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• 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]

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• Also Known As : Judith Inye
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• 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

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

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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).

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

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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]

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• To Lady Kathleen: Great GrandParent

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• To Lady Kathleen: 13 x great grandfather

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John owned several thousand acres, bordering 3 shires (counties), including several Manors. The family controlled the woolen trade in this part of England, and controled major grazing and thousands of head of sheep.

John married Elene Kingston in 1505 in Inglesham, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom. Elene (daughter of Sir William Kingston and Mary Scrope) was born in 1493 in Painswick, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom; died in 1557 in Inglesham, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Also Known As : Elene
• To Lady Kathleen: Great GrandParent

Notes:

Married:
Source is from the Will of Elene Kingston Prator

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• To Lady Kathleen: Great GrandParent

Richard married Alice Geraldine Mallot in 1534 in Blewbury, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom. Alice (daughter of William Malet and Alice Young) was born in 1490 in Blewberry Manor, Blewbury, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom; died in 1584 in Blewberry Manor, Blewbury, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• To Lady Kathleen: Great GrandParent

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• To Lady Kathleen: Great GrandParent

Richard married Isabell Canning in 1523 in , , England, United Kingdom. Isabell (daughter of Michael Canning) was born in 1504 in Sudbury, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom; died in , Gloucesterhire, England, United Kingdon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• To Lady Kathleen: Great GrandParent