Gentleman Anthony Prater

Kingston was the manor of Anthony Thomas Prater's grandparents. His grandmother was Elene (Kingston) Prater.

Anthony was the fourth born in the family. His father was very wealthy, 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. Anthony inherited Stanton St. Bernard Manor which is located in south central Wiltshire (near famous Stone Henge). His oldest brother Richard was the heir to most of their father's property and titles. Anthony was named in Richard's will as "trustee" of the estates when Richard died in 1580. Anthony was trustee for six years until Richard's son George came of age.

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

Anthony Prater was born in 1545 and inherited Stanton Manor. When his wife Judith Ivye died in 1578, Anthony placed a monumental inscription to her Prater Coat of Arms, and names six of their children including their youngest son Thomas.

After Judith died Anthony married the widow of his brother-in-law, but had no other known children

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Anthony Prater was trustee of the Estate from 1580 to 1586 (6 years) when his brother Richard died.

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• Anthony Prater
• Birth: 1545 Latton, Wiltshire, England
• Death: Aug., 1593 Latton, Wiltshire, England
• Family links:
• Parents:
• George Prater (1516 - 1564)
• Jane Plott Prater (1515 - 1587)
• Spouse:
• Judith Ivye Prater (1550 - 1578)
• Sibling:
• Richard Prater (1540 - 1580)*
• Anthony Prater (1545 - 1593)
• Burial: Church of Stanton, St. Bernard, Stanton St Bernard, Wiltshire Unitary Authority, Wiltshire, England
• Find A Grave Memorial# 120870160
• From: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=120870160 _____________________
• The visitation of Wiltshire 1565 by Harvey, William
• https://archive.org/details/visitationofwilt00harvrich
• https://archive.org/stream/visitationofwilt00harvrich#page/36/mode/1up
  • PRATER of Latton.
• Arms : — Sable, three wolves' heads erased Argent, on a chief Or a lion passant of the field, impaling Quarterly 1 and 4 Argent, a trefoil slipped between three mullets Gules (Ashfield). 2, Azure, in chief two lions rampant addorsed Or, in base two bars wavy Argent. 3, Or, three, lions passant in pale Sable.
• GEORGE PRATER of Latton, co. Wilts, mar. Jane, da. of Richard Plott of Blewberye, co. Berks, and by her had issue, — RICHARD, son and heir ; Anthony, second son ; George, third son ; John, fourth son ; Nicholas, fifth son; Bartholomew, sixth son; Alis, mar. to Thomas Walrond of Alborne, co. Wilts, Gent. ; Margerett, mar. to William Kembyll of Wyddyll, co. Wilts ; Elinor and Dorathe, unmar.
• RICHARD PRATER of Eton Water, co. Berks, Gent., son and heir of George, mar. Margerett, da. of Humfrey Ashfeild of Heythorp, co. Oxford, Esq., and by her had issue, — George, son and heir; Humphrey, second son ; Richard, third son. _____________________
• Parishes: Stanton St. Bernard
• A History of the County of Wiltshire: Volume 10. Originally published by Victoria County History, London, 1975.
• .... etc
• The demesne farm was held from successive earls by beneficial leases, for years on lives renewable by fines. By c. 1554 it was held by George Prater (fn. 30) and in 1567 by his son Anthony. (fn. 31) Much litigation was brought about by Anthony's extortionate activities in Stanton, as a result of which he was several times bound over at quarter sessions, (fn. 32) excommunicated, subjected to the compelling intervention in Stanton of Henry earl of Pembroke's rent collectors, and possibly imprisoned. (fn. 33) He was described in 1601 as 'a troublesome man'. (fn. 34) Anthony's occupation of the demesne is implied in 1592, (fn. 35) but by 1594 he was dead. (fn. 36) He had sons Thomas and William who surrendered the land in 1602. (fn. 37) It was then leased to Thomas Baskerville (d. 1620–1), (fn. 38) and was afterwards held by his widow Joan. (fn. 39)
• .... etc.
• From: http://www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/wilts/vol10/pp146-155 _______________________________

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Anthony was a Reeve "holding" under the Earl of Bolingbroke. Anthony as a tax collector/offical (Reeve) for the Earl was held over in quarter sessions (court) many times and the Earl of Bolingbroke had to set in these quarter sessions on Anthony's behalf. The Earl wrote in his record of one such session: "Anthony Prater, a very troublesome man!" It appears that Anthony often over collected taxes and had other questionable business dealings on behalf of the Earl. Anthony was listed in his oldest brother, Richard Praters, "Will". Anthony was "excommunicated from the Catholic Church for his extorsionate practices!" Source of Information: Gary Prather.

