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Thomas Clagett, Capt
1644 - 1703 (59 years)1. Thomas Clagett, Capt was born 1644, of St Leonards, Eastcheap, London, England; was christened , Mayor of, Weston; died 25 Jul 1703, Clagett's Design, Calvert Co., Md. Other Events:
- Ancestral File Number: 1PH2-LD
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Thomas married Mary Nutley, Nutter 1676, ,,Md.. Mary was born 1645, of St. Leonards, Calvert Co., Md; died Bef 1691, ,,Md.; was buried 10 Mar 1728, North Hill, Cornwall, England. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Martha Clagett was born , St. Leonards, Calvert, Maryland.
- 3. Ann Clagett was born 1672, St. Leonards, Calvert, Md; died 27 Aug 1746, ,Prince Georges, Maryland; was buried 27 Aug 1746, ,Prince Georges Co., Md.
- 4. Elizabeth Clagett was born 1673, St. Leonards, Calvert, Md.
- 5. Edward Clagett was born 1675, St. Leonards, Calvert, Md; died 1689, St Leonards, Calvert, Maryland.
- 6. Thomas Clagett, Capt II was born 1678, St. Leonards, Calvert, Maryland; died 27 Mar 1733, Weston, Prince Georges C, Md; was buried , Weston, Prince Georges C, Md.
- 7. Richard Clagett was born 1681, St. Leonard's, Calvert Co., Md; died 07 Dec 1752, Croome, Pr. George's Co., Md; was buried 1752, Croome, Pr. George's Co., Md.
- 8. John Clagett was born 1682, St. Leonards, Calvert, Md; died 29 Mar 1769, Prince Georges, Md; was buried , Pr. George's Co., Md.
- 9. Charles Clagett was born 1695, of Prince George Co., Md; died 1763.
- 10. George Clagett was born 1697, of, Calvert, Md.
Thomas married Sarah Patterson 1692, ,,Md.. Sarah was born , of Calvert Co., Md. [Group Sheet]
Generation: 2
2. Martha Clagett (1.Thomas1) was born , St. Leonards, Calvert, Maryland. Other Events:
- Ancestral File Number: 1PH3-1L
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Martha married Richard Keene of Prince George Co., Md. Richard was born , of Prince George Co., Md. [Group Sheet]
3. Ann Clagett (1.Thomas1) was born 1672, St. Leonards, Calvert, Md; died 27 Aug 1746, ,Prince Georges, Maryland; was buried 27 Aug 1746, ,Prince Georges Co., Md. Other Events:
- Ancestral File Number: 7TVD-R8
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Ann married Nathan Veitch 1689, St Leonards, Calvert, Maryland. Nathan was born , of Prince George Co., Md. [Group Sheet]
Ann married Richard Weaver Aft 1690, of Prince George Co., Md. Richard was born , of Prince George Co., Md. [Group Sheet]
4. Elizabeth Clagett (1.Thomas1) was born 1673, St. Leonards, Calvert, Md. Other Events:
- Ancestral File Number: 7TVD-WX
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
The Will of Jonathan Prather was dated 1734.
I, Jonathan Prather
"... my Grand Daughter Rachel Dorsett..."
"... my Grandson William Prather Son of Jonathan Prather deceased..."
"... my Grandson John Dorsett
"... my Grand Daughter Rachel Daughter of Rachel Dorsett ..."
"... my Son John Prather..."
"... my Son Thomas Prather ..."
"... my other Seven Daughters..."
my daughter Ann ..."
my daughter Jean ..."
my daughter Susannah ..."
my daughter Rachel ..."
my daughter Sarah ..."
"... my Dear and Loving Wife Elizabeth..."
"... in presence of James Crow Edward Talbott Francis Dorsett
March the 23d 1735/6
"...came James Crow & Francis Dorasett two Subscribing Evidences to the
fore-going Will..."
(4 Dec., 1734; 23 Mar. 1735-6 Liber#1, folio 259 Orphan's Court, Prince George
Co., Maryland)
Elizabeth Bigger had a brother, Walter Bigger, who inherited "Too Good"
and because he died without an heir the land "Too Good" went to Elizabeth
Bigger Prather.
Their dgter. Martha married her cousin William Nathan Prather II (ref. #822)Elizabeth married Jonathan Prather ( Prater, II Maryland. Jonathan (son of Jonathan Prather ( Prater, I and Lyle Jane MacKay) was born 12 Sep 1666, Calvert, Maryland, Md; died 20 Mar 1736, ,Prince George, Md; was buried 1736. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 11. Frances Prather was born , of Prince George Co., Md.
- 12. Jonathan Prather, III was born Abt 1695, of, Calvert, Md; died Bef 1734, of, Prince George, Md.
- 13. William Prather was born Abt 1696, Queen Anne P, Prince George, Md.
- 14. Anne Prather was born Abt 1698, ,Calvert, Md; died Aft 1738.
- 15. John Prather was born Abt 1701, ,Calvert, Md.
- 16. Thomas Prather was born Abt 1703, ,Calvert, Md; died 1742.
- 17. Elizabeth Ann Prather was born Abt 1705, ,Calvert, Md.
- 18. Susannah Prather was born 01 Oct 1708, Queen Anne P, Prince George, Md.
Elizabeth married William Wordsworth Aft 1715, of Calvert Co., Md. William was born , of Calvert Co., Md. [Group Sheet]
Elizabeth married Abraham Downs Aft 1716, of Calvert Co., Md. Abraham was born , of Calvert Co., Md. [Group Sheet]
5. Edward Clagett (1.Thomas1) was born 1675, St. Leonards, Calvert, Md; died 1689, St Leonards, Calvert, Maryland. Other Events:
- Ancestral File Number: 7TVD-SF
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
6. Thomas Clagett, Capt II (1.Thomas1) was born 1678, St. Leonards, Calvert, Maryland; died 27 Mar 1733, Weston, Prince Georges C, Md; was buried , Weston, Prince Georges C, Md. Other Events:
- Ancestral File Number: 1PH2-WX
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
!He held rank of Capt. Manley Mallett gives b.1677 in St Leonards Town,MD.
Thomas married Mary Keene Abt 1700, St Leonards, Calvert, Maryland. Mary (daughter of Richard Keene, II and Mary Gorsuch) was born Abt 1680, St Richards M, Charles, Md; died Jan 1759, , Prince George, Md. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 19. Richard Clagett was born , of Prince George Co., Md.
- 20. John Clagett was born , of Prince George Co., Md.
- 21. Charles Clagett was born , of Prince George Co., Md.
- 22. Martha Clagett was born , of Prince George Co., Md.
- 23. Anne Clagett was born , of Prince George Co., Md.
- 24. Sarah Clagett was born , of Prince George Co., Md; died 1737.
- 25. Margaret Clagett was born , of Prince George Co., Md.
- 26. Thomas Clagett was born 1702, ,Prince George, Md.; died 1737.
- 27. Elizabeth Clagett was born 1707, Weston, Prince George, Md; died Bef 1754, Conecocheague M, Frederick, Md.
7. Richard Clagett (1.Thomas1) was born 1681, St. Leonard's, Calvert Co., Md; died 07 Dec 1752, Croome, Pr. George's Co., Md; was buried 1752, Croome, Pr. George's Co., Md. Other Events:
- Ancestral File Number: 1PH2-X4
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Richard married Deborah Ridgely, Dorsey 1704, of Prince George Co., Md. Deborah was born , of Prince George Co., Md. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 28. Edward Clagett was born Abt 1706, of, Prince George, Md; died , ,Frederick, Md.
