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View Tree for Mary MacKay or PowellMary MacKay or Powell (b. 1606, d. date unknown)

Mary MacKay or Powell was born 1606 in Eng. Great Britain, and died date unknown in Norfolk, VA. She married Thomas Prater on 1627 in Norfolk, VA, son of Thomas Prater and Margaret Quintyne.

 Includes NotesNotes for Mary MacKay or Powell:
Mary's maiden name and origins have not been discovered. She may have been either POWELL, BENNETT, OR MCKAY. Some members of the family (in earlier times -- 1960's) used the name McKay
to gain membership in the DAR, but indications are that her name may have been POWELL. Records have NOT been found that tell us her true name, research continues. Another name is possible - MARY ARA EORD POWELL ... Powell was a variation of POWELETT (PAULET) a family that had been allied to the Praters in England for generations. RE: Lord St. John, William Paulet of Nunney, Somerset... Praters bought Nunny Castle from their cousin, Wm. Paulet.


More About Mary MacKay or Powell and Thomas Prater:
Marriage: 1627, Norfolk, VA.

Children of Mary MacKay or Powell and Thomas Prater are:
  1. +Jonathan Prather, b. 1630, Prince George, MD, d. August 21, 1680, Calvert, MD.
  2. Richard Prather, b. 1631, d. date unknown.
  3. Samuel Prather, b. 1633, d. 1679.
  4. Ensign William Prater, b. 1635, d. date unknown.
  5. John Prather, b. 1640, d. date unknown.
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