12 Jan 1878, ,Van Zandt, Tx; died 18 Dec 1905, Alamogordo, Otero, Nm.
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Margaret married Earl Hunter Cox, Carl Otero Co., n.Mex.. Earl was born 08 Dec 1870, Pulaski, Giles Co., Tn.; died , El Paso, Hudspeth Co., Tx.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 69. Earl Hunter Cox, II.
was born , El Paso, Tx..
- 70. Dorothy Cox
was born , El Paso, Tx..
- 71. Living Cox
- 72. Living Cox
- 73. Living Cox
- 74. Sam Cox
was born 14 Dec 1905, Alamagordo, Otero Co., n.M.; died Bef 2000.
17. Owen Winfred Prather, Odie (6.John3, 2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born 04 Nov 1882, ,Van Zandt, Tx; died 16 Apr 1962, Alamogordo, Otero, Nm.
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Owen married Martha Elizabeth Porter, Nellie 22 Nov 1910, El Paso, El Paso Co., Tx.. Martha was born 02 Apr 1893, Tx.; died 14 Feb 1942, Artesia, Eddy Co., n.Mex.; was buried , Monte Vista Cem., Alamogorrdo, n.Mex.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 75. Ruby Prather
- 76. Robert Prather, Bob
- 77. Pauline Prather
- 78. Pearl Lela Prather
- 79. Dorothy Prather
- 80. Benjamin Lee Prather
- 81. Ruth Prather
was born 29 Dec 1912, Lulu, Otero Co., n.Mex.; died 02 Aug 1975, Pinon, Otero Co., n.Mex..
- 82. Edward Prather
was born 25 Nov 1913, Lulu, Otero Co., n.Mex.; died 05 Feb 1989, Dell City, Hudspeth Co., Tx..
18. Jennie Prather (6.John3, 2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born 12 Mar 1883, ,Van Zandt, Tx; died 11 Feb 1925, El Paso, El Paso, Tx.
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
19. Nettie Prather (7.Riley3, 2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born , Van Zandt Co., Tx; died , Vanzandt Co., Tx..
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20. Luther Lowell Prather (7.Riley3, 2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born , Van Zandt Co., Tx; died , Died a Young Man, Unmarried.
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21. Eugene Franklin Prather
(7.Riley3, 2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born 11 Jul 1873, ,Van Zandt, Tx; was christened , Lived in Ark.; died 13 Dec 1956, Los Angeles, La, Ca; was buried , Providence Cem. Smith Co., Tx. near van..
Other Events:
- Occupation: Farmer; Leather Smith
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
Genie as he was know by his brothers and sisters was a farmer in Okla. he also
had a Leather Smith shop for a short time in Okla. before traveling to and
working in California at a furniture factory.
He returned to Okla. where his 2nd wife was still living and divorsed her and
returned to Calif. where he remarried. He died in Calif. and was returned to
Okla. where he was placed to rest in Providence Cem. beside other members of
his family. His 2nd wife was his adopted sister.Eugene married Florence Duncan, Floy 1904, Canton, Tx.. Florence (daughter of Marion Josiah Duncan, Si and Elvira R. Davis, Ellie Duncan) was born 07 Sep 1887, of, Van Zandt, Tx; died 07 Nov 1965, ,Chickasha, Ok. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 83. Samuel Benton Prather
was born 18 Sep 1920, Eaglette, AR; died 21 Mar 2010, Oklahoma.
- 84. Faye Prather
- 85. Noble Prather
- 86. Eugene Victor Prather
- 87. Sible Rose Prather
was born , Alex, Grady Co., Okla..
- 88. Leo Neil Prather
was born 08 Oct 1904, Grand Saline, Vanzandt Co., Tx.; died Bef 2000, Auburn, Ca..
- 89. Boy Prather
was born 27 Jan 1908, Grand Saline, Vanzandt Co., Tx.; died 07 Oct 1908, Grand Saline, Vanzandt Co., Tx..
- 90. Nettie Ofelia Prather
was born 08 Mar 1910, Grand Saline, Tx.; died 11 Jun 1990, Hooks, Tx.; was buried 13 Jun 1990, Nash, Tx..