8. John Clagett (1.Thomas1) was born 1682, St. Leonards, Calvert, Md; died 29 Mar 1769, Prince Georges, Md; was buried , Pr. George's Co., Md. Other Events:
- Ancestral File Number: 1PH1-S9
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
John married Volinda Sollers 1712, of Prince George Co., Md. Volinda was born , of Prince George Co., Md. [Group Sheet]
John married Sarah Maulden Bef 1726, of Prince George Co., Md. Sarah was born , of Prince George Co., Md. [Group Sheet]
9. Charles Clagett (1.Thomas1) was born 1695, of Prince George Co., Md; died 1763. Other Events:
- Ancestral File Number: 1PH2-Z9
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Charles married Dinah Dare, Diana of Prince George Co., Md. Dinah was born , of Prince George Co., Md. [Group Sheet]
Charles married Maulden Howe Aft 1721, of Prince George Co., Md. Maulden was born , of Prince George Co., Md. [Group Sheet]
10. George Clagett (1.Thomas1) was born 1697, of, Calvert, Md. Other Events:
- Ancestral File Number: 1PH3-0F
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
George married Mary Magruder 1722, of Prince George Co., Md. Mary was born , of Prince George Co., Md. [Group Sheet]
Generation: 3
11. Frances Prather (4.Elizabeth2, 1.Thomas1) was born , of Prince George Co., Md. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Frances married Mr. Dorsett of Prince George Co., Md. Mr. was born , of Prince George Co., Md. [Group Sheet]
12. Jonathan Prather, III (4.Elizabeth2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1695, of, Calvert, Md; died Bef 1734, of, Prince George, Md. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 3.005.05
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Jonathan married Jane Mullikin Bef 1712, of, Calvert, Md. Jane (daughter of James Mullikin, Jr and Jane P Prater, Prather) was born Abt 1693, of, Prince George, Md. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 29. Ann Prather was born , of Prince George Co., Md.
- 30. Martha Prather was born , of Prince George Co., Md.
- 31. Jane Prather was born , of Prince George Co., Md.
- 32. William Prather was born 12 Dec 1712, Queen Anne P, Prince George, Md; was christened , Lived in Va..
- 33. Jonathan Prater Prather, IV was born Abt 1715, of, Prince George, Md; was christened , Will Made Aug.16, 1771"to My Loving Wife"; died Bef 12 Jun 1772, ,Bedford, Va.
- 34. Mary Prather was born 14 Apr 1716, Queen Ann Par., Prince George Co., Md..
- 35. Elizabeth Prather was born 27 Jul 1718, Queen Anne P, Prince George, Md.
- 36. Thomas Prather was born Abt 1725, ,Prince George, Md; died , Fredrick Co., Md..
Jonathan married Susannah Aldridge Aft 1726, of Prince George Co., Md. Susannah was born , of Prince George Co., Md. [Group Sheet]
13. William Prather (4.Elizabeth2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1696, Queen Anne P, Prince George, Md. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
14. Anne Prather (4.Elizabeth2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1698, ,Calvert, Md; died Aft 1738. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 3.003.03
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Anne married Henry Odell Abt 1724, ,Prince George, Md. Henry (son of Thomas O'Dell and Sarah Ridgely) was born 15 Apr 1694, All Hollow's, Anne Arundel, Md; died 01 Jan 1738, ,Anne Arundel, Md. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 37. Thomas Odell was born 28 Jul 1726, Queen Anne P, Prince George, Md; died Abt 1759, ,Prince George, Md.
- 38. Rignall Odell was born Abt 1727, of, Prince George, Md.
- 39. Elizabeth Odell was born Feb 1731, Queen Anne P, Prince George, Md.
- 40. Eleanor Odell was born Abt 1732, Queen Anne P, Prince George, Md.
15. John Prather (4.Elizabeth2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1701, ,Calvert, Md. Other Events:
- Occupation: "Hopeyard" Plantation
- Reference Number: 3.001.01
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
He bought and sold property from the Riley family in Pr.Geroge Co., Md.
He bought 100 a. called "friendship" which was part of the Manor of Calverton.
Other parcels called "Poplar Thickett", "Poplar Bottom", "Elizabeth and
Samuels Delite", "Spradox Forest", and others.
He sold out of Spradox Forest to Drusilla Fowler, wife of Jeremiah Fowler
100 acres for 14 pounds on 23 June 1741.John married Mary Ann Abt 1728, of, Queen Anne P, Prince George, Md. Mary was born Abt 1700, of, Prince George, Md. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 41. Mary Prather was born 20 Sep 1729, Queen Anne P, Prince George, Md.
- 42. Sarah Prather was born 31 Oct 1731, Queen Anne P, Prince George, Md.
16. Thomas Prather (4.Elizabeth2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1703, ,Calvert, Md; died 1742. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 3.002.02
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Thomas married Mrs Joyce Prather Abt 1728, of, Calvert, Md. Mrs was born Abt 1707, of, Calvert, Md. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 43. James Prather was born 1720, ,Bedford, Va; died Bef 27 Jun 1759, of, Bedford, Va.
- 44. Sarah Prather was born Abt 1725, ,Bedford, Va.
17. Elizabeth Ann Prather (4.Elizabeth2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1705, ,Calvert, Md. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 3.010.10
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Elizabeth married Philip Gittings, Jr Abt 1726, of, Calvert, Md. Philip (son of Phillip Gittings and Ann Sprigg) was born Abt 1701, of, Calvert, Md. [Group Sheet]
18. Susannah Prather (4.Elizabeth2, 1.Thomas1) was born 01 Oct 1708, Queen Anne P, Prince George, Md. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 3.006.06
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
!b.recorded in MD [register of St Barnabas Church,p 290]
19. Richard Clagett (6.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born , of Prince George Co., Md. Other Events:
- Ancestral File Number: 19K1-RPT
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
20. John Clagett (6.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born , of Prince George Co., Md. Other Events:
- Ancestral File Number: 19K1-RQ2
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
John married Sarah Magruder of Prince George Co., Md. Sarah was born , of Prince George Co., Md. [Group Sheet]
21. Charles Clagett (6.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born , of Prince George Co., Md. Other Events:
- Ancestral File Number: 19K1-RR8
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
22. Martha Clagett (6.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born , of Prince George Co., Md. Other Events:
- Ancestral File Number: 19K1-RTN
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
23. Anne Clagett (6.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born , of Prince George Co., Md. Other Events:
- Ancestral File Number: 19K1-RW3
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
24. Sarah Clagett (6.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born , of Prince George Co., Md; died 1737. Other Events:
- Ancestral File Number: 19K1-RX9
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
25. Margaret Clagett (6.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born , of Prince George Co., Md. Other Events:
- Ancestral File Number: 19K1-RVV
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
26. Thomas Clagett (6.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1702, ,Prince George, Md.; died 1737. Other Events:
- Ancestral File Number: MP4M-BT
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Thomas married Anne Belt 04 Mar 1724, ,,Md.. Anne was born , of Prince George Co., Md. [Group Sheet]
Thomas married Ann Wheeler Fogg Abt 1731, ,,Md.. Ann was born , of Prince George Co., Md. [Group Sheet]
27. Elizabeth Clagett (6.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1707, Weston, Prince George, Md; died Bef 1754, Conecocheague M, Frederick, Md. Other Events:
- AFN: 19K3-LN2
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
The following is the reported descendancy of the Elizabet Clagget family
as to how they are related back to King John of England.
Capt. Thomas Clagett & Mary Keene =
Mary Gorsuch
Richard Gorsuch
Anne Lovelace
Anne Barne
Anne Sandys
"Most Reverand" Edwin Sandys
Margaret Dixon (of London)
Anne Roos
Anne Thornborough
Rowland Thornborough
William Thornborough
Eleanor Kisgrave
Sir Richard Misgrave
Lady Joan Dacre
Lady Joan Douglas
Mareret (Countess of Mar.)
Donald (Earl of Mar.)
Gratney (Earl of Mar.)
