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Edwin Prater 1823–1905

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Edwin Prater in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 04 Jul 1823 · Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA
Died 27 Mar 1905 · Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas, USA
Father William Prater (1798–1850)
Mother Elizabeth Lyons (1804–1877)
Siblings Anderson Prater, Charles Prater, Doris Prater, Ellen Prater, Emeline F Prather, Hermogen Prater, Imogen Prater, Jasper Newton Prater, Lyons Prater, Mary Emaline Prater, Mary Prater, Sara Prater, Virgil Prater, William Hampton Prater
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
No children recorded

Biography

Edwin Prater was born in 1823 in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA, the child of william j prater and elizabeth frances lyons. Edwin Prater passed away in 1905 in Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas, USA.

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Life Timeline

1823
Birth of Edwin Prater in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA
Birth
1905
Death of Edwin Prater in Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edwin Prater

This ancestor line traces from Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA (1798) to Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA (1823) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Edwin Prater (1823–1905) was born in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA and died in Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Edwin in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

William Prater
1798–1850 · Father
Elizabeth Lyons
1804–1877 · Mother

Edwin Prater's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edwin Prater PTP
1823–1905
Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA
Parents
William J. Prater PTP
1798–1850
Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA
Elizabeth Frances Lyons PTP
1804–1877
Attkapas Parish, LA (Vermillion Parish, LA)
Grandparents
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Unknown
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Edwin Prater's Descendants

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Edwin Prater PTP 1823–1905