Individual Details

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.

Birth	1606	Marlborough, Wiltshire, England
Marriage	23 Feb 1627	Elizabeth City County, Virginia - Thomas Prather II
Death	1680	Elizabeth City, Virginia, British Colonial America

Spouse	Thomas Prather II ( - 1666)
Child	Jonathan Prather (1631 - 1680)