Betsy Prater (abt. 1822)

Born about 1822 in United States [uncertain]

Died [date unknown] in Tennessee, United States [uncertain]

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Biography

Betsy was born about 1822^[1]. She was enslaved by Samuel Prater in Roane County, Tennessee.

Negros belonging to the estate of Samuel Prater deceased: Clara aged about sixty years Alford aged about twenty one years Betsy aged about Eighteen and Mariah aged about eighteen months -^[1][2]

Residences

• 1840: Enslaved in the household of Samuel Prater in Roane County, Tennessee with fellow slaves 60-year-old Clara, 21-year-old Alford, and 18-month-old Mariah^[1]

Race

• 1840^[1]: Negro

Research Notes

Raymoure-1 08:54, 10 August 2019 (UTC): It's possible that Betsy is the mother of infant Mariah, and also possible that Alford is the father. Marking this possible connection as uncertain.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3} Personal Estate of Samuel Prater, p. 162
2. ↑ p. 162

• 1840 United States Federal Census Year: 1840; Census Place: Roane, Tennessee; Roll: 535; Page: 56; Family History Library Film: 0024549
• Roane County, Tennessee. Wills and Settlements, Vol A-D, 1802-1846. "Inventory and List of Sales of the Personal Estate of Samuel Prater." pp. 155-163.