Brief Life History of William
When Lieutenant William Pratt II was born about 1609, in Hertfordshire, England, his father, Rev. William Pratt I, was 49 and his mother, Elizabeth Prime, was 47. He married Elizabeth Clark in June 1636, in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 5 daughters. He registered for military service in 1636. He died after May 1678, in Connecticut, British Colonial America, and was buried in Connecticut, British Colonial America.
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- Connecticut Census, 1790-1890
- Legacy NFS Source: Lieu. William Pratt - Published information: Family genealogies: birth-name: Lt. William Pratt
- William Pratt in the U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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1620 · The Pilgrims Board the Mayflower
"The Pilgrims boarded the Mayflower in search of religious freedom in the New World in September 1620. The Mayflower set sail from Plymouth, England, with 102 passengers, 40 of whom called themselves ""Saints."" After two stormy months at sea, the ship reached the New World. Nearly half of the group died during their first winter due to malnutrition and the harsh New England winter."
1635
During the summer of 1635, settlers came here and planted settlements at Windsor, Hartford, and Wethersfield
1642 · The English Civil War
A series of conflicts regarding England's governance during the years 1642 to 1651 is now known as The English Civil War. Charles I summoned supporters to join him against his enemies in Parliament. In October 1642, nearly 10,000 men fought for Charles I and chased Parliament across the River Tamar. Fighting continued for years and was finally ended at the Battle of Worcester on September 3, 1651, with a Parliamentarian victory.
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.
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MILON PRATT. At a time when men are making haste to acquire wealth, distinction and honor, it is fitting to place on record the name of one who, starting in life with very limited advantages by habits …
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