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Can any of you help me? We need any info that proves that Catherine Carter PRUITT b: 13 Jan 1823, De Kalb Co, GA d: 2 Feb 1915, Greer Co, OK m: 11 Feb 1838 Paulding Co, GA was the daughter of Diannah Hillsman FARRAR b:19 May 1806, Franklin Co, GA d: 16 Jan 1894 Chicasaw Indian Nation (near Fox, Carter Co, OK) who married Tillman Dixon PRUITT b:19 May 1801, Union Co, SC d: 31 Aug 1847 AL or MS. We are preparing a DAR application thru Catherine Carter PRUITT PONDER PRUETT EZELL and Diannah Hillsman FARRAR THOMPSON WHALLEY. There is a mention of her and her relationship on p. 80 (a family group sheet page) of "The Pruett .. Pruitt Family" by Haskell Pruett, circa 1975, however, I do not have any text page that mentions her, and believe that the DAR will not accept the Family Group Sheet page. If anyone has this book, or can look at the pages around p. 80 for me, I would be most grateful. This is the last generation that we need to prove for a successful application. v/r, Beverly Alexander Culpeper, VA I hear ethereal voices, persuasive, soft and still Daughter, if you don't remember us, who will? [email protected]

I am still looking for my P.P. or P.R. Prewett that was married to Elizabeth Lee Bedegrew on Jan.5, 1876 in Vernon County, Mo. Her parents, Jonathan and Sarah M. (Hammond) Bedegrew lived just across the State line in Bourbon Co., Kansas. Elizabeth was born 8/25/1860 in Ohio but NOTHING more is known about P.P. or P.R. Prewett. His initials of P.P. are on their marriage license but I have an envelope on which their daughter, Ada Violet Prewett Jensen wrote his name as P.R. Prewett. By the 1880 census Elizabeth and daughter Ada are living with her parents Jonathan & Sarah Bedegrew in Pleasant Twp., Greenwood County, Kansas and there is no mention of P.P./P.R. Prewett other than Elizabeth is listed as "married" on the census. Can anyone help me find my elusive P.P./P.R. Prewett? He is my genealogy brick wall! Diana Johnson ----- Original Message ----- From: "Beverly Alexander" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]>; <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 7:15 PM Subject: [PRUETT] Does anyone have a copy of "The Pruett..Pruitt Family" byHaskell Pruett, 1975?? > Can any of you help me? > > We need any info that proves that Catherine Carter PRUITT b: 13 Jan 1823, De > Kalb Co, GA d: 2 Feb 1915, Greer Co, OK m: 11 Feb 1838 Paulding Co, GA was > the daughter of Diannah Hillsman FARRAR b:19 May 1806, Franklin Co, GA d: > 16 Jan 1894 Chicasaw Indian Nation (near Fox, Carter Co, OK) who married > Tillman Dixon PRUITT b:19 May 1801, Union Co, SC d: 31 Aug 1847 AL or MS. > > We are preparing a DAR application thru Catherine Carter PRUITT PONDER > PRUETT EZELL and Diannah Hillsman FARRAR THOMPSON WHALLEY. > > There is a mention of her and her relationship on p. 80 (a family group > sheet page) of "The Pruett .. Pruitt Family" by Haskell Pruett, circa 1975, > however, I do not have any text page that mentions her, and believe that the > DAR will not accept the Family Group Sheet page. > > If anyone has this book, or can look at the pages around p. 80 for me, I > would be most grateful. > > This is the last generation that we need to prove for a successful > application. > > v/r, > Beverly Alexander > Culpeper, VA > I hear ethereal voices, persuasive, soft and still > Daughter, if you don't remember us, who will? > [email protected] > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I am seeking descendants of Thomas Francis Byers, Thomas was married to Annie and one of their children was Lola Belle Byers. Lola married Madison D Pruett, and I have found a tree on ancestry that says their daughter married into the Briant family. I am hosting a tombstone dedication/memorial service in September for Lola's grandfather Redin Byers and would LOVE to connect with anyone living from the Pruett/Briant part of the family to have a representative there are the service. Last Friday the Citizen did a write up on what Im looking for, it can be found here http://www.thecitizen.com/~citizen0/node/30745 Hopefully there is someone on these lists related!!! (I am also more than willing to share any Byers research I have to anyone connected) Shannon Byers -- Join the growing genealogy community on a new social networking site made JUST for genealogists!! http://www.ancestralspace.com

