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Catherine Prather

Female 1772 - 1844  (72 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Catherine Prather was born in 1772 in , Rowan, North Carolina, United States (daughter of Basil William Prather and Clorenda Chloe Robertson); died in 1844.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Basil William Prather was born on 20 Oct 1742 in Rock Creek Prince George, Maryland, United States (son of Aaron Allen Prather and Jane Mary Prather); died on 7 Oct 1822 in Utica Township, Clark County, Indiana, United States; was buried in New Chapel Methodist, Cemetery, Watson, Clark County, Indiana, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: , , Pennsylvania, United States
    • Occupation: He was a Militia man in Montgomery Co., Maryland
    • Occupation: He was Postmaster of Salem, Indiana in 1816
    • Occupation: Served as militia man in Salisbury District, North Carolina
    • To Lady Kathleen: Great GrandParent
    • Residence: 1800, District 1, Montgomery, Maryland, United States
    • Residence: 1968; Western Maryland

    Notes:

    Basil was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. He was born in Maryland and after the War moved West, settling in several states until he finally settled in Utica Township, Indiana near what is now Watson, Indiana. A legend states he witn essed a sea battle and when the ship washed ashore he found gold. Later while in Kentucky, the Prathers paid Bill Hatfield $10 to dig up gold hidden under an old house across the river in Magnet, Indiana.

    Six of the Prather sons signed a petition in against the then Government. This petition was also signed by 2 Hiltons, Truman Hilton and James Hilton.

    Prather Chapel (1800) was named after him in Harmony, North Carolina.

    (Research):Two of the oldest children were from a first marriage, in Penn. and when the wife died, Bazil left these children with the maternal grandparents to raise.

    This family lived in Maryland until 1778, in Iredell Co. and Rowen Co., North Carolina for 20 years (1798). He bought 3,000 acres in Clark's Grant, Indiana Territory in 1798. Part of this family moved to Clark Co., Indiana with their parents in 1801, and then some of the other children followed in 1805. Other related families making the move to Indiana around this same time were: Veatches, Hiltons, other Prathers, Redmans, Holemans,and Jacobs.
    He was wounded at the battle of Camden. S. C. in 1785 and was lame the rest of his life.
    Many of these family members are buried in this church cemetery located 1/2 mile N. E. of Watson, Indiana, and a lot of the tomb stones are no longer there.

    Buried:
    Many of these family members are buried in this church cemetery located 1/2 mile N. E. of Watson, Indiana, and a lot of the tomb stones are no longer there.

    Basil married Clorenda Chloe Robertson in 1765 in , Frederick, Maryland, United States. Clorenda (daughter of Lloyd Robertson and Jane Prather) was born on 14 Aug 1748 in Salisbury Districk, Lower Frederick County, Maryland, United States; died on 12 Jul 1812 in , Clark, Indiana, United States; was buried in New Chapel Methodist, Cemetery, Watson, Clark County, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Clorenda Chloe Robertson was born on 14 Aug 1748 in Salisbury Districk, Lower Frederick County, Maryland, United States (daughter of Lloyd Robertson and Jane Prather); died on 12 Jul 1812 in , Clark, Indiana, United States; was buried in New Chapel Methodist, Cemetery, Watson, Clark County, Indiana, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Also Known As : Chlorinda Robertson
    • Also Known As : Her tombstone has her named spelled Chlorinder.
    • To Lady Kathleen: Great GrandParent

