Adoniram Judson Pratt1,2

M, b. 6 December 1817, d. 27 July 1896
FatherBarnabus Pratt1,2 b. 18 Mar 1790
MotherPolly (Mary) Parsons1,2
Relationships1st cousin 4 times removed of Dianne Elizabeth Smith
1st cousin 4 times removed of Ellen June Smith
Adoniram Judson Pratt, husband of Sophia Brown
Photograph by John W. Van Dyke 11 Sep 2008
     Adoniram Judson Pratt, son of Barnabus Pratt and Polly (Mary) Parsons, was born on 6 December 1817 at Hebron, Oxford, Maine.1,3,2

     Adoniram, at age 36, son of Barnabus Pratt and Polly (Mary) Parsons, married Sophia Brown on 29 September 1854.1,4,5

     Adoniram died on 27 July 1896 at Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine, at age 78. Cause of death, dropsy. (Dropsy: An old term for the swelling of soft tissues due to the accumulation of excess water.
In years gone by, a person might have been said to have dropsy. Today one would be more descriptive and specify the cause. Thus, the person might have edema due to congestive heart failure.)6 He was buried at Parsons Cemetery, Dover Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine.7

Census

     Adoniram and Sophia appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine, enumerated 21 June 1860. Adoniram was a farmer. His personal property valued at $60.00. They also had Fernando Pratt, age 20, in the home. Their children, Estes Augustus were listed as living with them.8

     Adoniram and Sophia appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine, enumerated 13 June 1870. Adoniram was working as a farmer. His real estate valued at $800.00 and personal property at $300.00. Their children, Estes Augustus, Emory O., Nellie L., Hattie A., Henry B. and Charles S. and his mother, Polly (Mary) were listed as living with them.9

     Adoniram and Sophia appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine, enumerated 19 June 1880. Adoniram was working as a farmer Their children, Emory O., Nellie L., Hattie A., Henry B., Charles S. and Mary E. were listed as living with them.10

Family

Sophia Brown b. 1833, d. 7 Mar 1905
Children
Last Edited30 Apr 2023

Citations

  1. [S46] M. D., J. M. Mary Chandler Lowell, Old Foxcroft Maine, Traditions and Memories with Family Records, Found on Page 238.
  2. [S43] Unknown author, FamilySearch, Url: https://familysearch.org, Town records of Foxcroft, 1741 - 1903 Page 31; Film # 007595362.
  3. [S30] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Information from Copy of Birth Record.
  4. [S43] Unknown author, FamilySearch, Url: https://familysearch.org, 'Maine, Marriages, 1771-1907,' index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F4FH-3VH : accessed 24 Jan 2014), Adoniram J. Pratt and Sophia Brown, 29 Sep 1854; GS Film number: 10826.
  5. [S30] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, This reference has the following: Maine, Marriage Index, 1670-1921 Name: Sophia Brown Gender: Female Marriage Date: 1 Oct 1854 Marriage Place: Atkinson, Maine, USA Spouse: Adoniram J Pratt Film Number: 001205238.
  6. [S30] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Information from Copy of Record of Death.
  7. [S63] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial # 24871590.
  8. [S38] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1860 (Eighth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1860 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Dedham, Maine, Page 2, line 4 thru 9.
  9. [S69] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1870 (Nineth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1870 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Foxcroft, Maine, Page 21, line 7 thru 15; This census lists him by Judson.
  10. [S76] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1880 (Tenth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1880 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Foxcroft, Maine, Page 24, line 23 thru 30.
  11. [S69] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1870 (Nineth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1870 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Foxcroft, Maine, Page 21, line 9.
  12. [S43] Unknown author, FamilySearch, Url: https://familysearch.org, Town records of Dover, 1853 - 1891 Page 29; Film # 007595362.
  13. [S69] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1870 (Nineth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1870 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Foxcroft, Maine, Page 21, line 10.
  14. [S76] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1880 (Tenth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1880 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Foxcroft, Maine, Page 24, line 25.
  15. [S69] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1870 (Nineth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1870 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Foxcroft, Maine, Page 21, line 11.
  16. [S76] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1880 (Tenth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1880 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Foxcroft, Maine, Page 24, line 26.
  17. [S69] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1870 (Nineth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1870 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Foxcroft, Maine, Page 21, line 12.
  18. [S76] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1880 (Tenth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1880 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Foxcroft, Maine, Page 24, line 27.
  19. [S76] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1880 (Tenth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1880 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Foxcroft, Maine, Page 24, line 29.
  20. [S76] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1880 (Tenth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1880 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Foxcroft, Maine, Page 24, line 28.
  21. [S76] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1880 (Tenth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1880 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Foxcroft, Maine, Page 24, line 30.