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I just noticed in my database that I have David Pruitt (~1740- >1830) and his brother Michael Pruitt (~1735-1813) both married to Rachel Dawson Erikson as their second wives. (David and Michael married Bright sisters as first wives.) I have no date for David and Rachel's marriage and 1804 for Michael and Rachel's marriage. Can someone help me sort this out? Thank you, Karin Brown

Thanks so much for the information, these are my ancestors. I have back to Thomas, born in England, 1616. Maybe we can share more info. I have entered all the Pruett's under that spelling since FTM would not connect them otherwise. My line is: Feland Clark Shadrach Mayshack David Shadrach William Thomas Henry, Jr and Sr. Thomas. Where do you fit in? Millie Wyatt ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, July 15, 2005 12:30 PM Subject: Re: [PRUETT] Families in Jefferson Co, Tn. > SAMUEL PRUITT (son of Thamas Pruitt, Jr. and Sarah) was b. Halifax Co., VA > in 1765. He m. Elizabeth, and was listed on the 1800 Census Spartanburg > Co., > SC with 1 son and 1 dau. The 1810 Census lists 2 sons and 5 dau. Known: > > 1. John Pruitt, b. ca 1795 Spartanburg Co., SC; m. Martha in Cocke Co., TN > in 1815, died Cocke Co., TN in 1833 > 2. David Pruitt. b. ca 1802 Spartanburg Co., SC; m. Nancy "Stacy" ca 1830, > died in Cocke Co., TN ca 1840 > 3. William Pruitt, b. 1811 Spartanburg Co., SC; m. Vina Strange ca 1842; > resided Cocke Co., TN in 1850 > 4. Samuel Pruitt, b. 1819 Spartanburg Co., SC; m. Jane ca 1837; reside > Cocke > Co., TN 1850; Henry Co., MO 1860; Taney Co., MO 1870 & 1880 > > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.15/49 - Release Date: 7/14/2005 > > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.15/49 - Release Date: 7/14/2005

SAMUEL PRUITT (son of Thamas Pruitt, Jr. and Sarah) was b. Halifax Co., VA in 1765. He m. Elizabeth, and was listed on the 1800 Census Spartanburg Co., SC with 1 son and 1 dau. The 1810 Census lists 2 sons and 5 dau. Known: 1. John Pruitt, b. ca 1795 Spartanburg Co., SC; m. Martha in Cocke Co., TN in 1815, died Cocke Co., TN in 1833 2. David Pruitt. b. ca 1802 Spartanburg Co., SC; m. Nancy "Stacy" ca 1830, died in Cocke Co., TN ca 1840 3. William Pruitt, b. 1811 Spartanburg Co., SC; m. Vina Strange ca 1842; resided Cocke Co., TN in 1850 4. Samuel Pruitt, b. 1819 Spartanburg Co., SC; m. Jane ca 1837; reside Cocke Co., TN 1850; Henry Co., MO 1860; Taney Co., MO 1870 & 1880

Jefferson Co., TN 1879, Nov. 28 - MARTHA PREWETT, widow of JOHN PREWETT, applied for pension, P.O. Chestnut Hill, Tennessee. John Prewett served as a drummer in Capt. James Churchman's TN Militia, 4th Regt., from Nov. 13, 1814 to March 13, 1815, but no record of service and claim rejected. He married Martha in Cocke Co., TN in 1815 by George Carter (Martha b. 1800). John Mason's affidavit states he made coffin for John Prewitt, and that John Prewitt died in 1833. John was born in Spartanburg Co., SC about 1795 to Samuel Prewitt and Elizabeth.

