Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Ensign in the English Navy

Notes:

Occupation:
William had come to the colonies with his brothers Thomas and Samuel in 1622, but being an Ensign in the English Navy, he was not used to the hardships of colonial life and later returned to England and the English Navy.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Namesake: Thomas was born the 6th child, and was named after his first born brother who had died.
• Occupation: He was in the wool business, farming, and ferrier business.
• Stories and Notes: See Notes
• Stories and Notes: shows a daughter Margaret, born about 1608
• To Lady Kathleen: 10 x great grandfather
• Immigration Information: 1622, , , Virginia, United States

Notes:

Stories and Notes:
Thomas Prater was the sixth born in his family. He was named after his first born brother who died young. Thomas was raised at Eaton Water and Stanton St. Bernard in Wiltshire, England. We find him living as an adult at Eaton Water House, Eato n Water, on the Cricklade, Wiltshire, England.

Thomas must have gained his position by the grace of other family members and his wifes dowery. He was not a wealthy person, but owned his own land at Eaton Water. His business was the woolen trade, farming, and ferrier (Eaton Water was locate d on the banks of the Thames River where he owned a ferry). Eaton Water was also a place that people who used the river to transport their goods to the ports of London could stop and feed their livestock and find food and lodging for themselves.

Eaton Water was a part of the old family estates that also consisted of Latton Manor and Inglesham Manor, all of which sat along the banks of the Thames River in Northern Wiltshire on what is called the Cricklade.

Stanton St. Bernard Manor is located in South central Wiltshire about 50 miles South of Eaton Water Manor. This manor was owned by Thomas' father Anthony Prater. Anthony Prater, who was excommunicated, lost almost all of his property by the tim e of his death in the late 1500's. His son Thomas, being the youngest son, had little or no inheritance.

Thomas' mother died at his birth and little is known about his childhood, but we do know that he was taken as a new born child to relatives in the North Wiltshire estates to be suckeled and cared for. He may have been raised by these relatives u til his father remarried or he may have stayed with these relatives until his adulthood. Thomas lived at Eaton Water House when his son Thomas Prather (Prater) was born in 1604 [this Thomas came to America in 1622].

Thomas married Margaret Quintyne on 4 Jun 1599 in Cliffe Pypard, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom. Margaret (daughter of Henry Quintyne and Alice) was born in 1578 in Nushton Manor, Nushton, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom; died in 1628 in , Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Stories and Notes: Researcher
• To Lady Kathleen: Great GrandParent

Notes:

Stories and Notes:
During a 1988 visit to Clyffe Papard records were found that stated the only Qyintyne left in the manor (village) (yr. 1619) was one "orphaned boy"..."half starved and living by the grace of others". This was only 20 years after Margaret had mar ried and moved to Eaton Water (Latton Estates), Wiltshire. Thus, the Quintyne family had fallen from their position as a powerful family in Clyffe Papard. All primary male heirs were dead. Margaret became the heir and her holdings became her "do wery" for marriage to Thomas Prater.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As : Anthony Prater
• Stories and Notes: See Notes
• To Lady Kathleen: Great GrandParent

Notes:

Stories and Notes:
Anthony was the second born son in his family. His father was very wealthy, and thus his inheritance was substantial, but it was the custom in those times to give most of the inheritance, titles, etc. to the first born son. He inherited Stanto n St, Bernard Manor which is located in South central Wiltshire (near the famous Stone Henge).

His older brother Richard was the heir to most of their father's property and titles. Richard lived in Nunney Castle located in Nunney, Somerset. Richard's holdings were vast, consisting of several manors (villages with all the businesses in th e village), 40 farms with surfs (slaves) that lived on them, 30 farms without surfs, 4000 acres of meadow land, and approximately 300 acres of timber. Richard held the title of "Esquire" and "Lord of Nunney". Anthony was named "Trustee" of the e states when Richard died in 1580. Anthony was trustee for 6 years until Richard's son George became of age (Nunney was acquired from "Lord St. John" - Sir William Paulet).

Anthony had much trouble with his family and was taken to court many times. The Earl of Bolingbroke, which Anthony "held" under, wrote in the court record "Anthony Prater, a troublesome man". Anthony's business dealings were often in dispute.

Anthony Prater received the manor of "Hook" from his younger brother Nicholis, who he claimed to be a lunatic. He kept and cared for his brother for many years and claimed ownership of "Hook" as his compensation. When Anthony's wife died, Nichol is was sent to live with their sister in London. Shortly after, he brought claim against Anthony claiming "he had regained his former health", but the court found in Anthony's favor and he retained the manor of "Hook".

