Greenwood, Clark County, Wisconsin

Edwin "Edward" was born in Bolton, Warren Co., New York, March 16, 1838, the son of Thomas and Irinda (Hough) Pratt. Irinda was the daughter of William and Eunice (Skiff) Hough. Edwin's military records indicate he was a harness maker. His eyes were blue, his hair was brown hair, a fair complexion and stood 5 ft. 3 1/2 in. tall. He enlisted as a Pvt. with Co. I, 8th NY Cav., in Elmira, NY, 1 May 1864 and was mustered in at Lockport for 1 yr. of service.

The Pratts farmed in NY and kept a store and livery until Jan. 1884. They then moved to Weston Twp., Clark Co, WI, where they engaged in farming until 1888, when they moved to Greenwood. There, Edward built a large store and engaged in the grocery business, later selling out to the Klinke Bros. During 1908, he served as Adjutant of the John A. Eaton Post #213.

Betsey Ann Middleton was born in Warrensburgh, NY, April 18, 1841. She had a host of friends with a nature that made her popular. To know her was to like her. Their children were: Myrtle who died 12 Apr 1887, when she was 2 yrs, 9mo., Jennie, Charles H. of Salem, OR, George F., Hyland "Hiley" M. and Minnie (Hogue) of Greenwood, Clark County, WI. Edward died 20 Nov 1917 and was buried in the Greenwood, WI City Cemetery. When she died 13 Dec 1926, after being a widow for over 9 yrs., she too was laid to rest there. [Greenwood City Cemetery].

Census Records

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Name                     Male -10 10-16 16-18 16-26 26-45 45-   Female -10 10-16 16-26 26-45 45-
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Thomas Pratt                  1     0     0     0     1     0          3     0     0     1     0

Land

Feb. 4, 1917

Military Service

Ed enlisted 6 Mar 1865 in the Union Army as a harness maker with Co. I, 8th NY Cav., in Elmira, NY, 1 May 1865.  He had blue eyes, brown hair, a fair complexion and he stood just 5’ 3 1/2'" tall.   After a year in the service as a Pvt., he was mustered in at Lockport, NY.  However, the Secretary of War ordered him to be mustered out 9 May 1865.  Therefore he never joined his unit. 

[Muster Rolls]

Research Notes

Name:            Edwin Thomas PRATT

Born:              16 Mar 1838, Bolton, Warren, NY

Son of:           Thomas & Irinda (Hough) Pratt     Grandson of: Wm & Eunice (Skiff) Hough

Died:               20 Nov 1917, Greenwood, Clark, WI

Buried:           Greenwood City Cemetery, Greenwood, WI

Married: 18 Dec 1858, Warren Co., NY

Spouse: Betsey Ann Middleton    b. 18 April 1841, Warrensburg, Warren, NY

                                                            d. 13 Dec 1926, Greenwood, Clark, WI

            Daughter of: Nathaniel & Angenette Middleton

            Mother of:      7 children (1900 Census: 5 of 7 children living)

            Buried:           Greenwood City Cemetery, Greenwood, WI

Children:       Charles H.                 Dec 1859       m. Jane E., abt 1879

                        George F. "Frank"    1865               m.  Dagna, abt 1908

                        Angenette "Jennie" 1866 (d. before Nov 1917)

                        Hyland "Hiley"          Nov 1873   m. Bertha Lucas, 4 June 1895

                        Minnie                                    Apr 1875    m. Oscar Hogue, 9 May 1893

                        Myrtle                         1884, d. 12 April 1887

Charles H. Pratt of Salem, Ore., George F. Pratt, Hiley M. Pratt and Mrs. Minnie Hogue of this city,

C. H. Pratt of Oregon City, Oregon G. T. Pratt of Snoqualmie, Wash. H. M. Pratt of this city and Mrs. M.J. Koboski, whose address is unknown

Civil War Service:

