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Riley Prater 1837–1907 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Oct 1837

Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky

Death Date: 15 Nov 1907

Death Location: Royalton, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA

Father: Jonathan Prater

Mother: Margaret Bailey

Spouse(s): Lucretia Shepherd

Children(s): James Prater, John Prater, Elizabeth Prater, Biddy Prater, Margaret Prater, Nancy Prater, Malinda Prater, Polly Prater, Sarah Prater, William ^

In 1837, Riley Prater entered the world in Floyd County, Kentucky, born to Jonathan Prater And Margaret Peggy Bailey. In 1860, Riley Prater resided in Magoffin County, Kentucky. In 1870, Riley Prater resided in Precinct 6, Magoffin, Kentucky. Riley Prater married Lucretia Creasy Shepherd, and had children including Biddy Prater, Elizabeth Betty Prater, James Prater, John Prater, Malinda J Prater, Margaret Prater, Nancy J Prater, Polly A Prater, Sarah Sally Prater, William Prater. Riley Prater passed away in 1907 in Royalton, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1837, Riley Prater entered the world in Floyd County, Kentucky, born to Jonathan Prater And Margaret Peggy Bailey.
  • In 1860, Riley Prater resided in Magoffin County, Kentucky.
  • In 1870, Riley Prater resided in Precinct 6, Magoffin, Kentucky.
  • Riley Prater married Lucretia Creasy Shepherd, and had children including Biddy Prater, Elizabeth Betty Prater, James Prater, John Prater, Malinda J Prater, Margaret Prater, Nancy J Prater, Polly A Prater, Sarah Sally Prater, William Prater.
  • Riley Prater passed away in 1907 in Royalton, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jonathan Prater
1814–1854
Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky
JP
Margaret Bailey
1819–1860
Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky
MB

Spouses(s)

Lucretia Shepherd
1837–1911
Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky
LS

Children(s)

James Prater
1861–1923
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
JP
John Prater
1867–1937
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky
JP
Elizabeth Prater
1869–1935
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky
EP
Biddy Prater
1871–1944
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky
BP
Margaret Prater
1874–
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky
MP
Nancy Prater
1880–
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky
NP
Malinda Prater
1857–1923
Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky
MP
Polly Prater
1860–1926
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky
PP
Sarah Prater
1855–1923
Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky
SP
William ^
1877–
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
W^

Riley Prater's Ancestors

Self
Riley Prater
1837–1907
Birth Place: Floyd County, Kentucky
Parents
Jonathan Prater
1814–1854
Floyd County, Kentucky
Margaret ((Peggy)) Bailey
1819–1860
Floyd County, Kentucky
Grandparents
William Prater
1787–1848
Virginia
Obedience Prater
1790–1858
Virginia
John Bailey
1786–1854
Virginia
Susanna Patrick
1794–1868
Great-Grandparents
Jonathan *
1758–1795
Elizabeth *
1755–1820
William Prater
1773–1813
Elizabeth Fugate
1765–
James Patrick
1766–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elexious *
1718–1798
Josiah Sr.
1737–1824
Elizabeth .
1740–1830
James .
1730–1835

