YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Jonathan Prather 1631–1680 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Aug 1631

Birth Location: Elizabeth City, Norfolk, Virginia

Death Date: 21 August 1680

Death Location: Calvert County, Maryland, USA

Father: Anthony Prater

Mother: Margaret Quintyne

Spouse(s): Lyle MacKay

Children(s): Jane Armstrong

The story of Jonathan Prather began in 1631 in Elizabeth City, Norfolk, Virginia. Jonathan Prather married Lyle Jane Mackay, and had children including Jane Prather Armstrong. Jonathan Prather passed away in 1680 in Calvert County, Maryland, USA.

Find more search results for Jonathan Prather
JP

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

  • The story of Jonathan Prather began in 1631 in Elizabeth City, Norfolk, Virginia.
  • Jonathan Prather married Lyle Jane Mackay, and had children including Jane Prather Armstrong.
  • Jonathan Prather passed away in 1680 in Calvert County, Maryland, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Anthony Prater
1573–1624
Birth Location: St Bernard, Wiltshire, , England
AP
Margaret Quintyne
1578–1628
Birth Location: Nuston Manor, co. Wilts, ENG
MQ

Spouses(s)

Lyle MacKay
1638–1713
Birth Location: Norfolk, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
LM

Children(s)

Jane Armstrong
1646–1710
Birth Location: Kent, Maryland, USA
JA

Jonathan Prather's Ancestors

Self
Jonathan Prather
1631–1680
Birth Place: Elizabeth City, Norfolk, Virginia
Parents
Anthony Thomas Prater
1573–1624
St Bernard, Wiltshire, , England
Margaret Quintyne
1578–1628
Nuston Manor, co. Wilts, ENG
Grandparents
Anthony (Thomas) Prater
1545–1593
Latton, Wiltshire, England
Judith Ivye
1551–1578
West Kingston, Wiltshire, , England
Henry Quintyne
1552–1625
Bushton, Wiltshire, , England
Alice DeBushton
1554–1628
Marlborough, Wiltshire, , England
Great-Grandparents
George Prater
1510–1564
Jane Plott
1515–1587
Sir Ivy
1524–1592
Elizabeth Mallett
1528–1576
Mychell Quinten
1526–1566
Margaret Ivye
1526–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Prater
1492–1547
Elene Kingston
1493–1556
Sir Sodbury,Gloucestershire
1504–1617
Isabell Canning
1504–1550
Sir Malet
1500–1541
Isabel, Michell
1502–1528
Richard Ivye
1480–1555
Isabel Canning
1482–1550

Jonathan Prather's Descendants

1.
JP
Jonathan Prather (31 Aug 1631–21 August 1680) m. Lyle (Jane) MacKay (1638–7 Dec 1713)
  1. 1. Jane (Prather) Armstrong 1646–1710 m. (Capt) (James) Shields 1633–1727
    1. 1. James Shields 1694–1749 m. Jean Armstrong 1696–1800
      1. 1. Patrick Shields 1719–1770 m. Jeanne Armstrong 1723–1770
        1. 1. William Shields 1743–1831 m. Rose (Jane "Jinny") Fulton 1736–
      2. 2. William Shields 1735–1830
        1. 1. Jeramiah Shields 1765–1815
      3. 3. John Shields 1740–1802
      4. 4. Patrick Shields 1740–1802
    2. 2. William Shields 1668–1741
    3. 3. Elizabeth SHIELDS 1692–1752
    4. 4. Matthew SHIELDS 1688–1766
    5. 5. William SHIELDS 1690–1741

Jonathan Prather's Timeline

5 Records

1631
31 Aug 1631
Birth of Jonathan Prather in Elizabeth City, Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth City, Norfolk, Virginia, United States
1631
31 Aug 1631
Birth of Jonathan Prather in Elizabeth City, Norfolk, Virginia
Elizabeth City, Norfolk, Virginia
1655
1655
Age 24
Jonathan Prather was married
None
1680
7 Aug 1680
Age 49
Death of Jonathan Prather in Calvert Co.,, MD
Calvert Co.,, MD
1680
21 August 1680
Age 49
Death of Jonathan Prather in Calvert County, Maryland, USA
Calvert County, Maryland, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Aug 1631
    Event Place: Elizabeth City, Norfolk, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1630; Birth state: VA
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1631; Birth state: VA
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1630; Birth city: Newport News; Birth state: VA
    [4] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1631; Birth city: Wiltshire; Birth state: VA
    [5] Family Data Collection - Births
    [6] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 24035.003; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 4
    [7] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 3997.074; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 12
    [8] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 3997.051; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [9] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 469.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: RBM
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Aug 1631
    Event Place: Elizabeth City, Norfolk, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1655
    Record Source: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 3997.074; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 12

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1680
    Event Place: Calvert Co.,, MD
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1630; Birth state: VA
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1631; Birth state: VA
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1630; Birth city: Newport News; Birth state: VA
    [4] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1631; Birth city: Wiltshire; Birth state: VA
    [5] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 August 1680
    Event Place: Calvert County, Maryland, USA
Find more search results for Jonathan Prather

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