            Residence: Lockport, NY    Enlisted: 3 Jan 1865 / 04 Mar 1865

            Private, Company U, 8th Cavalry Regiment New York

            Mustered Out: 9 May 1865 at Elmira, NY

Residence:

   1838 Mar 16 - born in Bolton, Warren, NY

   1850 Census - as of June 1 - Bolton, Warren, NY - age 13 (1837)

   1858 Dec 18 - married Betsy Ann Middleton

   1860 Census - as of June 1 - Bolton, Warren, NY - age 22 (1838)

   1865 Jan 2 / 1 Mar - from Lockport NY, enlisted in NY Cavalry, Co. U, 8^th Regt.

   1865 May 9 - mustered out of military at Elmira, NY

   1870 Census - as of June 1 - Bolton, Warren, NY - age 32 (1838)

   1880 Census - as of June 1 - Warrensburgh, Warren, NY (1838)

   1884 - moved to Wisconsin (Weston Twp, Clark Co., WI)

   1885 Special Veterans Census - not found

   1888 - moved to Greenwood, WI

   1890 June - Special Veterans Census / WI Census - not found

   1895 WI State Census - Greenwood, Clark, WI

   1895 Enumeration of Soldiers - not found

   1900 Census - as of June 1 - Greenwood, Eaton, Clark, WI - age 61 (1839)

   1905 WI Census - as of June 1 - Greenwood, Clark, WI (1838)

   1910 Census - as of April 15 - Greenwood, Clark, WI (1838)

   1917 Nov 20 - died, Greenwood, Clark, WI

   19XX - Widow’s pension applied for - filed from - not found

   1920 Census - as of January 1 - (Betsy) Greenwood, Clark, WI

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U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles

Name: Edwin Pratt      Age at enlistment: 27       Enlistment Date: 3 Jan 1865

Rank at enlistment: Private                        Enlistment Place: Lockport, NY

State Served: New York                  Survived the War?: Yes

Service Record: Enlisted in Company U, New York 8th Cavalry Regiment on 04 Mar 1865.

Mustered out on 09 May 1865 at Elmira, NY.     Birth Date: abt 1838

Sources: New York: Report of the Adjutant-General

American Civil War Soldiers

Name: Edwin Pratt               Enlistment Date: 1 Mar 1865

Enlistment Place: Lockport, New York     Side Served: Union      State Served: New York

Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 1 March 1865 at the age of 27.

Enlisted in Company U, 8th Cavalry Regiment New York on 4 Mar 1865.

Mustered Out Company U, 8th Cavalry Regiment New York on 9 May 1865 at Elmira, NY.

U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865

Name: Edwin Pratt               Side: Union               Regiment State/Origin: New York

Regiment Name Expanded: 8th Regiment, New York Cavalry

Rank In: Private       Rank Out: Private  

Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934

Name:                                    State Filed:                Widow:  

1850 United States Federal Census

Name: Edwin Pratt     Age: 13        Est. Birth Year: abt 1837     Birth Place: New York

Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Bolton, Warren, New York

     Household Members: Name Age

            Thomas Pratt            42

            Irinda Pratt                 37

            Nelson Pratt              19

            Lodica Pratt               15

            Edwin Pratt               13

            Emma J Pratt              8

Neighbors

            Jedediah & Ruth Pratt family

            Harrington & Sally Pratt family

Name: Betsey A Middleton    Age: 8     Est. Birth Year: abt 1842    Birth Place: New York

Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Warrensburgh, Warren, New York

Household Members: Name          Age

            Nathaniel Middleton            40  NY            Farmer

            Angenette Middleton           33  VT

            Almira Middleton                  12  NY

            Betsey A Middleton                           8  NY

            James W Middleton               7  NY

            Miles Middleton                      2  NY

Neighbors

            William & Sally Middleton family

            Benjamin & Mary Middleton family

1860 United States Federal Census       

Name: Edwin Pratt      Age in 1860: 22    Birth Year: abt 1838     Birthplace: New York