Rev. Albert Pratt1,2

M, b. 2 April 1821, d. 19 October 1886
FatherDeacon William Pratt1,2 b. 12 Mar 1779, d. 14 Nov 1849
MotherMartha Gurney1,2 b. 1 Jul 1784, d. 2 Mar 1846
Relationships2nd great-granduncle of Dianne Elizabeth Smith
2nd great-granduncle of Ellen June Smith
Rev. Albert Pratt, husband of Dillana Berce
     Rev. Albert Pratt, son of Deacon William Pratt and Martha Gurney, was born on 2 April 1821 at Maine.3,2

     Albert, at age 25, son of Deacon William Pratt and Martha Gurney, married Dillana Berce on 21 May 1846 at Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine.4,5,6

     Rev. Albert Pratt began Civil War military service on 6 August 1863 at Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine.7

     Albert left a Will on 26 March 1883 at Piscataquis, Maine,
I, Albert Pratt of Sebec, in the county of Piscataquis and State of Maine, being of a sound and disposing mind and memory (for which I have reason to praise God) do make, publish and declare this my last will and testament, hereby revoking and annulling all former wills by me made; and herein disposing of all my worldly estate in manner following, to wit:
FIRST: I order and direct my executor herein named, to pay all my just debts and funeral charges as soon as may be after my decease.
SECOND: I give, devise and bequeath to my beloved wife, Delana Pratt, all my estate, both real and personal for her to use and control, so far as is necessary to enable her to provide for herself a comfortable home and support during her natural life: the rest residue and remainder after her decease, to be disposed of in manner following.
THIRD: If my said wife shall elect to live with my daughter, Martha G. Hewett, and the said Martha shall thus have the care of her mother, the said Delana, during her natural life, then it is my will that the said Martha G. Hewett shall have three fourths part of the said remaining property, out of which she shall pay all the just debts, expenses of last sickness and funeral _______________________.
FOURTH: I give bequeath and devise to my son Ellis F. W. Pratt my secretary or book desk in which I keep my books: also the two vols. of Greenley's History of the Rebellion --- and my two Vols. of the Cottage Bible: all to be delivered to him at my decease, or at the decease of my said wife as she may elect. I have heretofore given my said son Ellis considerable property.
SIXTH: In the event that the said Martha G. Hewett should die before the death of my said wife, and the said Willie A. Pratt should then have the care of his mother, the said Delana, then the said Willie A. Pratt to have the said three fourths part of the property remaining at the decease of the said Delana and upon the same conditions Martha was to have had it had she lived and the other one fourth (4th) to go to the children of the said Martha G. Hewett.
SEVENTH: If the said Willie A. Pratt or the said Ellis F. W. Pratt shuld decease, before the death of their said mother, the said Delana, then their share or shares under this will to go to their respective children.
EIGHTH: If the said Martha G. Hewett and Willie A. Pratt should both die before their said mother, and the said Ellis F. W. Pratt shall have the care of the said Delana, it is my will that he shall have one half of the property remaining at the decease of the said Delana on the same conditions the said Martha G. would have had it had she lived; and the other two fourths of said remaining property to go one fourth to the children of said Martha G. Hewett and the other one fourth to the children of said Willie A. Pratt.
NINTH: I hereby appoint John P. Hewett to be sole executor of this my last will and testament.
In witness whereof I have hereonto set my hand this 26th day of March, A. D. 1883. (signed) Albert Pratt Signed, published and declared by the said Albert Pratt, to be his last will and testament, in the presence of us, who, at his request, in his presence and in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as witness thereto. (signed) Asa GetchellJohn T _________Marcell W. Hall.8


     Albert died on 19 October 1886, at Sebec, Piscataquis, Maine, at age 65,9 and was buried at Foss Cemetery, Sebec, Piscataquis, Maine.10

Census

     Albert and Dillana appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine, enumerated 7 August 1850. Albert listed his work as a farmer with a property value of $500.00. Their children, Martha G. and Frances Ellen were listed as living with them.11

