YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Basil Pitts Prather 1745–1832 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Jan 1745

Birth Location: Prince George's, Maryland, United States

Death Date: 14 Jul 1832

Death Location: Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States

Father: John Prather

Mother: Abarilla Hyatt

Spouse(s): Priscilla Swearengen, Clorenda Robertson

Children(s): Brice Prater

Basil Pitts Prather was born in 1745 in Prince George's, Maryland, United States, the child of John Prather And Abarilla Hyatt. In 1779, Basil Pitts Prather resided in To Township Listed, Ninety-sixth District, SC. In 1780, Basil Pitts Prather resided in Between Broad and Saludy Rivers, Ninety Six Distri. Basil Pitts Prather married Clorenda Robertson, Priscilla Swearengen, and had children including Brice Bazel Prater. Basil Pitts Prather passed away in 1832 in Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States.

Find more search results for Basil Prather
BP

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

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

Biography

  • Basil Pitts Prather was born in 1745 in Prince George's, Maryland, United States, the child of John Prather And Abarilla Hyatt.
  • In 1779, Basil Pitts Prather resided in To Township Listed, Ninety-sixth District, SC.
  • In 1780, Basil Pitts Prather resided in Between Broad and Saludy Rivers, Ninety Six Distri.
  • Basil Pitts Prather married Clorenda Robertson, Priscilla Swearengen, and had children including Brice Bazel Prater.
  • Basil Pitts Prather passed away in 1832 in Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Basil Prather's Ancestors

Self
Basil Prather
1745–1832
Birth Place: Prince George's, Maryland, United States
Parents
John Prather
1721–1780
Prince George, Maryland, United States
Abarilla Hyatt
1719–1814
Maryland, United States
Grandparents
William (Nathan Prather) Jr
1699–1780
Queen Anns Parri, Prince George, Maryland, United States
Martha Prather
1707–1780
St Johns Parish, Prince George's, Maryland, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Prather
1666–1747
Ann Yates
1674–1735
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Sr
1640–1691
Mary Wells
1631–1698

Basil Prather's Descendants

1.
BP
Basil (Pitts) Prather (1 Jan 1745–14 Jul 1832) m. Priscilla Swearengen (1745–Jul 1832) m. Clorenda Robertson (1748–)
  1. 1. Brice (Bazel) Prater 1776–1859 m. Martha (Elizabeth) Riley 1780–1850
    1. 1. Eliphaz (Elijah) Prater 1808–1875 m. Chisca (Catherine (Kesiah)) Skelley 1811–1872
      1. 1. Brison ((Brice)) Prater 1831–1917 m. Margette ((Peggy) Allen) Casey 1829–1878 m. Anna Ledbetter 1844– m. Mary (Emory) Nail 1847–1883
        1. 1. John Prather 1849–1930 m. Sarah (Amanda) Babbs 1861–1892 m. Effie (J) Robinson 1850–1878 m. Laurana ((Lou) Francis) Lewis 1868–1931

Basil Prather's Timeline

4 Records

1745
1 Jan 1745
Birth of Basil Pitts Prather in Prince George's, Maryland, United States
Prince George's, Maryland, United States
1779
1779
Age 34
Basil Pitts Prather resided here in To Township Listed, Ninety-sixth District, SC
To Township Listed, Ninety-sixth District, SC
1780
1780
Age 35
Basil Pitts Prather resided here in Between Broad and Saludy Rivers, Ninety Six District, South Carolina, United States
Between Broad and Saludy Rivers, Ninety Six District, South Carolina, United States
1832
14 Jul 1832
Age 87
Death of Basil Pitts Prather in Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1745
    Event Place: Prince George's, Maryland, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 149

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1779
    Event Place: To Township Listed, Ninety-sixth District, SC
    Record Source: South Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Between Broad and Saludy Rivers, Ninety Six District, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, Document: Jury Lists, 1779, Acts #1123 [at SC Archives]; Page Number: 12; Family Number: 59

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Revolutionary War Battalions and Militia Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Jul 1832
    Event Place: Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 149

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE