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James Josiah Prather, Jim Prater
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1. James Josiah Prather, Jim Prater was born 05 Nov 1818, Laurens Co., South Carolina; was christened , Living Tippah Co., Miss.(1850 Census); died 12 Nov 1900, Union Co., Ms.; was buried , Mt. Zion Cem., Union Co., Ms.. Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
Josiah Prather moved from South Carolina to Ga., Tippah Co., Miss.,
and descendants moved to Scott Co. Ark., and then to Freestone Co., Tx.James married Lydia Wesson Bef 1840, of Laurens Co., Sc. Lydia was born , of Laurens Co., Sc; died Jun 1869, Tippah Co., Miss.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Holloway Prather
was born , of Tippah Co., Ms; was christened , Moved With Parents to Tippah Co., Miss.; died , Ms..
- 3. Milzarce Prather, Malsehey or Mal
was born , Tippah Co., Miss; died , Near Booneville, Prentice Co., Ms.; was buried , Booneville Cem..
- 4. Martha Jane Prayther, Prather
was born , of Tippah Co., Miss..
- 5. Prather, Freddie Fee
- 6. Amanda Prather
was born , of Tippah Co., Ms.
- 7. Balrenia Prather, Sirennia
was born , of Tippah Co., Ms.
- 8. Cicero A. Prather, Cissara
was born Nov 1847, of Tippah Co., Ms; died , Ms.; was buried , Lebanon Cem., Tippah Co., Ms..
- 9. Robert Fatherona Prather, Tofie Rone
was born 09 Feb 1858, Tippah Co., Miss.; died 16 Sep 1937, Near Blackland, Prentiss Co., Ms.; was buried , Blackland Cem..
James married Mary Lucinda of Prentiss Co., Ms. Mary was born , of Prentiss Co., Ms; died , Union Co., Ms.; was buried , Mt. Zion Cem.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 10. Mary Adeline Prater
was born , of Prentiss Co., Ms.
- 11. Bethena Prater
was born , of Prentiss Co., Ms.
- 12. James Edward Prater, Jim Ed
was born , of Prentiss Co., Ms.
- 13. Frances R. Prather
was born , of Prentiss Co., Ms.
- 14. Reslobules Prater, Bulis
was born 27 Nov 1871, Prentiss Co, . Ms.; died 19 Oct 1954, Ms..
- 15. Amoline Prater
was born 01 Aug 1880, of Prentiss Co., Ms.
Generation: 2
2. Holloway Prather (1.James1) was born , of Tippah Co., Ms; was christened , Moved With Parents to Tippah Co., Miss.; died , Ms..
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
3. Milzarce Prather, Malsehey or Mal (1.James1) was born , Tippah Co., Miss; died , Near Booneville, Prentice Co., Ms.; was buried , Booneville Cem..
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Milzarce married Emily L. Smith 18 Jul 1875, Tippah Co., Miss.. Emily was born , of Tippah Co., Ms. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 16. Allie R. Prather
was born , Tippah Co., Miss..
- 17. Sarah Wade Prather, Sallie
was born , of Tippah Co., Ms.
- 18. Franklin Prather
was born , of Tippah Co., Ms.
4. Martha Jane Prayther, Prather (1.James1) was born , of Tippah Co., Miss..
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
Martha Jane "Prayther" as it is recorded in the Marrieage book #1851/88
married William Hickenbottom on 23 Dec. 1869 at Freestone Co.,Tx. and then
married him again on 24 Dec.1870 in the same county. We don't know why they
married twice, unless they had concerns about the minister that married them
the first time or it could have been a romantic gesture ? ? ? ?Martha married William Hickenbottom 23 Dec 1869, Freestone Co., Tx.. William was born , of Tippah Co., Ms. [Group Sheet]
5. Prather, Freddie Fee (1.James1)
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
His name is also found spelled Febsafry
married Fannie A. Powell 29 Dec 1870, Freestone Co., Tx.. Fannie was born , of Tippah Co., Ms. [Group Sheet]
married Edna Gullett Aft 1871, of Tippah Co., Ms. Edna was born , of Tippah Co., Ms. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 19. Mary Ann Prather
was born , of Tippah Co., Ms.
- 20. Betty Prather, Bet
was born , of Tippah Co., Ms.
- 21. Phillip Prather
was born , of Tippah Co., Ms.
