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Title: The Prather Family of Montgomery County, Maryland: Freedom's Journey, Part 1

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2017

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Abstract: The Prather family is one of the oldest African American families in Montgomery County, Maryland. Like many African American families with surnames long associated with the county—like Riggs, Griffith, and Snowden—their roots trace back to enslaved ancestors. The Prathers descend from an enslaved couple, Harriet and Rezin Prather. This examination of their family illustrates the history of African Americans in Montgomery County. It also demonstrates a methodology for researching the lives of enslaved people.

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Authors: Smith, Robyn, N

Periodical (Full): Maryland Genealogical Society Journal

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Volume: 58

Pages: 427–458

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Topics: Race and Ethnicity

Countries: United States