I have a Samuel Pruett (possibly Prewett) born 1765 in Halifax Co. Va, with wife Elizabeth A. Does this sound like possibly your Samuel? I have no children for Samuel & Elizabeth. Thanks, ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, July 15, 2005 11:47 AM Subject: Re: [PRUETT] Families in Jefferson Co, Tn. > Jefferson Co., TN > 1879, Nov. 28 - MARTHA PREWETT, widow of JOHN PREWETT, applied for > pension, > P.O. Chestnut Hill, Tennessee. John Prewett served as a drummer in Capt. > James Churchman's TN Militia, 4th Regt., from Nov. 13, 1814 to March 13, > 1815, > but no record of service and claim rejected. He married Martha in Cocke > Co., > TN in 1815 by George Carter (Martha b. 1800). John Mason's affidavit > states > he made coffin for John Prewitt, and that John Prewitt died in 1833. > John > was born in Spartanburg Co., SC about 1795 to Samuel Prewitt and > Elizabeth. > > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.15/49 - Release Date: 7/14/2005 > > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.15/49 - Release Date: 7/14/2005

Can anyone shed any light on these families. 1860 Jefferson Co, Tn. 1870 Jefferson Co, Tn. M. Pruett 50f tn. Pruett, Martha 60f tn. keeping house Savenia Barns 28f tn. Barnes, Delila 11f tn. Thomas " 8m tn. " Elizabeth 14f tn. Elizabeth " 6f tn. " Thomas 18m farm hand Delila " 3f tn. D Pruett 17m tn. M Hewitt 27f tn.

Debbie, My Pruitt and Johnson meet, but a whole lot earlier in the early to mid 1800 in SC>GA>AL and another Pruitt and Johnson mix in Northeastern KY in the early 1900's. Sorry, Cheryl

I am hoping someone on this list can help me find the birth parents of my friend. Here is the information we have: Gender: Male DOB: Sept. 3, 1952 Place: Fayetteville, Lincoln County, Tennessee Birthname: Unknown, but surname may have been Johnson-Pruitt as sister's name was Faye Nell Johnson-Pruitt. Who's Searching: Adoptee Searching For: Birth parents and siblings. BM's name: Unknown, but possibly Johnson-Pruitt BF's name: Unknown, but possibly Johnson-Pruitt Additional Information: My sister was about 2 years older and she was blind. Her birth date was June 10, probably 1950. We were adopted by the Lewis family when I was two years old. My sister has since died. My adoptive birth certificate shows I was born in Alabama, but my adoptive mother has told me I was really born in Fayetteville, Tennessee. Would like to know more about the surname "Johnson - Pruitt". Thanks for any help any of you may be able to give. Debbie (for John)

Debbie, I am sorry I cannot be of help. My Prewett and Johnson's are 2 different sides of the family and do not connect. To my knowledge neither of the sides were in Alabama or Tennessee. I would have been more than happy to help if I could have. Good luck with your search! Diana Johnson ----- Original Message ----- From: "Debbie & Jim McArdle" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, June 10, 2005 12:46 PM Subject: [PRUETT] JOHNSON - PRUITT Adoption 1950s, Tenn. or Alabama >I am hoping someone on this list can help me find the birth parents of my >friend. Here is the information we have: > > Gender: Male > DOB: Sept. 3, 1952 > Place: Fayetteville, Lincoln County, Tennessee > Birthname: Unknown, but surname may have been Johnson-Pruitt as sister's > name was Faye Nell Johnson-Pruitt. > Who's Searching: Adoptee > Searching For: Birth parents and siblings. > BM's name: Unknown, but possibly Johnson-Pruitt > BF's name: Unknown, but possibly Johnson-Pruitt > Additional Information: My sister was about 2 years older and she was > blind. Her birth date was June 10, probably 1950. We were adopted by the > Lewis family when I was two years old. My sister has since died. My > adoptive birth certificate shows I was born in Alabama, but my adoptive > mother has told me I was really born in Fayetteville, Tennessee. > > Would like to know more about the surname "Johnson - Pruitt". > > Thanks for any help any of you may be able to give. > > Debbie (for John) > > > ============================== > New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors > at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: > http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&targetid=5429 >

