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Alva Ophelia Darnell
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1. Alva Ophelia Darnell was born 21 Feb 1851, ,Campbell, Ga; died 28 May 1884, ,Van Zandt, Tx. Alva married Riley Benton Prather 10 Mar 1869, Canton, Van Zant Co., Tx. Riley (son of Samuel Benton Prater and Nancy Tunnell) was born 10 Mar 1848, ,Smith, Tx; died 30 Apr 1918, ,Van Zandt, Tx; was buried , Providence Cem. near van, Tx.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Nettie Prather
was born , Van Zandt Co., Tx; died , Vanzandt Co., Tx..
- 3. Luther Lowell Prather
was born , Van Zandt Co., Tx; died , Died a Young Man, Unmarried.
- 4. 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..
- 5. Margaret Rose Anna Prather
was born 1876, Vanzdandt Co., Tx..
- 6. Thomas Ellis Prather, Tom
was born 10 Feb 1877, Vanzandt Co., Tx.; died 23 Jun 1958, Vanzandt Co., Tx.; was buried , Corinth Cem..
- 7. Nancy Cornelia Prather, Nelie
was born 1879, Vanzandt Co., Tx.; died 1957.
- 8. Zora Ophelia Prather
was born 22 Jan 1883, Van Zandt Co., Tx; died 10 Feb 1978, Creagerville, Van Zandt Co., Tx..
- 9. Mr Prather
was born 28 May 1884, Van Zandt Co., Tx; died 28 May 1884, Died at Birth With Mother.
- 2. Nettie Prather
Generation: 2
2. Nettie Prather (1.Alva1) was born , Van Zandt Co., Tx; died , Vanzandt Co., Tx..
3. Luther Lowell Prather (1.Alva1) was born , Van Zandt Co., Tx; died , Died a Young Man, Unmarried.
4. Eugene Franklin Prather
(1.Alva1) 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..
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:
- 10. Samuel Benton Prather
was born 18 Sep 1920, Eaglette, AR; died 21 Mar 2010, Oklahoma.
- 11. Faye Prather
- 12. Noble Prather
- 13. Eugene Victor Prather
- 14. Sible Rose Prather
was born , Alex, Grady Co., Okla..
- 15. Leo Neil Prather
was born 08 Oct 1904, Grand Saline, Vanzandt Co., Tx.; died Bef 2000, Auburn, Ca..
- 16. Boy Prather
was born 27 Jan 1908, Grand Saline, Vanzandt Co., Tx.; died 07 Oct 1908, Grand Saline, Vanzandt Co., Tx..
- 17. Nettie Ofelia Prather
was born 08 Mar 1910, Grand Saline, Tx.; died 11 Jun 1990, Hooks, Tx.; was buried 13 Jun 1990, Nash, Tx..
- 18. Riley Thomas Prather
was born 04 Jul 1916, Holly Springs, Ark.; died Aug 1984, Marrietta, Okla..
- 19. Dorothy Bernice Prather
was born 27 Oct 1922, Delark, Ark.; died Bef 2000, Lived in Paris, Tx..
- 20. 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:
- 21. Mr Prather
was born , of van Zandt, Tx; died , With Mother at Birth.
- 10. Samuel Benton Prather
5. Margaret Rose Anna Prather (1.Alva1) was born 1876, Vanzdandt Co., Tx..
Margaret married Dr. Collins Van Zandt Co., Tx. Dr. was born , Van Zandt Co., Tx. [Group Sheet]
6. Thomas Ellis Prather, Tom (1.Alva1) was born 10 Feb 1877, Vanzandt Co., Tx.; died 23 Jun 1958, Vanzandt Co., Tx.; was buried , Corinth Cem..
Thomas married May Bailey Van Zandt Co., Tx. May was born , Van Zandt Co., Tx. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 22. James Ellis Prather
was born , Tx.; died 1995, Eagle Ridge, Utah; was buried , Cornith Cem., Smith Co., Tx..
- 23. 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..
- 24. Living Prather
- 25. 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:
- 26. Mary Ganeava Prather
- 27. 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..
