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Elizabeth Ridgeway
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1. Elizabeth Ridgeway was born 02 Aug 1837, Peoria, Peoria Co., Il.; died 16 Jan 1904, Runnels, Polk Co., Ia.; was buried , Lowman Cem.. Elizabeth married Martin Theodore Prather Abt 1853. Martin (son of William Marion Prather, Prator Praytor and Rebecca Elizabeth Middleton) was born 12 Jun 1822, McMinn Co., Tn.; was christened , In Audubon, Audubon Co., Ia.; died 15 Oct 1894, Runnels, Iowa; was buried , Lowman Cem.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Charles Prather
was born , Peoria, Peoria Co., Il; died , Polk Co., Ia..
- 3. James Prather
was born , Polk Co., Ia.; died , Texas.
- 4. Samuel Prather
was born , Polk Co., Ia.; died , Polk Co., Ia..
- 5. Thelma May Prather
was born , Estherville, Ia.; died Apr 1930, Runnels, Polk Co., Ia..
- 6. Annie Prather
was born , Polk Co., Ia..
- 7. Ella Prather
was born , Polk Co., Ia..
- 8. William Prater
was born 12 Jul 1858, Newport, In.; died 24 Jul 1930.
- 9. Daniel Wilson Prather, Will
was born 14 Feb 1866, Runnels, Polk Co., Ia.; was christened , Note: His Children Had Deformed Thumbs; died 02 Feb 1939, Ruthven, Palo Alto Co., Ia.; was buried , Crown Hill Cem..
- 10. George Edward Prather
was born 16 Jan 1868, Runnels, Polk Co., Ia.; died 26 Feb 1945, Spencer, Clay Co., Ia..
- 11. Mary S. Prather
was born 20 Jun 1870, Runnels Co., Ia.; was christened , 2 Years, 3 Months, 20 Days Old; died 08 Aug 1872, Runnels Co., Ia.; was buried , Lowman Cem..
- 12. Dashia M. Prather
was born 06 Sep 1880, Viola Center, Ia..
- 2. Charles Prather
Generation: 2
2. Charles Prather (1.Elizabeth1) was born , Peoria, Peoria Co., Il; died , Polk Co., Ia..
Charles married Eddie Gillete Bef 1886, Runnels, Polk Co., Ia. Eddie was born , Peoria, Peoria Co., Il. [Group Sheet]
3. James Prather (1.Elizabeth1) was born , Polk Co., Ia.; died , Texas.
4. Samuel Prather (1.Elizabeth1) was born , Polk Co., Ia.; died , Polk Co., Ia..
Samuel married Clara B. Chapman 24 Dec 1880, Audabon Co., Ia.. Clara was born , Polk Co., Ia. [Group Sheet]
5. Thelma May Prather (1.Elizabeth1) was born , Estherville, Ia.; died Apr 1930, Runnels, Polk Co., Ia..
Thelma married Jack Murray Estherville, Ia. Jack was born , Estherville, Ia. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 13. Pearl Murray
- 14. George Murray
was born , Emmetsburg, Palo Alto Co., Ia..
- 15. Living Murray
Thelma married Ora Harlen Aft 1895, Estherville, Ia. Ora was born , Estherville, Ia. [Group Sheet]
- 13. Pearl Murray
6. Annie Prather (1.Elizabeth1) was born , Polk Co., Ia..
Annie — Mr. Howard. [Group Sheet]
7. Ella Prather (1.Elizabeth1) was born , Polk Co., Ia..
Ella married Mr. Downy Runnels, Polk Co., Ia. Mr. was born , Polk Co., Ia. [Group Sheet]
8. William Prater (1.Elizabeth1) was born 12 Jul 1858, Newport, In.; died 24 Jul 1930.
William married Alice A. Gaylord 11 Aug 1880, Douglas Co., Il.. Alice was born , Douglas Co., Il. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 16. Gertrude Viola Prater
was born , Douglas Co., Il.