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Occupation: Landed Gentry

Excomunicated ===
Occupation: Landed Gentry Excomunicated from Catholic Church; converted to Church of England (not necessarily in that order) Died at his manor

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Anthony was a Reeve "holding" under the

Anthony was a Reeve "holding" under the Earl of Bolingbroke. Anthony as a tax collector/offical (Reeve) for the Earl was held over in quarter sessions (court) many times and the Earl of Bolingbroke had to set in these quarter sessions on Anthony's behalf. The Earl wrote in his record of one such session: "Anthony Prater, a very troublesome man!" It appears that Anthony often over collected taxes and had other questionable business dealings on behalf of the Earl. Anthony was listed in his oldest brother, Richard Praters, "Will". Anthony was "excommunicated from the Catholic Church for his extorsionate practices!" Source of Information: Gary Prather.

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Memorial Anthony had a lot of trouble with his family an was taken to court many times. The Earl of Bolingbroke which Anthony "held" underwrote in the court record. "Anthony Prater, a troublesome nam". Anth

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Anthony Prater was the 2nd son in his f

Anthony Prater was the 2nd son in his family. His father was very wealthy, and so his inheritance was substantial, but it was the custom in those times to give most of the inheritance, titles etc. to the 1st born son. He inherited Stanton St. Bernard Manor, which is located in south central Wiltshire, near the famous Stonehenge. Anthony was named in Richards’s will as "Trustee" of estates when Richard died in 1580. Anthony was trustee for 6 years until Richards’s son, George became of age. (Nunny was acquired from Lord St. John - - - Sir William Paulet) Anthony had much trouble with the family and was taken to court many times. The Earl of Bolingbroke whom Anthony "held" under wrote in the court records that "Anthony Prater, a troublesome man". Anthony’s business dealings were often in dispute. Anthony received the manor "Hook" from his younger brother Nicholas, 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, Nicholas was sent to live with his 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 Anthony regained the manor "Hook". Shortly after the court found in Anthony's favor, Nicholas and "others" went to Anthony's manor and stole 18 prize cows. It is recorded that Anthony was later "Excommunicated from the Catholic Church for his extortionate practices" He died without reconciliation. In order for him to have a burial place in the church, Anthony must have taken the Kings religion, thus by joining the Church of England he was able to secure his burial place in the church at Stanton St. Bernard. After his wife, Judith died Anthony remarried but had no other known children. He married Elizabeth (WINTER) IVYE, the widow of his wife's brother, Ferdinando IVYE.

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Life Sketch

Birth: Apr. 17, 1540 Marlborough, England Death: May 18, 1580 Nunney, England

Richard Prater was the oldest son, thus was heir to the major parts of his fathers estates and those purchased for him by his father before his father's death. (bio by: Joshualyn)

Family links: Parents: George Prater (1516 - 1564) Jane Plott Prater (1515 - 1587)

Spouse: Margaret Ashfield Prater (1541 - 1628)*

Sibling: Richard Prater (1540 - 1580) Anthony Thomas Prater (1545 - 1593)*

• Calculated relationship

Burial: All Saints Churchyard Nunney Mendip District Somerset, England Plot: De la Mare Chapel

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Memorial Kingston was the manor of Anthony Thomas Prater's grandparents. His grandmother was Elene (Kingston) Prater.

Anthony was the fourth born in the family. His father was very wealthy, thus his inheritan

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!information from Gary Prather, Frisco,

!information from Gary Prather, Frisco, Tx. !Anthony was the 2nd born son in his family. His older brother, Richard, was left most of the family fortune. Anthony was given Stanton St. Bernard Manor which was located in south central Wiltshire, near the famous Stonehenge. !Anthony had much trouble with the family and was taken to court many times. The Early of Bolingbroke which Anthony "held" under wrote in the court record that "Anthony Prater, a troublesome man". Anthony's business dealings were often in dispute. !Anthony's wife, Judith (Ivye) died when her 7th son was born. He remarried his wife's brother's widow, Elizabeth (Winter) Ivye, widow of Ferdinando Ivye. !Anthony is buried under the floor of the church at his manor of Stanton St. Bernard, Wiltshire, located about 20 miles due south of Swindon, Wiltshire, England and 5 miles west of the famous Stonehenge. !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, Nicholis was sent to live with their sister in London. Shortly afterwards, Nicholas brought claim against Anthony claiming "he had regained his former health" but the court found in Anthony's favor and Anthony retained the manor of "Hook". !Shortly afterward the court found in Anthony's favor, Nicholis and others went to Anthony's manor and stole 10 prize cows. Nothing further is recorded as to the outcome of this. !It is recorded that Anthony was later "excommunicated" from the Catholic Church for his "extorsionate practices". He died without reconciliation. !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.

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Biographical Sketch From the Prather/Prater Genealogy Data Base:

Note: Anthony was the 2nd born son in his family. His father was very wealthy, thus his inheritance was substantial, but it was the custom in those times