- 22. James Ellis Prather
7. Nancy Cornelia Prather, Nelie (1.Alva1) was born 1879, Vanzandt Co., Tx.; died 1957.
8. Zora Ophelia Prather (1.Alva1) was born 22 Jan 1883, Van Zandt Co., Tx; died 10 Feb 1978, Creagerville, Van Zandt Co., Tx..
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:
- 28. Thelma Stephens
was christened , Lived in Grand Saline, Tx..
- 29. Living Stephens
- 28. Thelma Stephens
9. Mr Prather (1.Alva1) was born 28 May 1884, Van Zandt Co., Tx; died 28 May 1884, Died at Birth With Mother.
Generation: 3
10. Samuel Benton Prather
(4.Eugene2, 1.Alva1) was born 18 Sep 1920, Eaglette, AR; died 21 Mar 2010, Oklahoma.
Samuel — Ruby Marie Wilkes. Ruby (daughter of Loranzie Dowell Wilkes and Anna May Montgomery) was born 13 Dec 1923, Eaglette, AR; died 14 Aug 2014, Moore, Cleveland Co, OK. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 30. Gary Benton Prather
- 31. Terrell Rand Prather
was born 17 Aug 1948, Sulphur, Murray Co., Oklahoma; died 02 Dec 1996, City Jail, Davis, Murray Co., Okla.; was buried 05 Dec 1996, Sulphur Cem., Sulphur, Murray Co., Okla..
- 30. Gary Benton Prather
11. Faye Prather (4.Eugene2, 1.Alva1)
Faye — Andrew Guinn. [Group Sheet]
12. Noble Prather (4.Eugene2, 1.Alva1)
Noble — Imogene Smith. [Group Sheet]
Children:
Noble — Dorothea Nunn. [Group Sheet]
Children:
13. Eugene Victor Prather (4.Eugene2, 1.Alva1)
Eugene — Mary Hefner. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 35. Phillipa Prather
- 36. Victor Prather
- 37. Bill Prather
- 35. Phillipa Prather
14. Sible Rose Prather (4.Eugene2, 1.Alva1) was born , Alex, Grady Co., Okla..
15. Leo Neil Prather (4.Eugene2, 1.Alva1) was born 08 Oct 1904, Grand Saline, Vanzandt Co., Tx.; died Bef 2000, Auburn, Ca..
Leo married Mable Nichols 20 Oct 1926, of Auburn, Ca. Mable was born 2 Aug 1907, of Auburn, Ca; died 10 Sep 1970, Oakland, Alemeda Co., Ca.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 38. Leo Edward Prather
was born 15 Apr 1929; died 25 Aug 2014.
- 39. Russell Benton Prather
- 38. Leo Edward Prather
16. Boy Prather (4.Eugene2, 1.Alva1) was born 27 Jan 1908, Grand Saline, Vanzandt Co., Tx.; died 07 Oct 1908, Grand Saline, Vanzandt Co., Tx..
17. Nettie Ofelia Prather (4.Eugene2, 1.Alva1) was born 08 Mar 1910, Grand Saline, Tx.; died 11 Jun 1990, Hooks, Tx.; was buried 13 Jun 1990, Nash, Tx..
Nettie married Robert Roy Peterson 19 Jun 1931, Lindsay, Okla.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
18. Riley Thomas Prather (4.Eugene2, 1.Alva1) was born 04 Jul 1916, Holly Springs, Ark.; died Aug 1984, Marrietta, Okla..
Riley married Eudell Norwood 19 Feb 1944. [Group Sheet]
19. Dorothy Bernice Prather (4.Eugene2, 1.Alva1) was born 27 Oct 1922, Delark, Ark.; died Bef 2000, Lived in Paris, Tx..
Dorothy married Arvil Kuhlengel 17 Jun 1944, Chickasha, Okla.. [Group Sheet]
20. Seborn Lee Prather, Bud (4.Eugene2, 1.Alva1) was born 13 Feb 1926, Alex, Grady Co., Okla.; died 21 Feb 1993, Paul Valley, Okla.; was buried , Pauls Valley, Okla..
