Who was William Prater?

William Prater (1574–1601) was born in St Bernard, Wiltshire, England and died in Wiltshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Prater 1574–1601

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 6 Jun 1574 · St Bernard, Wiltshire, England

Died 2 Nov 1601 · Wiltshire, England

Father George Prater

Mother Jane Plott

Siblings Alis Alice Prater, Anthony Thomas Prater, Bartholomew Prater, Dorothy Prater, Elinor Prater, George Prater, Nicholas Prater, Richard Prater

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Immediate Family

Parents

George Prater

Jane Plott

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Prater began in 1574 in St Bernard, Wiltshire, England. William Prater passed away in 1601 in Wiltshire, England.

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1574

Birth of William Prater in St Bernard, Wiltshire, England

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1601

Death of William Prater in Wiltshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Prater

This ancestor line traces from Eaton Water, Wiltshire, , England (1460) to St Bernard, Wiltshire, , England (1574) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Prater (1574–1601) was born in St Bernard, Wiltshire, England and died in Wiltshire, England. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 4 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.
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William Prater PTP

1574–1601

St Bernard, Wiltshire, England