In my Pruitt files I have Crawford Pruitt (b. abt 1814 in Madison Co, MO, d. 7/29/1896 in Gibson County, TN) with marriages to Margaret "Peggy" JOHNSON (m. 6/30/1835 in Madison County, MO) and Mary BLANKENSHIP (m. 11/1/1863). I have no proof of any of this data. I have 10 children for Crawford and Margaret: Sarah H. "Sally", Polly C., William B., Catharine Lucinda, Ann, Henry Franklin, Mariah Jane, Rebecca, Solomon and Louisa. It has been pointed out to me that my birth years for Solomon and Louisa are after the death of Margaret (Solomon b. 1857, Louisa b. 1861 and Maragret d. 1849). I have one child, Arabella, for Crawford and Mary Blankenship. Obviously I screwed up somewhere or I was given some off information. Can anyone help me straighten this out? Anyone in this line who can help, I'd really appreciate it. I descend from Sarah H. "Sally" and William B. Thanks so much, Karin Brown St. Louis, MO

Shirley, Sorry I am of no help. I am looking for a P.P. Prewett that married Elizabeth Lee Bedegrew (B: 8/25/1860) in Vernon Co., Mo. and had a daughter, Ada Violet Prewett (my great grandmother). If you happen across them I would appreciate hearing from you and I will do likewise if I run across the family of John Clark Pruett. Diana ----- Original Message ----- From: "Shirley" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2003 12:27 AM Subject: [PRUETT] Judge John C Pruett of Missouri > I am searching for descendants of Judge John Clark Pruett of El Dorado > Springs Missouri. > Born: 13 June 1831 St. Louis County, Missouri > Died: 1 Oct 1904 El Dorado Springs, Cedar County, Missouri > Married: 1 Jan 1853 Mary Elizabeth Athaly (b. June 1833 England) > Children: > 1. William b. Sep 1856 MO d. bef 1904 > m. 1881 MO Laura K. (b. Nov 1857 MO) > children: > Mamio O. (b. Feb 1886) > Amy R. (b. Sep 1888) > Hattie E. (b. Aug 1896) > Esbon A. (b. Aug 1896) > 2. William T. b. 1859 MO d. bef 1904 > m. 1881 MO > 3. Martin Wesley b. Mar 1868 MO d. aft 1920 > 4. Elizabeth b. 1872 MO > m. T. J. McFarland and resided in Pryor Creek, Indian Territory > 5. Nora L (or I) b. 1876 MO > m. John O. Eddleman b. 1879 MO > children: > Walter J. b. 1900 MO > Bernice E. b. 1904 MO > Dorthy D. b. 1906 > John C. b. 1909 MO > Elsie L. b. 1915 MO > 6. The Judge had 3 more boys and 3 more girls, but I do not have any > names for them. > > This Judge John Clark Pruett raised my G Grandfather (William H. > Porter) and his sister and brother after their father died in 1872. I > am very interested in finding out some family stories as to how the two > families were connected and how he came to be their guardian. Below is > a copy of his obituary notice. Any help in getting me in touch with his > relatives would be greatly appreciated. > > Thanks, > Shirley > Bellingham, WA > **************** > > THE EL DORADO SPRINGS SUN, Thursday Oct. 6, 1904, front page: > ANOTHER PIONEER GONE > Judge John C. Pruett, After a Brief Illness From Cerebral Hemorrage > Died Last Saturday > > Judge John C. Pruett, who ranked among the oldest pioneers of this > section, died at his home two miles south of this place, last Saturday > from apoplexy. He was 76 years of age, but prior to this attack, he > enjoyed excellent health and had a rugged physique that presaged many > more years of useful life. He was a man of great energy, and there were > few men, even in the prime of life who toiled more preservingly and > more industriously. at the time he was attacked, which was last Friday > evening, he was engaged in hitching his team to a spring wagon > preparatory to attending a religious service in this place at the M. E. > church, south. While at this work, he suddenly fell forward to the > ground. Members of the family saw him and ran to his assistance and > carried him into the house. When placed upon a bed he directed his wife > to pull off his shoes. These were the last words he ever spoke as he > immediately passed into a condition of coma from which he never rallied > even so much as to move a finger. He continued in this condition until > Saturday at about twelve o’clock when his pain-stricken spirit took its > flight to that bourn from which no traveler returns. > Judge Pruett came to this vicinity from Shelby County in 1867. He > had served as a soldier in the Confederate army and was a man of great > courage and determination. Plain and unassuming, he was nevertheless a > man of good information, and, to those who knew him best, he possessed > virtues and qualities of character that won their lasting respect and > confidence. > The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. Shook, pastor of the > M. E. church, south, of which deceased was a member, took and place > [sic] at the family residence after which his remains were taken in > charge by the members of the A. F. & A. M., of which he was a member of > long standing, and were laid to rest in conformity to the beautiful > rites and ceremonies of that order, in the Clintonville cemetery. The > crowd in attendance at the funeral was one of the largest ever > witnessed which attested the high esteem in which he was held. To his > family he leaves that most