Home in 1860: Bolton, Warren, New York

     Household Members: Name Age

            Thos Pratt                  52                    Farmer                       1200   900

            Inda Pratt                   47                    House Keeper

            Wilson Pratt              30                    Farmer                       1100   500

            Edwin Pratt               22                    Farm Laborer

            Aeeneth Pratt           27                    House Keeper

            Lodisa Pratt               25                    House Keeper

            Emma J Pratt            18                    House Keeper

            Hiram Brown             11                    attended school

            George Duel                         20                    Farm Laborer            400                 40

            Betsey A Pratt           19                    House Keeper         

            Charles H Pratt         7.12

Page-line   Home                         Value  

dwelling-family                       Given Name  Surname    age  Sex   Relation    Birthplace   # of Children  # of Marr/Marital Status               

23-39    Frame   $150   Occupation   Citizenship             Land Owner   Read/Write                          Farm Sched

093-087             Edwin F.    Pratt     27  M    head     NY Warren                1     married

                                            farmer      native            owner                                                     17-32

093-087             Betsy A.     Pratt     24  F     wife      NY Warren     2       1     married

093-087             Charles H. Pratt       5  M     child     NY Warren          

093-087             George F. Pratt     2.08    M  child    NY Warren

1870 United States Federal Census

Name: Edward F Pratt         Est. Birth Year: abt 1838     Age in 1870: 32    Birthplace: New York

Home in 1870: Bolton, Warren, New York

     Household Members: Name Age

            Edward F Pratt          32  NY            Farmer           800     300

            Betsey A Pratt           29  NY            Keeping House

            Charles H Pratt         14  NY            at home                                  10 or 9 ?

            Frank Pratt                  8  NY

            Jennie Pratt               4  NY

1880 United States Federal Census

Name: Edward Pratt            Age: 42          Est. Birth Year: abt 1838     Birthplace: New York

Father's birthplace: New York       Mother's birthplace:             New York

Home in 1880: Warrensburgh, Warren, New York

     Household Members: Name Age (all born NY)

            Edward Pratt             42                                Farmer

            Betsy A. Pratt            39  Wife                     Keeping House

            Charles H. Pratt        19                                                                    Charles II

            G. F. Pratt                  17  Son                      Works on farm          George F. (Frank?)

            Jennie Pratt             14  Daughter             At School                   Angenette

            Heley Pratt                  6  Son                      At School      m. Bertha Lucas, 1895   Hyland

            Minnie Pratt               3  Daughter             At Home         m. Oscar Hogue, 9 May 1893

Neighbors

            Elijah & Nancy Pratt family

            Olive Pratt, widow and George & Eliza Pratt family

            C. F. & W. S. Duell family

            Wm. H. Wheeler family

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            Nathaniel Middleton            72      

            Cordelia                     38       Wife

            George                       23       Son

            Avis                            23       Daughter-in-law

            Laura                             6       Daughter

Neighbor

            Wm Middleton          73 (all born NY)                    Farmer

            Sally                           67        Wife                            Keeping House

            Nathaniel                  24        Son - single             Works on farm

            Mariah                        30        Daughter - single    At Home

            Frank                          18        Grandson - single   Works on farm

            Ella                               8        Granddaughter

1885 - Veteran Schedule

1890 - Wisconsin Census, Database: WI 1890 Veterans Schedule

Name:                        State: WI        County: Clark County 

Township:                                         Page:

1895 - Wisconsin State Censuses, Census Date: 1895

Name: E. F. Pratt                  Residence County: Clark               Locality: Greenwood

Household Members: 1 male, 1 female; 2 US born

Neighbors: Hiley Pratt (1 m, 1 f - 2 US); Chas. H. Pratt (1 m 4 f - 5 US)