- 22. Wylie Prather
was born , of Tippah Co., Ms.
married Mrs. Akin Aft 1882, of Tippah Co., Ms. Mrs. was born , of Tippah Co., Ms. [Group Sheet]
6. Amanda Prather (1.James1) was born , of Tippah Co., Ms.
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
7. Balrenia Prather, Sirennia (1.James1) was born , of Tippah Co., Ms.
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Balrenia married Garrett Gullett of Tippah Co., Ms. Garrett was born , of Tippah Co., Ms. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 23. Sarah Gullett
was born , of Tippah Co., Ms.
8. Cicero A. Prather, Cissara (1.James1) was born Nov 1847, of Tippah Co., Ms; died , Ms.; was buried , Lebanon Cem., Tippah Co., Ms..
Other Events:
- Occupation: FARMER
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Cicero married Mary Louise Gober 10 Dec 1868, Tippah Co., Miss.. Mary was born , of Tippah Co., Ms. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 24. Walter B. Prather
was born , Tippah Co., Miss..
- 25. Roderick Prather
was born , Tippah Co., Miss..
- 26. Tonkwa L. Prather, Tonk
was born , Tippah Co., Miss..
9. Robert Fatherona Prather, Tofie Rone (1.James1) was born 09 Feb 1858, Tippah Co., Miss.; died 16 Sep 1937, Near Blackland, Prentiss Co., Ms.; was buried , Blackland Cem..
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
His was also known by Totherona, Thorona, Toffie Rhone, Fatherona, and Rone.
Robert married Elizabeth Ann Bartlett, Lizzie 31 Aug 1884, of Tippah Co., Ms. Elizabeth was born , of Tippah Co., Ms. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 27. Francis Alonzo Prather
was born 03 Jul 1885, of Tippah Co., Ms; died 26 Nov 1964.
- 28. Lydia Jane Prather
was born 19 Oct 1886, Tippah Co., Ms; died 04 Jan 1969, Columbiam Ms..
- 29. Joseph Daniel Prather
was born 04 Feb 1888, of Tippah Co., Ms; died , Ala..
- 30. Sarah Myrtle May Prather, Sallie
was born 08 Sep 1889, of Tippah Co., Ms.
- 31. Minnie Lee Prather
was born 14 Sep 1893, of Tippah Co., Ms; died 26 May 1967, Booneville, Ms..
- 32. Nellie Lenora Prather
was born 14 Oct 1894, of Tippah Co., Ms; died 24 Mar 1976.
- 33. Brasher Cornelia Prather, Neely
was born 29 Oct 1895, of Tippah Co., Ms; died Aft 1981, Ms..
- 34. Clara Opal Prather
was born 07 Mar 1897, of Tippah Co., Ms; died , Ms..
- 35. Mary Lula Prather
was born 25 Oct 1899, Tippah Co., Ms.; died , Tupelo, Ms..
- 36. William Murray Prather, Bill
was born 10 Oct 1901, of Tippah Co., Ms; was christened , Went to Ark.; died Oct 1982, Ark..
- 37. Elizabeth Prather
was born 10 Oct 1901, Tippah Co., Ms.; died 22 Jan 1902, Tippah Co., Ms..
10. Mary Adeline Prater (1.James1) was born , of Prentiss Co., Ms.
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
11. Bethena Prater (1.James1) was born , of Prentiss Co., Ms.
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
12. James Edward Prater, Jim Ed (1.James1) was born , of Prentiss Co., Ms.
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
13. Frances R. Prather (1.James1) was born , of Prentiss Co., Ms.
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
14. Reslobules Prater, Bulis (1.James1) was born 27 Nov 1871, Prentiss Co, . Ms.; died 19 Oct 1954, Ms..
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Reslobules married Mary Ellen of Prentiss Co., Ms. Mary was born , of Prentiss Co., Ms. [Group Sheet]
15. Amoline Prater (1.James1) was born 01 Aug 1880, of Prentiss Co., Ms.
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Generation: 3
16. Allie R. Prather (3.Milzarce2, 1.James1) was born , Tippah Co., Miss..
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
17. Sarah Wade Prather, Sallie (3.Milzarce2, 1.James1) was born , of Tippah Co., Ms.
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
18. Franklin Prather (3.Milzarce2, 1.James1) was born , of Tippah Co., Ms.
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
19. Mary Ann Prather (5.2, 1.James1) was born , of Tippah Co., Ms.
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Mary married Mr. Wallace of Tippah Co., Ms. Mr. was born , of Tippah Co., Ms. [Group Sheet]