    Children:
    1. Nancy Elizabeth Prather was born in 1765 in , Frederick, Maryland, United States; died in 1830 in , Washington, Pennsylvania, United States.
    2. Susannah Prather was born in 1766 in Rockville, Montgomery, Maryland, United States; died on 25 Oct 1831 in Russellville, Putnam, Indiana, United States.
    3. William B. Prather was born on 17 Aug 1766 in Rockville, Montgomery, Maryland, United States; died on 12 Apr 1853 in North Vernon, Jennings County, Indiana, United States; was buried on 7 Dec 1853 in Hillcrest, North Vernon, Jennings, Indiana, United States.
    4. Walter Prather was born on 2 Feb 1768 in , Frederick, Maryland, United States; died on 27 Oct 1841 in , Clark, Indiana, United States.
    5. Thomas Prather was born on 23 Jul 1769 in , Frederick, Maryland, United States; died on 25 Mar 1854 in , Clark, Indiana, United States.
    6. Basil Robertson Prather was born on 25 Jun 1771 in , Frederick, Maryland, United States; died on 12 Oct 1823 in , Clark, Indiana, United States.
    7. 1. Catherine Prather was born in 1772 in , Rowan, North Carolina, United States; died in 1844.
    8. John Asa Prather was born in 1776 in North Carolina, Rowan, Kentucky, United States; died in 1850 in Utica, Clark, Indiana, United States.
    9. Aaron Prather was born in 1777 in , Rowan, North Carolina, United States; died on 27 Dec 1825 in , Clark, Indiana, United States.
    10. Judge Samuel Prather was born in 1780 in , Rowan, North Carolina, United States; died in 1850-1860 in , , Illinois, United States.
    11. Lloyd Benton Prather was born on 25 Nov 1782 in , Rowan, North Carolina, United States; died on 25 Apr 1867 in Pioneer Cemetery, Baldwin City, Douglas, Kansas, United States; was buried in Pioneer Cemetery, Baldwin City, Douglas, Kansas, United States.
    12. Rebecca Prather was born in 1784 in , Rowan, North Carolina, United States; and died.
    13. Rachel Prather was born on 27 Oct 1786 in , Rowan, North Carolina, United States; died on 13 May 1858 in , Clark, Indiana, United States.
    14. Sihon Prather was born on 9 Nov 1790 in Iredell, Brunswick, North Carolina, United States; died on 12 Jan 1843 in , Clark, Indiana, United States.
    15. Chlorinda Chloe Prather was born in 1794 in Iredell, Brunswick, North Carolina, United States; died in 1888 in , Clark, Indiana, United States.
    16. Susannah Prather was born in 1798 in , Clark, Indiana, United States; and died.
    17. Asa Prather was born in 1800 in , Clark, Indiana, United States; and died.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Aaron Allen Prather was born on 10 Oct 1710 in Orphans Gift, Prince George, Maryland, United States (son of Thomas McKay Prather and Martha Sprigg); died on 27 Nov 1797 in , Frederick, Maryland, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Also Known As : Aron
    • Stories and Notes: Cousin to Jane
    • To Lady Kathleen: Great GrandParent

    Notes:

    Died:
    Ancestry Notes show Rockville, Montgomery, Maryland, United States

    Aaron married Jane Mary Prather on 10 Oct 1738 in Anne Arundel, , Maryland, United States. Jane (daughter of Jonathan Prather, Jr. and Elizabeth Bigger) was born on 12 Sep 1703 in , Prince George, Maryland, United States; died in 1779 in Rockville, Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Jane Mary Prather was born on 12 Sep 1703 in , Prince George, Maryland, United States (daughter of Jonathan Prather, Jr. and Elizabeth Bigger); died in 1779 in Rockville, Montgomery County, Maryland, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Also Known As : They called her Mary, but her name was Jane.
    • Stories and Notes: Cousin to Aaron
    • To Lady Kathleen: Great GrandParent

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Makes her around 57 years old when her youngest child was born

    Notes:

    Married:
    They were cousins

    Children:
    1. Mary Prather was born on 6 Jan 1730 in , Prince George, Maryland, United States; died in 1790 in Fayette City, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States.
    2. Aaron Prather, II was born in 1739 in , Prince George, Maryland, United States; died on 27 Nov 1797 in Montgomery, Montgomery, Maryland, United States.
    3. Samuel Prather was born in 1740 in , Prince George, Maryland, United States; died in 1785 in , Frederick, Maryland, United States.
    4. 2. Basil William Prather was born on 20 Oct 1742 in Rock Creek Prince George, Maryland, United States; died on 7 Oct 1822 in Utica Township, Clark County, Indiana, United States; was buried in New Chapel Methodist, Cemetery, Watson, Clark County, Indiana, United States.
    5. Baruch William Prather was born on 20 Oct 1742 in , Prince George, Maryland, United States; died on 2 Dec 1810 in , Fayette, Kentucky, United States; was buried in Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, United States.
    6. Barbara Prather was born in 1747 in Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, United States; died in 1772 in Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, United States.
    7. Ruth Prather was born in 1747 in , Montgomery, Maryland, United States; died in 1777 in , Prince George, Maryland, United States.
    8. Mary Mollie Prather was born in 1750 in Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, United States; died in 1777 in Fayette City, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States.
    9. Zachariah Zacci Prather was born on 25 Aug 1750 in , Montgomery, Maryland, United States; died in 1814 in , Newberry, South Carolina, United States.
    10. Walter Prather was born in 1751 in , Montgomery, Maryland, United States; died on 18 Jan 1835 in , Bourbon, Kentucky, United States.
    11. Elisha Prather was born in 1753 in , Montgomery, Maryland, United States; died in 1756 in Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, United States.
    12. Elishu Prather was born in 1755 in Montgomery, Montgomery, Maryland, United States; died in 1777.
    13. Verlinda Lenny Prather was born in 1758 in Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, United States; died on 12 Jul 1812 in Iredell, Brunswick, North Carolina, United States.
    14. Elizabeth Prather was born in 1760 in , Prince George, Maryland, United States; died in 1854 in , Prince George, Maryland, United States.
    15. Mary Prather was born in 1760; died in 1845.