Princess Eleanor of N. Waleem
Lady Eleanor
Princess Eleanor - daughter of Isabelle and King John
Isabelle Taillefer of angouleme, wife of King John of England.
King John of England went to the Throne in 1199 and ruled to 1216.
Claggett of Houghton, County Cambridge, England, assumed in 1104 the
Coat-of-Arms since born by the family.
Robert Claggett b. 1490 at Walling, Kent Co., England. The name of wife
unknown. His son Richard Claggett b. 1525 m a Gouder, daughter of Sirr Robert
Gouder. His son George Claggett b. 1570 was Mayor of Canterbury three times
(1609,1622,1632) Name of wife unknown. His son Col. Edward Claggett b. 1605/7
m. Margaret Adams daughter of Sir Thomas adams, Mayor of London. Sir Edward
Claggett was an ardent loyalist, he held a commission in the army of Charles
I, was imprisoned in the Tower of London by the Puritans. His son Col. Thomas
Claggett Sr. m. in England before 1635, emigrated to Maryland 1670, D. Salver
Co., Md. 1703. Lord of Godlington Manor, Kent Co., England. He m. Mrs Mary
Winter Hooper, widow of Richard Hooper, Salver Co., Md. His son Capt. Thomas
Claggett Jr. m. Marry Keen. she d. 1759. He was b. 1678 d. 1732. He lived at
Prince George Co., Md. Their daughter Elizabeth Claggett m. Thomas Prather
son of Col. Thomas Prather & Martha (Sprigg) Prather.Elizabeth married Thomas Sprigg Prather Prater, Col 10 Jun 1725, "Weston", Prince Georges C, Md. Thomas (son of Thomas Prater and Martha Spriggs) was born 1704, Prince George, Maryland; was christened , Rev. War Soldier - Maryland; died 24 Jul 1785, ,Washington, Md. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 45. Jonathan Prather, Prater was born , Prince George Co., Maryland; died , Prob. Bedford or Henry Co., Va..
- 46. Thomas Clagett Prather, Lt was born 09 May 1726, Queen Anne P, Prince George, Md; died 11 Oct 1758, Ft Duquesne, Loyal Hannan, Pa; was buried , Prather Cem, Clear Springs, Md.
- 47. Richard Prather, Lt was born 01 Aug 1727, Queen Anne P, Prince George, Md; died 26 Nov 1789, Clear Spring, Washington, Md.
- 48. Margaret Prather was born 14 Oct 1728, ,Prince George, Md; died Abt 1728.
- 49. Mary Polly Prather was born 06 Jan 1729, Queen Anne P, Prince George, Md; was christened , Queen Ann Par., Leeland, Pr.Geo., Md.; died Abt 1790, Springhill Twp, Fayette, Pa; was buried , Springhill Township.
- 50. William Basil Prather, Capt was born 03 May 1731, Queen Anne P, Prince George, Md; was christened , Moved to Clark Co.Ind. Then Ky.; died 21 Jan 1803, Fox Hill, Jefferson, Ky.
- 51. Henry Abram Prather, Lt was born 14 Sep 1732, Queen Anne P, Prince George, Md; was christened , Others Claim He Was Born in 1721; died 29 Aug 1775, Antrim Twp, Cumberland, Pa.
- 52. Eleanor Prather, Twin was born 15 Mar 1734, Queen Anne P, Prince George, Md.
- 53. Martha Sprigg Prather was born 15 Mar 1734, ,Prince George, Md; died 15 Mar 1734, ,Prince George, Md.
- 54. James Prater, Capt.Prather Prator was born 27 Jan 1735, Queen Anne P, Prince George, Md; was christened , Rev. War Soldier - Maryland Capt.; died 03 Nov 1818, ,Allegany, Md.
- 55. Charles Prather was born 18 Sep 1735, Queen Anne P, Prince George, Md; died 25 Sep 1810, Wellsburg, Brooke, W.Va; was buried , On a Knoll 600 Ft.S.W. of His Home..
- 56. Sarah Prather was born 02 Feb 1739, Queen Anne P, Prince George, Md; died Aft 24 Jun 1785.
- 57. Ann Joanna Prather was born 01 Jan 1740, ,Prince George, Md; died Bef 07 Aug 1797, New Geneva, Fayette Co., Pa..
- 58. Elizabeth Prather was born 10 Jan 1743, All Saints P, Prince George, Md; died Aft 24 Jun 1785.
28. Edward Clagett (7.Richard2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1706, of, Prince George, Md; died , ,Frederick, Md. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Edward married Eleanor Bowie Abt 1728, ,Prince George, Md. Eleanor (daughter of John Bowie, Sr and Mary Mullikin) was born Abt 1709, ,Prince George, Md; died Bef 24 Mar 1759, ,Prince George, Md. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 59. John Clagett was born Abt 1733, Croome, Prince George, Md; died 25 Apr 1781, of, Anne Arundel, Md.
- 60. Richard Clagett was born Abt 1736, Croome, Prince George, Md; died Abt 1789, of, Charles, Md.
- 61. Nicholas Clagett was born Abt 1740, Croome, Prince George, Md.
- 62. Wiseman Clagett was born Abt 1742, Croome, Prince George, Md; died Abt 1785.
- 63. Eleanor Bowie Clagett was born Abt 1749, Croome, Prince George, Md; died Abt 1786.
- 64. Mary Clagett was born Abt 1783, Croome, Prince George, Md.
Generation: 4
29. Ann Prather (12.Jonathan3, 4.Elizabeth2, 1.Thomas1) was born , of Prince George Co., Md. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
30. Martha Prather (12.Jonathan3, 4.Elizabeth2, 1.Thomas1) was born , of Prince George Co., Md. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
31. Jane Prather (12.Jonathan3, 4.Elizabeth2, 1.Thomas1) was born , of Prince George Co., Md. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
32. William Prather (12.Jonathan3, 4.Elizabeth2, 1.Thomas1) was born 12 Dec 1712, Queen Anne P, Prince George, Md; was christened , Lived in Va.. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 4.009.01
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
!No record of kids
William married Sarah Prather 15 Jan 1739, of, Queen Anne P, Prince George, Md. Sarah (daughter of William Nathan Prater, I and Anne Yates) was born 23 Mar 1716, Piscataway, St John's P, Prince George, Md. [Group Sheet]
33. Jonathan Prater Prather, IV (12.Jonathan3, 4.Elizabeth2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1715, of, Prince George, Md; was christened , Will Made Aug.16, 1771"to My Loving Wife"; died Bef 12 Jun 1772, ,Bedford, Va. Other Events:
- Occupation: Dp.Sheriff; Planter/Farmer
- Reference Number: 4.012.04
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
!AFN 1LT8-CC4
NOTE: Spellings not changed from document.
Will of Jonathan Prather 16 Aug., 1771:
1772 Bedford Co., VA.
...First I lend to my loving wife during her natural life the plantation with
160 acres of land lying on Stony Fork, Whereon we now live together with
all my personal estate.
My son Thomas Prather the land lent my loving wife Catheron, after her
decease.
I give to my son Johnathan Prather the residure of the tract of land I now
live on being 163 acres lying on Shoulder Camp.....
I give my son William Prather my entry of land on Elk Creek....
All my personal estate lent my loving wife to be divided after her
decease, between my children here after named, viz, Mary, Elizabeth, Reace,
Isaac, Ann and Tabitha Prathers...
If the debts and monies due me shall not be sufficient to satisfy my
creditors and particularly to indemnify my Securities fro the Parish
Collection, my executors shall sell the above given lands "(my sons")
or so much as will do the same.
Executors: Well beloved friends james Callaway, Charles Lynch, with my loving
wife Catherine.
Signed: Jonathan Prathar
Signed 16 Aug., 1772 and witnessed by Jane Prather, Mary Prather, Charles
Lynch named executors.
-------------------------------
Proven: 22 June, 1772 by oaths of Mary Prathor and Charles Lynch.
