Henry Prater Biographical Sketch from Beers History of Warren County, Ohio

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Contributor::	Transcription contributed by Martie Callihan 2 February 2005
Sources:	The History of Warren County Ohio Part V. Biographical Sketches Wayne Township (Chicago, IL: W. H. Beers Co, 1882; reprint, Mt. Vernon, IN: Windmill Publications, 1992)

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(twins), born April 27, 1873; and Isabella, born March 28, 1875. Mr. Prater served two years in the war of the rebellion; enlisted June 10, 1862, in 84th O. V. I., and served three months, the term of his enlistment; on Dec. 18, 1863, he again enlisted in the 34th O. V. L, and served till the close of the war; was with Sheridan in all his campaign up the Shenandoah Valley, and was in nineteen marked battles, some of which were hard contested conflicts; was once taken prisoner, but made his escape; was mustered out July 27, 1865, having passed through the war without receiving a wound or scratch. Mr. Prater has devoted his life to farming, and all within Wayne Township; takes great interest in the subject of education, and has been School Director for nine years and is a member of Township Board of Education.

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