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Martha Ellen Prater 1837–1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 March 1837

Birth Location: Fleming County, Kentucky, United States of America

Death Date: 16 January 1916

Death Location: Good Hope, McDonough County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Stephen Prather

Mother: Elizabeth Ashby

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In 1837, Martha Ellen Prater entered the world in Fleming County, Kentucky, United States of America, born to Stephen Prather And Elizabeth Robertson Ashby. In 1850, Martha Ellen Prater resided in District 1, Fleming, Kentucky, USA. Martha Ellen Prater passed away in 1916 in Good Hope, McDonough County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1837, Martha Ellen Prater entered the world in Fleming County, Kentucky, United States of America, born to Stephen Prather And Elizabeth Robertson Ashby.
  • In 1850, Martha Ellen Prater resided in District 1, Fleming, Kentucky, USA.
  • Martha Ellen Prater passed away in 1916 in Good Hope, McDonough County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Martha Prater's Ancestors

Self
Martha Prater
1837–1916
Birth Place: Fleming County, Kentucky, United States of America
Parents
Stephen Prather
1789–1856
Mercer, Kentucky, USA
Elizabeth (Robertson) Ashby
1789–1871
Mercer County, Kentucky USA
Grandparents
Archibald (Prater) Sr.
1755–1831
Halifax, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Sarah (Martha) Fugate
1763–1832
Frederick County, Virginia, United States of America
George (Henry) Ashby
1745–1817
Frederick, Virginia
Mary ("Polly") Connelly
1750–1850
Culpeper, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jonathan Prater
1728–1772
Elizabeth Cresap
1732–1826
Capt Fugate
1737–1824
Elizabeth Smithers
1738–1824
Capt Jr
1714–1783
Mary Maccullough
1722–1783
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jonathan Prater
1690–1734
Jane maternal
1687–1731
Col. GG
1707–1787
Hannah JOHNSON
1705–1774
Josias Fugate
1688–1757
Mary Martin
1709–1757
Andrew Smothers
1720–1824
Captain Ashby
1682–1752
Elizabeth II
1705–1748

Martha Prater's Timeline

3 Records

1837
13 March 1837
Birth of Martha Ellen Prater in Fleming County, Kentucky, United States of America
Fleming County, Kentucky, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 13
Martha Ellen Prater resided here in District 1, Fleming, Kentucky, USA
District 1, Fleming, Kentucky, USA
1916
16 January 1916
Age 79
Death of Martha Ellen Prater in Antelope County, Nebraska, United States of America
Antelope County, Nebraska, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 March 1837
    Event Place: Fleming County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 1, Fleming, Kentucky; Roll: 199; Page: 310a
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 1, Fleming, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 1, Fleming, Kentucky; Roll: 199; Page: 310a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 January 1916
    Event Place: Antelope County, Nebraska, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Good Hope, McDonough County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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