Executors: Catherine Prathor, James Callaway, charles Lynch.
Security: Edmund Winston and John Aylett.
He is believed to have been the Jonathan Prather that was in Caroline Co., VA.
in 1732.
Jonathan Prather IV was also a Deputy Sheriff in Bedford Co., Va.
His children listed in his Will: Mary, Elizabeth, Reace, Isaac, Ann, Tabitha
Thomas, William and Jonathan.Jonathan married Catherine Reece Bedford Co., Va.. Catherine was born Abt 1725, of, Bedford, Va; died Aft 1772, of, Bedford, Va. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 65. Sarah Ann Prather was born , of Bedford, Va.
- 66. Alexander Prather was born , of Bedford, Va; was christened , In Green Co., Tn. by 1803.
- 67. William Thomas Prather was born Abt 1748, ,Bedford, Va; was christened , Was Listed Living Stokes Co., n.C. 1790; died Abt 1796, ,Wythe, Va; was buried , Prob. a Pioneer Grave.
- 68. Isaac Pace Prather was born Abt 1752, of, Prince George, Md; died , Prob. Ky..
- 69. Mary B Prather was born Abt 1753, of, Prince George, Md.
- 70. Ann Prather was born Abt 1757, of, Prince George, Md.
- 71. Jonathan Prather, V. Prater was born Abt 1758, ,Bedford, Va; was christened , He Was in Franklin Co., Va. 15 June, 1833; died Abt 1838, Adams Co., Ohio.
- 72. Leticia Tabitha Prather was born Abt 1759, of, Prince George, Md.
- 73. Thomas Prather was born Abt 1760, ,Bedford, Va; was christened , Lived in Franklin Co., Va.; died 07 Jul 1813, ,Greene, Tn.
- 74. Elizabeth Ann Prater Prather was born Abt 1762, of, Prince George, Md.
- 75. Reece Reason Prather was born Abt 1763, of, Breckenridge, Ky; was christened , Was in Breckinridge Co., Ky.; died Aft 1830, of, Perry, In.
34. Mary Prather (12.Jonathan3, 4.Elizabeth2, 1.Thomas1) was born 14 Apr 1716, Queen Ann Par., Prince George Co., Md.. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 4.010.02
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
35. Elizabeth Prather (12.Jonathan3, 4.Elizabeth2, 1.Thomas1) was born 27 Jul 1718, Queen Anne P, Prince George, Md. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 4.011.03
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
36. Thomas Prather (12.Jonathan3, 4.Elizabeth2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1725, ,Prince George, Md; died , Fredrick Co., Md.. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Thomas married Josie Allen Abt 1750, Md.. Josie (daughter of Robert Allen and Mrs Robert Allen) was born Abt 1726, of, Bedford, Va. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 76. James Prather was born , of Prince George Co., Md; died , Bedford Co., Va..
- 77. Nehemiah Prater was born , of Henry, Pitt'vania, Pa.
- 78. Glatha Prater was born , of Montgomery Co., Va; died , of Montgomery Co., Va.
- 79. Sarah Prather was born Abt 1752, of, Bedford, Va.
- 80. Archibald Prather, I was born 1755, ,Pittsylvania, Va; was christened , Also Lived in Henry Co., Va.; died Aug 1831, Salyersville, Magoffin, Ky; was buried , On Burning Fork, Magoffin Co., Ky..
- 81. Jonathan Prather, Prater was born Abt 1757, ,Pittsylvania, Va; was christened , Poss. Henry Co., Va.; died 1795, ,Floyd, Ky.
- 82. William Prater Prather was born Abt 1760, Halifax, Tazewell, Va; was christened , Lived After 1811 in Bath Co., Ky.; died Bef 1813, Bath Co., Ky..
- 83. Nancy Elizabeth Prather was born 1762, of Amelia, Va; died , of Ky.
- 84. Thomas Prather was born Abt 1764, Bedford Co., Va.; died , Washington Co., Va..
37. Thomas Odell (14.Anne3, 4.Elizabeth2, 1.Thomas1) was born 28 Jul 1726, Queen Anne P, Prince George, Md; died Abt 1759, ,Prince George, Md. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 4.005.01
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Thomas married Keziah Offutt Abt 1754, of, Frederick, Md. Keziah was born 1735, of, Prince George, Md; died Aft 16 Sep 1769. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 85. Baruch Odell was born Abt 1755, ,Frederick, Md; died Abt 1789, ,Montgomery, Md.
- 86. Eleanor Odell was born Abt 1757, of, Frederick, Md.
- 87. Sarah Odell was born Abt 1759, of, Frederick, Md.
38. Rignall Odell (14.Anne3, 4.Elizabeth2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1727, of, Prince George, Md. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 4.006.02
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
39. Elizabeth Odell (14.Anne3, 4.Elizabeth2, 1.Thomas1) was born Feb 1731, Queen Anne P, Prince George, Md. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 4.007.03
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
40. Eleanor Odell (14.Anne3, 4.Elizabeth2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1732, Queen Anne P, Prince George, Md. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 4.008.04
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Eleanor married Benjamin Jacob of Prince George Co., Md. Benjamin was born , of Prince George Co., Md. [Group Sheet]
41. Mary Prather (15.John3, 4.Elizabeth2, 1.Thomas1) was born 20 Sep 1729, Queen Anne P, Prince George, Md. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
42. Sarah Prather (15.John3, 4.Elizabeth2, 1.Thomas1) was born 31 Oct 1731, Queen Anne P, Prince George, Md. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
43. James Prather (16.Thomas3, 4.Elizabeth2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1720, ,Bedford, Va; died Bef 27 Jun 1759, of, Bedford, Va. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 4.003.01
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
44. Sarah Prather (16.Thomas3, 4.Elizabeth2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1725, ,Bedford, Va. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 4.004.02
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Sarah married Mr Stone Abt 1746, of, Bedford, Va. Mr was born Abt 1721, of, Bedford, Va. [Group Sheet]
45. Jonathan Prather, Prater (27.Elizabeth3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born , Prince George Co., Maryland; died , Prob. Bedford or Henry Co., Va.. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
Jonathan lived in Frederick Co., Va. and Bedford Co., Va.
He was a farmer/plantationer.
His Will was recorded in Bedford Co., VA. in 1772.Jonathan married Elizabeth Cresap Fredericks Co., Md. Elizabeth (daughter of Thomas Cresap, Col and Hannah Johnson) was born , Fredericks Co., Md.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 88. Nehemiah Prater was born , of Henry or Pittsylvania Co., Va.; was christened , Lived in Patrick Co., Va. & Prob. n.C.; died , Prob. n.C. or Floyd Co., Ky..
- 89. John Prather, Prater was born , of Russell Co., Va.; died Aft 1833, Adams Co., Ohio.
- 90. Glatha Prather was born , of Henry or Pittsylvania Co., Va.; was christened , Listed Living Montg. Co., Va. 1830; was buried , Floyd Co., Ky..
- 91. Nancy Elizabeth Prather was born , of Henry or Pittsylvania Co., Va.; died Aft 1830, Washington Co., Pa..
46. Thomas Clagett Prather, Lt (27.Elizabeth3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born 09 May 1726, Queen Anne P, Prince George, Md; died 11 Oct 1758, Ft Duquesne, Loyal Hannan, Pa; was buried , Prather Cem, Clear Springs, Md. Other Events:
- AFN: 1MPS-73M
- Reference Number: 4.081.01
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
He was serving with his brother Henry in the battle of Loyalhanna (PA.)
when he was killed.
His father & brother brought his body back to Maryland and he was the first
interment in the old Prather Cem (now on the Frank Showalter farm, west of
Clear Spring, Washington Co., Md.)