- 91. Riley Thomas Prather
was born 04 Jul 1916, Holly Springs, Ark.; died Aug 1984, Marrietta, Okla..
- 92. Dorothy Bernice Prather
was born 27 Oct 1922, Delark, Ark.; died Bef 2000, Lived in Paris, Tx..
- 93. Seborn Lee Prather, Bud
was born 13 Feb 1926, Alex, Grady Co., Okla.; died 21 Feb 1993, Paul Valley, Okla.; was buried , Pauls Valley, Okla..
Eugene married Lelia Cumbie of van Zandt, Tx. Lelia was born , of van Zandt, Tx; died , of van Zandt, Tx. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 94. Mr Prather
was born , of van Zandt, Tx; died , With Mother at Birth.
22. Margaret Rose Anna Prather (7.Riley3, 2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born 1876, Vanzdandt Co., Tx..
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Margaret married Dr. Collins Van Zandt Co., Tx. Dr. was born , Van Zandt Co., Tx. [Group Sheet]
23. Thomas Ellis Prather, Tom (7.Riley3, 2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born 10 Feb 1877, Vanzandt Co., Tx.; died 23 Jun 1958, Vanzandt Co., Tx.; was buried , Corinth Cem..
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- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Thomas married May Bailey Van Zandt Co., Tx. May was born , Van Zandt Co., Tx. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 95. James Ellis Prather
was born , Tx.; died 1995, Eagle Ridge, Utah; was buried , Cornith Cem., Smith Co., Tx..
- 96. Samuel Oscar Prather
was born 21 Jan 1905, Cornith, Van Zandt Co., Tx.; died 24 Feb 1962, Van, Van Zandt Co., Tx.; was buried , Corinth Cem., Near van, Tx..
- 97. Living Prather
- 98. Roy Dean Prather
was born 05 Oct 1921, Canton, Van Zandt Co., Tx.; died , Oakcliff Area, Dallas, Tx..
Thomas married Venie Mae Brock 19 Feb 1934. Venie was born 01 Jul 1900, Haleyville, Marion Co., Al.; was christened , She Was a Mail Order Bride; died 23 Apr 1981, Grand Saline, Van Zandt Co., Tx.; was buried , Cornith Cem.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 99. Mary Ganeava Prather
- 100. Donand Edward Prather
was born 19 Feb 1938, Camden, Van Zandt Co., Tx.; was christened , Living New Chapel Hill, Tx. (1995); died 17 Jan 1997, Tyler, Tx..
24. Nancy Cornelia Prather, Nelie (7.Riley3, 2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born 1879, Vanzandt Co., Tx.; died 1957.
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Karen Wilkerson 6246 Beltline Rd. Garland, TX. 75043
25. Zora Ophelia Prather (7.Riley3, 2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born 22 Jan 1883, Van Zandt Co., Tx; died 10 Feb 1978, Creagerville, Van Zandt Co., Tx..
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sons named William "Will" Stephens, and Thel Stephens.
William married Mary Lou Linder Prather (her 2nd marriage) he lost his leg.
Mary Lou Linder was 1st. married to Joseph "Chick" Prather.
Thel operated service station and later a feed store.Zora married William H. Stephens Van Zandt Co., Tx. William was born 08 Dec 1876, Van Zandt Co., Tx; died 20 Aug 1961, Creagerville, Van Zandt Co., Tx.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 101. Thelma Stephens
was christened , Lived in Grand Saline, Tx..
- 102. Living Stephens
26. Mr Prather (7.Riley3, 2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born 28 May 1884, Van Zandt Co., Tx; died 28 May 1884, Died at Birth With Mother.
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27. Lidley Prather (7.Riley3, 2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born , Tx..
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28. Artie Odessa Prather (7.Riley3, 2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born 09 Jan 1898, Grand Saline, Vanzandt Co., Tx.; died 24 Mar 1982, Sulphur, Okla.; was buried 27 Mar 1982, Ninnekah Cem., Prather Family Plott.
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Artie was known as "Antie" to her family. She was loving and giving to all of
her family. Her and her husband were very successful in business.
She married R.T.Brown of Texas, a rough cowboy in his younger days, worked on
the construction of the Dallas Medical Cntr. in Dallas, Tx. when he met Artie.
