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Roy Woodson Prather 1891–1982 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Aug 1891

Birth Location: Lewis County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 20 Jan 1982

Death Location: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA

Father: Reese Prater

Mother: Rebecca Arthur

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The story of Roy Woodson Prather began in 1891 in Lewis County, Kentucky, USA. In 1900, Roy Woodson Prather resided in Magisterial District 6, Lewis, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, Roy Woodson Prather resided in Magisterial District 5, Lewis, Kentucky, USA. Roy Woodson Prather passed away in 1982 in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Roy Woodson Prather began in 1891 in Lewis County, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1900, Roy Woodson Prather resided in Magisterial District 6, Lewis, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1910, Roy Woodson Prather resided in Magisterial District 5, Lewis, Kentucky, USA.
  • Roy Woodson Prather passed away in 1982 in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA.

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Roy Prather's Ancestors

Self
Roy Prather
1891–1982
Birth Place: Lewis County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Reese B. Prater
1851–1929
West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
Rebecca (Jane) Arthur
1861–1940
Boyd County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
George (Washington) Prater
1814–1888
Tazewell County, Virginia
Sally Pruet
1819–1891
Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Thomas (Woodson) Arthur
1838–1912
Greenup County, Kentucky, USA
Elizabeth (S.) Shy
1842–1893
Cabell County, West Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Prater
1783–1855
Phebe *
1793–1883
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jonathan *
1758–1795
Elizabeth *
1755–1820
William ***
1765–1810
Mary ***
1760–1862

Roy Prather's Timeline

6 Records

1891
19 Aug 1891
Birth of Roy Woodson Prather in Lewis County, Kentucky, USA
Lewis County, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 9
Roy Woodson Prather resided here in Magisterial District 6, Lewis, Kentucky, USA
Magisterial District 6, Lewis, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 19
Roy Woodson Prather resided here in Magisterial District 5, Lewis, Kentucky, USA
Magisterial District 5, Lewis, Kentucky, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 26
Roy Woodson Prather resided here in Scioto County, Ohio, USA
Scioto County, Ohio, USA
1942
1942
Age 51
Roy Woodson Prather resided here in Franklin County, Ohio, USA
Franklin County, Ohio, USA
1982
20 Jan 1982
Age 91
Death of Roy Woodson Prather in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA
Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Aug 1891
    Event Place: Lewis County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Ohio, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 623234; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 278-03-7947; Issue State: Ohio; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2002, Certificate: 002517; Volume: 24718
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Ohio; Registration County: Scioto; Roll: 1851091
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magisterial District 6, Lewis, Kentucky; Roll: 538; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0087; FHL microfilm: 1240538
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Magisterial District 5, Lewis, Kentucky; Roll: T624_482; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0119; FHL microfilm: 1374495
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial District 6, Lewis, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magisterial District 6, Lewis, Kentucky; Roll: 538; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0087; FHL microfilm: 1240538

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Magisterial District 5, Lewis, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Magisterial District 5, Lewis, Kentucky; Roll: T624_482; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0119; FHL microfilm: 1374495

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Scioto County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Ohio; Registration County: Scioto; Roll: 1851091

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Franklin County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Ohio, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 623234; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Jan 1982
    Event Place: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 278-03-7947; Issue State: Ohio; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2002, Certificate: 002517; Volume: 24718
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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