Thomas Claggett Prather was in Colonial Wars and was killed in the Battle
of Loyathanna in the French and Indian War. (During an Indian ambush)
After Thomas was killed his Wife, Margaret married Thomas Freeman, Esq.of Md.
When Capt. Thomas, son of Margaret & Thomas C. Prather returned to Kentucky
his mother Margaret and his Stepfather came with him.Thomas married Margaret Prather 09 May 1750, Maryland. Margaret (daughter of Philip Philemin Gittings Prater, I and Catherine Hunt) was born 14 Sep 1730, Queen Anne P, Prince George, Md; died 30 Jul 1820, At Home of Her Daughter in Mercer Co., Ky; was buried , Old Lillard Cem, Lawrenceburg, Anderson, Ky. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 92. Thomas V. Prather, Capt. was born 16 Dec 1751, "Maiden's Fancy" Frederick Co., Md.; was christened , Rev. War Soldier - Maryland; died 24 Jul 1786, Fort Harrod, Mercer, Ky; was buried , The Old Pioneer Grave Yd. Fort Harrod.
47. Richard Prather, Lt (27.Elizabeth3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born 01 Aug 1727, Queen Anne P, Prince George, Md; died 26 Nov 1789, Clear Spring, Washington, Md. Other Events:
- Occupation: Plantationer
- Reference Number: 4.082.02
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
1800 Census, Maryland, Washington Co., Conococheague Hundred:
Widow.. Prather 1 Free White Males 2 Free White Females
Henry Prather 1 " " 1 " "
Samuel Prather 4 " under 10 1 " under 10
James Prather 2 " 1 "
Jacob Hains Sr.
Jacob Hains Jr.
Nathan, John, Jacob Nesbitt
Mathias Stone:
2 - Free White Males under 10
1 - " " 26-45
2 - " " Females under 10
1 - " " " 16-26
---------------------------------
He served in the French and Indian War.
Maryland Assessments 1783; Richard Prather, sundry tracts , 580 acres
WA Salisbury and Conocheague p. 47. MSA S1161-11-3
He lived at "Ricard's Choice" near Clear Spring, Washington Co., MD.Richard married Lucy Elizabeth Jacques 25 Jun 1766, Washington Co., Md.. Lucy (daughter of Denton Jacques, Sr and Mrs Denton Jacques) was born Feb 1725, of, Prince George, Md; died 03 May 1775, of, Prince George, Md. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 93. Basil Prather was born 28 Mar 1756, of, Washington, Md; died Bef 14 Oct 1808, ,Jefferson, Ky.
- 94. Thomas Prather was born 05 Oct 1758, Clear Springs, Washington, Md; was christened , Rev. War Soldier - Maryland; died 17 Feb 1804, Clear Springs, Washington, Md.
- 95. James Prather was born 25 Mar 1761, of, Washington, Md; died 09 Apr 1815, West Va..
- 96. Samuel Prather was born 25 Oct 1763, Clear Spring, Washington, Md; died 22 Dec 1817, Clear Spring, Washington, Md; was buried , Graveyard, Frank Showalter Farm.
- 97. Elizabeth Prather was born 31 Mar 1766, of, Washington, Md.
- 98. Rebecca Prather was born 01 Jul 1768, of, Washington, Md.
- 99. Henry Harry Prather was born 23 Dec 1770, Clear Spring, Washington, Md; died 05 Apr 1829, Clear Spring, Washington, Md.
Richard married Lydia Predmore, Covenhover 03 Aug 1782, Berkley Co., W.Va.. Lydia was born Abt 1721, of, Berkley, W.Va; was christened , Listed 1790 Census, Wash. Co., Md.. [Group Sheet]
48. Margaret Prather (27.Elizabeth3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born 14 Oct 1728, ,Prince George, Md; died Abt 1728. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 4.083.03
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
49. Mary Polly Prather (27.Elizabeth3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born 06 Jan 1729, Queen Anne P, Prince George, Md; was christened , Queen Ann Par., Leeland, Pr.Geo., Md.; died Abt 1790, Springhill Twp, Fayette, Pa; was buried , Springhill Township. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 4.084.04
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
!Ancestor of Pres.Jefferson Davis,CSA.
They moved from Frederick Co., Md. to Mononogahalia Co., Va. (now Fayette Co.,
Pa.) ca. 1769.
Thomas Lucas, father of Elizabeth Lucas who was mother of Aaron Moore, wrote
his Will, 18 Oct., 1721. In his Will is found "I do give and bequeath unto my
daughter Elizabeth Moore the wife of George Moore"
*Will of Thomas Lucas was proven 26 Feb., 1724, Maryland State Archives, Hall
of Records, Annapolis, Md.
Mary's father-in-law was George Moore.
Mary's father Thomas stated in his Will of 1785 "My daughter Mary Moore".Mary married John Clarke Bef 1750, Queen Anne Parish, Md. John was born , Queen Anne Parish, Md. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 100. Mary Clarke was born , Queen Anne Parish, Md.
Mary married Aaron Moore, Sr 1750, Maryland. Aaron (son of George Moore and Elizabeth Lucas) was born Abt 1729, Queen Anne P, Prince George, Md; died Bef Oct 1785, Springhill Twp, Fayette, Pa; was buried , Springhill Township, Fayette Co., Pa.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 101. Elizabeth Moore was born Abt 1752, ,Frederick, Md.
- 102. Sarah Moore was born 26 Aug 1759, ,Frederick, Md; died 02 Mar 1833, Maysville, Ky.
- 103. Elinor Moore was born Abt 1760, ,Frederick, Md.
- 104. Abagail Moore was born Abt 12 Feb 1761, ,Frederick, Md.
- 105. Ruhamah Moore was born Abt 1763, ,Frederick, Md; died 10 May 1842, ,Adams, Oh.
- 106. Hosea Moore, Sr was born 26 Dec 1763, ,Frederick, Md; died 25 Feb 1851, ,Adams, Oh; was buried , Buckett Cem, Adams, Oh.
- 107. Aaron Moore, Jr was born Abt 1764, ,Frederick, Md; died 12 Mar 1841, ,Adams, Oh.
- 108. Martha Moore was born 26 Aug 1766, ,Frederick, Md; died 04 Apr 1819, ,Adams, Oh; was buried , Kirker Cem, Adams, Oh.
- 109. Henry Moore was born Abt 1770, ,Frederick, Md; died Abt 1792, ,Adams, Oh.
- 110. Nancy Moore was born Abt 1772, of Frederick Co., Md.
50. William Basil Prather, Capt (27.Elizabeth3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born 03 May 1731, Queen Anne P, Prince George, Md; was christened , Moved to Clark Co.Ind. Then Ky.; died 21 Jan 1803, Fox Hill, Jefferson, Ky. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 4.085.05
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
Basil's father was a Capt. in the Maryland Militia and a surveyor.
During the French and Indian War his father was one of the most conspicuous
commanders of the Maryland forces, becoming a Colonel in 1756, and Commander
in Chief of the Frederick Militia in 1763. After the formation of the new
Republic he served on the Committe of Observation. Basil, along with his
brothers, served in the colonial forces during this war.
Following the French and Indian War, Basil Prather was one of the very early
explorers into what was to become Kentucky. In 1775, in the company of his
nephew Thomas Prather and others, they explored the area near present
Springfield and Harrodsburg, Ky. where they staked out a claim of 3,000 acres.
Basil continued his explorations and land speculations until the outbreak of
the Revolution when he returned to Maryland in early 1776 and was commissioned
as Capt. in the Militia. [ "By the order of the Frederick County Committee of
Observation, Feb. 5, 1776 , BASIL PRATHER reccommended as Captain." ]
In the summer BASIL PRATHER and a friend and fellow explorer, Van Swearingen,
were commissioned in the Continental Army when the 8th Pennsylvania Regiment
was formed by Congress, 15 July, 1776. Van Swearengen was made Capt. and BASIL
PRATHER was made First Lieutenant. Their assignment was to protect the
frontier from British/Indian armies. On 23 Nov.,1776 the 8th PA. was ordered
"-to march, with all possible expedition, by the nearest route, to Brunswick
New Jersey, or to join Gen. Washington where ever he may be."
