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- from "Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988" Sandisfield, Births, Marriages and Death (ancestry.com)
Charles Pratt son of Barnard Pratt Jr was born March 4th 1805.
- From “The Holley Standard”, 27 Aug 1891 (fultonhistory.com)
A sadly afflicted household is that of Mr. Charles Pratt, in this village. Mr. Pratt, who has been an invalid for years, has been lying in an unconscious state for some time, and his death is expected at any moment. Sunday night his son, Mr. C. A. Pratt, who was confined to the house by illness all last winter, and has almost entirely lost his eyesight, had a stroke of paralysis. His mother, and his aunt, Miss Gilbert, helped him upon the bed, and then Miss Gilbert who was worn out with her long care of the other sick members of the household, broke down under the added strain and fainted, remaining unconscious several hours. The younger Mr. Pratt's little daughter, May, had also been ill for several days, so that Mrs. Pratt, who is herself in feeble health was the only one left in the house able to move about. She attended to the four sufferers until daylight came and people began to pass, help was secured. Miss Gilbert and May are now recovering. Charlie was unconscious a good share of Monday and Monday night, but has improved some since, regaining his speech. One side of his body is still helpless from the stroke.
DEATH OF MR. PRATT
Since the above was in type, the expected death of mr. Pratt has occurred. He passed away quite early yesterday morning. Mr. Pratt was born in Berkshire County, Mass., March 4, 1805, and was in his 87th year at the time of his death. He came to Riga, Monroe county, in early manhood and In 1832 removed to Knowlesville, in this county, where for many years he conducted the business of tanner and currier, and in connection with it a boot and shoe business. In 1862 he became owner of the stone mill in this village, which he ran for several years, in partnership with Mr. Hill of Medina. Soon after acquiring the mill property he came here with his family to reside, and with the exception of three years spent in Ohio, has been a resident of Holley ever since. After disposing of his mill, Mr. Pratt conducted a flour and feed store here, until increasing years and feeble health forced him to give up business. He was for many years a member of the Presbyterian church in this village, and as a citizen and neighbor was highly esteemed. He leaves a widow, one daughter, Mrs. hood, of Medina, and a son, Charles A. Pratt, of this village. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at his late residence on Van Buren street, but owing to the illness of the other members of the family, it will be private.
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1805 - 1891 (86 years)