  3. 6.  Lloyd Robertson was born in 1720 in Lower Potomac Hundred, Frederick, Maryland, United States; died in , Clark, Indiana, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • To Lady Kathleen: Great GrandParent

    Lloyd married Jane Prather. Jane (daughter of Jonathan Prather and Lyle Jane MacKay) was born in 1664 in , Prince George, Maryland, United States; died in 1680 in , Calvert, Maryland, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Jane Prather was born in 1664 in , Prince George, Maryland, United States (daughter of Jonathan Prather and Lyle Jane MacKay); died in 1680 in , Calvert, Maryland, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • To Lady Kathleen: Great GrandParent

    Children:
    1. Robert Robertson was born in 1742 in , Prince George, Maryland, United States; died in 1830 in Jefferson, Clinton, Indiana, United States.
    2. William Robertson was born in 1742 in , , Maryland, United States; died in 1815 in Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States.
    3. Zachariah Robertson was born in 1744 in , Prince George, Maryland, United States; and died.
    4. Rachel Robertson was born in 1746; and died.
    5. 3. Clorenda Chloe Robertson was born on 14 Aug 1748 in Salisbury Districk, Lower Frederick County, Maryland, United States; died on 12 Jul 1812 in , Clark, Indiana, United States; was buried in New Chapel Methodist, Cemetery, Watson, Clark County, Indiana, United States.
    6. Clorender Robinson was born on 14 Aug 1748 in Salisbury, Wicomico, Maryland, United States; died on 27 Jul 1812 in Utica, Clark, Indiana, United States.
    7. Nathan Robertson was born in 1751 in , Frederick, Maryland, United States; died on 19 Mar 1827 in , Clark, Indiana, United States.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Thomas McKay Prather was born in Apr 1673 in Swan Creek, Calvert, Maryland, United States (son of Jonathan Prather and Lyle Jane MacKay); died on 15 Mar 1712 in Orphans Gift, Prince George, Maryland, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Old Address: Orphan's Gift, that was given to him by his wealthy stepfather, John Smith
    • Old Address: Settled on land called Northampton Plantation
    • Occupation: Colonel of the King's Forces in Maryland
    • Will: Thomas Prather's Will
    • To Lady Kathleen: Great GrandParent
    • Residence: Between 1634 and 1935, , , Maryland, United States
    • Stories and Notes: Apr 1673, Prathers Hall, Calvert, Maryland, United States

    Notes:

    Died:
    Also found as 13 Dec 1711

    Thomas married Martha Sprigg in 1695 in , Prince George, Maryland, United States. Martha (daughter of Col. Thomas Sprigg, I and Eleanor Nuthall) was born in 1677 in , Calvert, Maryland, United States; died on 13 Nov 1742 in , Charles, Maryland, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Martha Sprigg was born in 1677 in , Calvert, Maryland, United States (daughter of Col. Thomas Sprigg, I and Eleanor Nuthall); died on 13 Nov 1742 in , Charles, Maryland, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • To Lady Kathleen: Great GrandParent

    Children:
    1. Anne Prather was born in 1698 in , Prince George, Maryland, United States; died in 1721.
    2. Eleanor Prather was born in 1700 in Queen Ann Parrish, Leeland, Prince George, Maryland, United States; died in 1735 in , , Maryland, United States.
    3. Thomas M. Sprigg Prather was born in 1703 in , Prince George, Maryland, United States; died on 24 Jul 1785 in , Washington, Maryland, United States.
    4. Mary Prather was born in 1703 in , Prince George, Maryland, United States; died in 1699.
    5. John Smith Prather was born in 1707 in Orphans Gift, Prince George, Maryland, United States; died on 23 Sep 1767 in Upper Enoree, Laurens, South Carolina, United States.
    6. Philomen Gittens Prather was born in 1707 in , Prince George, Maryland, United States; died in 1756 in , Orange, North Carolina, United States.
    7. Rachel Prather was born in 1708 in , Prince George, Maryland, United States; died in 1763 in , Charles, Maryland, United States.
    8. 4. Aaron Allen Prather was born on 10 Oct 1710 in Orphans Gift, Prince George, Maryland, United States; died on 27 Nov 1797 in , Frederick, Maryland, United States.
    9. Elizabeth Prather was born in 1712 in , Prince George, Maryland, United States; died in 1720.
    10. Mary Prather was born in 1716 in , Prince George, Maryland, United States; died in 1734.