This was a grueling and ill-fated march in the deep of winter and the regiment
was greatly reduced, for at the end of it, the muster rolls reveals that out
of the original number of 684 men, "36 were prisoners of war; 14 missing;
51 dead; 126 deserted." There were also many wounded and all were suffering
the effects of combat and the terrible winter march. "Quibbletown, 28 Feb.,
1777 -"I desired the doctor by all means to visit them. They were raised about
the Ohio, and had traveled near 500 miles -- for 150 miles over the mountains,
never entering a house, but building fires and incamping in the snow."
"Considerable numbers have died. A Colonel and Lieutenant Colonel among the
dead----." The munster rolls list 10 Companies and Capt. Lt. BASIL PRATHER
was in command of one of them.
In the late summer of the 1777 Washington was preparing to defend against the
impending approach of Burgoyne's army when he formed the famed "Rangers" under
the command of his close friend Col. Daniel Morgan. This small unit was
originally conceived to be a force of picked riflemen to be used to combat the
Indian units under Burgoyne's command. Three companies were formed from all
the 8th Pennsylvania and detached from the reg. to Col. Morgan's command.
These three companies were commanded by BASIL PRATHER, Van Swearengin, and
John Hardin. It was this force that so decimated the British ranks in the
desperate fights at Freemans Farm, in the latter days of Sept. and early Oct.,
that the Continental Army had its first victory when Gen. Burgoyne surrendered
on Oct. 17th." These same companies were also with Morgan, and greatly
distingueshed themselves in the series of actions that resulted in the
surrender of Gen. Burgoyne at Saratoga."
BASIL PRATHER was also with these same companies when the 8th Penn.
was engaged in the battles of Brandywine and Germantown and spent the
winter of 1777/78 encamped with Gen. George Washington at Valley Forge.
On 5 Mar.,1778 the 8th was ordered to Pittsburgh and to once again engage in
the protection of the Western frontiers. During their march to Pittsburgh they
were engaged in actions against hostile indians and continued engagements with
hostiles around Pittsburgh.
BASIL PRATHER resigned form the 8th Pennsylvania and joined the forces of
Virginia which were engaged along the Ohio against the British and Indians.
He was placed under the command of Gen. George R. Clark.
BASIL PRATHER was made a Capt. of Virginia and in 1781 he was Adjutant Gen.
at Fort Nelson, the present site of Louisville, Ky.
Basil recieved many grants of land in Ky and Ind., some of which were as far
south as Hickman on the Mississippi. At the time his southern lands were in
Chickasaw country and his descendants could not take possession of these lands
until after 1830. The lands in Indiana were recorded: "To Basil Prather for
consideration of his Military Service from the Commissioners of the Illinois
Grant."
After the Revolution, Capt. Basil was engaged in the acquisition of land and
traveled between his fathers home in Maryland and his new home at the falls
of the Ohio (near Louisville). He also maintained a residence in Pennsylvania
on the Monongahela.
In 1789 Captain Prather met Frances Meriwether of Virginia at a ball given in
the fort at Jeffersonville, across the river from Louisville on the Ind. side.
She was much younger than he but they were married 26 Feb.,1789 in Louisville.
He then purchased the 300 acre tract on Beargrass Creek where he built a
large Mansion which was a louisville landmark for over 150 yrs.
Basil Prather was known for his hospitality and courteous demeanor.
On May of 1790 he was elected one of the Trustees of the Town of Louisville.
He died in 1803. He was a man of connanding character and ability.
Records state:"He was an exceedingly handsome man of 6 ft. 3 in. tall, finely
proportioned, almost the ideal soldier."
Basil served as a patriot throughout the war, declining any pay for his
services.
His estate was administered by Basil's half brother Capt. Thomas Prather.
Thomas became one of the most prominent business and social leaders of Ky.
He founded the old Bank of Ky. and was the first president of it.
It is said that he was Kentuckey's first millionaire and his home stood on old
"Prather Square" in down town Louisville.
Basils son was also named Thomas and he served as a soldier in the war of
1812 and fought under General Jackson in the Battle of New Orleans.
He lived out his life at Louisville in his fathers home.
The home had 3 floors with 18 rooms on the first two floors and the third
floor was a Ballroom. No room had less than 22 sq. feet. The ceilings were
14 feet high. It also had very spacious cellars. It burned in 1944.
Basils home was called "Fox Hill" and it required 14 servants when Basil lived
there. The old home has been rebuilt and is a historial landmark.
It is now part of Creation Park and known as the Ben Collings Mansion.
(Ben Collings owned and rebuilt the "Fox Hill Mansion" after it burned-1944)
(RESEARCHED BY THE HISTORICAL SOC. OF LOUISVILLE, KY.)
(taken from their files by: Gary Benton Prather)William married Mrs Clorinda Cloe Prather Md.. Mrs was born Abt 1735, Queen Anne P, Prince George, Md; died Abt 1765, Indian Raid, Conecocheague, Frederick, Md. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 111. Phillip Prather was born , of Frederick Co., Md; was christened , No Other Record of Him Found.
- 112. Richard Prather was born Abt 1751, ,Frederick, Md; died Bef 11 May 1801, ,Nelson, Ky.
- 113. Henry Prather, Capt was born 16 Nov 1759, Conococheaque Manor, Fredericks Co., Ky; was christened , Raised by Grandparents in Pa.; died 23 Nov 1821, Harrodsburg, Mercer, Ky.
- 114. Basil Prather was born 28 Jun 1772, Fredrick Co., Md.; was christened , Moved to Clark Co., In. When Young; died , Prob. Washington Co., In..
William married Frances Meriweather, Fanny 26 Feb 1789, Louisville, Jefferson Co., Ky.. Frances (daughter of George Merriwether and Martha Merriwether) was born 15 Aug 1770, ,,Va; died 24 Feb 1850, Fox Hill, Jefferson, Ky; was buried , Prather Cem, Jefferson, Ky. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 115. George Prather was born Abt 1790, Beargrass Creek, Jefferson, Ky.
- 116. Elizabeth Prather was born Abt 1791, Beargrass Creek, Jefferson, Ky.
- 117. Elizabeth Prather was born Abt 1791, Beargrass Creek, Jefferson, Ky.
- 118. Mary Merriwether Prather was born May 1793, ,Jefferson, Ky.
- 119. Thomas R Prather was born 06 Mar 1795, Fox Hill, Jefferson, Ky; died 25 Dec 1843, ,Jefferson, Ky; was buried , Prather Cem, Fox Hill, Jefferson, Ky.
- 120. Martha Merriwether Prather was born Sep 1797, ,Jefferson, Ky.
51. Henry Abram Prather, Lt (27.Elizabeth3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born 14 Sep 1732, Queen Anne P, Prince George, Md; was christened , Others Claim He Was Born in 1721; died 29 Aug 1775, Antrim Twp, Cumberland, Pa. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 4.086.06
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
Abram was presented with a tortoise shell snuff box lined with gold by Robert
Johnson of Gen. George Washington's staff./ Fought in battle of Loyalhanna.
He served in the Continental Army. During the French & Indian War he was a
Lt. in Capt.J.Beall's Co. from 9 Oct., 1757 to 8 Nov.,1758.
He was also a Justice of the Peace for Antrim Twp. in 1770/71.
