Judith Prater

Birth: 1550 Sodbury Gloucestershire, England Death: Feb. 6, 1578 Wiltshire, England

Judith Ivye was the daughter of Thomas Ivye and Elizabeth Malet. She married Anthony Prater in 1566 and they had six children: Thomas, William, Elizabeth, Fernando, George and Thomas (II). Judith died giving birth to her seventh child.

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Parents:

 Thomas Ivye (1510 - 1592)

Spouse:

 Anthony Prater (1545 - 1593)*

Sibling:

 Hugh Ivy (____ - 1630)*

 Judith Ivye Prater (1550 - 1578)

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Inscription: Here lieth Judeth Prator, the wife of Anthony Prater, Gentilman, daughter unto Thomas Ivie, Esqr., Who died the sixth day of February, Anno Domini 1578

Burial: Church of St. Mary the Virgin Wiltshire Unitary Authority Wiltshire, England

Created by: jamin Record added: Nov 26, 2013 Find A Grave Memorial# 120864734

Judith was her husbands cousin and the fourth born child in her family. She died at the birth of her sixth child Thomas.

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Alternate surname: IVRY, IVYE

Alternate surname: IVRY, IVYE

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Life Sketch

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Biography

Judith Ivye was born c.1550/51 in Wiltshire or Old Sodbury, Gloucestershire to Thomas Ivye and his second wife, Elizabeth Mallet.[1] (appears to be wrong,- date of birth would suggest she was born to his first wife who died in 1555)

She married Anthony Prator c.1571 at Wiltshire, England.[2]

Judith Ivye Prator died on February 6,1578.[2] She is buried in the Ivye section, South Aisle of West Kington Church.[2] Anthony Prator had a stone carving placed in the wall above Judith's tomb. This stone has a carving of Anthony and his coat-of-arms with symbols of his wife's family's coat-of-arms. It shows her father as Thomas Anthony Ivye and descendancy from Delamare, and Judith as being the 4th-born child.

The stone is in the Ivye chapel but it is not possible to see the inscription in the stone which covers her tomb as a wooden floor was added so that the church could be properly heated. The stone under the floor boards reads:

Rest in the Lord most loving wife, Thy daies are spent and gonne, Thy husband's race and end of life shall be, God knoweth how soon. Though death hath doon the worst he can to part us twayn a space, yet time will come to meet again in heaven that joyfull place with bitter teares thy husband spake these words upon thy toombe his hand did write, thes vers did make, to show in time to cum how faithfull thou has been to me, and haddest six children dear, within six yeare a marvell to see all borne one time of yeare the seventh also in like manner, if death had not them lett, borne had been as the other wear, at midsummer time direct. Alas how should it chance so bad to littil babes so young, to tell in time what losse they had bi nature whence they sproung but God is he who givith life and he that takes away let us therefore avoyd all strife and geve ourselves to pray. Thy children's names if men would know, which God hath geven to thee, behold are written here below in the order as they be. Thomas, William, Elizabeth, Ferdinando, George, Thomas Above these verses, in the Limbe, thus; Here lieth Judeth Prator, the wife of Anthony Prator, Gentilman, daughter unto Thomas Ivie, Esqr., who died the sixth day of February, Anno Domini 1578. [2] There is an effigy located in the wall of the chapel directly above Judith's tomb, which shows a full life size carving of Anthony, his coat-of-arms, his six children, and the following eulogy:

Oh mi dear children marke what I saye, Your mothers bones truli are wrapt here in clay her soule no doupte, to heaven is gone thither Wher we most joyfully shall meet alltogether the Lord be you guide, the Lord be your strength and give you his special grace to die in him at length you gentell readers remember you end be true unto such whom faithfull you find let this be example and tell hit abroad how faithfulli this woman died in the Lord.[2] 7 years later Anthony Prater married the widow of Judith's brother, Ferdinando Ivye.[citation needed] Her name was Elizabeth Winter. Also of note: Ferdinando Ivye died before his father and it was his brother, George Ivye, who became the heir of the Ivye family. He was a Knight for the King.