     Albert and Dillana appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine, enumerated 27 June 1860. Albert is now an F W Clergyman. His property value is estimated at $1000.00 and personal property at $620.00. Hiram Pratt, age 14, was also listed as living with them. Their children, Martha G., Frances Ellen, Williiam A. and Ellis F. W. were listed as living with them.12

     Albert and Dillana appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Sebec, Piscataquis, Maine, enumerated 5 July 1870. Albert was listed as a farmer with a real estate value of $2500.00 and personal property of $725.00 Their children, Martha G., Frances Ellen, Williiam A. and Ellis F. W. were listed as living with them.13

     Albert and Dillana appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Sebec, Piscataquis, Maine, enumerated 7 June 1880. Albert listed his profession as a clergyman. Their son, Ellis F. W. and his wife, Eva were listed as living with them.14

Family

Dillana Berce b. c 27 May 1825, d. 27 May 1910
Children
Last Edited12 Dec 2022

Citations

  1. [S86] Compiler: Jayne Pratt Lovelace, The Pratt Directory, Address: Maine State Library, This book was viewed at the Maine State Library. Page 626.
  2. [S43] Unknown author, FamilySearch, Url: https://familysearch.org, Town records of Foxcroft, 1741 - 1903 Page 21; Film # 007595362.
  3. [S54] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1850 (Seventh) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1850 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Foxcroft, Maine, Marked 535, line 31.
  4. [S54] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1850 (Seventh) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1850 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Foxcroft, Maine, Marked 535, line 31 and 32.
  5. [S48] Unknown author, Open Subject, This information is from the 'Maine Farmer', for the period 1833 to 1852. Prepared under the supervision of CLARENCE A. DAY, extension editor, University of Maine (shelf 929.3.m284, accession number 333963).
  6. [S45] Unknown author, Family History Center, Film: Various Films, The date used was according to a copy of the marriage information on the LDS film, Page 64.
  7. [S30] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865 about Albert Pratt.
  8. [S26] Unknown author, Probate Records, Copy obtained.
  9. [S63] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 23831677.
  10. [S63] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial # 23831677.
  11. [S54] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1850 (Seventh) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1850 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Foxcroft, Maine, Marked 535, line 31 thru 34.
  12. [S38] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1860 (Eighth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1860 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Foxcroft, Maine, Page 27, line 27 thru 33.
  13. [S69] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1870 (Nineth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1870 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Sebec, Maine, Page 2, line 10 thru 15.
  14. [S76] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1880 (Tenth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1880 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Sebec, Maine, Page 4, line 28 thru 31.
  15. [S54] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1850 (Seventh) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1850 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Foxcroft, Maine, Marked 535, line 33.
  16. [S43] Unknown author, FamilySearch, Url: https://familysearch.org, Town records of Foxcroft, 1741 - 1903 Page 58; Film # 007595362.
  17. [S54] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1850 (Seventh) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1850 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Foxcroft, Maine, Marked 535, line 34.
  18. [S63] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 23831680.
  19. [S26] Unknown author, Probate Records, Copy obtained of his father's Will, Willie's name is mentioned.
  20. [S26] Unknown author, Probate Records, Copy obtained of his fathers Will, Ellis F W's name is mentioned; Will dated 26 March 1883.

Angie Estelle Pratt1

F, b. 9 November 1889
FatherHerbert F. Pratt1 b. 10 Nov 1863, d. 20 Jul 1931
MotherCarrie Maria Knowles1 b. 24 May 1866, d. 29 Aug 1941
Relationships3rd cousin 2 times removed of Dianne Elizabeth Smith
3rd cousin 2 times removed of Ellen June Smith
     Angie Estelle Pratt, daughter of Herbert F. Pratt and Carrie Maria Knowles, was born on 9 November 1889 at Maine.1
Last Edited3 Jul 2019

Citations

  1. [S43] Unknown author, FamilySearch, Url: https://familysearch.org, Town records of Dover, 1853 - 1891 Page 61; Film # 007595362.

