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Margaret Prather 1730–1827

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret Prather in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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 4 independent trees

Born 14 Sep 1730 · Queen Annes Parish, Prince George's, Maryland, American Colonies
Died 1 Sep 1827 · Mercer, Kentucky, USA
Father Philomen Phillip Gittings Prater
Mother Catherine Hunt
Siblings Elizabeth Prather, John Hunt Prather, Margaret Prather, Martha Prather, Philip Philomen Prather

Researchers connected through Margaret Prather 1730–1827

and 3 more tree owners connected with Margaret Prather 1730–1827

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Margaret Prather was born in 1730 in Queen Annes Parish, Prince George's, Maryland, American Colonies, the child of philomen phillip gittings prater and catherine hunt. Margaret Prather passed away in 1827 in Mercer, Kentucky, USA.

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Life Timeline

1730
Birth of Margaret Prather in Queen Annes Parish, Prince George's, Maryland, American Colonies
Birth
1827
Death of Margaret Prather in Mercer, Kentucky, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Prather

This ancestor line traces from Painswich, Gloucestershire, England (1470) to Queen Annes Parish, Prince George's, Maryland, United States (1730) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret Prather (1730–1827) was born in Queen Annes Parish, Prince George's, Maryland, American Colonies and died in Mercer, Kentucky, USA. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret 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 10 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.

Margaret Prather's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Margaret Prather PTP
1730–1827
Queen Annes Parish, Prince George's, Maryland, American Colonies
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Grandparents
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Margaret Prather's Descendants

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Margaret Prather PTP 1730–1827