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Charles Henry Prather 1885–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Jan 1885

Birth Location: Walnut Hill, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 17 August 1966

Death Location: Gale, Alexander County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: John Prat(h)er

Mother: Sarah Babbs

Spouse(s): Maude Jackson

Children(s): Hurbert Prater, Iva Prater, Clyde Prater, Elmer Prater, Helen Prater, Pansy Prater, Dewey Prater, Verby Prather, Howard Prater, Alma Prater, Clara Prater

In 1885, Charles Henry Prather entered the world in Walnut Hill, Illinois, USA, born to John Wilson Prat H Er And Sarah E Babbs. Charles Henry Prather married Maude Elizabeth Jackson, and had children including Alma Prater, Clara Prater, Clyde Prater, Dewey R Prater, Elmer Prater, Helen Prater, Howard Prater, Hurbert Prater, Iva Prater, Pansy Prater, Verby Prather. Charles Henry Prather passed away in 1966 in Gale, Alexander County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1885, Charles Henry Prather entered the world in Walnut Hill, Illinois, USA, born to John Wilson Prat H Er And Sarah E Babbs.
  • Charles Henry Prather married Maude Elizabeth Jackson, and had children including Alma Prater, Clara Prater, Clyde Prater, Dewey R Prater, Elmer Prater, Helen Prater, Howard Prater, Hurbert Prater, Iva Prater, Pansy Prater, Verby Prather.
  • Charles Henry Prather passed away in 1966 in Gale, Alexander County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Prat(h)er
1849–1930
Birth Location: Wayne, Tennessee, United States
JP
Sarah Babbs
1861–1892
Birth Location: Rising Sun, Ohio, Indiana, United States
SB

Spouses(s)

Maude Jackson
1887–1940
Birth Location: Sandovial, Marion, Illinois, USA
MJ

Children(s)

Hurbert Prater
1907–1993
Birth Location: Thebes, Alexander, Illinois, United States
HP
Iva Prater
1908–1924
Birth Location: Illinois
IP
Clyde Prater
1910–1979
Birth Location: Illinois, United States
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Elmer Prater
1911–2008
Birth Location: Illinois, United States
EP
Helen Prater
1916–2004
Birth Location: Illinois
HP
Pansy Prater
1920–2008
Birth Location: Illinois
PP
Dewey Prater
1919–1962
Birth Location: Illinois
DP
Verby Prather
1907–
Birth Location: Illinois
VP
Howard Prater
1923–1993
Birth Location: Illinois
HP
Alma Prater
1912–1983
Birth Location: Gale, Alexander, Illinois, USA
AP
Clara Prater
1910–
Birth Location: Illinois, United States
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Charles Prather's Ancestors

Self
Charles Prather
1885–1966
Birth Place: Walnut Hill, Illinois, USA
Parents
John Wilson Prat(h)er
1849–1930
Wayne, Tennessee, United States
Sarah (E) Babbs
1861–1892
Rising Sun, Ohio, Indiana, United States
Grandparents
Brison (Carr) Prater
1831–1917
Wayne, Tennessee, United States
Margaret ((Peggy)) Carey
1829–1878
Tennessee, USA
James (Madison) Babbs
1821–1907
Rising Sun, Ohio County, Indiana, United States of America
Mary (Elizabeth) Rollins
1823–1880
Ohio County, Indiana, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Eliphaz Prater
1808–1862
Catherine Skelly
1811–1872
Wilson Casey
1807–1863
Barbara Casey
1812–1865
William Babbs
1800–1876
Rhoda Dixon
1801–1873
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Brice Prater
1776–1859
Martha Riley
1780–1850
James Skelley
1790–1816
Sarah Baker
1791–1865
Samuel Casey
1785–1852
Mary Wayne
1752–1845
John II
1756–1844
John Dixon
1761–1846
Elizabeth Garrison
1774–1848