1895 - Enumeration of Soldiers and Sailors of the Late War  Census Date: 1895

1900 United States Federal Census

Name: Edwin T Pratt           Age: 61     Birth Date: Mar 1839     Birthplace: New York

Spouse's Name: Betsey A      Marriage Year: 1859        Years Married: 41

Residence: Greenwood City, Clark, Wisconsin

Home in 1900: Eaton, Clark, Wisconsin

     Household Members: Name Age

            Edwin T Pratt            61  NY-NY-NY          Mar 1839

            Betsey A Pratt           58  NY-NY-NY          Apr 1842        5 of 7 children living

Name: Charles H Pratt    Age: 40       Birth Date: Dec 1859     Birthplace: New York

Spouse's Name: Jane E     Marriage Year: 1879            Years Married: 21

Residence: Greenwood City, Clark, Wisconsin

Home in 1900: Eaton, Clark, Wisconsin

     Household Members: Name Age

            Charles H Pratt         40  NY-NY-NY          Dec 1859       Farmer

            Jane E Pratt              41  NY-NY-NY          Oct 1858        3 of 3 children living

            Pearl Pratt                 18  NY-NY-NY          Dec 1881       at school

            Lura Pratt                   15  NY-NY-NY          Nov 1884       at school

            Alice P Pratt                7  WI-NY-NY           Dec 1892                  

Name: Hiley Pratt     Age: 26     Birth Date: Nov 1873    Birthplace: New York

Spouse's Name: Bertha      Marriage Year: 1895            Years Married: 5

Residence: Greenwood City, Clark, Wisconsin

Home in 1900: Eaton, Clark, Wisconsin

     Household Members: Name Age

            Hiley Pratt         26  NY-NY-NY       Nov 1873       Day Laborer

            Bertha Pratt      21  England---       Sep 1878       imm. 1884    1 of 2 children living

            Clarice G Pratt   4  WI-NY-Engl     Mar 1896      

Name: Minnie M Hogue     Age: 25          Birth Date: Apr 1875     Birthplace: New York

Mother: number of living children: 1        Mother: How many children: 1

Spouse's Name: Oscar F       Marriage Year: 1893         Years Married: 7

Residence: Greenwood City, Clark, Wisconsin

Home in 1900: Eaton, Clark, Wisconsin

     Household Members: Name Age

            Oscar F Hogue         28  WI-PA-WI            Dec 1871       Day Laborer

            Minnie M Hogue      25  NY-NY-NY          Apr 1875       

            Ada F Hogue      10/12  WI-WI-NY            Jul 1888

1905 - Wisconsin State Censuses, Census Date: 1 Jun 1905

Name: Edwin I Pratt       Birth Location: New York          Est. Birth Year: abt 1838

Residence County: Clark   Locality: Greenwood

     Household Members: Name Age

            Edwin I Pratt                         67

            Betsey Ann Pratt      65

1910 United States Federal Census       

Name: Edward T Pratt         Age in 1910: 72        Est. Birth Year: abt 1838

Home in 1910: Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin

     Household Members: Name Age

            Edward T Pratt          72  NY-NY-NY

            Betsy Ann Pratt        68  

Name: Frank G Pratt            Age in 1910: 46        Estimated Birth Year: abt 1864

Home in 1910: Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin

     Household Members: Name Age

            Frank G Pratt            46  NY-NY-NY             married 2 yrs          Farmer - Dairy

            Dagna Pratt               25  Norway-Nor-Nor  1 of 1 child living

            Emery Pratt                 1  WI-NY-Nor         

Name: Hiley Pratt     Age in 1910: 35        Est. Birth Year: abt 1875     Birthplace: New York