The tortoise Shell snuff box has been handed down from first son to first son
and is now with Paul Prather of Minnapolis, Minn. (1994)Henry married Elizabeth Mary Hicks 09 May 1754, Pa. (Prob. Franklin Co.). Elizabeth (daughter of Nicholas Hicks and Mrs Elizabeth Hicks) was born 11 Feb 1736, Cumberland Valley, Lancaster, Pa.; died 17 Sep 1805, ,Franklin, Pa. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 121. Thomas Hicks Prather, Sr was born 02 Apr 1755, ,Frederick, Md; was christened , Rev. War Soldier - Pa. Private; died 15 Feb 1818, ,Venango, Pa.
- 122. Henry Prather, Jr was born 22 Feb 1757, of, Frederick, Md; died 09 Jul 1759, Pa. or Md..
- 123. John S. Prather was born 16 Jan 1759, of, Antrim Twp, Cumberland, Pa; died 16 Nov 1787, Ohio.
- 124. Mary Polly Prather was born 31 Oct 1760, Antrim Twp, Cumberland, Pa; died 25 Sep 1800, Near Greencastle, Cumberland, Pa.
- 125. Abraham Prather was born 16 Oct 1762, Greencastle, Cumberland Co., Pa.; died 31 Jul 1819, Antrim Twp, Cumberland, Pa; was buried , Cedar Hill Cem, Cumberland, Pa.
- 126. Henry Prather, II was born 16 Oct 1764, Antrim Twp, Cumberland, Pa; was christened , Note: Named After His Brother Who Died.; died Aft 1810, Prob. Knox Co., Ohio or Linden, Ca..
- 127. Basil Prather was born 04 Apr 1770, Antrim Twp, Cumberland, Pa; died 17 Aug 1774, Antrim Twp, Cumberland, Pa.
- 128. Eleanor Prather was born 06 Feb 1772, Antrim Twp, Cumberland, Pa.
52. Eleanor Prather, Twin (27.Elizabeth3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born 15 Mar 1734, Queen Anne P, Prince George, Md. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 4.087.07
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
!No issue
Eleanor married Jacob Friend Abt 1754, of, Queen Anne P, Prince George, Md. Jacob was born Abt 1729, of, Washington, Md. [Group Sheet]
53. Martha Sprigg Prather (27.Elizabeth3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born 15 Mar 1734, ,Prince George, Md; died 15 Mar 1734, ,Prince George, Md. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 4.088.08
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
54. James Prater, Capt.Prather Prator (27.Elizabeth3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born 27 Jan 1735, Queen Anne P, Prince George, Md; was christened , Rev. War Soldier - Maryland Capt.; died 03 Nov 1818, ,Allegany, Md. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 4.090.9
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
He was known as "Capt. James Prather" - French and Indian War.
He bought land in Ross Co., Ohio and in ILL.
WILL OF JAMES PRATHER:
In the name of God. I James Prather of Allegany Co., and State of Maryland
being weak and infirm in body, but of sound and disposing mind Considering the
certainty of death and the uncertainty of the time thereof and being desirous
to settle my worldly affairs and therebyt be the better prepaired to leave
this world when it shall please God to call me hence do therefore make and
publish this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following that is
to say. First and principally ;I commit my Soul unto the hands of Almighty God
and my body to the Earth to be decently burried at the discretion of my
Excutors hereinafter named and after my debtrs are paid and my wife's thirds
are taken out of my property I devcise and bequeath as follows:
I give and bequeath my son charles Prather, all that tract of land I purchased
of Conrad Pusing lying and being in Hamphire Co. and Commonwealth of Virginia
forever. I give and bequeath to my son charles All that tract of land I
purchased of Nacy Jackson lying in Hampshire co. and Commonwealth of Virginia
aforsaid forever. I also give and bequeath to my son Charles four hundred
dollars. Now it is my will and desire that if my said son Charles doesnot
within two years next after my decease appear before my Executors and claim in
person the above mentioned two tracts of land and the four hundred dollars
then in that in that case he failing so to do the above mentioned wwo tracts
of land and the fourhundred dollars shall be disposed of by my Executors as my
personal property. I give and bequeath to my son James Prather the Residue of
the lands I own in the County of Hampshire and Commonwealth of Virginia and
all the lands I own in Allegany County and State of Maryland to be by him held
in fee simple. I also give and bequeath to my son James four hundred dollars
and my Negro man named Harry. I give and bequeath to my son Basil Prather and
to my daughters Elizabeth, Mary Martha, Caty, and Ruth the sum of four hundred
dollars each. I will and desire that the residue of my real and personal
property be sold and the money arising from the sale be eqally divided among
all my children. And lastly I do constitute my son james Prather and Daliel
colli9ns my Exccutors of this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking and
annulling all former wills by me made ratifying and confirming this and none
other to be my last Will and Testament.
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Maryland Assessments of 1783; James Prather 162 acres. WA Upper Old Town
p.15 MSA S1161-10-8. 1/4/5/54
Maryland Assessments of 1783; James Prather, Indian Bottom Plantation
pt. 100 acres. WA Salisbury and Conocheague Mannors p. 47
MSA S1161-11-3. 1/4/5/54 Notes: James & Thomas Prather.
He moved with his parents and family to Frederick Co., Md. then to Wash.Co.,
Md., then to Allegany Co. Md.
*He was appointed one of the first Justices of "Orphans Court", commissioned
Jan. 17, 1791, signed A.C.Hanson Chancellor of Maryland.
*During the French and Indian War, he was captured by the Indians and held for
4 years. (Some INCORRECT LDS files suggest he was born in Wales.)James married Ruth Crownover Maryland. Ruth was born Abt 1744, of, Prince George, Md. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 129. Mr Prater was born , of Frederick Co., Md; was christened , Moved to Mo..
- 130. Elizabeth Prather was born 09 Dec 1768, ,Frederick, Md; died 05 Aug 1835, ,Adams, Oh; was buried , Tiffin Twp, Adams, Oh.
James married Sarah Beattie Beatty 03 Jun 1769, Allegany Co., Maryland. Sarah (daughter of Thomas Beatty, Judge and Mrs Mary Beatty) was born 15 Apr 1753, of, Prince George, Md; died Aug 1824, ,Allegany, Md. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 131. Mary R. Prater was born 13 Nov 1770, Cumberland, Allegheny, Md; died 17 Apr 1841, ,Ross, Oh; was buried 17 Apr 1841, Foster Cem., Pike Co., Oh.
- 132. Martha Prather was born Abt 1772, ,Frederick, Md; died 18 Mar 1848, ,Ross, Oh; was buried , Ross Co., Ohio.
- 133. Catherine Prather was born 11 Feb 1775, Allegany Co., Md.; died 30 Aug 1843, Warren Co., In; was buried , Daisy Cem., Fountain Co., Ind..
- 134. Charles Prather was born Abt 1776, ,Washington, Md; was christened , Went to Va. Then West.; died , Prob. Settled in Ind..
- 135. William Basil Prather was born 30 May 1780, ,Hampshire, Va; died 16 Jul 1852, ,Washington, Ky; was buried , Prather Family Graveyard, Wash.Co., Ky..
- 136. Sarah Prather was born 31 Aug 1781, Hampshire, Mineral, Va. Now W.V.; died 12 Feb 1835, ,Ross, Oh; was buried , Ross Co., Ohio.
- 137. James C. Prather, II was born 03 Jul 1783, ,Washington, Md; died 28 Apr 1846, Clinton, De Witt, Il.
- 138. Ann Prather was born 1787, ,Washington, Md.
- 139. Ruth Prather was born 08 Sep 1790, ,Clinton, De Witt, Il; died 08 Aug 1861, ,Clinton, De Witt, Il; was buried , Clinton Co., Il. With Brother James.
55. Charles Prather (27.Elizabeth3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born 18 Sep 1735, Queen Anne P, Prince George, Md; died 25 Sep 1810, Wellsburg, Brooke, W.Va; was buried , On a Knoll 600 Ft.S.W. of His Home.. Other Events:
- Occupation: Planter; River Ferries(2)
- Reference Number: 4.089.09
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
!He was the founder of Charlestown,Brook Co.WV.The name was changed to
Wellsburg.