- 16. Gertrude Viola Prater
9. Daniel Wilson Prather, Will (1.Elizabeth1) was born 14 Feb 1866, Runnels, Polk Co., Ia.; was christened , Note: His Children Had Deformed Thumbs; died 02 Feb 1939, Ruthven, Palo Alto Co., Ia.; was buried , Crown Hill Cem..
Daniel married Mary Evalyn Calloway 25 Feb 1890, Aububon Co., Ia.. Mary (daughter of Albert Callaway and Malivia) was born , Polk Co., Ia.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 17. Cleo Prather
was born , Runnels, Polk Co., Ia.
- 18. Mildred Faye Prather
was born , Runnels, Polk Co., Ia; died 01 Dec 1969, Royal, Ia..
- 19. Dorothy Anna Pitcher
- 20. Miss Prather
was born , Runnels, Polk Co., Ia; died Bef 2000.
- 21. Claude William Prather
was born 11 Sep 1895, Runnels, Polk Co., Ia.; was christened , Living Ruthven, Audobon Co., Ia. 1939; died 26 Jan 1974, Emmetsburg, Ia..
- 22. Bessie Prather
was born 08 Jul 1898, Polk Co., Ia.; died 26 Jun 1985, Spirit Lake, Dickinson Co., Ia.; was buried , East Site Cem., Esterville, Ia..
- 23. Bertha Marie Prather
was born 18 Mar 1903; died 15 Oct 1928, Ruthven, Ia..
- 24. Harold Albert Prather
was born 26 Jan 1905, Ia.; was christened , Living Graettinger, Ia. in 1939; died 25 Jan 1967, Ruthven, Ia.; was buried , Crown Hill Cem..
- 25. Howard Harlan Prather
was born 31 Aug 1907, Clay Co., Ia.; was christened , Living Ruthven, Ia. in 1939; died 09 Oct 1959, Ruthven, Ia..
- 17. Cleo Prather
10. George Edward Prather (1.Elizabeth1) was born 16 Jan 1868, Runnels, Polk Co., Ia.; died 26 Feb 1945, Spencer, Clay Co., Ia..
George married Carrie Ellen Dean 20 Jun 1890, Viola Center, Ia.. Carrie was born 29 Jul 1873, North Salem, Henrdricks Co., In.; died 28 Oct 1935, Aryshire, Palo Alto Co., Ia.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 26. Opla Elnora Prather
was born 17 Aug 1890, Coon Rapids, Audubon Co., Ia.; died 09 Dec 1979, Spencer, Ia..
- 27. Olga Mae Prather
was born 20 Sep 1892, Viola Center, Audubon Co., Ia.; died 25 May 1935, Emmestburg, Palo Alto Co., Ia.; was buried , Silver Lake Cem..
- 28. Orvilla Prather
was born 18 May 1899, Viola Center, Audubon Co., Ia.; died 26 Nov 1985, Storm Lake, Buena Vista Co., Ia..
- 29. Nancy Florence Prather
was born 12 Dec 1900, Viola Center, Audubon Co., Ia.; died 13 Mar 1971, Spencer, Clay Co., Ia..
- 30. Alise Florence Prather
was born 09 Dec 1901, Viola Center, Audubon Co., Ia.; died 10 Dec 1901, Viola Center, Audubon Co., Ia..
- 31. Oliver Prather
was born 10 Aug 1913, Ayrshire, Palo Alto Co., Ia.; died 18 Aug 1977, Spokane, Wa.; was buried , Greenwood Mem. Cem., Spokane, Wa..
- 26. Opla Elnora Prather
11. Mary S. Prather (1.Elizabeth1) was born 20 Jun 1870, Runnels Co., Ia.; was christened , 2 Years, 3 Months, 20 Days Old; died 08 Aug 1872, Runnels Co., Ia.; was buried , Lowman Cem..