Home in 1910: Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin

     Household Members: Name Age

            Hiley Pratt      35 

            Bertha Pratt   31 

            Clarice Pratt 14 

Name: Chas H Pratt     Age in 1910: 50     Est. Birth Year: abt 1860

Home in 1910: Kings Valley, Benton, Oregon

     Household Members: Name Age

            Chas H Pratt             50  NY-NY-NY          married 31 yrs.          Farmer

            Jane E Pratt              51  NY-NY-NY          3 of 3 children living

1920 United States Federal Census       

Name: Betsy A Pratt            Age: 78 years            Estimated Birth Year: abt 1842

Relation to Head of House: Head    Marital Status: Widow    Home owned: Own

Home in 1920: Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin

     Household Members: Name Age

            Betsy A Pratt             78  NY-NY-NY         

Name: Hiland M Pratt    Age: 46 years     Est. Birth Year: abt 1874

Home in 1920: Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin

     Household Members: Name Age

            Hiland M Pratt           46  NY-NY-NY          Manager - Lumber yard

            Bertha L Pratt            41  England--

Name: Charles H Pratt   Age: 60 years     Est. Birth Year: abt 1860

Birthplace: New York          Home owned: Own

Home in 1920: Salem Ward 6, Marion, Oregon

     Household Members: Name Age

            Charles H Pratt         60

            Jane E Pratt             61

Name: George F Pratt    Age: 57 years     Estimated Birth Year: abt 1863

Birthplace: New York          Home owned: Own

Home in 1920: Spokane, Spokane, Washington

     Household Members: Name Age

            George F Pratt          57  NY-NY-NY         

            Dagna Pratt               35  Norway--             imm. 1885     

            Emery Pratt               11  WI-NY-Nor

            Clarence Pratt    3 11/12  WI-NY-Nor

1930 United States Federal Census

Name: Charles H Pratt        Age: 72     Est. Birth Year: abt 1858     Birthplace: New York

Home in 1930: Oregon, Clackamas, Oregon

     Household Members: Name Age

            Charles H Pratt         72                    Own Home    m. 20 yrs.      

Name: George F Pratt         Age: 67     Est. Birth Year: abt 1863

Relation to Head of House: Relative (Other Relative)

Occupation: Concrete Worker - Building Co.

Home in 1930: Spokane, Spokane, Washington

    Household Members: Name Age

            Jack E Pratt               21  WI-NY-Nor          married 2 yrs             << Emery ?

            Edna V Pratt                         20  WA-IA-MN          

            George F Pratt          67  NY-NY-NY                     

Name: Minnie Kobaskia     Age: 55          Est. Birth Year: abt 1875

Birthplace: New York          Relation to Head of House: Mother-in-law

Home in 1930: Mentor, Clark, Wisconsin

     Household Members: Name Age

            Guy Pierce                38  WI-MI-WI             m. age 29                   Farmer - Dairy Farm

            Unita Pierce              27  WI-WI-NY            m. age 18

            Donald Pierce    4 8/12  WI-WI-WI son

            Minnie Kobaskia      55  NY-NY-NY          mother-in-law

            Arleigh Hogue          24  WI-WI-NY            brother-in-law           Laborer - truck driver

            Lloyd Hogue                         18  WI-WI-NY            brother-in-law           Laborer - farm

            Leon A Craig            30  WA-KS-IL            brother-in-law           Cook - restaurant

            Orpha Craig              22  WI-WI-NY            sister-in-law              married 1 yr

PROBABLY:

California Death Index, 1940-1997

Name: Clarence W Pratt     Social Security #: 536092360        Sex: MALE

Birth Date: 16 Jan 1916      Birthplace: Wisconsin     Mother's Maiden Name: Torklsen

Death Date: 16 May 1967   Death Place: San Francisco

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Marriage Index

Pratt, Minnie                         Hogue, Oscar           9 May 1893                 85 2

Pratt Hiley                  Lucas, Bertha           4 June 1895              137 2

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Site Bios

---Source: Greenwood Gleaner (Greenwood, Wis.) 11/29/1917

---Pratt, Edwin T. (16 MAR 1838 - 20 NOV 1917)

