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Frances B Prater 1887–1980

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: A
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Frances Prater in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 14 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 06 Jul 1887 · Garrard County, Kentucky, USA
Died 12 Jan 1980 · Bellevue, Campbell, Kentucky, United States of America
Father Ellis Franklin M Mary Alice Alice Elam Prater Prather
Mother Mary Alice Elam
Spouse Charles Ferguson
Children Charlie C Ward, Emma Mary Ward, Mary Elizabeth Ward, Nelson Richard Ward
Siblings Anna Laura Vincent, Emma Prater Allen, Jeanette Jennie Prater Keith, Loutisha L Tishie Lou Prater Thurman, Smith Prater, Tony Prater

Researchers connected through Frances Prater 1887–1980

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Biography

The story of Frances B Prater began in 1887 in Garrard County, Kentucky, USA. In 1930, Frances B Prater resided in Covington, Covington, Kenton, Kentucky, USA. Frances B Prater married charles ferguson, sylvanus estep ward, and had children including charlie c ward, emma mary ward, mary elizabeth ward, nelson richard ward. Frances B Prater passed away in 1980 in Bellevue, Campbell, Kentucky, United States of America.

Sources

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1887
Birth of Frances B Prater in Garrard County, Kentucky, USA
Birth
1930
Frances B Prater resided here in Covington, Covington, Kenton, Kentucky, USA
Residence
1980
Death of Frances B Prater in Bellevue, Campbell, Kentucky, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Frances Prater

This ancestor line traces from Bishopsbourne,,Kent,England (1486) to Garrard County, Kentucky, USA (1887) across 14 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frances Prater (1887–1980) was born in Garrard County, Kentucky, USA and died in Bellevue, Campbell, Kentucky, United States of America. 2 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Frances 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 14 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Frances Prater's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Frances B Prater PTP
1887–1980
Garrard County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
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Frances Prater's Descendants

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Frances B Prater PTP 1887–1980