He worked very hard at several interprises: Sold scrap iron to Japan (before
the War), helped elect. "Alpha" Bill Murray as Governor of Okla., became
commissioner in the construction of highways in Okla., Owned the largest feed
mill and store in Okla., was a pardner with Governor, Roy J. Turner in a
cattle feed lot operation that ran 2,000 head of cattle, built the Rodeo
Arena at Sulphur, Okla., was President of the Sulphur Roundup Club, member of
the Odd Fellows and Lions Club., owned a large poultry operation that supplied
Safeway foods with eggs, owned several farm/Ranch operations.
R.T.Brown and Artie Prather Brown had no children but they adopted the entire
family and helped them in every way they could. They were also kind to the
city of Sulphur, Okla. and helped many businesses and businessnem to gain
success. Rollie Terrell Brown was also one of the founders of the Cowboy
Hall of Fame, in Okla. City, Okla.
Rollie Terrell Brown and Artie O. Prather Brown were always loving and helpful
to me, they were like my grandparents, I knew them as "Antie" & "Uncle" Brown.
I loved them very much, and will always miss them. Gary Benton PratherArtie married Rollie Terrell Brown 03 Jul 1922, Van Zandt Co., Tx. Rollie was born , Van Zandt Co., Tx; died 19 Jun 1966. [Group Sheet]
29. Joseph Samuel Prather, Chick (7.Riley3, 2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born 25 Dec 1906, Grand Saline, Vanzandt Co., Tx.; died 20 Jul 1927, Quanna, Tx.; was buried , Ninnekah Cem, Ninnekah, Okla.Prather Pl.
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Joseph was killed while working at a rock crushing plant. He was in the
quarry pit when a rock slide crushed him.
Joseph and his sister Artie was half brother and sister with both of my
Grandparents Eugene and Floy (Ducan) Prather,they were step brother and sister
with no blood relation between them.Joseph married Mary Lou Linder Dec 1924. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 103. Wanda Prather
30. Samuel Bowden Prather (8.Soloman3, 2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born , of Luther, Smith Co., Tx.; died , Tx..
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31. Obediah Prather, Obed (8.Soloman3, 2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born , of Luther, Smith Co., Tx.; died , McFarland, Ca..
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*Obed was killed in a auto accident in 1942/43 near McFarland,Ca.
Obediah married Mable Guthrie of Luther, Smith Co., Tx.. Mable was born , of Luther, Smith Co., Tx.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 104. Cyril Prather
was born , Tx..
- 105. Caroline Prather
was born , Tx..
32. Thelma Irene Prather (8.Soloman3, 2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born , of Luther, Smith Co., Tx..
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*She lived near Knott, Tx. where they farmed.
Her first husband was Buck Bridges and second husband was George Canterbury
All of her children were by her first husband.Thelma married Ufley Bridges, Buck of Luther, Smith Co., Tx.. Ufley was born , of Luther, Smith Co., Tx. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 106. Ralph Bridges
was born , Tx..
- 107. Sybil Bridges
was born , Tx..
- 108. Jack Bridges
- 109. Rosmon Bridges
was born , Tx..
- 110. Lena Lucile Bridges
was born 25 Jun 1903; was christened , Husband: Frank Niell; died 24 Jul 1973.
33. Nora Prather (8.Soloman3, 2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born , of Luther, Smith Co., Tx.; died Oct 1889, Tx..
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34. Omar Prather (8.Soloman3, 2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born , of Luther, Smith Co., Tx.; was christened , Lived in McCaulley, Tx..
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Omar married Minnie Mustain of Luther, Smith Co., Tx.. Minnie was born , of Luther, Smith Co., Tx.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 111. Leroy Prather
was born , Prob. McCaulley, Tx..
- 112. Nellie Prather
was born , Prob. McCaulley, Tx.; was christened , Lived in Munday, Tx..
- 113. O.C. Prather
35. Eunice Prather (8.Soloman3, 2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born , of Luther, Smith Co., Tx..
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*One son: Nevill Bremer -- a professor at Tex. Tech. in Lubock,Tx.