Edwin Thos. Pratt was born in Bolton, Warren Co., N.Y., March 16, 1838, died in Greenwood, Clark County, Wis., Nov. 20, 1917. The subject of this sketch received his education in the common schools of Bolton, after which he was engaged in farming until Jan. 1884, where he kept a store and livery. He then came to Weston township, Clark County, Wis., where he engaged in farming until 1888, in which year he came to Greenwood. He built a large store and engaged in the grocery business, later selling out to Klinke Bros. He was married Dec. 18, 1858 to Betsy Ann Middleton of Warrensburg, N.Y. To this union seven children were born, four of which still survive, Charles H. Pratt of Salem, Ore., George F. Pratt, Hiley M. Pratt and Mrs. Minnie Hogue of this city, also twelve grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

The funeral was held last Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from the house, Rev. Rainey officiating. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery.

---Pratt, Betsey A. (1841 - 1926) 

---Source: Greenwood Gleaner 12/23/1926

            OBITUARY OF MRS. E. T. PRATT

Betsey Ann Middleton was born in Warrensburgh, N.Y., April 18, 1841. She died in Greenwood, Clark County, Wis., Dec. 13, 1926, being 85 years, 7 months and 25 days old at the time of death.

On Dec. 18, 1858 she was united in marriage to E. T. Pratt of Bolton, N.Y.

They resided in Warrensburgh, N.Y., until 1884 when they moved to Weston Township, Clark County, Wis. Here they resided until 1888, and then move to Greenwood, Wis., making this her home during the last 38 years. Her husband, E. T. Pratt, passed away Nov. 20, 1917.

She leaves to mourn her death three sons and one daughter, C. H. Pratt of Oregon City, Oregon G. T. Pratt of Snoqualmie, Wash. H. M. Pratt of this city and Mrs. M.J. Koboski, whose address is unknown, besides numerous grandchildren and a host of friends.

Mrs. Pratt was of a nature that made her popular. To know her was to like her. She was spoken of as a true friend and a devoted wife and mother.

The funeral was held from the home at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon, Dec. 16th, Rev. Householder officiating. The body was laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery.

---Source: Neillsville Times (Neillsville, Clark County, Wis.) 14 June 1887

---Pratt, Myrtle (? - 12 April 1887)

            In Memorium.

Died - April 12, 1887, of diphtheria, Myrtle, youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Pratt, aged two years, nine months and twenty-two days.

"? Little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such in the kingdom of heaven."

"Papa’s Darling Little Baby!"  That was the name she bore.

How oft in her baby language              Had she said it o’er and o’er.                              

Oh, our precious little Myrtle, Rarest gift that Heaven e’er gave!

She was ours but for a season, Now she sleeps within the grave,

Not our will, but Thine, Our Father, Were the words we tried to say,

When came the silent boatman And bore our child away,

Oh Grave, where is thy victory! Oh Death, where is thy sting!

When a spirit freed from the bondage In Paradise doth sing.

She is resting now with Jesus. Fondly clasped within His Arms;

Brighter are her winsome features, Sweeter are her baby charms,

She is singing up in Heaven, Lisping for a song of love -

Love that doth abide forever In that blessed home above.

Why should we mourn departed loved ones, Freed from pain and care and strife?

Death is no the "King of Terrors, But an awaking into life,

***{Rest cut off.}

---Source: : Greenwood Gleaner (Greenwood, Clark Co., Wis.) 06/10/1915

---Lucas, Bertha E. (4 JUN 1895)

            (20 years ago)

Married, Tuesday, June 4th, 1895, by Rev. G.C. Andrews, Hiley Pratt to Miss Bertha Ethel Lucas, both of this city (Greenwood, Clark Co., Wis.). The happy couple, who are well known to our readers, will go to housekeeping at once.

