Benjamin was born in 1852. Benjamin Prater ... [1]
http://www.genealogy.com/forum/surnames/topics/prater/1234/ From Pike Co KY Birth Records: "Benjamin P. McCoy, born 17 March 1852, male, alive, parents - Benjamin McCoy and Letty Prater."
Ben Prater first married Jane Allen in Buchanan Co VA: Buchanan Co VA Marriages "Benjamin Prater married Jane Allen on Feb.10,1898 in Buchanan Co.,VA.,he was age 42,single,son of Benjamin and Lettie,born in Pike Co.,KY.,married Jane Allen age 35,single,no parents listed,born Pike Co.,KY.,at the house of James May,minister James May."
And second, Ben Prater married Paulina Blankenship in 1875 in Pike Co KY: "Benjamin Prater, age 22, He & Pts - Pike; to Paulina Blankenship, age 22, B - Pike.Married on April 16, 1875 at Polly Blankenship. (additional: surety: Benjamin McCoy.)"
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