Eunice married Fred Bremer of Luther, Smith Co., Tx.. Fred was born , of Amarillo, Tx. [Group Sheet]
36. Alonzo Prather, Lon (8.Soloman3, 2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born , of Stanton, Tx..
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Alonzo married Rose Kerns of Luther, Smith Co., Tx.. Rose was born , of Luther, Smith Co., Tx.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 114. Lloyd Prather
was born , Near Stanton, Tx.; died , California.
- 115. Eunice Geraldine Prather
was born , Tx. (Prob. Big Spring, Tx..
37. Della Jane Prather, Betty (8.Soloman3, 2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born , of Luther, Smith Co., Tx.; was christened , Lived near Munday, Tx., Knott, Tx.; died Bef 2000.
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Della married Tom Stogner Tx.. Tom was born , of Smith Co., Tx. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 116. Askelin John Stogner
- 117. Randall T.Stogner
38. Ara Prather (8.Soloman3, 2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born , of Luther, Smith Co., Tx.; was christened , Lived in Big Spring, Tx.; died Bef 2000.
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Ara — Will Soloman. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 118. Pauline Soloman
- 119. Frank Soloman
- 120. Willie Soloman, Billie
was born , Tx.; died , San Gabriel, Ca..
- 121. Robert Soloman
- 122. Naomi Soloman
- 123. Lois Soloman
- 124. Jack Soloman, Bud
39. Walter Prather (8.Soloman3, 2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born 12 Jul 1874, Van Zandt Co., Tx.; died 23 Apr 1953, Peoria, Az.; was buried , Resthaven Pk. Cem. Glendale, Az..
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*Walter farmed east of Big Spring, Tx.
Walter married Nellie Cox 17 Aug 1898, Potosi, Texas. Nellie was born 07 Jul 1879, Henderson Co., Tx.; died 03 Aug 1965, Riverside, Ca.; was buried , With Husband.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 125. Otis Ford Prather
- 126. Bonnie Nell Prather
- 127. Miriam Lois Prather
- 128. Jessie Esther Prather
was born 16 Apr 1900, Nugget, Tx.; was christened , Husband: a.Holly(M.2/19/1919 Peora, Az.); died 11 Nov 1983, Los Vegas, Nv.; was buried , Paradise Mem.Grdns..
- 129. Living Prather
- 130. Living Prather
- 131. Oscar Julian Prather
was born 30 Dec 1905, Fisher Co., Texas; was christened , Lived For a Time in Calif.; died 04 Dec 1982, Marietta, Okla.; was buried , Ringling Mem. Cem..
- 132. Ray Prather
was born 17 Aug 1907, New Mexico; died 15 Oct 1980, Big Spring, Tx.; was buried , Trinity Mem. Pk..
- 133. Ralph Walter Prather
was born 24 Oct 1909, Howard Co., Texas; died 10 Apr 1962, Big Spring, Tx.; was buried , Mont. Olive Cem..
- 134. Buford Prather
was born 19 Feb 1912, Big Spring, Howard Co., Tx.; died 19 Sep 1966, Blythe, Ca.; was buried , Paloverde Cem..
- 135. Glen Upton Prather
was born 05 Jun 1914, Howard Co., Texas; died , Big Spring, Tx..
40. Adolf Prather (8.Soloman3, 2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born 04 Dec 1900, McCaulley, Tx.; died 04 Jul 1970, Amarillo, Tx.; was buried , Amarillo, Tx..
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Adolf married Ruth Malone 11 Jul 1922, Big Springs, Tx.. Ruth was born 22 Dec 1904, Mills Co., Tx.; died 21 Dec 1968, Big Springs, Tx.; was buried , Big Springs, Tx.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 136. Joetta Prather, Jo
- 137. Harold Lee Prather
- 138. Kay Lorraine Prather
- 139. Don Ray Prather, Nookie
was born 14 May 1923, Big Spring, Tx.; died 19 Apr 1967, Tye, Abilene, Tx..
- 140. Billy Ray Prather
was born 07 Feb 1929, Big Spring, Tx.; died 08 Apr 1979, Moore, Okla..
- 141. Kenneth Wayne Prather
was born 29 Mar 1935, Big Spring, Tx.; died 15 May 1978, Irving, Tx.; was buried , Big Spring, Tx..
41. Fannie Louella Barbee (10.Cornelia3, 2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born 23 Jan 1874, Van, Van Zandt, Tx; was christened , C.a.Marion.
