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Jonathan Prather, Sr. 1631–1680 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Aug 1631

Birth Location: Elizabeth City, Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 21 August 1680

Death Location: Calvert, Maryland, United States

Father: Thomas Jr.

Mother: Mary Powell

Spouse(s): Lyle Mckay

Children(s): Thomas Prather

In 1631, Jonathan Prather, Sr. entered the world in Elizabeth City, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, born to Thomas Prather Jr And Mary Mackay Powell. Jonathan Prather, Sr. married Lyle Jane Mckay, and had children including Thomas Mackay Prather. Jonathan Prather, Sr. passed away in 1680 in Calvert, Maryland, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1631, Jonathan Prather, Sr. entered the world in Elizabeth City, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, born to Thomas Prather Jr And Mary Mackay Powell.
  • Jonathan Prather, Sr. married Lyle Jane Mckay, and had children including Thomas Mackay Prather.
  • Jonathan Prather, Sr. passed away in 1680 in Calvert, Maryland, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jonathan Sr.'s Ancestors

Self
Jonathan Sr.
1631–1680
Birth Place: Elizabeth City, Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Parents
Thomas Prather, Jr.
1604–1666
Easton, Wiltshire Unitary Authority, Wiltshire, England
Mary (MacKay) Powell
1608–1680
England
Grandparents
Thomas ((gentleman)) Prater
1578–1624
Stanton St Bernard, Wiltshire Unitary Authority, Wiltshire, England
Margaret Quintyne
1578–1628
Nushton Manor, Co. Wiltshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Anthony Prater
1545–1593
Judith Prater
1550–1578
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Prater
1516–1564
Jane Plott
1515–1587
Thomas Ivye
1510–1592
Elizabeth Mallett
1528–1577

Jonathan Sr.'s Descendants

1.
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Jonathan (Prather,) Sr. (31 Aug 1631–21 August 1680) m. Lyle (Jane) Mckay (1635–7 Dec 1713)
  1. 1. Thomas (MacKay) Prather 1673–1712
    1. 1. Philomen (Gitting) Prather 1708–1767 m. Margery Hunt 1716–1758 m. Catherine Hunt 1710–1737 m. Henrietta Mayfield 1736–1767
      1. 1. Martha (Jenny) Prather 1733–1775 m. William Hallum 1728–1782 m. James Odell 1730–
        1. 1. Elizabeth Hallum 1750–1814 m. Joseph (Hiram Garfield) Smith 1752–1814 m. Sullivan Pearson 1742–1797
        2. 2. Thomas Hallum 1762–1790
        3. 3. Bazzel Hallum 1755–1771
        4. 4. Dorcus Hallum 1748–1828
        5. 5. Marcia Hallum 1765–
        6. 6. William Hallum 1760–1803
        7. 7. James Hallum 1774–1810
        8. 8. Josiah Hallum 1757–1816
        9. 9. John Hallum 1755–1832
        10. 10. Margaret Griffith 1766–
        11. 11. Josiah Hallum 1777–1821
      2. 2. Baswell (Bazel) Prather 1745–1832
      3. 3. Frederick (N) Prather 1740–
      4. 4. John (Hunt) Prather 1735–1814
      5. 5. Philomen (Gittens Prather) II 1754–1797
      6. 6. William Prather 1739–1788
      7. 7. Isaac Prather 1752–1850
      8. 8. Margaret Prather 1730–1827
      9. 9. Thomas Prather 1758–1841
      10. 10. Henrietta Prather 1738–
      11. 11. Elizabeth (Prather) Brashear 1740–1804
      12. 12. Margaret ('Peggy") Prather 1728–1733

Jonathan Sr.'s Timeline

4 Records

1631
31 Aug 1631
Birth of Jonathan Prather, Sr. in Elizabeth City, Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth City, Norfolk, Virginia, United States
1631
25 Jan 1631
Jonathan Prather, Sr. was baptized in Wanborough, Wiltshire, England
Wanborough, Wiltshire, England
1680
21 August 1680
Age 49
Death of Jonathan Prather, Sr. in Calvert, Maryland, United States
Calvert, Maryland, United States
1764
30 Nov 1764
Age 133
Jonathan Prather, Sr. was baptized in Saint Mary,Reading,Berkshire,England
Saint Mary,Reading,Berkshire,England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Aug 1631
    Event Place: Elizabeth City, Norfolk, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 25 Jan 1631
    Event Place: Wanborough, Wiltshire, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 30 Nov 1764
    Event Place: Saint Mary,Reading,Berkshire,England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 August 1680
    Event Place: Calvert, Maryland, United States

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