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James Prather 1737–1816 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Jan 1737

Birth Location: Queen Annes Parish, Prince George's, Maryland, United States

Death Date: 10 Feb 1816

Death Location: Clear Spring, Allegany, Maryland, United States

Father: Thomas Prather

Mother: Elizabeth Claggett

Spouse(s): Sarah Beatty

Children(s): Elizabeth Prather

The story of James Prather began in 1737 in Queen Annes Parish, Prince George's, Maryland, United States. In 1778, James Prather resided in No Township Listedfo, Washington County, MD. James Prather married Sarah Beatty, and had children including Elizabeth Prather. James Prather passed away in 1816 in Clear Spring, Allegany, Maryland, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of James Prather began in 1737 in Queen Annes Parish, Prince George's, Maryland, United States.
  • In 1778, James Prather resided in No Township Listedfo, Washington County, MD.
  • James Prather married Sarah Beatty, and had children including Elizabeth Prather.
  • James Prather passed away in 1816 in Clear Spring, Allegany, Maryland, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Prather's Ancestors

Self
James Prather
1737–1816
Birth Place: Queen Annes Parish, Prince George's, Maryland, United States
Parents
Thomas Prather
1704–1785
Prince George, Maryland, United States
Elizabeth Claggett
1708–1767
Weston, Prince George's, Maryland, United States
Grandparents
Thomas Prather
1673–1712
Calvert, Maryland, Colony of
Martha Sprigg
1677–1742
Calvert, Maryland, USA
Capt (Thomas Owen) Claggett
1678–1733
St Leonards, Calvert, Maryland, United States
Mary ("Martha") Keene
1682–1757
St Leonards, Calvert, Maryland, United States
Great-Grandparents
Jonathan Sr
1630–1680
Lyle MacKay
1636–1713
Thomas Sprigg
1630–1704
Eleanor Nuthall
1648–1694
Thomas Clagett
1644–1703
Mary Hooper
1645–1691
Richard Keene
1654–1700
Mary Gorsuch
1662–1696
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Prater
1604–1666
Mary Powell
1606–1680
JOHN MACKEY
1610–1674
Geraldine Mallot
1604–1680
Thomas Sr.
1604–1678
Katherine Griffin
1610–1679
John NUTHALL
1620–1668
Elizabeth NUTHALL)
1605–1653
Rachel Nutter
1627–
Richard Keene
1628–1675
Mary HODGKINS
1632–1685
Richard Gorsuch
1637–1695
Elizabeth Roe
1639–1719

James Prather's Descendants

1.
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James Prather (27 Jan 1737–10 Feb 1816) m. Sarah Beatty (15 Apr 1753–23 Feb 1784)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Prather 1769–1835 m. Daniel Collier 1764–1835
    1. 1. Richard Collier 1797–1871 m. Mary Caudill 1801–1870
      1. 1. William (D Collier) Sr 1835–1913 m. Rebecca Meade 1837–1871
        1. 1. Willis (Kirk) Collier 1859–1944 m. Mary (Ellen) Adams 1861–1889

James Prather's Timeline

6 Records

1737
27 Jan 1737
Birth of James Prather in Queen Annes Parish, Prince George's, Maryland, United States
Queen Annes Parish, Prince George's, Maryland, United States
1778
1778
Age 41
James Prather resided here in No Township Listedfo, Washington County, MD
No Township Listedfo, Washington County, MD
1784
24 Aug 1784
Age 47
James Prather was married In Early Washington Co. Churches, Washington County, Maryland
Early Washington Co. Churches, Washington County, Maryland
1800
1800
Age 63
James Prather resided here in Fifteen Mile Creek, Allegany, Maryland
Fifteen Mile Creek, Allegany, Maryland
1810
1810
Age 73
James Prather resided here in District 6, Allegany, Maryland, United States
District 6, Allegany, Maryland, United States
1816
10 Feb 1816
Age 79
Death of James Prather in Clear Spring, Allegany, Maryland, United States
Clear Spring, Allegany, Maryland, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Jan 1737
    Event Place: Queen Annes Parish, Prince George's, Maryland, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 657.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: RBM
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 24 Aug 1784
    Event Place: Early Washington Co. Churches, Washington County, Maryland
    Record Source: Maryland, Compiled Marriages

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1778
    Event Place: No Township Listedfo, Washington County, MD
    Record Source: Maryland, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Fifteen Mile Creek, Allegany, Maryland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Fifteen Mile Creek, Allegany, Maryland; Series: M32; Roll: 9; Page: 3; Image: 11; Family History Library Film: 193662
    [2] Western Maryland History

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: District 6, Allegany, Maryland, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: District 6, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: 14; Page: 7; Image: 00011; Family History Library Film: 0193667

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Indiana and Ohio
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Feb 1816
    Event Place: Clear Spring, Allegany, Maryland, United States
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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