20. Betty Prather, Bet (5.2, 1.James1) was born , of Tippah Co., Ms.
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Betty married Mr. Clannahan of Tippah Co., Ms. Mr. was born , of Tippah Co., Ms. [Group Sheet]
21. Phillip Prather (5.2, 1.James1) was born , of Tippah Co., Ms.
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
22. Wylie Prather (5.2, 1.James1) was born , of Tippah Co., Ms.
23. Sarah Gullett (7.Balrenia2, 1.James1) was born , of Tippah Co., Ms.
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Sarah married Jim Cartwright of Tippah Co., Ms. Jim was born , of Tippah Co., Ms. [Group Sheet]
24. Walter B. Prather (8.Cicero2, 1.James1) was born , Tippah Co., Miss..
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
25. Roderick Prather (8.Cicero2, 1.James1) was born , Tippah Co., Miss..
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
26. Tonkwa L. Prather, Tonk (8.Cicero2, 1.James1) was born , Tippah Co., Miss..
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
27. Francis Alonzo Prather (9.Robert2, 1.James1) was born 03 Jul 1885, of Tippah Co., Ms; died 26 Nov 1964.
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Francis married Ona Vernon Hill, Onie of Tippah Co., Ms. Ona was born 17 Dec 1893, of Tippah Co., Ms; died Oct 1976. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 38. Paul Prather
- 39. Ruth Prather
- 40. Walter Herman Prather
was born 11 Aug 1918; died 24 Sep 1960.
- 41. William Thurman Prather
was born 11 Aug 1918; died 27 Feb 1991.
28. Lydia Jane Prather (9.Robert2, 1.James1) was born 19 Oct 1886, Tippah Co., Ms; died 04 Jan 1969, Columbiam Ms..
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Lydia married John Ephraim Anderson 27 Dec 1903, of Tippah Co., Ms. John was born 30 Aug 1882, Prentice Co., Ms.; died 24 Oct 1960, Frankstown, Prentice Co., Ms.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 42. William Clarence Anderson, I.
- 43. Wesley Milton Anderson
- 44. Robert Alonzo Anderson
was born 24 Jan 1905, Prentiss Co., Ms.; died 06 Oct 1995, Southaven, Ms..
- 45. Clifford Randolph Anderson
was born 25 Nov 1906, Prentiss Co., Ms.; died 10 Jan 1907, Prentiss Co., Ms..
- 46. Living Anderson
- 47. Luther Earl Anderson
was born 29 Jul 1912, Prentiss Co., Ms.; died Nov 1988, Union Co., Ms..
- 48. Joseph Forest Anderson
was born 26 Nov 1915, Prentiss Co., Ms.; died 19 Oct 1988, Hamilton, Butler Co., Ohio.
29. Joseph Daniel Prather (9.Robert2, 1.James1) was born 04 Feb 1888, of Tippah Co., Ms; died , Ala..
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Joseph married Mary Swing, Polly 28 Mar 1905, Madison Co., Ky.. Mary was born , of Tippah Co., Ms. [Group Sheet]
Joseph married Flara Kimmons Aft 1906, of Tippah Co., Ms. Flara was born , of Tippah Co., Ms. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 49. Kristine Prather
- 50. Elizabeth Prather
- 51. Eugene Prather
- 52. R.C. Prather
30. Sarah Myrtle May Prather, Sallie (9.Robert2, 1.James1) was born 08 Sep 1889, of Tippah Co., Ms.
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Sarah married Arthur Park of Tippah Co., Ms. Arthur was born , of Tupelo, Tippah Co., Ms; died 1937, Ms. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 53. Alton Park
31. Minnie Lee Prather (9.Robert2, 1.James1) was born 14 Sep 1893, of Tippah Co., Ms; died 26 May 1967, Booneville, Ms..
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Minnie married George Frasier of Tippah Co., Ms. George was born , of Tippah Co., Ms. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 54. Ronald Frasier
32. Nellie Lenora Prather (9.Robert2, 1.James1) was born 14 Oct 1894, of Tippah Co., Ms; died 24 Mar 1976.
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
33. Brasher Cornelia Prather, Neely (9.Robert2, 1.James1) was born 29 Oct 1895, of Tippah Co., Ms; died Aft 1981, Ms..
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Brasher married Lucien Butler of Tippah Co., Ms. Lucien was born , of Tippah Co., Ms. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 55. Elmer Butler
- 56. Ernestine Butler
- 57. Smith Butler
34. Clara Opal Prather (9.Robert2, 1.James1) was born 07 Mar 1897, of Tippah Co., Ms; died , Ms..
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Clara married Lester Hughey of Tippah Co., Ms. Lester was born , of Tippah Co., Ms; died Bef 2000. [Group Sheet]
35. Mary Lula Prather (9.Robert2, 1.James1) was born 25 Oct 1899, Tippah Co., Ms.; died , Tupelo, Ms..
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Mary married Thomas Frasier of Tippah Co., Ms. Thomas was born , of Tippah Co., Ms. [Group Sheet]
36. William Murray Prather, Bill (9.Robert2, 1.James1) was born 10 Oct 1901, of Tippah Co., Ms; was christened , Went to Ark.; died Oct 1982, Ark..