priceless of all heritages — a good name — > and a record of those sterling qualities of citizenship that inspire > confidence and respect in the highest degree. > He is survived by four children, Mrs. T. J. McFarland of Pryor Creek > Indian Territory, and Mrs. Hudson Tull, Mrs. John Eddleman and Wesly > Pruett, all grown, and residing in this vicinity. > > =============== > EL DORADO SUN, THURSDAY OCT. 13, 1904, pg. 3: > Judge Pruet [sic] Dead > Judge John Clark Pruet, was born in St. Louis County, Mo., June 13, > 1831. Was married to Miss Elizabeth Athaly in St. Louis City on the 1st > day of January 1853. To this union, twelve children were born — six > boys and six girls. Eight children outran the father to the other land. > Four survive him on this side of the river — one son, (Wesley) and > three daughters — Mrs. T. J. McFarland of Pryor Creek, I. T. [Indian > Territory], Mrs. Hudson Tull, and Mrs. John Eddleman of near El Dorado > Springs, Missouri. He professed faith in Christ and became a member > of the Methodist church, South, some forty-six years ago. All these > years he has been a consistent, zealous, leading member. He resided in > Knox county, Missouri, ten years, moving from there to Cedar county in > October 1865, where he has since lived. > He became a Mason some 33 years ago. Was elected Judge of the County > Court for the Northern District of Cedar county, in 1896. Died of > apopexy [sic] at the home wrought out by the labor of his aged hands, > two miles south of El Dorado Springs, at 12:40 p.m., October 1st, 1904, > aged 73 years, 3 months and 18 days. His mortal remains were followed > to their last resting place in Clintonville Cemetery, by a vast > concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. The funeral ceremonies > were conducted by the Masonic brethern [sic], in the use of their most > beautiful and impressive burial service. Thus has passed away another > one of Cedar county’s pioneer citizens. A man of dauntless courage, > indefatigable energy, and rugged and unswerving honesty has fallen out > of the ranks. Judge Preut was a man of strong character, consequently, > of decided likes and dislikes. His honesty of purpose prompted him to > be outspoken and firm in whatever he thought was right. No suggestion > of mere policy could induce him to swerve, in the least degree from the > paths marked out by principle. Hence, men of vacillating minds and > time-serveing [sic] character, were not the ones who most admired him. > But to that class of persons who admire strict honesty of purpose, > uprightness in conduct, and well developed moral courage, Judge Preut > was an ideal man. We stood at his bedside and watched the great battle > between life and death, and we saw death get the mastery. We looked > again after the monster’s work was done, and beheld a placid, peaceful > counteance [sic] that bespoke sweet relief. We could then imagine that > we could almost hear glad shouts of the hosts of the redeemed, as they > welcomed him to the embrace of the loved ones gone before. > Looking next at the aged form of the weeping wife, who for fifty > long years shared his earthly joys and sorrows, I could but think of > how few days remain for her to walk life’s pathway alone, and of how > soon she too may enjoy the glad reunion with a now absent husband and > children in the land of the leal [sic]. The heart-broken and sorrowing > daughters are admonished by one who loves them: Emulate his noble life. > He has left you an example you need not hesitate to imitate — a path > you need not fear to tread. By his influence he still lives — he still > speaks. His life of good deeds has caused a ripple to the sea of > humanity — which will roll on throughout time and into eternity’s > shoreless sea. Never can pass from the mind of the writer hereof, many > impressions made by this good man. He was my friend — he was my > brother. I loved him for the words of counsel and advice given me in > the days of youth and young manhood. For his friendship in the day of > need, I shall not soon forget him. Farewell husband, father, friend. > Sacred be thy memory until the day in which we shall meet again. > > — J. P. > A______k (unreadable) > > ======================== > FROM THE EL DORADO SUN, THURSDAY NOV. 10, 1904, pg. 3: > In Memoriam > “It is once appointed unto man to die.” In the fullness of years > brother John C. Pruet has gone to his rest. A man of exceptionally > strong individuality, of vigorous intellect and sturdy frame he was a > pioneer in thought and deed. Truly a good man and Mason has been called > away. Brother Pruet was a charter member of Clintonville Lodge No. 485 > A. F. & A. M. a devoted and faithful member. The lodge deplores the > loss by his death, to his family and to the lodge and extends brotherly > sympathy to his widow and children. > It is directed that the charter of this lodge be draped, and the > members of this lodge wear the usual badge of mourning for a departed > brother. > J. B. Warren > W. E. Dawson > J. F. Rhodes > Committee Clintonville Lodge No. 482 A. F. & A. M. > > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