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Judith (Ivye) Prater died when her seve

Judith (Ivye) Prater died when her seventh son was born. Her husband, Anthony placed a stone carving in the wall of West Kingston Church above her tomb. This stone carving shows Anthony, his coat-of-Arms with symbols of his wife's family Coat-of Arms and the carving of his children and a eulogy to his children and all people who were to read this stone carving. "OH MI DEAR CHILDREN MARKE WHAT I SAYE, YOUR MOTHER'S BONES TRULI ARE WRAPT HERE IN CLAY HER SOULE NO DOUPTE, TO HEAVEN IS GONE THITHER WHER WE MOST JOYFULLY SHALL MEET ALLTOGETHER THE LORD BE YOUR GUIDE, THE LORD BE YOUR STRENGTH AND GIVE YOU HIS SPECIAL GRACE TO DIE IN HIM AT LENGTH YOU GENTELL READERS REMEMBER YOUR END BE TRUE UNTO SUCH WHOM FAITHFULL YOU FIND LET THIS BE EXAMPLE AND TELL HIT ABROAD HOW FAITHFULLI THIS WOMAN DIED IN THE LORD" Judith's tomb is in the floor of the Ivye Chapel with the above carving in the wall just above her tomb. The following inscription was placed in the stone which covers her tomb. It was written by Anthony as was the above inscription. This inscription can no longer be seen because a wooden floor has been placed in the church so that it could be properly heated, but the above carving can still be seen.

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Anthony Thomas Prather and Judith (Ivyr)

Anthony Thomas Prather and Judith (Ivyr) Ivye genealogy records werefound on the LDS Genealogy site. The submitter was PATRICIA NELSONLOFTUS ROBINSON 703 S 270 ST, PITTSBURG, KS 66762, USA. Thesubmission search number is 102314-050999233423.

(son of George Prater (ESQUIRE)/Jane Plott)

Anthony was the second born son in his family. His father was verywealthy, and thus his inheritance was substantial, but it was thecustom in those times to give most of the inheritance, titles, etc. tothe first born son. He inherited Stanton St, Bernard Manor which islocated in South central Wiltshire (near the famous Stone Henge).

His older brother Richard was the heir to most of their father'sproperty and titles. Richard lived in Nunney Castle located in Nunney,Somerset. Richards holdings were vast, consisting of several manors(villages with all the businesses in the village), 40 farms with surfs(slaves) that lived on them, 30 farms without surfs, 4000 acres ofmeadow land, and approximately 300 acres of timber. Richard held thetitle of "Esquire" and "Lord of Nunney". Anthony was named "Trustee"of the estates when Richard died in 1580. Anthony was trustee for 6years until Richard's son George became of age (Nunney was acquiredfrom "Lord St. John" - Sir William Paulet).

Anthony had much trouble with his family and was taken to court manytimes. The Earl of Bolingbroke, which Anthony "held" under, wrote inthe court record "Anthony Prater, a troublesome man". Anthony'sbusiness dealings were often in dispute.

Anthony's wife Judith (Ivye) Prater died when her seventh son wasborn. Anthony placed a stone carving in the wall of West KingstonChurch above her tomb. This stone carving shows Anthony, hiscoat-of-arms with symbols of his wife's family coat-of-arms, and acarving of his children, and a eulogy to his children and all thepeople who were to read this stone carving.

OH MI DEAR CHILDREN MARKE WHAT I SAYE, YOUR MOTHERS BONES TRULI ARE WRAPT HERE IN CLAY HER SOULE NO DOUPTE, TO HEAVEN IS GONE THITHER WHER WE MOST JOYFULLY SHALL MEET ALLTOGETHER THE LORD BE YOUR GUIDE, THE LORD BE YOUR STRENGTH AND GIVE YOU THIS SPECIAL GRACE TO DIE IN HIM AT LENGTH YOU GENTELL READERS REMEMBER YOUR END BE TRUE UNTO SUCH WHOM FAITHFUL YOU FIND LET THIS BE EXAMPLE AND TELL HIT ABROAD HOW FAITHFULLI THIS WOMAN DIED IN THE LORD

Judith's tomb is in the floor of the Ivye Chapel with the the abovecarving in the wall just above the tomb. The following inscription wasplaced in the stone which covers the tomb. It was written by Anthony,as was the above inscription. The following inscription can no longerbe seen because a wooden floor has been placed in the church so thatit could be properly heated, but the carving on the wall can still beseen.

