Notes for Hiram PRATHER
From "Thomas Prather, 1604-1666, Descendants and Allied Kin":
Served in Civil War. Burial in Jennings Co., Indiana (Hill Crest Family Cemetery, south of North Vernon.
Circa 1815, Hiram Prather moved with his father, Judge William Prather and family to Jennings Co., Indiana. In 1838, Hiram was treasurer for Jennings County. In 1847-1848, 1849-1850, 1865 and 1867 he represented Jennings County in the State Legislature and was a member of the Constitutional Convention. [Ref: A Biographical Directory of the Indiana General Assembly, Vol. I, 1816-18 99, p. 318.]
Hiram Prather was a farmer, a Whig (later a Republican) and a Methodist. Church meetings were held at the Hiram Prather residence until the summer of 1854.
Hiram fought in the Mexican War. He and seven of his sons served in the Union Army during the Civil War. Serving with Hiram Prather were: Allen, Uriah, Alonzo, William, Leander, Walter and John Quincy Prather. [Ref: Letter from Major E. S. Adams, Adjutant Generals Office, Washington, D.C. to George R. Hill, dated April 23, 1940, gives each son's military record. Sarah Rector has a copy. Also, Hiram Prather's military record, National Archives, Washington , D.C.]
Hiram was wounded at the Battle of Shiloh. In later years, Col. Hiram Prather and family resided in North Vernon, Indiana. He built one of the first houses in that place. The Indiana Adj. General's Report states Lt. Col. Hiram Prather, residence North Vernon , Indiana, was commissioned April 26, 1981 and mustered in September 20, 1961 (or April 26, 18 61; differing reports).He resigned May 19, 1862. He re-entered service as Lt. Col., serving 3 years in the 6th Reg. of Indiana Volunteers.
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