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• To Lady Kathleen: 12 x great grandfather

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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]

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Notes:

Birth:
or Eaton Water

Stories and Notes:
He inherited Nunney Castle, the Manors of Nunney, Glaston, Lighe, Trotoxhill, Sharpshawe, all in Somerset and lands from his father in Cryklade, Chelworth, Calcote, also included in these holdings were 40 farms with dwellings, slaves and/or serf s. Thirty farms wihout buildings, and about 4000 acres of meadow and timberlands, a teniment in Oxford, and many businesses which included Mills, wool processing centers, dovecotts. Richard, being the oldest and major heir of his father's esta te.

Nunney Castle Location: Somerset(ST 737457) Type: quadrangular Date: 1373 Built by Sir John de la Mere. A tall and compact castle. It was destroyed in 1645 by Oliver Cromwell

Richard married Margaret Ashfield in 1561 in Village Latton, Cricklade, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Also Known As : Anthony Prater
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• 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]

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Winter. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Stories and Notes:
He was a lunatic, so probably died unmarried. He inherited a small manor named Hook, and his brother Anthony took him into his care. Anthony took claim to his land to help pay for his care. After Anthony's wife died, Nicholas went to live wit h his sister in London where he regained his health, and filed claim against Anthony to get his land back. The courts found in Anthony's favor, so Nicholas stole 18 head of cattle from Anthony for payment of his land. Nothing is known as to th e outcome of this act.

Family/Spouse: Thomas Walrond. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: William Kemble. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
This Thomas was the first born son, and it is believed that he was named Anthony Thomas after his father. However, his name is inscribed "Thomas" on his mother's tomb. It is also believed that his 6th born brother was named Thomas Anthony Prater , but his brother is also stated as "Thomas" on their mother's tomb. We do know that the first "Thomas" died young and the second "Thomas" may have been named for him.

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• 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]

Notes:

Died:
He was still living on 29 Sep 1592

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• Also Known As : Thomas Prater
• To Lady Kathleen: 9 x great grandfather
• Immigration Information: 1622, , , Virginia, United States; From England

Thomas married Mary McKay in 1627 in , , Virginia, United States. Mary (daughter of John Powell and Kathren Burgess) was born in 1608 in , , England, United Kingdom; died in 1680 in Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Immigration Information: Came from England
• Stories and Notes: He was married (wife unknown), but had no known children

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• Occupation: Ensign in the English Navy

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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.