Asenath Pratt1

F, b. 1830
FatherBarnabus Pratt1 b. 18 Mar 1790
MotherPolly (Mary) Parsons1
Relationships1st cousin 4 times removed of Dianne Elizabeth Smith
1st cousin 4 times removed of Ellen June Smith
     Asenath Pratt, daughter of Barnabus Pratt and Polly (Mary) Parsons, was born in 1830.1

     Asenath, daughter of Barnabus Pratt and Polly (Mary) Parsons, married John P. (?) Folson.1

Family

John P. (?) Folson
Last Edited18 Mar 2019

Citations

  1. [S46] M. D., J. M. Mary Chandler Lowell, Old Foxcroft Maine, Traditions and Memories with Family Records, Found on Page 238.

Austin G. Pratt1,2

M, b. 26 December 1811, d. 1887
FatherDeacon William Pratt3,2 b. 12 Mar 1779, d. 14 Nov 1849
MotherMartha Gurney3,2 b. 1 Jul 1784, d. 2 Mar 1846
Relationships2nd great-granduncle of Dianne Elizabeth Smith
2nd great-granduncle of Ellen June Smith
Austin G. Pratt, husband of Betsey D. Barrows
     Austin G. Pratt, son of Deacon William Pratt and Martha Gurney, was born on 26 December 1811 at Hebron, Oxford, Maine.4,5,2

     Austin, at age 22, son of Deacon William Pratt and Martha Gurney, married Betsey Davee Barrows at age 22, daughter of Jabez Barrows and Sarah (Sally) Davee, on 14 November 1834.

     Austin died in 1887 at Maine6 and was buried at Foxcroft Center Cemetery, Dover Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine.7

Census

     Austin G. Pratt appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine.8

     Austin and Betsey appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine, enumerated 6 August 1850. Austin's occupation was a farmer. His property was valued at $400.00. Their children, Henry Clay, Benjamin Franklin, Ozen Gurney and James F. were listed as living with them.9

     Austin and Betsey appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine, enumerated 21 June 1860.. Austin was listed as a farmer. His real estate was valued at $600.00 and personal property at $468.00. Their sons, Benjamin Franklin and Ozen Gurney were listed as living with them.10

     Austin and Betsey appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine, enumerated 1 June 1870. Austin was working as a farmer. His real estate was valued at $1800.00 and personal property at $965.00. Their sons, Benjamin Franklin and Ozen Gurney were listed as living with them.11

     Austin and Betsey appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Sebec, Piscataquis, Maine, enumerated 4 June 1880. Austin was working as a farmer, Betsey was keeping house. Betsey's mother, Sarah (Sally) was listed as living with them.12

Family

Betsey Davee Barrows b. 16 Dec 1811, d. 1888
Children
Last Edited14 Dec 2022

Citations

  1. [S86] Compiler: Jayne Pratt Lovelace, The Pratt Directory, Address: Maine State Library, Found on This book was viewed at the Maine State Library. Page 626.
  2. [S43] Unknown author, FamilySearch, Url: https://familysearch.org, Town records of Foxcroft, 1741 - 1903 Page 21; Film # 007595362.
  3. [S86] Compiler: Jayne Pratt Lovelace, The Pratt Directory, Address: Maine State Library, This book was viewed at the Maine State Library. Page 626.
  4. [S46] M. D., J. M. Mary Chandler Lowell, Old Foxcroft Maine, Traditions and Memories with Family Records, Found on Page 237.
  5. [S30] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Information from Copy of Birth Record.
  6. [S63] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 24965100. The Hazeltine Cemetery Also called the Foxcroft Center, and Stedman, Dover Foxcroft, Maine.
  7. [S63] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial # 24965100.
  8. [S153] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1840 (Sixth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1840 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Foxcroft, Maine, Marked 335, Line 14.
  9. [S54] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1850 (Seventh) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1850 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Foxcroft, Maine, Marked 534, line 8 thru 13.
  10. [S38] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1860 (Eighth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1860 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Foxcroft, Maine, Page 30, line 37 thru 40.
  11. [S69] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1870 (Nineth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1870 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Foxcroft, Maine, Page 23, line 2 thru 5.
  12. [S76] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1880 (Tenth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1880 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Sebec, Maine, Page 21, line 35 thru 37.
  13. [S43] Unknown author, FamilySearch, Url: https://familysearch.org, Town records of Foxcroft, 1741 - 1903 Page 47; Film # 007595362.
  14. [S54] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1850 (Seventh) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1850 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Foxcroft, Maine, Marked 534, line 13.
 
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