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Joseph L Prater 1822–1899 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: July 1822

Birth Location: Washington County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: bef 16 Nov 1899

Death Location: White County, Tennessee, USA

Father: Carrington Prater

Mother: Safrona Prater

Spouse(s): Martha Wise

Children(s): James Prater, Elizabeth Prater, Florence Prater, Joseph Prater, Margaret Prater, Mira Prater, Sarah Prater, William Prater

In 1822, Joseph L Prater entered the world in Washington County, Virginia, USA, born to Carrington Prater And Safrona Prater. In 1880, Joseph L Prater resided in District 9, Union, Tennessee, USA. Joseph L Prater married Martha Patricia Wise, and had children including Elizabeth Prater, Florence Prater, James Carrington Prater, Joseph Prater, Margaret Prater, Mira Prater, Sarah Prater, William Prater. Joseph L Prater passed away in 1899 in White County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1822, Joseph L Prater entered the world in Washington County, Virginia, USA, born to Carrington Prater And Safrona Prater.
  • In 1880, Joseph L Prater resided in District 9, Union, Tennessee, USA.
  • Joseph L Prater married Martha Patricia Wise, and had children including Elizabeth Prater, Florence Prater, James Carrington Prater, Joseph Prater, Margaret Prater, Mira Prater, Sarah Prater, William Prater.
  • Joseph L Prater passed away in 1899 in White County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Carrington Prater
1796–1872
Birth Location: Falls Mills, Washington, Virginia, USA
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Safrona Prater
1798–1842
Birth Location: Washington County, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Martha Wise
1820–1900
Birth Location: Washington County, Virginia, USA
MW

Children(s)

James Prater
1843–1902
Birth Location: White County, Tennessee, USA
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Elizabeth Prater
1840–
Birth Location: Virginia, Virginia, USA
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Florence Prater
1856–1930
Birth Location: Washington County, Virginia, United States of America
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Joseph Prater
1848–1929
Birth Location: Virginia, Virginia, USA
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Margaret Prater
1850–1900
Birth Location: Virginia, Virginia, USA
MP
Mira Prater
1853–
Birth Location: Virginia, Virginia, USA
MP
Sarah Prater
1847–
Birth Location: Virginia, Virginia, USA
SP
William Prater
1845–
Birth Location: Virginia, Virginia, USA
WP

Joseph Prater's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Prater
1822–1899
Birth Place: Washington County, Virginia, USA
Parents
Carrington Prater
1796–1872
Falls Mills, Washington, Virginia, USA
Safrona Prater
1798–1842
Washington County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
William (Thomas) Prater
1750–1835
Bedford, British Colonial America, Virginia, USA
Masrah Wheeler
1766–1838
Virginia, British Colonial America, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William 3rd
1712–1760
Joshua Wheeler
1757–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jonathan Prater
1695–1734

Joseph Prater's Descendants

1.
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Joseph (L) Prater (July 1822–bef 16 Nov 1899) m. Martha (Patricia) Wise (1820–1900)
  1. 1. James (Carrington) Prater 1843–1902 m. Sarah (Jane) Baker 1842–1896
    1. 1. Wm. (H.) Prater 1863–
    2. 2. Lou Prater 1868–
    3. 3. Patty Prater 1871–
    4. 4. George Prater 1875–
    5. 5. Joesph Prater 1877–
    6. 6. Amanda Prater 1880–
    7. 7. John Prater 1872–1960 m. Fannie (Mae) Stephens 1889–1970
      1. 1. Cora Davis 1902–1930
      2. 2. Samuel (L.) Prater 1910–1911
      3. 3. Gladys Prater 1908–1911
      4. 4. Luther (Martin) Prater 1896–1965
      5. 5. Mattie (Pauline) Prater 1907–1992
      6. 6. Charles (Lee Prater) Sr 1900–1972
      7. 7. Frank (Carrington) Prater 1904–1967
      8. 8. Woodrow (Carroll) Prater 1918–1989 m. Christine Waggoner 1918–1987
        1. 1. Eva (Dell) Prater 1945–2008
        2. 2. Roger (Dale) Prater 1944–1983 m. Judy (Marie) Prater 1949–2017
      9. 9. George (Washington) Prater 1921–1981
      10. 10. Benton (Lee) Prater 1924–1976
      11. 11. Vera (Mae) Prater 1928–2016
      12. 12. Johnnie (May) Prater 1915–1998 m. Verna Mayfield 1913–2000 m. Thelma (R.) Hodge 1920–1967
        1. 1. James (Earl) Prater 1941–2021
        2. 2. Robert (Harold Prater) Sr 1948–2023
  2. 2. Elizabeth Prater 1840–
  3. 3. Florence Prater 1856–1930 m. Daniel (Harvey) Witt 1856–1939
    1. 1. Gertrude Albright 1897–1969
    2. 2. Amanda (Lee) Farris 1876–1961
    3. 3. Homer (K) Witt 1901–1959
    4. 4. Isaac (Simpson) Witt 1882–1951
    5. 5. Henry (Gibson) Witt 1899–1951
  4. 4. Joseph Prater 1848–1929 m. Salinah Geer 1841–1923
    1. 1. Reuben (Garfield) Prater 1880–1920 m. Effie Faires 1877–1966
      1. 1. Faires (Greer) Prater 1908–1975
      2. 2. Mary (Emma) Prater 1911–2000
      3. 3. Ralph (Everett) Prater 1906–1989 m. Sella (A.) Prater 1902–1999
    2. 2. James (Rufus Prater) Sr 1870–1951 m. Mima (Elizabeth) Mills 1879–1957
      1. 1. Callie (V) Prater 1892–
      2. 2. Dorcas Prater 1906–1909
      3. 3. Effie (Francis) Prater 1908–1971
      4. 4. Ethel Prater 1909–1909
      5. 5. James (Rufus) Prater 1917–1983
      6. 6. Joseph (Cannon) Prater 1914–1987 m. Gladys Prater 1915–2005
        1. 1. Helen (Joann) Prater 1943–1961
        2. 2. James (L) Prater 1938–2012
        3. 3. Ronald (J) Prater 1936–2011
      7. 7. Maude (Naomi Clantha) Prater 1912–2006
      8. 8. Roscoe (Truman) Prater 1901–1962
      9. 9. Rubin Prater 1905–1909
      10. 10. Warren (Harding) Prater 1921–2002
      11. 11. William (Garfield) Prater 1903–1980
    3. 3. Amanda (Adaline) Albright 1874–1959
  5. 5. Margaret Prater 1850–1900 m. James (Marshall) Sharp 1851–1913
    1. 1. Elbert Sharp 1877–1902
    2. 2. Eliza (Jane) Sharp 1875–1907
    3. 3. Alva (L) Monroe 1883–1919
  6. 6. Mira Prater 1853–
  7. 7. Sarah Prater 1847–
  8. 8. William Prater 1845–

Joseph Prater's Timeline

3 Records

1822
July 1822
Birth of Joseph L Prater in Washington County, Virginia, USA
Washington County, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 58
Joseph L Prater resided here in District 9, Union, Tennessee, USA
District 9, Union, Tennessee, USA
1899
bef 16 Nov 1899
Age 77
Death of Joseph L Prater in White County, Tennessee, USA
White County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: July 1822
    Event Place: Washington County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 9, Union, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: bef 16 Nov 1899
    Event Place: White County, Tennessee, USA
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