1. | Gentleman Anthony Thomas Prater was born in 1545 in Village Latton, Cricklade, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom; died on 21 Aug 1583 in Stanton, St. Bernard, Swindon, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom; was buried in Stanton St. Bernard Manor Church, Swindon, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom. 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]
Children:
- 2. Anthony Thomas Prater was born in 1550 in West Kington, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom; died in Stanton St. Bernard Manor Church, Swindon, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom.
- 3. Gentleman Thomas Anthony Prater, Gentleman was born on 6 May 1573 in Stanton, St. Bernard, Swindon, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom; died on 18 Dec 1628 in , Johnson, Kentucy, United States.
- 4. Richard Prater was born in 1574; and died.
- 5. William Prater was born on 6 Jun 1574 in Stanton, St. Bernard, Swindon, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom; was christened on 6 Jun 1574; died on 2 Nov 1601 in , Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom.
- 6. Elizabeth Prater was born in 1575 in Stanton, St. Bernard, Swindon, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom; was christened on 26 Jun 1575; and died.
- 7. George Prater was born in 1577 in Stanton, St. Bernard, Swindon, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom; was christened on 10 Jul 1577; died on 8 Mar 1578 in Stanton, St. Bernard, Swindon, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom.
- 8. Ferdinando Prater was born in 1576 in Stanton, St. Bernard, Swindon, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom; died on 29 Sep 1592 in , , Swietokrzyskie, Poland.
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Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Winter. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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