Charles Prather's Descendants

1.
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Charles (Henry) Prather (23 Jan 1885–17 August 1966) m. Maude (Elizabeth) Jackson (22 April, 1887–11 Sept, 1940)
  1. 1. Hurbert Prater 1907–1993 m. Ollie (Elizabeth) Busby 1910–1985
    1. 1. Herbert (Clifton) Prater 1930–2022 m. Francis (O.) Houchens 1931–2008
    2. 2. Maxine Prater 1933–2012
    3. 3. Shirley (Ilene) Prater 1936–2022 m. James (E. Hale) Sr. 1932–2010
    4. 4. William (Howard) Prater 1940–2001
    5. 5. Jerry (Lee Prater) Sr 1945–2013
    6. 6. James (L.) Prater 1950–2010 m. Kathryn (Deanne) Groves 1950–1990
  2. 2. Iva Prater 1908–1924
  3. 3. Clyde Prater 1910–1979
  4. 4. Elmer Prater 1911–2008
  5. 5. Helen Prater 1916–2004
  6. 6. Pansy Prater 1920–2008 m. Ray (R) Kirby 1918–1987
    1. 1. Elvis (R) Kirby 1939–2007
    2. 2. Lawerence Kirby 1942–2019
    3. 3. Hester (Faye. (Sis)) Kirby 1943–2009 m. James (H.) Williams 1938–2021
  7. 7. Dewey (R) Prater 1919–1962 m. Dorcus (M) Prater 1920–2006
  8. 8. Verby Prather 1907–
  9. 9. Howard Prater 1923–1993
  10. 10. Alma Prater 1912–1983 m. Floyd (Sidney) Adams 1914–1976
    1. 1. Thelma (Ailene) Prater 1931–2007 m. Clyde (H.) Renshaw 1903–1971
    2. 2. Dewey (Wayne) Adams 1939–2010
    3. 3. Clifford Adams 1941–2016
    4. 4. Paul Adams 1944–2009
  11. 11. Clara Prater 1910– m. Elmer (Franklin) Johnson 1905–1989
    1. 1. Bobbie (L.) Johnson 1937–2017 m. Doreen Slater 1938–2019
    2. 2. Velmer Johnson 1924–1996 m. Marry (L.) Tinsley 1928–1992
      1. 1. Karen (E) Johnson 1947–1973
    3. 3. Robert (Leroy) Johnson 1938–1984
    4. 4. Donald (Lee) Johnson 1935–1983

Charles Prather's Timeline

13 Records

1884
23 Jan, 1884
Birth of Charles Henry Prather in Walnut Hill, Marion County, Illinois, United States of America
Walnut Hill, Marion County, Illinois, United States of America
1885
abt 1885
Birth of Charles Henry Prather in Illinois
Illinois
1885
23 Jan 1885
Birth of Charles Henry Prather in Walnut Hill, Illinois, USA
Walnut Hill, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 15
Charles Henry Prather resided here in Kinmundy city, Marion, Illinois
Kinmundy city, Marion, Illinois
1910
1910
Age 25
Charles Henry Prather resided here in Thebes, Alexander, Illinois
Thebes, Alexander, Illinois
1920
1920
Age 35
Charles Henry Prather resided here in McClure, Alexander, Illinois
McClure, Alexander, Illinois
1930
1930
Age 45
Charles Henry Prather resided here in McClure, Alexander, Illinois, USA
McClure, Alexander, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 50
Charles Henry Prather resided here in East Cape Girardeau, Alexander, Illinois
East Cape Girardeau, Alexander, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 55
Charles Henry Prather resided here in East Cape Girardeau, Alexander, Illinois, USA
East Cape Girardeau, Alexander, Illinois, USA
1950
1950
Age 65
Charles Henry Prather resided here in Thebes, Alexander, Illinois, USA
Thebes, Alexander, Illinois, USA
1952
1952
Age 67
Charles Henry Prather resided here in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
1966
17 August 1966
Age 81
Death of Charles Henry Prather in Alexander County, Illinois, USA
Alexander County, Illinois, USA
1966
17 August 1966
Age 81
Death of Charles Henry Prather in Thebes, Alexander, Illinois, United States
Thebes, Alexander, Illinois, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Jan, 1884
    Event Place: Walnut Hill, Marion County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, Roll: ; Local board: Thebes , Illinois.
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: East Cape Girardeau, Alexander, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00758; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 2-13
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 361-18-4289; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: McClure, Alexander, Illinois; Roll: T625_297; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 16; Image: .
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: McClure, Alexander, Illinois; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0015
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Alexander County, Illinois; Roll: 1452429; Draft Board: 0.
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Kinmundy, Marion, Illinois; Roll: T623_327; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 24.
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Thebes, Alexander, Illinois; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Illinois, County Marriage Records
    [11] 1950 United States Federal Census
    [12] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1885
    Event Place: Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: East Cape Girardeau, Alexander, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00758; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 2-13

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Jan 1885
    Event Place: Walnut Hill, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: East Cape Girardeau, Alexander, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00758; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 2-13
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: McClure, Alexander, Illinois; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0015
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Kinmundy city, Marion, Illinois
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Kinmundy, Marion, Illinois; Roll: T623_327; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 24.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Thebes, Alexander, Illinois
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Thebes, Alexander, Illinois; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: McClure, Alexander, Illinois
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: McClure, Alexander, Illinois; Roll: T625_297; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 16; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: McClure, Alexander, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: McClure, Alexander, Illinois; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0015

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: East Cape Girardeau, Alexander, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: East Cape Girardeau, Alexander, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00758; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 2-13

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: East Cape Girardeau, Alexander, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: East Cape Girardeau, Alexander, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00758; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 2-13

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Thebes, Alexander, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1952
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Alexander, Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Alexander County, Illinois; Roll: 1452429; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Aley, Illinois
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Thebes, Illinois
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, Roll: ; Local board: Thebes , Illinois.

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 August 1966
    Event Place: Alexander County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 361-18-4289; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 August 1966
    Event Place: Thebes, Alexander, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gale, Alexander County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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