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
37. Elizabeth Prather (9.Robert2, 1.James1) was born 10 Oct 1901, Tippah Co., Ms.; died 22 Jan 1902, Tippah Co., Ms..
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Generation: 4
38. Paul Prather (27.Francis3, 9.Robert2, 1.James1)
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
39. Ruth Prather (27.Francis3, 9.Robert2, 1.James1)
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Ruth — Joe W. Arnold. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 58. Elizabeth Arnold
was christened , Died Age 7.
- 59. Cherry Linda Arnold
40. Walter Herman Prather (27.Francis3, 9.Robert2, 1.James1) was born 11 Aug 1918; died 24 Sep 1960.
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Walter — Emogene Palmer. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 60. Walter Jerry Prather
- 61. Martha Sue Prather
was born 29 Nov 1941; died 19 Jul 1966.
41. William Thurman Prather (27.Francis3, 9.Robert2, 1.James1) was born 11 Aug 1918; died 27 Feb 1991.
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
William — Ursel Dikty. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 62. Amber Prather
- 63. Ulrike Barbara Prather
- 64. Rhone Talbot Prather
- 65. Margaret Louise Prather
- 66. Annette Prather
42. William Clarence Anderson, I. (28.Lydia3, 9.Robert2, 1.James1)
Notes:
living - details excluded
William — Jennie Stutts. [Group Sheet]
43. Wesley Milton Anderson (28.Lydia3, 9.Robert2, 1.James1)
Notes:
living - details excluded
Wesley — Opal Carpenter. [Group Sheet]
44. Robert Alonzo Anderson (28.Lydia3, 9.Robert2, 1.James1) was born 24 Jan 1905, Prentiss Co., Ms.; died 06 Oct 1995, Southaven, Ms..
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Robert married Mary Elizabeth Black 01 Apr 1931. [Group Sheet]
45. Clifford Randolph Anderson (28.Lydia3, 9.Robert2, 1.James1) was born 25 Nov 1906, Prentiss Co., Ms.; died 10 Jan 1907, Prentiss Co., Ms..
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
46. Living Anderson (28.Lydia3, 9.Robert2, 1.James1)
Living — Living Davis. [Group Sheet]
47. Luther Earl Anderson (28.Lydia3, 9.Robert2, 1.James1) was born 29 Jul 1912, Prentiss Co., Ms.; died Nov 1988, Union Co., Ms..
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Luther married Ruby Mae Nix 30 Apr 1937, Ms.. [Group Sheet]
48. Joseph Forest Anderson (28.Lydia3, 9.Robert2, 1.James1) was born 26 Nov 1915, Prentiss Co., Ms.; died 19 Oct 1988, Hamilton, Butler Co., Ohio.
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Joseph — Mary Blanche Ricks. (daughter of Julius Berry Ricks and Allie Tibytha Glover) [Group Sheet]
Children:
49. Kristine Prather (29.Joseph3, 9.Robert2, 1.James1)
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
50. Elizabeth Prather (29.Joseph3, 9.Robert2, 1.James1)
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
51. Eugene Prather (29.Joseph3, 9.Robert2, 1.James1)
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
52. R.C. Prather (29.Joseph3, 9.Robert2, 1.James1)
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
53. Alton Park (30.Sarah3, 9.Robert2, 1.James1)
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Alton — Janelle Trantham. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 68. Margie Park
- 69. Juanita Park
54. Ronald Frasier (31.Minnie3, 9.Robert2, 1.James1)
Other Events:
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
55. Elmer Butler (33.Brasher3, 9.Robert2, 1.James1)
Notes:
living - details excluded
56. Ernestine Butler (33.Brasher3, 9.Robert2, 1.James1)
Notes:
living - details excluded
57. Smith Butler (33.Brasher3, 9.Robert2, 1.James1)
Notes:
living - details excluded