REST IN THE LORD MOST LOVING WIFE, THY DAIES ARE SPENT AND GONNE, THY HUSBAND'S RACE AND END OF LIFE SHALL BE, GOD KNOWETH HOW SOON. THOUGH DEATH HATH DOON THE WORST HE CAN TO PART US TWAYN A SPACE, YET TIME WILL COME TO MEET AGAIN IN HEAVEN THAT JOYFULL PLACE. WITH BITTER TEARS THY HUSBAND SPAKE THESE WORDS UPON THY TOOMBE. HIS HAND DID WRITE, THES VERS DID MAKE TO SHOW IN TIME TO CUM HOW FAITHFULL THOU HAS BEEN TO ME, AND HADDEST SIX CHILDREN DEAR, WITHIN SIX YEARE A MARVELL TO SEE ALL BORNE ONE TIME OF YEARE; THE SEVENTH ALSO IN LIKE MANNER, IF DEATH HAD NOT THEM LETT, BORNE HAD BEEN AS THE OTHER WEAR, AT MIDSUMMER TIME DIRECT. ALAS HOW SHOULD IT CHANCE SO BAD TO LITTLE BABES SO YOUNG, TO TELL IN TIME WHAT LOSSE THEY HAD BI NATURE WHENCE THEY SPROUNG BUT GOD IS HE WHO GIVITH LIFE, AND HE THAT TAKES AWAY, LET US THEREFORE AVOYD ALL STRIFE AND GEVE OURSELVES TO PRAY. THY CHILDREN'S NAMES IF MEN WOULD KNOW, WHICH GOD HATH GEVEN TO THEE, BEHOLD ARE WRITTEN HERE BELOW IN ORDERS AS THEY BEE. THOMAS, WILLIAM, ELIZABETH, FERNDINANDO, GEORGE, THOMAS

Above these verses, in the Limbe, thus: Here lieth Judeth Prator, the wife of Anthony Prator, Gentilman, daughter unto Thomas Ivie, Esqr.,Who dieth the sixth day of February, Anno Domini 1578. __________________________________________________________________________

Anthony remarried but had no other known children. He marriedElizabeth (Winter) Ivye, the widow of his wife's brother, FerndinandoIvye.

Stanton St. Bernard Manor is located about 20 miles due South ofSwindon, Wiltshire, England and about 5 miles West of the famous StoneHenge.

Anthony's tomb is in the floor of the church at his manor od StantonSt. Bernard, Wiltshire.

His wife, Judith Ivie, rests in her tomb in the floor of Ivye Chapelin the church of West Kingston, Wiltshire.

West Kingston, Wiltshire, was one of the manors "held" by AnthonyPrater's Great Grandparents, Sir Anthony Kingston.

Anthony Prater received the manor of "Hook" from his younger brotherNicholis, who he claimed to be a lunatic. He kept and cared for hisbrother for many years and claimed ownership of "Hook" as hiscompensation. When Anthony's wife died, Nicholis was sent to live withtheir sister in London. Shortly after, he brought claim againstAnthony claiming "he had regained his former health", but the courtfound in Anthony's favor and he retained the manor of "Hook".

Shortly after the court found in Anthony's favor, Nicholis and"others" went to Anthony's manor and stole 18 prize cows. Nothing moreis recorded as to the outcome of this act.

It is recorded that Anthony was later "Excommunicated from theCatholic Church for his 'extorsionate practices'". He died withoutreconsiliation.

In order for him to have a burial place in the church, Anthony musthave taken the King's religion. Thus, by joining the Church of Englandhe was able to secure his burial place in the church at Stanton St.Bernard.

Researched and Photographed by: Gary Benton Prather Sulfur, OK / Frisco, TX 1974

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Source : Betty Tripp, relayed by Laurie

Source : Betty Tripp, relayed by Laurie Ann Bieber

Judith is buried in the Ivey section (Northeast corner) of the church of Kingston West, (most often referred to as West Kingston) Wiltshire,England.

Judith is buried in the Ivey section (Northeast corner) of the church ofKingston West, (most often referred to as West Kingston) Wiltshire,England.

Her tomb was located in the very corner of the chapel next to thefoundation, it was revealed. The following inscription was found on thetomb : (written by Anthony Prater)

REST IN THE LORD MOST LIVING WIFE, THY DAIES ARE SPENT AND GONNE, THY HUSBAND'S RACE AND END OF LIFE SHALL BE, GOD KNOWETH HOW SOON. THOUGH DEATH HATH DOON THE WORST HE CAN TO PART US TWAYNE A SPACE, YET TIME WILL COME TO MEET AGAIN IN HEAVEN THAT JOYFULL PLACE WITH BITTER TEARES THY HUSBAND SPAKE THESE WORDS UPON THY TOOMBE HIS HAD DID WRITE, THES WERS DID MAKE, TO SHW IN TIME CUM HOW FAITHFULL THOU HAS BEEN TO ME, AND HADDEST SIX CHILDREN DEAR, WITHIN SIX YEARS A MARVELL TO SEE ALL BORNE ONE TIME OF YEARE THE SEVENTH ALSO IN LIKE MANNER IF DEATH HAD NOT THEM LETT, BORNE HAD BEEN AS THE OTHER WEAR, AT MIDSUMMER TIME DIREST. ALAS HOW SHOULD IT CHANCE SO BAD TO LITTLE BABES SO YOUNG, TO TELL IN TIME WHAT LOSSE THEY HAD BI NATURE WHENCE THEY SPROUNG BUT GO IS HE WHO GIVITH LIFE AND HE THAT TAKES AWAY LET US THEREFORE AVOYD ALL STRIFE AND GEVE OURSELVES TO PRAY. THY CHILFREN'S NAMES IF MEN WOULD KNOW, WHICH GOD HATH GEVEN TO THEE, BEHOLD ARE WRITTEN HERE BELOW IN THE ORDER AS THEY BEE. THOMAS, WILLIAM, ELIZABETH, FERNDINANDO, GEORGE, THOMAS