12. Dashia M. Prather (1.Elizabeth1) was born 06 Sep 1880, Viola Center, Ia..
Generation: 3
13. Pearl Murray (5.Thelma2, 1.Elizabeth1)
14. George Murray (5.Thelma2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born , Emmetsburg, Palo Alto Co., Ia..
15. Living Murray (5.Thelma2, 1.Elizabeth1)
16. Gertrude Viola Prater (8.William2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born , Douglas Co., Il.
Gertrude married Carl Andrew Henry Tresenriter Douglas Co., Il. Carl was born , Douglas Co., Il. [Group Sheet]
Children:
17. Cleo Prather (9.Daniel2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born , Runnels, Polk Co., Ia.
Cleo married Elsenworth Archer Runnels, Polk Co., Ia. Elsenworth was born , Runnels, Polk Co., Ia. [Group Sheet]
Cleo married D.D. Waterman Aft 1918, Runnels, Polk Co., Ia. D.D. was born , Runnels, Polk Co., Ia. [Group Sheet]
18. Mildred Faye Prather (9.Daniel2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born , Runnels, Polk Co., Ia; died 01 Dec 1969, Royal, Ia..
Mildred married Arthur Roberts Runnels, Polk Co., Ia. Arthur died 16 Nov 1972, Royal, Ia.. [Group Sheet]
19. Dorothy Anna Pitcher (9.Daniel2, 1.Elizabeth1)
Dorothy — Walter Pitcher. [Group Sheet]
20. Miss Prather (9.Daniel2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born , Runnels, Polk Co., Ia; died Bef 2000.
Miss married Authur Roberts Polk Co., Ia. Authur was born , Polk Co., Ia. [Group Sheet]
21. Claude William Prather (9.Daniel2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 11 Sep 1895, Runnels, Polk Co., Ia.; was christened , Living Ruthven, Audobon Co., Ia. 1939; died 26 Jan 1974, Emmetsburg, Ia..
Claude married Doris Harris Runnels, Polk Co., Ia. Doris was born , Polk Co., Ia. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 33. Donald Prather
- 34. Dale Prather
- 35. Mary Jean Prather
- 33. Donald Prather
22. Bessie Prather (9.Daniel2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 08 Jul 1898, Polk Co., Ia.; died 26 Jun 1985, Spirit Lake, Dickinson Co., Ia.; was buried , East Site Cem., Esterville, Ia..
Bessie married Roy Francis Broadie 16 Dec 1915, Primgar, Ia.. Roy was born , Polk Co., Ia. [Group Sheet]
23. Bertha Marie Prather (9.Daniel2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 18 Mar 1903; died 15 Oct 1928, Ruthven, Ia..
24. Harold Albert Prather (9.Daniel2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 26 Jan 1905, Ia.; was christened , Living Graettinger, Ia. in 1939; died 25 Jan 1967, Ruthven, Ia.; was buried , Crown Hill Cem..
Harold married Ruth Elvia Johnson 14 Jan 1928, of Ia. Ruth was born 04 Aug 1904, of Ia; died 17 Apr 1982, Ruthven, Ia.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 36. Robert Harold Prather
- 37. Richard Wilson Prather
- 38. Carol Ruth Prather
- 39. Miss Prather
was born 16 Nov 1928; died STILLBORN.
- 40. Raymond Darold Prather
was born 26 Apr 1934; died 13 Jul 1936.
- 41. James Eugene Prather
was born 13 Jul 1935; died 18 Oct 1978.
- 42. John Ronald Prather
was born 28 Feb 1938; died 12 Nov 1990.
- 36. Robert Harold Prather
25. Howard Harlan Prather (9.Daniel2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 31 Aug 1907, Clay Co., Ia.; was christened , Living Ruthven, Ia. in 1939; died 09 Oct 1959, Ruthven, Ia..