Edwin/Edward Thomas & Betsey Ann (Middleton) Pratt

Greenwood, Clark County, Wisconsin

Edwin "Edward" was born in Bolton, Warren Co., New York, March 16, 1838, the son of Thomas and Irinda (Hough) Pratt. Irinda was the daughter of William and Eunice (Skiff) Hough. Edwin's military records indicate he was a harness maker. His eyes were blue, his hair was brown hair, a fair complexion and stood 5 ft. 3 1/2 in. tall. He enlisted as a Pvt. with Co. I, 8th NY Cav., in Elmira, NY, 1 May 1864 and was mustered in at Lockport for 1 yr. of service.

The Pratts farmed in NY and kept a store and livery until Jan. 1884. They then moved to Weston Twp., Clark Co, WI, where they engaged in farming until 1888, when they moved to Greenwood. There, Edward built a large store and engaged in the grocery business, later selling out to the Klinke Bros. During 1908, he served as Adjutant of the John A. Eaton Post #213.

Betsey Ann Middleton was born in Warrensburgh, NY, April 18, 1841. She had a host of friends with a nature that made her popular. To know her was to like her. Their children were: Myrtle who died 12 Apr 1887, when she was 2 yrs, 9mo., Jennie, Charles H. of Salem, OR, George F., Hyland "Hiley" M. and Minnie (Hogue) of Greenwood, Clark County, WI. Edward died 20 Nov 1917 and was buried in the Greenwood, WI City Cemetery. When she died 13 Dec 1926, after being a widow for over 9 yrs., she too was laid to rest there.

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Cemetery Index

GREENWOOD CITY CEMETERY

to-nc    Pratt, Betsey Ann         02-D112-01 18 Apr 1841   13 Dec 1926 Edwin T. Pratt 18 Dec 1858

                        Middleton  Obit

cn        Pratt, Edwin Thomas    02-D112-02 16 Mar 1838   20 Nov 1917 Betsey Ann Middleton 18 Dec 1858 

                        Thomas & Irinda (Hough) Pratt mother of Hiley Pratt / b. Warrensburgh N.Y. Biography , Obit , Civil war Vet ?

cno      Pratt, Infant son           00-C041-      18 Feb 1899   18 Feb 1899         Hiley & Bertha E. Pratt

Warrensburg Funeral Books

Pratt, Thomas 81 Res: BL    Death: Jun 11 1888  Burial: Jun 12 1888   Burial Place: Lamb

            Height: 5' 9      Book: 1 Page: 195   Son of Jedediah, husb. of Irlinda

Lamb Hill Cemetery - Bolton Landing, Warren County, New York

Pratt Thomas    1807 1888       Pratt Irinda       1813 1891

Pratt Jedediah 1787 1868       Pratt Ruth         1789 1875

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OLD:

Edwin "Edward" Thomas PRATT 1838-1917¶O

"Ed" was born in Bolton, Warren Co., NY, 16 Mar 1838, the son of Thomas and Irinda Pratt.  Irinda was a daughter of William and Eunice (Skiff) Hough.  Although he was an industrious person, he was rather small in stature and only stood 5’ 3 1/2" tall when he reached manhood.  He had a fair complexion and brown hair and his eyes were blue.  At the age of 20 he married 17 yr. old Betsey Ann a week before Christmas, 18 Dec 1858.  She had a pleasing nature and made friends easily.  Betsey Ann was born in Warrensburg, NY, 18 Apr 1841, the daughter of Nathanial and Angenetta Middleton.  The Pratts had a farm and also operated a store and livery in Georgetown, NY. Their first baby was born in 1864 and named for Betsey’s mother but nearly everyone called her "Jennie."   The following year Ed enlisted in the Union Army as a harness maker with Co. I, 8th NY Cav., in Lockport, 1 May 1864.  After a year in the service, Pvt. Pratt was mustered out by order of the Secretary of War, 9 May 1865 at Elmira, NY.  Therefore he never actually joined his unit.  Hyland "Hiley" (1866) was born after Ed returned to his family in Georgetown, NY.  His birth was followed by Minnie (1868) and six years later Charles H. (1874) was born.  Their youngest, Myrtle (1884) didn’t come along until another 10 yrs. had past.  After her birth they family moved to a farm in Weston Twp., Clark Co., WI.  They moved to Greenwood in 1888 and Edward built a large store and conducted a grocery business.  He later sold out to the Klinke Bros.  During 1908, he served as Adjutant of the John A. Eaton Post #213.  His life ended 20 Nov 1917 and he was buried in the Greenwood, WI City Cemetery.  His beloved Betsy died 13 Dec 1926 after 9 yrs. of widowhood and was laid to rest beside him.