Shortly after the court found in Anthony's favor, Nicholis and "others" went to Anthony's manor and stole 18 prize cows. Nothing more is recorded as to the outcome of this act.

It is recorded that Anthony was later "Excommunicated from the Catholic Church for his 'extorsionate practices'". He died without reconsiliation.

In order for him to have a burial place in the church, Anthony must have taken the King's religion. Thus, by joining the Church of England he was able to secure his burial place in the church at Stanton St. Bernard.

Buried:
Anthony's tomb is in the floor of the church at his manor

Anthony married Judith Ivye in 1571-1572 in West Kington, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom. Judith (daughter of Sir Thomas Anthony Ivye and De La Mere) was born in 1550 in West Kington, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom; died on 6 Feb 1578 in West Kington, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom; was buried in West Kingston Manor Church, West Kington, West Kington, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As : Judith Inye
• Stories and Notes: See Notes
• To Lady Kathleen: Great GrandParent

Notes:

Stories and Notes:
Her father Thomas Anthony Ivye was decended from Delamare. West Kingston was the Manor of Anthony's acestors, the Kingston family. This line was also descended from Sir Roger D'IVRY, avery powerful Lord in Wales and England in earlier history.

Died:
Died when her seventh son was born.

Buried:
Anthony placed a stone in the wall of the church above his wife's tomb. This stone carving shows Anthony, his coat-of-arms with symbols of his wife's family coat-of-arms, and a carving of his children, and a eulogy to his children and all the p eople who were to read this stone carving.

OH MI DEAR CHILDREN MARKE WHAT I SAYE,
YOUR MOTHERS BONES TRULI ARE WRAPT HERE IN CLAY
HER SOULE NO DOUPTE, TO HEAVEN IS GONE THITHER
WHER WE MOST JOYFULLY SHALL MEET ALLTOGETHER
THE LORD BE YOUR GUIDE, THE LORD BE YOUR STRENGTH
AND GIVE YOU THIS SPECIAL GRACE TO DIE IN HIM AT LENGTH
YOU GENTELL READERS REMEMBER YOUR END
BE TRUE UNTO SUCH WHOM FAITHFUL YOU FIND
LET THIS BE EXAMPLE AND TELL HIT ABROAD
HOW FAITHFULLI THIS WOMAN DIED IN THE LORD
Judith's tomb is in the floor of the Ivye Chapel with the the above carving in the wall just above the tomb. The following inscription was placed in the stone which covers the tomb. It was written by Anthony, as was the above inscription. The fo llowing inscription can no longer be seen because a wooden floor has been placed in the church so that it could be properly heated, but the carving on the wall can still be seen.

REST IN THE LORD MOST LOVING WIFE,
THY DAIES ARE SPENT AND GONNE,
THY HUSBAND'S RACE AND END OF LIFE
SHALL BE, GOD KNOWETH HOW SOON.
THOUGH DEATH HATH DOON THE WORST HE CAN
TO PART US TWAYN A SPACE,
YET TIME WILL COME TO MEET AGAIN
IN HEAVEN THAT JOYFULL PLACE.
WITH BITTER TEARS THY HUSBAND SPAKE
THESE WORDS UPON THY TOOMBE.
HIS HAND DID WRITE, THES VERS DID MAKE
TO SHOW IN TIME TO CUM
HOW FAITHFULL THOU HAS BEEN TO ME,
AND HADDEST SIX CHILDREN DEAR,
WITHIN SIX YEARE A MARVELL TO SEE
ALL BORNE ONE TIME OF YEARE;
THE SEVENTH ALSO IN LIKE MANNER,
IF DEATH HAD NOT THEM LETT,
BORNE HAD BEEN AS THE OTHER WEAR,
AT MIDSUMMER TIME DIRECT.
ALAS HOW SHOULD IT CHANCE SO BAD
TO LITTLE BABES SO YOUNG,
TO TELL IN TIME WHAT LOSSE THEY HAD
BI NATURE WHENCE THEY SPROUNG
BUT GOD IS HE WHO GIVITH LIFE,
AND HE THAT TAKES AWAY,
LET US THEREFORE AVOYD ALL STRIFE
AND GEVE OURSELVES TO PRAY.
THY CHILDREN'S NAMES IF MEN WOULD KNOW,
WHICH GOD HATH GEVEN TO THEE,
BEHOLD ARE WRITTEN HERE BELOW
IN ORDERS AS THEY BEE.
THOMAS, WILLIAM, ELIZABETH, FERNDINANDO, GEORGE, THOMAS