Seborn married Betty Jean Spears 29 May 1955, Chickasha, Ok.. Betty was born 21 Dec 1933, Nianekah, Ok.; died 10 Mar 1971, Sulphur, Murray Co., Okla.; was buried , Rush Springs, Ok.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 42. Richard Prather
- 43. Norma Lou Prather
- 44. Ronald Dale Prather
Seborn — Margery. [Group Sheet]
- 42. Richard Prather
21. Mr Prather (4.Eugene2, 1.Alva1) was born , of van Zandt, Tx; died , With Mother at Birth.
22. James Ellis Prather (6.Thomas2, 1.Alva1) was born , Tx.; died 1995, Eagle Ridge, Utah; was buried , Cornith Cem., Smith Co., Tx..
James — Unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
23. Samuel Oscar Prather (6.Thomas2, 1.Alva1) 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..
Samuel married Clovis Loise Hudgens 07 Jul 1923, Colfax, Van Zandt Co., Tx.. Clovis was born , Okla.; was christened , 2nd. Husband: Willard Love Sides; died 28 Apr 1995, Tx.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 46. Gilbert Edgar Prather
- 47. Mr Prather
was born , of Tx; died , of Tx.
- 48. Saundra May Prather
- 49. David Dean Prather
- 50. Samuel Clifford Prather
was born 22 Aug 1927, Dallas, Tx.; died , Gransline, Tx..
- 51. Ruby Lee Prather
was born 17 Jan 1931, Jones, Van Zandt Co., Tx.; died 25 Jun 1970, Arlington, Tx.; was buried , Cornith Cem..
- 52. Herman Dale Prather
was born 19 Oct 1936, Cornith, Van Zandt Co., Tx.; died , Alvarado, Tx.; was buried , Corinth Cem. Corinth, Tx..
- 46. Gilbert Edgar Prather
24. Living Prather (6.Thomas2, 1.Alva1)
25. Roy Dean Prather (6.Thomas2, 1.Alva1) was born 05 Oct 1921, Canton, Van Zandt Co., Tx.; died , Oakcliff Area, Dallas, Tx..
Roy married Janie Faye Mitchell 07 Oct 1944, Shelby, Mi.. [Group Sheet]
Roy — Mary Ellen Sundell. [Group Sheet]
Children:
26. Mary Ganeava Prather (6.Thomas2, 1.Alva1)
27. Donand Edward Prather (6.Thomas2, 1.Alva1) was born 19 Feb 1938, Camden, Van Zandt Co., Tx.; was christened , Living New Chapel Hill, Tx. (1995); died 17 Jan 1997, Tyler, Tx..
Donand — Lenora June Woods, Sue. [Group Sheet]
Children:
Donand — Aneta Gail Harris. [Group Sheet]
28. Thelma Stephens (8.Zora2, 1.Alva1) was christened , Lived in Grand Saline, Tx..
29. Living Stephens (8.Zora2, 1.Alva1)
Generation: 4
30. Gary Benton Prather
(10.Samuel3, 4.Eugene2, 1.Alva1)
Gary — Katie Reed. [Group Sheet]
Children:
Gary — Greta Johnson. [Group Sheet]
Gary — Pamela Joe Thompson, Greene. [Group Sheet]
Gary — Suzanne Copell. [Group Sheet]
31. Terrell Rand Prather (10.Samuel3, 4.Eugene2, 1.Alva1) was born 17 Aug 1948, Sulphur, Murray Co., Oklahoma; died 02 Dec 1996, City Jail, Davis, Murray Co., Okla.; was buried 05 Dec 1996, Sulphur Cem., Sulphur, Murray Co., Okla..
