Brief Life History of Elisabeth
When Elisabeth Pratt was born on 5 March 1789, in Rensselaerville, Albany, New York, United States, her father, Peabody Pratt, was 31 and her mother, Sarah Buckingham, was 26. She married Reuben Wetherell on 4 January 1807, in Livonia, Livingston, New York, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 8 daughters. She died on 11 December 1833, in Livonia, Livingston, New York, United States, at the age of 44, and was buried in Union Cemetery, Livonia, Livonia, Livingston, New York, United States.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know Elisabeth? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (8)
- Elizabeth Pratt Witherell, "Find A Grave Index"
- Elizabeth Wetherell in entry for R. Wetherell, "Michigan Deaths, 1867-1897"
- Wetherell in entry for Sarah E. Beecher, "Michigan Deaths, 1867-1897"
Spouse and Children
Children (10)
+5 More Children
Parents and Siblings
Siblings (7)
+2 More Children
World Events (8)
1791
Bill of Rights guarantees individual freedom.
1797 · Albany is Named Capital of New York
Albany became the capital of New York in 1797. Albany is the oldest continuous settlement of the original 13 colonies.
1803
France sells Louisiana territories to U.S.A.
Name Meaning
English: nickname for a clever trickster, from Middle English prat(te), pret ‘cunning, wily, astute’ (a derivative of Old English præt, pret ‘trickery, deception’, which is found in use as a byname in the 11th century). This surname is quite common in southeastern Ireland.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.