I am searching for descendants of Judge John Clark Pruett of El Dorado Springs Missouri. Born: 13 June 1831 St. Louis County, Missouri Died: 1 Oct 1904 El Dorado Springs, Cedar County, Missouri Married: 1 Jan 1853 Mary Elizabeth Athaly (b. June 1833 England) Children: 1. William b. Sep 1856 MO d. bef 1904 m. 1881 MO Laura K. (b. Nov 1857 MO) children: Mamio O. (b. Feb 1886) Amy R. (b. Sep 1888) Hattie E. (b. Aug 1896) Esbon A. (b. Aug 1896) 2. William T. b. 1859 MO d. bef 1904 m. 1881 MO 3. Martin Wesley b. Mar 1868 MO d. aft 1920 4. Elizabeth b. 1872 MO m. T. J. McFarland and resided in Pryor Creek, Indian Territory 5. Nora L (or I) b. 1876 MO m. John O. Eddleman b. 1879 MO children: Walter J. b. 1900 MO Bernice E. b. 1904 MO Dorthy D. b. 1906 John C. b. 1909 MO Elsie L. b. 1915 MO 6. The Judge had 3 more boys and 3 more girls, but I do not have any names for them. This Judge John Clark Pruett raised my G Grandfather (William H. Porter) and his sister and brother after their father died in 1872. I am very interested in finding out some family stories as to how the two families were connected and how he came to be their guardian. Below is a copy of his obituary notice. Any help in getting me in touch with his relatives would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Shirley Bellingham, WA **************** THE EL DORADO SPRINGS SUN, Thursday Oct. 6, 1904, front page: ANOTHER PIONEER GONE Judge John C. Pruett, After a Brief Illness From Cerebral Hemorrage Died Last Saturday Judge John C. Pruett, who ranked among the oldest pioneers of this section, died at his home two miles south of this place, last Saturday from apoplexy. He was 76 years of age, but prior to this attack, he enjoyed excellent health and had a rugged physique that presaged many more years of useful life. He was a man of great energy, and there were few men, even in the prime of life who toiled more preservingly and more industriously. at the time he was attacked, which was last Friday evening, he was engaged in hitching his team to a spring wagon preparatory to attending a religious service in this place at the M. E. church, south. While at this work, he suddenly fell forward to the ground. Members of the family saw him and ran to his assistance and carried him into the house. When placed upon a bed he directed his wife to pull off his shoes. These were the last words he ever spoke as he immediately passed into a condition of coma from which he never rallied even so much as to move a finger. He continued in this condition until Saturday at about twelve o’clock when his pain-stricken spirit took its flight to that bourn from which no traveler returns. Judge Pruett came to this vicinity from Shelby County in 1867. He had served as a soldier in the Confederate army and was a man of great courage and determination. Plain and unassuming, he was nevertheless a man of good information, and, to those who knew him best, he possessed virtues and qualities of character that won their lasting respect and confidence. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. Shook, pastor of the M. E. church, south, of which deceased was a member, took and place [sic] at the family residence after which his remains were taken in charge by the members of the A. F. & A. M., of which he was a member of long standing, and were laid to rest in conformity to the beautiful rites and ceremonies of that order, in the Clintonville cemetery. The crowd in attendance at the funeral was one of the largest ever witnessed which attested the high esteem in which he was held. To his family he leaves that most priceless of all heritages — a good name — and a record of those sterling qualities of citizenship that inspire confidence and respect in the highest degree. He is survived by four children, Mrs. T. J. McFarland of Pryor Creek Indian Territory, and Mrs. Hudson Tull, Mrs. John Eddleman and Wesly Pruett, all grown, and residing in this vicinity. =============== EL DORADO SUN, THURSDAY OCT. 13, 1904, pg. 3: Judge Pruet [sic] Dead Judge John Clark Pruet, was born in St. Louis County, Mo., June 13, 1831. Was married to Miss Elizabeth Athaly in St. Louis City on the 1st day of January 1853. To this union, twelve children were born — six boys and six girls. Eight