YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Martha "Mattie" J Prather 1837–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Jan 1837

Birth Location: Louisville, Kentucky

Death Date: 6 Aug 1930

Death Location: Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: James Prather

Mother: Elizabeth Cary

Spouse(s): Willouby Hall, Charles General

Children(s): Watson issue, Elizabeth old, Robert married, Isabel Gilbert, Charles Jr, Martha infancy, Willouby Hall, Newton Hall, Sallie Hall

In 1837, Martha "Mattie" J Prather entered the world in Louisville, Kentucky, born to James Watson Prather And Elizabeth Cary. In 1850, Martha "Mattie" J Prather resided in District 2, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA. Martha "Mattie" J Prather married Charles Champion Gilbert Army Colonel Brigadier General, Willouby N Hall, and had children including Charles Champion Gilbert Jr, Elizabeth Cary Gilbert Died 5 Yrs Old, Isabel Cass Belle Gilbert, Martha Prather Mattie Gilbert Died In Infancy, Newton Hall, Robert Prather Gilbert Never Married, Sallie Hall, Watson Prather Gilbert Married No Issue, Willouby Hall. Martha "Mattie" J Prather passed away in 1930 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Find more search results for Martha Prather
MP

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

  • In 1837, Martha "Mattie" J Prather entered the world in Louisville, Kentucky, born to James Watson Prather And Elizabeth Cary.
  • In 1850, Martha "Mattie" J Prather resided in District 2, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA.
  • Martha "Mattie" J Prather married Charles Champion Gilbert Army Colonel Brigadier General, Willouby N Hall, and had children including Charles Champion Gilbert Jr, Elizabeth Cary Gilbert Died 5 Yrs Old, Isabel Cass Belle Gilbert, Martha Prather Mattie Gilbert Died In Infancy, Newton Hall, Robert Prather Gilbert Never Married, Sallie Hall, Watson Prather Gilbert Married No Issue, Willouby Hall.
  • Martha "Mattie" J Prather passed away in 1930 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Martha Prather's Ancestors

Self
Martha Prather
1837–1930
Birth Place: Louisville, Kentucky
Parents
James Watson Prather
1812–1889
Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Elizabeth Cary
1817–1899
Greencastle, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Stephen Prather
1789–1856
Mercer, Kentucky, USA
Elizabeth (Robertson) Ashby
1789–1871
Mercer County, Kentucky USA
Great-Grandparents
Archibald Sr.
1755–1831
Sarah Fugate
1763–1832
George Ashby
1745–1817
Mary Connelly
1750–1850
2nd-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

Martha Prather's Descendants

1.
MP
Martha ("Mattie" J) Prather (21 Jan 1837–6 Aug 1930) m. Willouby (N) Hall (Dec 1846–) m. Charles (Champion Gilbert Army Colonel; Brigadier) General (1 March 1822–17 January 1903)
  1. 1. Watson (Prather Gilbert married no) issue 1861–1944
  2. 2. Elizabeth (Cary Gilbert died 5 yrs) old 1870–1875
  3. 3. Robert (Prather Gilbert never) married 1864–1888
  4. 4. Isabel (Cass "Belle") Gilbert 1862–1938
  5. 5. Charles (Champion Gilbert) Jr 1859–1914
  6. 6. Martha (Prather "Mattie" Gilbert died in) infancy 1858–1859
  7. 7. Willouby Hall 1874–
  8. 8. Newton Hall 1882–
  9. 9. Sallie Hall 1887–

Martha Prather's Timeline

5 Records

1837
21 Jan 1837
Birth of Martha "Mattie" J Prather in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, Kentucky
1850
1850
Age 13
Martha "Mattie" J Prather resided here in District 2, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
District 2, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
1858
1858
Age 21
Martha "Mattie" J Prather was married
None
1900
1900
Age 63
Martha "Mattie" J Prather resided here in Baltimore Ward 13, Baltimore City (Independent City), Maryland, USA
Baltimore Ward 13, Baltimore City (Independent City), Maryland, USA
1930
6 Aug 1930
Age 93
Death of Martha "Mattie" J Prather in Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Jefferson, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Jan 1837
    Event Place: Louisville, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department For Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Vital Statistics Original Death Certificates-Microfilm, 1911-1965
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Baltimore Ward 13, Baltimore City (Independent City), Maryland; Roll: 613; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0166
    [4] 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 2, Hopkins, Kentucky; Roll: 205; Page: 149a
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1858
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Baltimore Ward 13, Baltimore City (Independent City), Maryland; Roll: 613; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0166

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 2, Hopkins, 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 2, Hopkins, Kentucky; Roll: 205; Page: 149a

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Baltimore Ward 13, Baltimore City (Independent City), Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Baltimore Ward 13, Baltimore City (Independent City), Maryland; Roll: 613; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0166

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1930
    Event Place: Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department For Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Vital Statistics Original Death Certificates-Microfilm, 1911-1965
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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