"C.S. Stockwell was up the turnpike doing some surveying this week, and returned early yesterday morning. Ed Pratt, of Greenwood, brought Mr. Stockwell home, receiving for his pay only the honor of riding with the president of the Neillsville Club. We heard Mr. Pratt say that any time Mr. S. wanted to be brought back he had only to call at Mr. Pratt’s barn in Greenwood. Ed told a confidential friend yesterday that when he went to his barn to feed his team he found Mr. Stockwell crawling from the hay mow." Neillsville Republican and Press, 31 Aug 1889

NEW:

Edwin Thomas PRATT 1838-1917¶O

"Ed" was born in Bolton, Warren Co., NY, 16 Mar 1838, the son of Thomas and Irinda Pratt.  Irinda was a daughter of William and Eunice (Skiff) Hough.  Although he was an industrious person, Ed was rather small in stature and only stood 5’ 3 1/2" tall when he reached manhood.  He had a fair complexion and brown hair and his eyes were blue.  At the age of 20 he married 17 yr. old Betsey Ann a week before Christmas, 18 Dec 1858.  She had a pleasing nature and made friends easily. Betsey Ann was born in Warrensburg, NY, 18 Apr 1841, the daughter of Nathanial and Angenette Middleton.  The Pratts had a farm and also operated a store and livery in Georgetown, NY.  Their first baby, Charles H., was born in Dec 1859.  Ed enlisted in the Union Army as a harness maker with the 8th NY Cav., 4 Mar 1865 in Lockport.  After just a few months service, Pvt. Pratt was mustered out by order of the Secretary of War, 9 May 1865, at Elmira, NY.  Therefore, he never actually joined his unit. A son, George F. "Frank" was born that year, and in 1866, a daughter followed, named for Betsey’s mother but called "Jennie" by nearly everyone. Hyland "Hiley" (Nov 1873), Minnie (1877), and their youngest, Myrtle (1884), completed the family.  After her birth, the family moved to a farm in Weston Twp., Clark Co., WI.  "Papa’s darling baby" died of diphtheria, 12 Apr 1887 at age 2 yrs, 9 mos. After moving his family to Greenwood in 1888, Ed built a large store and conducted a grocery business.  He later sold out to the Klinke Bros.  During 1908, he served as Adjutant of the John A. Eaton Post #213.  His life ended 20 Nov 1917 and he was buried in the Greenwood, WI City Cemetery.  His beloved Betsey died 13 Dec 1926, after 9 yrs. of widowhood, and was laid to rest beside him. 

"C.S. Stockwell was up the turnpike doing some surveying this week, and returned early yesterday morning. Ed Pratt, of Greenwood, brought Mr. Stockwell home, receiving for his pay only the honor of riding with the president of the Neillsville Club. We heard Mr. Pratt say that any time Mr. S. wanted to be brought back he had only to call at Mr. Pratt’s barn in Greenwood. Ed told a confidential friend yesterday that when he went to his barn to feed his team he found Mr. Stockwell crawling from the hay mow."

Neillsville Republican and Press, 31 Aug 1889

Edwin Thomas Pratt is also featured in the book, "Civil War Soldiers in the heart of Clark Co., Wisconsin."