PRATT, Capt. JAMES, a native of Ware, Mass., from Halifax to this town
in 1792, settled on the mountain, on the premises now owned by his son Ervin
Pratt. His wife’s name was Lucy Giles. He was an officer in the
revolution and a fine specimen of the hardy, thrifty and intelligent farmers who
laid the foundations of society in this town. His home was ever the seat
of hospitality and good cheer. His conversational and story-telling powers
were unrivaled. He died in 1854, aged 92, the last survivor of the
revolution in town. His wife died in 1834, aged 68. He raised nine
children, Elisha, Miner, James, Alva, Ervin, Dorcas, Sally, Lucy and
Esther. Elisha removed to Michigan and died some years since. Rev.
Minor Pratt is a graduate of Middlebury and Congregational minister. He is
now agent of the American Colonization Society at Andover, Mass. Alva m.
Sarah, da. of Ithamar Crouch, and removed to Michigan where she recently died.
James m. Philene Sheldon, removed to Westfield, N.Y., where his wife died some
years ago. Dorcas m. Braman Fitch; Esther m. Ephraim Giles; Sally m.
Stephen Loomis.
PRATT, ERVIN, m. Caroline Elwell and succeeded to his father’s
estate. He was in the legislature in 1863 and ‘64. He will be long
remembered by our Volunteer soldiers for the liberal supplies he sent them in
the field. He has a family of seven children, James, Byron A., Quincy,
Sarah, Henrietta, Francelia and Minor. James m. Phebe Woodard, and removed to
Hebron. Byron A. m. Alta da. of Ira Gibbs, who died in 1865, aged
28. Next he m.. Marrietta Roberts, and now occupies his father’s
homestead.
PRATT, Capt. ELISHA, father of James Pratt, from Ware, Mass., came
with his son in 1792. He was an active, thorough man and expert in the use
of the rifle (see Game). He died in 1807, aged 78; his widow in 1827, aged
90.
PRATT, Capt. SAMUEL, was a captain in the revolution and commanded a
company in which James Pratt was a sergeant. Though living to a great age
he was for many years bowed together with rheumatic disease. He was a
recipient of public charity for several years in this town and died at Daniel
Clark’s, aged about 80.
PRATT, MARTIN V. B., from White Creek, N.Y., 1854, married Mary
Rising, of Rupert, and settled in the mercantile business at West Pawlet.
He has been post master and is now the oldest merchant in town.