  3. 10.  Jonathan Prather, Jr. was born on 12 Sep 1666 in , Calvert, Maryland, United States (son of Jonathan Prather and Lyle Jane MacKay); died in 1735-1736 in , Prince George, Maryland, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Also Known As : John Prather
    • Stories and Notes: He received land from his step father, John Smith. This was part of the inheritance of
    • Stories and Notes: Jonathan recieved land named (Too Good) in Prince George Co.,Mary. 22 March 1684. He sold this in 1707 to Col. Henry Darnall.
    • To Lady Kathleen: Great GrandParent

    Jonathan married Elizabeth Bigger in 1688 in , Prince George, Maryland, United States. Elizabeth (daughter of John Bigger and Sara Parker) was born in 1674 in , Calvert, Maryland, United States; died on 21 Apr 1737 in , Prince George, Maryland, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Elizabeth Bigger was born in 1674 in , Calvert, Maryland, United States (daughter of John Bigger and Sara Parker); died on 21 Apr 1737 in , Prince George, Maryland, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • To Lady Kathleen: Great GrandParent

    Notes:

    Birth:
    est date

    Children:
    1. Rachel Prather was born in 1688 in , , Maryland, United States; and died.
    2. Jonathan Prather was born in 1690 in , , Maryland, United States; died in 1734 in , , Maryland, United States.
    3. Sarah Prater was born in 1690 in , , Maryland, United States; and died.
    4. John Prather was born in 1693; and died.
    5. Thomas Prather was born in 1695 in Maryland, Prince George's, Maryland, United States; died in 1742.
    6. William Prather was born in 1696; and died.
    7. Frances Prater was born in 1700 in , Prince George, Maryland, United States; died on 5 Dec 1782 in Rockville, Montgomery, Maryland, United States.
    8. Ann Prather was born in 1702; and died.
    9. 5. Jane Mary Prather was born on 12 Sep 1703 in , Prince George, Maryland, United States; died in 1779 in Rockville, Montgomery County, Maryland, United States.
    10. Martha Prather was born on 12 Sep 1703 in , Prince George, Maryland, United States; died in 1779 in Rockville, Montgomery, Maryland, United States.
    11. Susannah Prather was born on 1 Oct 1708 in Calvert, Prince George's, Maryland, United States; died in 1738 in , Prince George, Maryland, United States.
    12. Elizabeth Prather was born on 11 Sep 1711 in , Prince George, Maryland, United States; died in 1734.
    13. Rachel Prather was born on 11 Sep 1711; and died.
    14. Sarah Prather was born in 1713; and died.
    15. Mary Jane Prather was born in 1715 in All Hallows Parish, Anna Rundel, Maryland, United States; died in 1745.
    16. Charles Paycraft Prater was born on 20 Aug 1719 in , Prince George, Maryland, United States; died on 17 Jul 1773 in , Mason, Kentucky, United States.

  5. 14.  Jonathan Prather was born in 1631 in Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, United States (son of Thomas Prather and Mary McKay); died on 7 Aug 1680 in , Calvert, Maryland, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Stories and Notes: Changed name spelling when in US
    • To Lady Kathleen: Great GrandParent

    Jonathan married Lyle Jane MacKay on 12 Sep 1666 in Prather Hall, , , Virginia, United States. Lyle (daughter of George Gouldsmith and Mackay) was born in 1635 in Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, United States; died on 7 Dec 1713 in Brookfield Plantation, Prince George, Maryland, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 15.  Lyle Jane MacKay was born in 1635 in Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, United States (daughter of George Gouldsmith and Mackay); died on 7 Dec 1713 in Brookfield Plantation, Prince George, Maryland, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Old Address: stayed with George Gouldsmith's family for a time as a young girl, perhaps raising her for several years (ref. Will of George Goldsmith).
    • Stories and Notes: The records in the Baltimore Genealogical Society shows the marriage date and the oldest child's birthdate to be the same day.
    • To Lady Kathleen: Great GrandParent

    Children:
    1. 7. Jane Prather was born in 1664 in , Prince George, Maryland, United States; died in 1680 in , Calvert, Maryland, United States.
    2. June Prather was born in 1664; and died.
    3. Jonathan Prather, Jr. was born on 12 Sep 1666 in , Calvert, Maryland, United States; died in 1735-1736 in , Prince George, Maryland, United States.
    4. George Prather was born in 1668 in , Calvert, Maryland, United States; died on 29 Jul 1698 in , Prince George, Maryland, United States.
    5. William Nathan Prather was born in 1670 in , Calvert, Maryland, United States; died in 1747 in , Prince George, Maryland, United States.
    6. Thomas McKay Prather was born in Apr 1673 in Swan Creek, Calvert, Maryland, United States; died on 15 Mar 1712 in Orphans Gift, Prince George, Maryland, United States.
    7. John Prather was born in 1676 in , Calvert, Maryland, United States; died on 20 Dec 1718 in , Prince George, Maryland, United States.
    8. Elizabeth Prather was born in 1680 in , Prince George, Maryland, United States; and died.
    9. Mary Jane Prather was born on 12 Sep 1703 in Queen Annes Parish, Prince George's, Maryland, United States; died on 5 Dec 1782 in Rockville, Montgomery, Maryland, United States.