children outran the father to the other land. Four survive him on this side of the river — one son, (Wesley) and three daughters — Mrs. T. J. McFarland of Pryor Creek, I. T. [Indian Territory], Mrs. Hudson Tull, and Mrs. John Eddleman of near El Dorado Springs, Missouri. He professed faith in Christ and became a member of the Methodist church, South, some forty-six years ago. All these years he has been a consistent, zealous, leading member. He resided in Knox county, Missouri, ten years, moving from there to Cedar county in October 1865, where he has since lived. He became a Mason some 33 years ago. Was elected Judge of the County Court for the Northern District of Cedar county, in 1896. Died of apopexy [sic] at the home wrought out by the labor of his aged hands, two miles south of El Dorado Springs, at 12:40 p.m., October 1st, 1904, aged 73 years, 3 months and 18 days. His mortal remains were followed to their last resting place in Clintonville Cemetery, by a vast concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. The funeral ceremonies were conducted by the Masonic brethern [sic], in the use of their most beautiful and impressive burial service. Thus has passed away another one of Cedar county’s pioneer citizens. A man of dauntless courage, indefatigable energy, and rugged and unswerving honesty has fallen out of the ranks. Judge Preut was a man of strong character, consequently, of decided likes and dislikes. His honesty of purpose prompted him to be outspoken and firm in whatever he thought was right. No suggestion of mere policy could induce him to swerve, in the least degree from the paths marked out by principle. Hence, men of vacillating minds and time-serveing [sic] character, were not the ones who most admired him. But to that class of persons who admire strict honesty of purpose, uprightness in conduct, and well developed moral courage, Judge Preut was an ideal man. We stood at his bedside and watched the great battle between life and death, and we saw death get the mastery. We looked again after the monster’s work was done, and beheld a placid, peaceful counteance [sic] that bespoke sweet relief. We could then imagine that we could almost hear glad shouts of the hosts of the redeemed, as they welcomed him to the embrace of the loved ones gone before. Looking next at the aged form of the weeping wife, who for fifty long years shared his earthly joys and sorrows, I could but think of how few days remain for her to walk life’s pathway alone, and of how soon she too may enjoy the glad reunion with a now absent husband and children in the land of the leal [sic]. The heart-broken and sorrowing daughters are admonished by one who loves them: Emulate his noble life. He has left you an example you need not hesitate to imitate — a path you need not fear to tread. By his influence he still lives — he still speaks. His life of good deeds has caused a ripple to the sea of humanity — which will roll on throughout time and into eternity’s shoreless sea. Never can pass from the mind of the writer hereof, many impressions made by this good man. He was my friend — he was my brother. I loved him for the words of counsel and advice given me in the days of youth and young manhood. For his friendship in the day of need, I shall not soon forget him. Farewell husband, father, friend. Sacred be thy memory until the day in which we shall meet again. — J. P. A______k (unreadable) ======================== FROM THE EL DORADO SUN, THURSDAY NOV. 10, 1904, pg. 3: In Memoriam “It is once appointed unto man to die.” In the fullness of years brother John C. Pruet has gone to his rest. A man of exceptionally strong individuality, of vigorous intellect and sturdy frame he was a pioneer in thought and deed. Truly a good man and Mason has been called away. Brother Pruet was a charter member of Clintonville Lodge No. 485 A. F. & A. M. a devoted and faithful member. The lodge deplores the loss by his death, to his family and to the lodge and extends brotherly sympathy to his widow and children. It is directed that the charter of this lodge be draped, and the members of this lodge wear the usual badge of mourning for a departed brother. J. B. Warren W. E. Dawson J. F. Rhodes Committee Clintonville Lodge No. 482 A. F. & A. M.