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Christened:
Husband:j.Lindsey/E.LindseyFannie married John Flynn Lindsey 12 Nov 1891, Van, Van Zandt, Tx. John was born 26 Jan 1869, Omen, Smith, Tx; died Abt 1901, Grand Saline, Tx. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 142. Mr Lindsey
was born Abt 1893, Grand Saline, Tx; died Abt 1893, Grand Saline, Tx.
- 143. Theodore Edward Lindsey
was born 01 Feb 1895, Grand Saline, Tx; died 03 Feb 1918, Grand Saline, Tx.
- 144. Lillie Ila Lindsey
was born 31 Dec 1896, Grand Saline, Tx; died 14 Feb 1897, Grand Saline, Tx.
- 145. Living Lindsey
- 146. Twin Child Lindsey
was born 21 Jan 1898, Grand Saline, Tx; died 21 Jan 1898, Grand Saline, Tx.
42. Samuel Hamilton Barbee (10.Cornelia3, 2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born 27 Feb 1876, Van, Van Zandt, Tx; died 05 Jul 1877, Van, Van Zandt, Tx.
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43. Ada Missouri Barbee (10.Cornelia3, 2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born 29 Apr 1878, Van, Van Zandt, Tx; was christened , Husband: Mr. Huffman.
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Ada married Mr Huffman Van, Van Zandt, Tx. Mr was born , Van, Van Zandt, Tx. [Group Sheet]
44. Oscar Estelle Barbee (10.Cornelia3, 2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born 09 Jan 1881, Van, Van Zandt, Tx.
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Oscar married Rosa Pearl Crawford 20 Apr 1905, Cheneyville, Rapides, La. Rosa was born 05 Jan 1888, Cheneyville, Rapides, La. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 147. Living Barbee
45. Claudius Lamar Barbee (10.Cornelia3, 2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born 04 Nov 1883, Van, Van Zandt, Tx; died 13 Aug 1908, El Paso, El Paso, Tx.
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46. Effie Ophelia Barbee (10.Cornelia3, 2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born 15 Jul 1886, Van, Van Zandt, Tx; was christened , Husband: Overton Lindsey; died 24 Oct 1943, Grand Saline, Tx.
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Effie married Samuel Overton Lindsey 16 Mar 1905, Canton, Tx. Samuel was born 18 Dec 1886, Omen, Smith, Tx; died 27 Aug 1932, Grand Saline, Tx. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 148. Turon Kenneth Lindsey
was born 18 Mar 1906, Grand Saline, Tx; died 14 Apr 1951, Grand Saline, Tx.
47. Donnie Edward Barbee (10.Cornelia3, 2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born 17 Aug 1889, Van, Van Zandt, Tx; was christened , Wife: Bell Lanehart; died 17 Aug 1924, Cushing, Ok.
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Donnie married Bell Laneheart 13 Oct 1912, Grand Saline, Tx. Bell was born 18 Feb 1888, Wilkinson, Ms. [Group Sheet]
48. Pirdie Mae Barbee (10.Cornelia3, 2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born 16 Jan 1894, Grand Saline, Tx; was christened , Husband: Charlie Curry Lindsey; died 28 Dec 1953, Grand Saline, Tx.
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Pirdie married Charles Curry Lindsey 13 Oct 1912, Grand Saline, Tx. Charles was born , Grand Saline, Tx. [Group Sheet]
49. Commie Prather (11.Samuel3, 2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born , Smith Co., Tx.; was christened , Lived Big Spring, Tx..
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Commie married Josie Fisher Davis Smith Co., Tx.. Josie was born , Smith Co., Tx.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 149. Cliff Prather
was born , Big Spring, Tx.; died , Big Spring, Tx..
- 150. Charles Prather
was born , Big Spring, Tx.; was christened , D.V.M. in Okla.; died , Okla..
50. Nora Prather (11.Samuel3, 2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born , Smith Co., Tx..
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Nora married Mr. Crow Records: McCauley, Tx.. [Group Sheet]
51. Maude Prather (11.Samuel3, 2.Nancy2, 1.D1) was born , Smith Co., Tx.; was christened , Worked Crawford Hotel, Big Spring, Tx..
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