John Wells PRATT

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• Fact: Son of Timothy Pratt and Hannah Raynor
• Census: 1860, Living in Volney, Oswago County, New York
• Occupation: 1860; Boat Builder
• Census: 1870, Living in Volney, Oswago County, New York
• Occupation: 1870; Boat Builder
• Census: 1880, Living in Fulton, Oswego County, New York
• Occupation: 1880; Farmer
• Census: 1900, Living in Volney, Oswago County, New York
• Occupation: 1900; Retired Farmer

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Name:
Fulton merchant and ship builder. His had his family mausoleum constructed in 1883, one of the few mausoleums at Mount Adnah Cemetery.
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Monday morning at an early hour, John W. Pratt, aged 84, died at his home in First Street, this city, after a continuous residence here of over 77 years. Mr. Pratt had been in feeble health for several months and his death was not unexpected. The deceased had been a successful business man, with a keen interest in all that related to Fulton and its welfare, and his tall figure was very familiar to our residents, as he daily traversed our streets, even after age and disease had made it a task for him to get about. The funeral will be held from his late home Wednesday, the Rev. Vincent officiating, and the body will be laid to rest in the family vault in Mount Adnah. John W. Pratt, son of Timothy and Hannah Baynor Pratt, was born at Manlius Square, August 4, 1818. At the age of 27 John W. began business for himself, renting from his father a portion or his mill property. He built boats extensively; he afterwards went on to Tonawanda and continued in this line. While actively engaged in building and milling, he had also a large farming interest....... the rest of obit is illegible.

Published in The Fulton Times
13 May 1903

John married Harriet Emeline SLAUSON on 03 Mar 1847 in Lysander, Onondaga County, New York. Harriet (daughter of James Isaac SLAUSON and Teresa BROWN) was born on 30 Jul 1825 in Lysander, Onondaga County, New York; died on 23 Feb 1911 in Fulton, Oswego Co., New York; was buried in Mount Adnah Cemetery, Fulton, Oswego Co., New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1860, Living with parents in Volney, Oswago County, New York
• Census: 1880, Living in Oswego, Oswego Co., New York

Charles married Olive M. FAILING before 1873. Olive was born on 23 Apr 1847 in Wisconsin; died on 12 Dec 1923 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan; was buried in Mount Adnah Cemetery, Fulton, Oswego Co., New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1860, Living with parents in Volney, Oswago County, New York
• Census: 1870, Living with parents in Volney, Oswago County, New York
• Census: 1900, Living with parents in Volney, Oswago County, New York
• Census: 1910, Living with mother in Fulton, Oswego County, New York
• Fact: 1910, Lists being married at 32, but no wife listed

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Name:
After an illness of several months following a stroke of paralysis, James T. Pratt, aged 53, died in the Lee Memorial hospital on Tuesday morning. The body, was taken to the home of his mother, Mrs. John Pratt, in First street, from where the funeral services will be held. The immediate survivors are the widow, one son, Dr. James Guy Pratt, the mother and one brother, Mr. George L. Pratt of Buffalo. The deceased had been in the grocery business in this city at one time and later he conducted the Lewis House. He was of genial disposition and made many friends while in the business life. Interment in the family vault
at Mt Adnah.

Published in The Fulton Times
14 September 1910

James married Nellie G. KETCHAM on 15 May 1878 in Fulton, Oswego Co., New York. Nellie was born in May 1857 in New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1870, Living with parents in Volney, Oswago County, New York
• Census: 1880, Living with parents in Fulton, Oswego County, New York
• Census: 1900, Living in Buffalo, Erie Co., New York
• Census: 1910, Living in Buffalo, Erie Co., New York
• Census: 1920, Living in Fulton, Oswego Co., New York

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Name:
Died at his home, 177 South First street, Sept. 30th, George L. Pratt, aged ?8 years, he is survived by his widow, Mrs. Sarah Pratt; one son, John W. Pratt, and one grandson, Eric Pratt. Funeral services, were held at his late home Tuesday afternoon; interment in Mt. Adnah. Mr. Pratt was a native of Fulton and attended the public schools of this city. He removed to Buffalo while a young man and engaged in business there for 25 years, returning to Fulton about ten years ago. The Pratt family were among the pioneers of this section and were holders of a large amount of real estate, as well as being engaged in business. Considerable of the realty was disposed of at good prices, but they hold considerable yet. Among their possessions are city property and a large farm near the city. Mr. Pratt was a member of the Masonic order in Buffalo; he was also a member of the Fulton Citizens club, the Presbyterian church here and the Billy Sunday club of Syracuse. During the Peacock revival here several years ago, Mr. Pratt was an enthusiastic supporter of the evangelist and was one of the organizers of the Men's club afterwards. Mr. Pratt was one who made friends of all he met and retained their friendship. He took an interest in everything that tended to increase the growth of his home town. For the past three years Mr. Pratt's health has been poor, but during the past few months the change for the worst was noticeable. Heart trouble developed and he went to Clifton Springs for treatment. He failed to secure the relief hoped for and returned home two weeks, ago. Other attacks followed after his return and he passed away Sunday
morning.

Published in The Fulton Patriot
October 3, 1923

Family/Spouse: Sarah Amelia BROWN. Sarah (daughter of Hiram Slauson BROWN and Sarah Jane FANCHER) was born on 21 Dec 1861 in Vista, Westchester Co., New York; died on 21 Jun 1957 in Fulton, Oswego Co., New York; was buried in Mount Adnah Cemetery, Fulton, Oswego Co., New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]