Notes for Anthony Thomas PRATER
The Following notes by Gary Benton Prather :
Anthony was the 2nd son in his family. His father was very wealthy, thus his inheritance was substantial, but was the custom in those times to give most of the inheritance, titles, etc . to the 1st born son.
He inherited Staton 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. Anthony was named in Richard's Will as "Trustee" of the estates when Richard died in 1580. Anthony was trustee for 6 years until Richard's son (George) became of age.
Anthony had a lot of 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's first wife was his cousin Judith (Ivye) Prater died when her youngest son was born . Anthony placed a stone carving in the wall of West Kingston Church above her tomb. This stone carving shows Anthony, his Coat-of-Arms with symbols of his wife's family Coat-of-Arms. It shows her father being Thomas Anthony Ivye, her mother was a Delamere, and Judith as being the fourth child born. Anthony also had a poem carved in the cover stone of his wife's tomb exclaiming his love and an eulogy to his children and all people who were to read this carving.
West Kingston was the Manor of Anthony's grandparents, his grandmother was Elene Kingston Prater.
Anthony remarried but had no other children.
Anthony received the manor of "Hook" from his younger brother Nicholas, who he claimed to be a lunatic. When Anthony's wife died, Nicholas went to live with his sister in London. There he regained his former health and brought claim against Anthony. Anthony was Excommunicated from the Church for his "extortionate practices". Nicholas then stole 18 cows from Anthony.
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