Charles Prather was in Capt. James Shelby's Company during the Chickamauge
Expedition. April 1779.
Head of Household Brooke Co., VA. 1810
Charles Prather
Henry Prather
Maryland Assessment of 1783; Charles Prather, Friendship Manor,
128 acres. WA Cumberland p.10 MSA S1161-10-8. 1/4/5/53
Founded Wellsburg, W.VA. then called Charlestown after him.(Recorded in 1789).
Charles laid out the Town that was first called Charlestown and later changed
to Wellsburg. He was one of the first to settle there and owned the land.
Shortly after it was settled a lady was killed and scalped near the river
which the settlement was located on. The Mingo Indians had an encampment on
the other side of the river and nearby. Nothing else recorded of this event.
!He was the founder of Charlestown,Brook Co.WV.The name was changed to Wellsburg.Charles married Ruth Tannehill-Radford 1760, Prob. W. Va.. Ruth (daughter of William Tennihill, IV and Mrs Mary Tennihill) was born Abt 1732, ,Frederick, Md; died 07 Oct 1807, Wellsburg, Brooke, W.Va; was buried , Prather Cem, Steubenville Rd, Wellsburg, W.Va. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 140. Charles Prather was born , of Frederick Co., Md; died , Va. or Ohio.
- 141. Catherine E. Prather was born , of Frederick Co., Md.
- 142. Henry Harry Prather was born Aft 1760, of, Frederick, Md.
- 143. John Prather, Sr was born Abt 1763, of, Frederick, Md; died Bef 27 Nov 1837, Brooke, Harrison, Va.
- 144. Elizabeth Prather was born 01 Jul 1765, of, Frederick, Md; died 20 Apr 1845, ,Tyler, Va; was buried , Wells Fam Cem, Sistersville, Wv.
56. Sarah Prather (27.Elizabeth3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born 02 Feb 1739, Queen Anne P, Prince George, Md; died Aft 24 Jun 1785. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 4.091.11
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
!No issue.
Sarah married Archibald Sharer, Col Abt 1760, of, Frederick, Md. Archibald was born Abt 1735, of, Frederick, Md. [Group Sheet]
57. Ann Joanna Prather (27.Elizabeth3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born 01 Jan 1740, ,Prince George, Md; died Bef 07 Aug 1797, New Geneva, Fayette Co., Pa.. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 4.092.12
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
!P-A,gives name as Joanna Ann & d.1818 in Fayette Co,PA.also is off abt.11 years
younger on all children.Geneal Prather gives d.1818 in Fayette Co.KY,and her
husband as a cousin.
!P-A,gives name as Joanna Ann & d.1818 in Fayette Co,PA.also is off abt.11 years younger on all children.Geneal Prather gives d.1818 in Fayette Co.KY,and her husband as a cousin.Ann married Theophilus Phillips, Lt Col Pa.. Theophilus was born Abt 1735, ,Chester, Pa; died Bef 07 Aug 1789, New Geneva, Fayatte Co., Pa.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 145. Mary Ann Phillips was born Abt 1760, New Geneva, Fayette Co., Pa.; died 10 Jun 1787, ,Mercer, Ky.
- 146. Frances Phillips was born Abt 1770, of Fayette, Pa.
- 147. Eleanor Phillips was born Abt 1771, of, Va.
- 148. Joanna Phillips was born Abt 1774, of, Va; died 26 Mar 1856, ,Fayette, Pa.
- 149. Elizabeth Phillips was born 04 Mar 1774, New Geneva, Fayatte Co., Pa.; died 12 Mar 1852, New Geneva, Pa..
- 150. Ann Phillips was born Abt 1776, of, Va.
- 151. William Phillips was born Abt 1777, of, Va; died Bef 22 Dec 1799, ,Fayette, Pa.
- 152. Sarah Phillips was born Abt 1778, New Geneva, Pa..
- 153. John Phillips was born 20 Jun 1780, ,Fayette, Pa; died 17 Sep 1831, ,Adams, Oh.
- 154. Phillip Theophilus Phillips was born 29 Sep 1785, ,Fayette, Pa; died 23 Apr 1846, Apple Creek, Wayne Co., Ohio.
- 155. Permelia Phillips was born Abt 1789, ,Fayette, Pa; was buried , New Geneva, Fayette, Pa.
58. Elizabeth Prather (27.Elizabeth3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born 10 Jan 1743, All Saints P, Prince George, Md; died Aft 24 Jun 1785. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 4.093.13
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
!Probably d.unmarried
59. John Clagett (28.Edward3, 7.Richard2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1733, Croome, Prince George, Md; died 25 Apr 1781, of, Anne Arundel, Md. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 5.064.02
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
John married Cassandra White Abt 1755, of, Prince George, Md. Cassandra (daughter of Samuel White and Mrs Samuel White) was born Abt 1737, of, Prince George, Md. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 156. Joseph White Clagett was born Abt 1756, of, Prince George, Md.
- 157. Walter Clagett was born Abt 1758, of, Prince George, Md.
- 158. William Clagett was born Abt 1760, of, Prince George, Md.
60. Richard Clagett (28.Edward3, 7.Richard2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1736, Croome, Prince George, Md; died Abt 1789, of, Charles, Md. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 5.065.03
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Richard married Ann Hutchinson Parker Abt 1761, of, Prince George, Md. Ann (daughter of George Parker and Elizabeth Hutchinson Pyle) was born Abt 1740, of, Prince George, Md. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 159. John Clagett was born Abt 1762, of, Prince George, Md.
Richard married Mary Marshall Abt 1761, of, Prince George, Md. Mary (daughter of Major John Marshall and Mrs John Marshall) was born Abt 1740, of, Prince George, Md. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 160. Elizabeth Clagett was born Abt 1762, of, Prince George, Md.
- 161. Ann Clagett was born Abt 1764, of, Prince George, Md.
- 162. Eleanor Bowie Clagett was born Abt 1766, of, Prince George, Md.
- 163. John Marshall Clagett was born Abt 1768, of, Prince George, Md.
- 164. Horatio Clagett was born Abt 1770, of, Prince George, Md.
- 165. Thomas Dorsey Clagett was born Abt 1772, of, Prince George, Md.
61. Nicholas Clagett (28.Edward3, 7.Richard2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1740, Croome, Prince George, Md. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 5.067.05
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Nicholas married Mrs Ridgely Abt 1765, of, Prince George, Md. Mrs was born Abt 1744, of, Prince George, Md. [Group Sheet]
62. Wiseman Clagett (28.Edward3, 7.Richard2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1742, Croome, Prince George, Md; died Abt 1785. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 5.068.06
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Wiseman married Priscilla Bowie Lyles 17 Jan 1779, of, Prince George, Md. Priscilla (daughter of Hilleary Lyles and Lucy Bowie) was born Abt 1758, of, Prince George, Md. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 166. Sarah Ann Clagett was born Abt 1780, of, Prince George, Md.
- 167. Agnes Clagett was born Abt 1782, of, Prince George, Md.
- 168. Eleanor Bowie Clagett was born Abt 1784, of, Prince George, Md.
63. Eleanor Bowie Clagett (28.Edward3, 7.Richard2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1749, Croome, Prince George, Md; died Abt 1786. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 5.069.07
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Eleanor married John Berry Abt 1767, of, Prince George, Md. John was born Abt 1736, of, Prince George, Md. [Group Sheet]
64. Mary Clagett (28.Edward3, 7.Richard2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1783, Croome, Prince George, Md. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 5.066.04
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Mary married Mr Magruder Abt 1804, of, Prince George, Md. Mr was born Abt 1779, of, Croome, Prince George, Md. [Group Sheet]