1. When Judith Ivye Prater died in 1578, besides the carving i n the wall at West Kington church, Anthony also placed a detaile d description on her tomb.Keith Duchars, who wrote about it i n 1995, says "Judith's stone is in the Ivye chapel but it is no t possible to see the inscription in the stone which covers he r tombe as a wooden floor was added so that the church could b e properly heated. The stone under the floor boards reads: Rest in the Lord most loving wife, Thy daies are spent and gone. Thy husband's race and end of life Shall be, God knoweth how soon. Though death hath done the worst he can To partus twayn a space, Yet time will come to meet again In Heaven that joyful place. With bitter teares they husband spake these words upon they toombe, Hishand did write, this vers did make To show in time to cum How fathfull thou has been to me. And haddest six children dear, Within six year a marvell to see All borne one time of yeare, The seventh in like manner, If death had notthem lett, Borne had been as the other wear, At midsummer time direct Alas how should it chance so bad To little babes so young, To tell in time what losse they had Bi nature whence they sproung But God is he who giveth life Andhe that takes away, Let us therefore avoyd all strife And gere ourselves to pray. Thy children's names if men would know, Which God hath geven to thee, Behold are written here below In order as they bee. Thomas, William, Elizabeth, Ferndinando, George, Thomas About these verses, in the Limbe, thus: Here lieth Judeth Prater , the wife of Anthony Prater, Gentilman, daughter unto Thomas Ivie Esqr, wh o
died the sixth day of February Anno Domini 1578" Duchars continues: "The father of Judith Ivye was Thomas Anthon y Ivye of West Kington whose wife was a Delamere, the keeper o f the King's Forest in Wiltshire. Judith's father had a brother George Ivye who was the heir of We st Kington and knighted by King James I as Sir George Ivye of We st Kington. This Ivye (Ivie/Ivrye) family was descended from Si r Rodger D'Ivry, a very powerful lord in Wales and England." 2. Anthony Prather (Prater) erected a plaque in the wallof th e church of St. Mary the Virgin at West Kington to his wife, Jud ith Ivye. It is stone and, at the top are carved a likeness of h im next to his coat of arms. Below are carvings of their childre n and below that the epitaph. He remarried. In the records at Trowbridge (where we went in 199 3), Anthony was said by the church at Stanton to have died "apos tate." We have the records and the picture of the plaque. In 1998, we went back to West Kington and discovered a new bookl et had been published by Keith Duchars in 1995. He talks about A nthony's wife Judith dying in 1545 (this is Duchars' error, sh e really died in 1578) when her seventh child was born. And he t alks about the carved stone: "Anthony placed the carved stone i n the South Transept wall directlyabove her tomb. The stone sho ws Anthony, his coat-of-arms and the carving ofhis children tog ether with a eulogy inscribed to them as follows (exactly): Oh mi dear chilldren marke what I saye Your mothers bonns trvli arwrapt her inn clay Her sovle no dovpte to heaven is gone thither Wher we most joyfvillishall meet alltogether The Lord be yovr guid the Lord be yovr strength And give yov his special grac to di in hnat length Yov gentell readers remember your end Be trv vnto svch whom faythfvl yov find Let this be example and tell hit abroode How fathfvll this woman died in the Lorde Duchars also says that Anthony remarried but had no other know n children. He married Elizabeth (Winter) Ivye, the widow of hi s wife's brother, Ferndinando Ivye. Again, in 1998, we visited Stanton St. Bernard. We discovered th ere, too, a book (which we have and which is rich in description ) published by the church with references to the Domesday Book a nd other records. Regardin

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!Judith's tomb is in the floor of the Iv

!Judith's tomb is in the floor of the Ivye chapel, West Kingston Church. Anthony placed an engraving on the wall above her. !Judith's mother was a De La Mere !Gary says Judith died giving birth to her seventh son. However, Anthony has engraved on her memorial plaque the names of their children and they are only 6 of them, 5 sons and 1 daughter.

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From Ancestral File (TM), data as of 2 J

From Ancestral File (TM), data as of 2 January 1996.From Ancestral File (TM), data as of 2 January 1996.