Howard married Lillian Mary Prew, Mae 12 Jul 1928, Algona, Ia.. Lillian was born 15 Jan 1909; died 21 Oct 1992. [Group Sheet]
Children:
26. Opla Elnora Prather (10.George2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 17 Aug 1890, Coon Rapids, Audubon Co., Ia.; died 09 Dec 1979, Spencer, Ia..
Opla married Oliver Burris Carpenter 23 Feb 1908, Viola Center, Audubon Co., Ia.. Oliver was born 09 Sep 1886, Audubon, Audubon Co., Ia.; died 05 Dec 1959, Ruthven, Palo Alto Co., Ia.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 49. Erma C. Carpenter
- 50. Leila A. Carpenter, Peggy
- 51. Gene E. Carpenter
- 52. O.B. Carpenter, Chuck
was christened , Lived Temple City, Ca..
- 49. Erma C. Carpenter
27. Olga Mae Prather (10.George2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 20 Sep 1892, Viola Center, Audubon Co., Ia.; died 25 May 1935, Emmestburg, Palo Alto Co., Ia.; was buried , Silver Lake Cem..
Olga married Bertice Harrison Rouse 18 Aug 1915, Ia.. Bertice was born 20 Sep 1893, Aryshire, Ia.; died 09 Jul 1971, Ayrshire, Palo Alto Co., Ia.. [Group Sheet]
28. Orvilla Prather (10.George2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 18 May 1899, Viola Center, Audubon Co., Ia.; died 26 Nov 1985, Storm Lake, Buena Vista Co., Ia..
Orvilla married Marvin Schenatzki 23 Oct 1918, Ayshire, Palo Alto Co., Ia.. Marvin was born 30 Sep 1899, Clare, Ia.; was christened , Lived Truesdale, Ia.; died 09 Sep 1990, Storm Lake, Buena Vista Co., Ia.; was buried , Silver Lake Cem., Ayrshire, Ia.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 53. Miss Schenatzki
- 54. Rodney Schenatzki
- 55. Edward Schenatzki
- 56. Miss Schenatzki
- 53. Miss Schenatzki
29. Nancy Florence Prather (10.George2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 12 Dec 1900, Viola Center, Audubon Co., Ia.; died 13 Mar 1971, Spencer, Clay Co., Ia..
Nancy married Earl Luverne Whiting 10 Feb 1920, Spencer, Clay Co., Ia.. Earl was born 05 Dec 1985, Wright Co., Ia.; died 18 Jul 1967, Emmestburg, Palo Alto Co., Ia.; was buried , Siver Lake Cem., Ayrshire, Ia.. [Group Sheet]
Nancy married George Snyder 09 Jun 1945, Sioux City, Ia.. George was born 03 Nov 1895, Dickenson Co., Ia.; died 20 Apr 1964, Emmestburg, Palo Alto Co., Ia.; was buried , Dickens Cem., Dickens, Clay Co., Ia.. [Group Sheet]
30. Alise Florence Prather (10.George2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 09 Dec 1901, Viola Center, Audubon Co., Ia.; died 10 Dec 1901, Viola Center, Audubon Co., Ia..
31. Oliver Prather (10.George2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 10 Aug 1913, Ayrshire, Palo Alto Co., Ia.; died 18 Aug 1977, Spokane, Wa.; was buried , Greenwood Mem. Cem., Spokane, Wa..
Oliver — Paulyne Marie Fullerton. [Group Sheet]
Oliver married Pearl L. Turner 01 Feb 1948, Spokane, Wa.. Pearl was born 04 Nov 1926, Casmere, Wa.; died 10 May 1983, Spokane, Wa.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 57. Eddie Prather
- 57. Eddie Prather
Generation: 4
32. George William Tresenriter (16.Gertrude3, 8.William2, 1.Elizabeth1)
George — Lois Evelyn Witt. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 58. James William Tresenriter
was christened , Online # Tresejw1@aol.Com (1999).
