History of Manlove Pratt and his descendants Copied from a record written by S.Y. Simmons, Esq. and partly taken from Pratt family bible by A.S. Hutter, March 18, 1896. "Manlove Pratt came to his death by shouldering a log, in the town of Moorefield, WV in front of Dr. M.D. Williams office (near Jim Mullins Hatter Shop, believed to be located where the McNeill Hotel is now). Just as he got it off of his shoulder a man touched it and he fell and the log hit the side of his head. He lived but a few moments. He lived but a short distance east of the residence of Hiriam Kuykendall. Who married Mary Catherine Pratt. However, according to information - Manlove die in 1821, and Hiram was not born until 1844, unless year of death is incorrect. Census records show Manlove Pratt with seven family members. He is not shown on any subsequent records. Records were taken from the Pratt family bible by A. G. Hutter in March 18, 1896. Charles Shaw's record was sent to him by Pamela Kathryn (Tomes) Rumer whose is married to Michael Alan Rumer. He is he great grandson of Ann Elizabeth Pratt. She is the sister of Florence Rebecca Pratt. Florence married James William Shaw. Pratt family book lists three brothers who came from Germany: Manlove, Isaac and Enoch. (This information been disputed from family members who said the family was English) Manlove died when a black oak timber log he was shouldering fell on him and killed him in front of Dr. Williams' office in Moorefield. Just as he got it on his shoulder, a man touched it and he fell and the side of his head. He lived but a few moments. He is buried in Snodgrass Cemetery, Kessell, WV We also know tha Manlove bought property in Hardy County in 1817, 1819 and June, 1820. Note: Deloris Bringardner Girard remembers asking her grandfather George Collins Pratt where our Pratt family was from and he said we were English INFORMATION FROM THE PRATT FAMILY REUNION July 10, 1927 This record is dedicated to the descendants of Isaac Vanmeter Pratt, son of Manlove and Dorothy Pratt of whom little is known except that Manlove Pratt Dorothy Rumer. And, that they were residents of Hardy County, Virginia. Manlove Pratt died from shouldering a log in the town of Moorefield, Virginia. Isaac Vanmeter Pratt, son of Manlove and Dorothy Pratt was born 10-30-1802. He married Rachel Jones, daughter of John and Martha Jones. Died 03-17-1886. Rachel Jones born 04-10-1816. To this union 14 children were born. 1. Sarah Jane 04-28-1833 2. James 06-24-1834 3. Ann Elizabeth 12-22-1835 4. John 05-06-1837 5. Mary Catherine 11-17-1838 6. Martha Susan 07-06-1840 7. Job Hutton 02-19-1842 8. Caroline Amanda 11-03-1843 9. Dorothy Eliza 09-11-1845 10. Jacob Vanmeter 09-08-1849 11. Florence Rebecca 04-26-1851 12. Isaac Hutton 07-16-1853 13. Margaret Francis 02-03-1855 14. Nancy Alice 07-26-1857 Isaac Vanmeter Pratt was murdered on Walkers Ridge, Hardy County, Virginia, 10-16-1864. Hardy County sub-divided, part now Grant County. Rachel, wife of Isaac Pratt died at the home of her daughter Dorothy E. Henline 03-17-1886 NEW -- Family Group Sheets