Riley Prater's Descendants

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Riley Prater (20 Oct 1837–15 Nov 1907) m. Lucretia ((Creasy)) Shepherd (Jun 1837–06 Jul 1911)
  1. 1. James Prater 1861–1923 m. America Bailey 1866–1950
  2. 2. John Prater 1867–1937 m. Elizabeth ((Betty)) Row(e) 1868–1929 m. Jahaza ((Jay)) Mullins 1876–1950
    1. 1. Lydia Prater 1891–1945 m. Guy (H.) Bandy 1842–1925 m. Miles (Preston) Whitt 1880–1959
      1. 1. Crystal (Ray) Bandy 1908–1953 m. Bernard (Lee) Allen 1905–1983
        1. 1. Opal (Irene) Allen 1928–2013
        2. 2. Jackie (Ray) Allen 1944–1944
        3. 3. Guy (Gene) Allen 1926–1981
        4. 4. Jeff (Edward) Allen 1932–1992
        5. 5. Jerry (Everett) Allen 1945–2011
        6. 6. Robert (Billie Bernard) Allen 1930–1964
        7. 7. Woodford (Bernard) Allen 1934–1938
        8. 8. Donald (Lee) Allen 1942–1976
      2. 2. James (Everett) Whitt 1927–1979
      3. 3. Dale (Preston) Whitt 1930–1969
      4. 4. William (Guy) Bandy 1916–1958 m. Fairy Whitt 1918–2016
        1. 1. Harold (Guy) Bandy 1934–1934
      5. 5. Clara (Mae) Bandy 1910–1998 m. Parker Reed 1905–2000
        1. 1. William (Charles (Charlie)) Reed 1928–2010
    2. 2. Emma Prater 1887–
    3. 3. Dona ((Dana)) Prater 1894–
    4. 4. Jeff Prater 1899–1962
    5. 5. James ((Jim)) Prater 1905–1972
    6. 6. Lana ((Lonie)) Prater 1906–1982
    7. 7. Ally Prater 1909–1955
    8. 8. Lilly Prater 1909–
    9. 9. Fred Prater 1911–1981 m. Nancy (Jane) Cole 1927–1974
    10. 10. May Prater 1917–1986
    11. 11. Lula Prater 1920–2000
    12. 12. Polly Prater 1921–1975
    13. 13. Tedy Prater 1891–
    14. 14. Henry Prater 1915–
  3. 3. Elizabeth (Betty) Prater 1869–1935 m. Harrison Watson 1869–1956
  4. 4. Biddy Prater 1871–1944
  5. 5. Margaret Prater 1874–
  6. 6. Nancy (J.) Prater 1880–
  7. 7. Malinda (J.) Prater 1857–1923 m. Thomas Conley 1853–1945
    1. 1. Mintie Conley 1897–1935 m. William (M.) Bailey 1892–1971
      1. 1. Ethel Bailey 1920– m. Burley Miller 1919–
  8. 8. Polly (A.) Prater 1860–1926 m. Benjamin (Franklin) Montgomery 1859–1944
    1. 1. Helen Montgomery 1886–1946 m. William (M.) Bailey 1892–1971
  9. 9. Sarah (Sally) Prater 1855–1923 m. Granville (Pearl S.) Bailey 1854–1933
    1. 1. Burnie Bailey 1891–1975 m. Fred Fletcher 1886–
    2. 2. Burthia Bailey 1889–1913 m. William Pinks 1886–1936 m. Sidney (Albert Patrick) Marshall 1892–1947
      1. 1. Ebert Pinks 1905–1934
      2. 2. Ernest (Ero) Patrick 1908–1991 m. Mary Palmer 1919–
      3. 3. Hazel Patrick 1913–1913
    3. 3. Rhoda (Jane) Bailey 1898–1975 m. Stewart (Hagar) White 1895–1989
      1. 1. Gordon (Lilla) White 1915–1995 m. Marjorie Begley 1916–1999
    4. 4. Riley Bailey 1878–1909
      1. 1. Lee Bailey 1902–
    5. 5. Jennie Bailey 1884–1913 m. Sheridan Marshall 1886–
      1. 1. Pearlie Marshall 1903–
      2. 2. Plinia Marshal 1908–
      3. 3. Eliza Marshall 1913–1913
    6. 6. Bessie (Biddy) Bailey 1885–1931 m. George (Anderson) Bailey 1855–1928
    7. 7. Rebecca (Betty) Bailey 1887–1918 m. Jake (R.) Miller 1878–1964
    8. 8. Helen (Cornelia) Bailey 1877–1951 m. Harrison Cook 1890–1967 m. Isaac (Ike) Caldwell 1876–1925
      1. 1. Burnett (Burnie) Caldwell 1910–1973
      2. 2. Fred Caldwell 1917–
      3. 3. Granville Caldwell 1896–1922
      4. 4. Sarah Caldwell 1899–1972
      5. 5. Norah Caldwell 1902–
      6. 6. Mollie Caldwell 1904–1980
      7. 7. Isabelle Caldwell 1897–
    9. 9. Cresa (Lucy) Bailey 1880–1933 m. Johnie (P.) White 1874–1945
      1. 1. Riley White 1909–1942
  10. 10. William (Prater) ^ 1877– m. Jenny (Jane) Miller 1875–1961
    1. 1. Lulu Prater 1894–1958 m. R. (Ramey) Whitaker 1877–1959 m. James (Prater) ^ 1891–1973
    2. 2. Lizzie (G) Prater 1894–
    3. 3. Dora Prater 1895–
    4. 4. William (R) Prater 1899–

Riley Prater's Timeline

6 Records

1837
20 Oct 1837
Birth of Riley Prater in Floyd County, Kentucky
Floyd County, Kentucky
1860
1860
Age 23
Riley Prater resided here in Magoffin County, Kentucky
Magoffin County, Kentucky
1870
1870
Age 33
Riley Prater resided here in Precinct 6, Magoffin, Kentucky
Precinct 6, Magoffin, Kentucky
1880
1880
Age 43
Riley Prater resided here in Meadows, Magoffin, Kentucky
Meadows, Magoffin, Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 63
Riley Prater resided here in Magisterial District 4, Meadows, Magoffin, Kentucky
Magisterial District 4, Meadows, Magoffin, Kentucky
1907
15 Nov 1907
Age 70
Death of Riley Prater in Royalton, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Royalton, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Oct 1837
    Event Place: Floyd County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Meadows, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: 431; Family History Film: 1254431; Page: 610C; Enumeration District: 125; Image: .
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 6, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Meadows, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: T623_541; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 56.
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: 472; Image: 48.
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Magoffin County, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: 472; Image: 48.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 6, Magoffin, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 6, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Meadows, Magoffin, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Meadows, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: 431; Family History Film: 1254431; Page: 610C; Enumeration District: 125; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial District 4, Meadows, Magoffin, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Meadows, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: T623_541; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 56.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Nov 1907
    Event Place: Royalton, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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