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If you come across any information about John Calvin RAY who married Sarah Elizabeth Truett in Hamilton or Kaufman Co ca 1900 or so Would appreciate it. He is my mystery person. He was born ca 1865 and died in Stamford, Jones, Tx in the 1940's They had a daughter in Hamilton Co in 1905 Beulah Gertrude but have older children (I think their daughter Niecie Annie was born ca 1900 in Hamilton. Sarah was born in AL in 1868 but have no idea where John Calvin came from. Also information is very sketchy on William Brascom MORRIS was born 15 Mar 1897 somewhere around Commanche Co (we believe), his brother was born ca 1894 and his sister was born in 1899 and the mother died in childbirth. The father abandoned the children and different families took them in ( Cox, Thomas and another) in Commanche Co. This is my hubbys Father and we have no further info on him. Would appreciate anything you can find. God Bless, Dianne Curry Morris

Tara, Ree-the county: They lived in a wagon-moving around a lot. They married April 12,1877 in Travis county, Tx. My gm (Lllie Pruett Thompson)b.January 13,1888 in Roundrock,Tx. She was(according to family stories) one of fifteen children.She and gf John Thompson buried Shepherd Cem. San Jacinto county,Tx. Ggm Dici Ann is said to be buried with child #15 in her arms(as she died in childbirth)She was born 8/14/1860 in Tx. died 2/14/1900. She is buried in Maxdale Cem. inBell county, Tx. Levi 1837-1907 in Tx.His father was Martin T. Pruett 1797-1837--mother was Honor Trenary 1804-1837--not sure of Honor's dates as I found a Martin T Pruett marriage in Harris county Tx Feb 1838. Only know of Levi;Steve;&Hardy-their children-but supposed to be lots more. Donot know of all Levi and Dici Ann's children ;Where Levi died or is buried;did he remarry?;Did children stay with him? Are Martin T and Honor's children listed? Where are they buried? Any info or leads as to where to search will be appreciated. Thank you Tara, Hope you son is feeling better very soon. Mary/East Texas <')))><