- 58. James William Tresenriter
33. Donald Prather (21.Claude3, 9.Daniel2, 1.Elizabeth1)
34. Dale Prather (21.Claude3, 9.Daniel2, 1.Elizabeth1)
35. Mary Jean Prather (21.Claude3, 9.Daniel2, 1.Elizabeth1)
36. Robert Harold Prather (24.Harold3, 9.Daniel2, 1.Elizabeth1)
Robert — Maureen Clark. [Group Sheet]
Children:
37. Richard Wilson Prather (24.Harold3, 9.Daniel2, 1.Elizabeth1)
Richard — Dee Etta Louise Meng. [Group Sheet]
Children:
38. Carol Ruth Prather (24.Harold3, 9.Daniel2, 1.Elizabeth1)
39. Miss Prather (24.Harold3, 9.Daniel2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 16 Nov 1928; died STILLBORN.
40. Raymond Darold Prather (24.Harold3, 9.Daniel2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 26 Apr 1934; died 13 Jul 1936.
41. James Eugene Prather (24.Harold3, 9.Daniel2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 13 Jul 1935; died 18 Oct 1978.
James — Sandra Jean George. [Group Sheet]
42. John Ronald Prather (24.Harold3, 9.Daniel2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 28 Feb 1938; died 12 Nov 1990.
John married Karen Day Kiner 14 Jul 1956. Karen was born 10 Feb 1939; died 08 May 1987. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 65. Rodney Ronald Prather
- 66. Anita Kay Prather
- 67. Korene Kay Prather
- 68. Mickey Ray Prather
- 69. Darwin Eugene Prather
- 70. Lori Ann Prather
- 71. Kristi Lynn Prather
- 72. Jeffery John Prather
- 65. Rodney Ronald Prather
43. Phyllis Ann Prather (25.Howard3, 9.Daniel2, 1.Elizabeth1)
Phyllis — Roy Dale Henaman. [Group Sheet]
Children:
44. Patricia Louise Prather (25.Howard3, 9.Daniel2, 1.Elizabeth1)
Patricia — Edwin Leonard Marxen. [Group Sheet]
45. William John Prather (25.Howard3, 9.Daniel2, 1.Elizabeth1)
William — Veronica Mary Prather, Bonnie. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 78. Kathryn Ann Prather
- 79. Michael John Prather
- 80. Susan Marie Prather
- 81. Howard Allen Prather
- 82. Jane Ellen Prather
- 78. Kathryn Ann Prather
46. Geraldine Mae Prather (25.Howard3, 9.Daniel2, 1.Elizabeth1)
Geraldine — Jimmy John Fountas. [Group Sheet]
47. Bernadine Rae Prather (25.Howard3, 9.Daniel2, 1.Elizabeth1)
Bernadine — Kenneth Lee Rodemeyer. [Group Sheet]
48. Rosemary Lee Prather (25.Howard3, 9.Daniel2, 1.Elizabeth1)
Rosemary — Gaylen Ramon Dick. [Group Sheet]
49. Erma C. Carpenter (26.Opla3, 10.George2, 1.Elizabeth1)
50. Leila A. Carpenter, Peggy (26.Opla3, 10.George2, 1.Elizabeth1)
51. Gene E. Carpenter (26.Opla3, 10.George2, 1.Elizabeth1)
52. O.B. Carpenter, Chuck (26.Opla3, 10.George2, 1.Elizabeth1) was christened , Lived Temple City, Ca..
53. Miss Schenatzki (28.Orvilla3, 10.George2, 1.Elizabeth1)
Miss — Ted Mallett. [Group Sheet]
54. Rodney Schenatzki (28.Orvilla3, 10.George2, 1.Elizabeth1)
55. Edward Schenatzki (28.Orvilla3, 10.George2, 1.Elizabeth1)
56. Miss Schenatzki (28.Orvilla3, 10.George2, 1.Elizabeth1)
Miss — Everett Amis. [Group Sheet]
57. Eddie Prather (31.Oliver3, 10.George2, 1.Elizabeth1)