Above these verses, in the Limbe, thus: Here lieth Judeth Prator, the
wife of Anthony Prator, Gentilman, daughter unto Thomas Ivie, Esqr., Who
dieth the sixth day of February, Anno Domini 1578

Notes:

Married:
Anthony and Judith were cousins when they married

Other Events and Attributes:

• To Lady Kathleen: Great GrandParent

Henry married Alice in 1578 in , Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom. Alice was born in 1556 in Bushton, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom; died on 18 Dec 1628 in Marlborough, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As : Alice, Wife of Quintyne
• To Lady Kathleen: Great GrandParent

Other Events and Attributes:

• Stories and Notes: See Notes
• To Lady Kathleen: 12 x great grandfather

Notes:

Stories and Notes:
George lived at Latton, Wiltshire, which has been in existance since before the Roman occupation of England. There are still old Roman ruins there today.

It is believed that George was the Reeve of Nunney, Somerset, working under his cousin, Sir William Paulet. George later purchased the holdings of Nunney from his cousin in a tax deal, which kept the Manor of Nunney in the family. Nunney Castl e was included in this transaction which was handled by a Jack Prater. We do not know how Jack is related to the family. It's possible that "Jack" is a "nick-name" for John. Records state that Nunney was purchased out of the estate of George's f ather, John.

George lived during the time that King Henry the Eighth created the Church of England and discontinued recognizing the Catholic Church. This was a harsh time for the Praters because they were Catholic. Most of the Christian world was Catholic a t this point in history. The Praters were taxed heavily for their religion, but because of their high social and political connections they continued to do well. Also, they were related to many other noble and titled families.

Died:
He died while traveling between his manors at Laton and at Eaton Water
Records state that George died "enterstate". It is believed by some that he died while working at Nunney.

Buried:
He was buried in his church at Latton, Wiltshire. His tomb is under the floor of the church in the 7th aisle. People of this period in history believed that they would surely go to heaven if they were buried in the church. Only the wealthiest co uld afford a place in the church.

George married Jane Plott in 1534 in Shefford Magna, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom. Jane (daughter of Sir Richard Plott and Alice Geraldine Mallot) was born in 1515 in Blewberry Manor, Blewbury, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom; died on 5 Feb 1587 in Village Latton, Cricklade, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom; was buried on 5 Feb 1587 in Latton Manor, Village Latton, Cricklade, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• To Lady Kathleen: Great GrandParent

Notes:

Birth:
Blewberye (Blueberry)
Jane Plott was from Blueberry Manor, Blueberry, Berkshire, England. The manor of Blueberry (Bluebury) was once in the holdings of Gerald of Windsor. For this reason I believe that the Plott family were descended from the Geraldine lines.

Buried:
Jane Plott's husband, George Prater came into possession of other properties of Latton, Wiltshire, England, from the heirs of the Earl of St. German (Ellis). Latton, Wiltshire, England, is recorded as belonging to Reinbold de Presbyter (Prater) , the first Chancelor of England after the Norman conquest (1066).

Other Events and Attributes:

• Stories and Notes: See Notes
• To Lady Kathleen: Great GrandParent

Notes:

Stories and Notes:
The father of Judith Ivye was Thomas Anthony Ivye of West Kingston, Wilts. His wife was a Delamere (the keeper of the King's Forest in Wiltshire). Thomas Ivye (Ivrye) was the son of Richard Ivye of Sodbury, Gloucester, and Isabell Canning.

Thomas Ivye was also married to Elizabeth Mallet who descended from Sir William Mallet. Thomas Ivye had a brother George who was the heir of West Kingston and Knited by King James I as Sir George Ivie of West Kingston. This Ivye (Ivie/Ivrye) fam ily was descended from Sir Rodger D'Ivry, a very powerful Lord in Wales and England in earlier times.

Thomas married De La Mere. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• To Lady Kathleen: Great GrandParent

Other Events and Attributes:

• To Lady Kathleen: Great GrandParent

Mychell married Margaret Ivye in 1551 in , Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom. Margaret (daughter of Richard Ivye and Isabell Canning) was born in 1526 in West Kington, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom; died in 1551 in , , England, United Kingdom. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• To Lady Kathleen: Great GrandParent