Terrell — Locka Ben. [Group Sheet]
Children:
32. Donald Ray Prather, Donnie (12.Noble3, 4.Eugene2, 1.Alva1)
Donald — Jeanette Milano. [Group Sheet]
Children:
33. Joye Jean Prather (12.Noble3, 4.Eugene2, 1.Alva1)
Joye — Robert Wayne Jones. [Group Sheet]
Joye — George William Malone. [Group Sheet]
Children:
34. Richard Thomas Prather, Ricky (12.Noble3, 4.Eugene2, 1.Alva1)
Richard — Brenda Gail Bottoms. [Group Sheet]
Children:
35. Phillipa Prather (13.Eugene3, 4.Eugene2, 1.Alva1)
36. Victor Prather (13.Eugene3, 4.Eugene2, 1.Alva1)
37. Bill Prather (13.Eugene3, 4.Eugene2, 1.Alva1)
38. Leo Edward Prather (15.Leo3, 4.Eugene2, 1.Alva1) was born 15 Apr 1929; died 25 Aug 2014.
39. Russell Benton Prather (15.Leo3, 4.Eugene2, 1.Alva1)
Russell — Bonnie Lue Block. [Group Sheet]
Children:
40. Wilburn Vordell Peterson, Bobie (17.Nettie3, 4.Eugene2, 1.Alva1)
41. Betty Jo Peterson (17.Nettie3, 4.Eugene2, 1.Alva1)
Betty — Mr. Roberson. [Group Sheet]
42. Richard Prather (20.Seborn3, 4.Eugene2, 1.Alva1)
Richard — Vickie Burts. [Group Sheet]
Children:
43. Norma Lou Prather (20.Seborn3, 4.Eugene2, 1.Alva1)
Norma — Gregory Mark Easley. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 70. Denny Joe Easley
Norma — Charlie Gregory Jones. [Group Sheet]
Norma — John Phillip Ketter. [Group Sheet]
- 70. Denny Joe Easley
44. Ronald Dale Prather (20.Seborn3, 4.Eugene2, 1.Alva1)
45. James Ellis Prather, II. (22.James3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Alva1)
46. Gilbert Edgar Prather (23.Samuel3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Alva1)
Gilbert — Lee Evaline Hensley. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 71. Clovie Lee Prather
- 72. Linda Jane Prather
Gilbert — Charlett Ann Ford. [Group Sheet]
Children:
Gilbert — Lou Earl Ray, Troup. [Group Sheet]
Gilbert — Ruth E. Harvey. [Group Sheet]
- 71. Clovie Lee Prather
47. Mr Prather (23.Samuel3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Alva1) was born , of Tx; died , of Tx.
48. Saundra May Prather (23.Samuel3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Alva1)
Saundra — Joe Mallory Clark. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 78. Scott Lynn Clark
- 79. Robin Denise Clark
- 78. Scott Lynn Clark
49. David Dean Prather (23.Samuel3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Alva1)
David — Dottie Campbell. [Group Sheet]
Children:
50. Samuel Clifford Prather (23.Samuel3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Alva1) was born 22 Aug 1927, Dallas, Tx.; died , Gransline, Tx..
Samuel married Beatrice Swain 19 May 1945, Grand Saline, Van Zandt Co., Tx.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 81. Connie Sue Prather
- 82. Debra Ann Prather
- 81. Connie Sue Prather
51. Ruby Lee Prather (23.Samuel3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Alva1) was born 17 Jan 1931, Jones, Van Zandt Co., Tx.; died 25 Jun 1970, Arlington, Tx.; was buried , Cornith Cem..
Ruby married Bob Story 01 Jun 1948, Grand Saline, Van Zandt Co., Tx.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 83. Robert Lynn Storey
- 84. Pamela Kay Storey
- 85. Teresa Jan Storey
- 83. Robert Lynn Storey
52. Herman Dale Prather (23.Samuel3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Alva1) was born 19 Oct 1936, Cornith, Van Zandt Co., Tx.; died , Alvarado, Tx.; was buried , Corinth Cem. Corinth, Tx..
Herman married Lois Marie Alexander 23 Dec 1958, Moszell, Jones Co., Tx.. [Group Sheet]
Herman — Carolyn Sue Bush. [Group Sheet]
Children:
53. Penelope Sue Prather (25.Roy3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Alva1)
Penelope — James Ray Tinsley. [Group Sheet]
54. Laurene Marie Prather (25.Roy3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Alva1)
Laurene — Donald Frank Leper. [Group Sheet]
55. Rebecca Ann Prather (25.Roy3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Alva1)
56. Diana Lynne Prather (25.Roy3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Alva1)
57. Donald Edward Prather (27.Donand3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Alva1)