What is the origin of the name Prairie?
French Canadian: shortened form of Laprairie or a topographic name from French prairie ‘meadow pasture’.
Greater Terre Haute and Vigo County : closing the first century's history of city and county, showing the growth of their people, industries and...
...her parents moved to Fort Harrison Prairie, where she was reared and educated. She was a daughter of John Robertson,... (Vigo county, Indiana, United States - 1814)
...her parents moved to Fort Harrison Prairie, where she was reared and educated. She was a daughter of John Robertson,... (Vigo county, Indiana, United States - 1814)
Geneanet username : colgnln47012
The history of Rock County, Wisconsin, its early settlement, growth, development, resources, etc
...and 7 , P. 0. Rock Prairie , born in Stirlingshire, Scotland, in 1819 , son of John and Janet... (Stirlingshire, Central, United Kingdom - 1819)
...and 7 , P. 0. Rock Prairie , born in Stirlingshire, Scotland, in 1819 , son of John and Janet... (Stirlingshire, Central, United Kingdom - 1819)
Geneanet username : colgnln404229
The History of Rock County, Wisconsin: Its Early Settlement, Growth, Development, Resources, Etc
...and 7 , P. O. Rock Prairie, born in Stirlingshire. Scotland, in 1819, son of John and Janet Mc Lay... (Stirlingshire, Central, United Kingdom - 1819)
...and 7 , P. O. Rock Prairie, born in Stirlingshire. Scotland, in 1819, son of John and Janet Mc Lay... (Stirlingshire, Central, United Kingdom - 1819)
Geneanet username : colgnln88161
History of Green County, Wisconsin
...Decatur, on a farm (on Jordan Prairie) which his father purchased in 184 7. He is a son of John... (Washington Co., N. Y., New York, United States - 1800)
...Decatur, on a farm (on Jordan Prairie) which his father purchased in 184 7. He is a son of John... (Washington Co., N. Y., New York, United States - 1800)
Geneanet username : colgnln47676
A biographical history of eminent and self-made men of the state of Indiana : with many portrait-illustrations on steel, engraved expressly for this work...
...to Miss Maria Lulher, of Morgan Prairie, Porter County, Indiana, daughter of James and Irena Luther. The fruits of this... (Porter County, Indiana, United States - 1840)
...to Miss Maria Lulher, of Morgan Prairie, Porter County, Indiana, daughter of James and Irena Luther. The fruits of this... (Porter County, Indiana, United States - 1840)
Geneanet username : colgnln515564
History of Goodhue County, Minnesota
...Roscoe township, was born in Rock Prairie, AVis., December 4, 1860, son of Frederick and Anna (Jenson) Petterson, natives of... (Roscoe township, Minnesota, United States - 1860)
...Roscoe township, was born in Rock Prairie, AVis., December 4, 1860, son of Frederick and Anna (Jenson) Petterson, natives of... (Roscoe township, Minnesota, United States - 1860)
Geneanet username : colgnln47663
Reports of the historical secretary of the Old settlers' association of Lake County, Indiana
...City on horseback, then to Morgan Prairie, where he stopped at Ruel Starrs-a son of one of his neighbors, then... (Buffalo, Indiana, United States - 1842)
...City on horseback, then to Morgan Prairie, where he stopped at Ruel Starrs-a son of one of his neighbors, then... (Buffalo, Indiana, United States - 1842)
Geneanet username : colgnln750057
History of Jefferson County, Illinois
...born January 19, 1843, on Wolf Prairie, Jefferson County, daughter of Barton and Dorothy (Carter) Wells, of Tennessee. This union... (Tennessee, Tennessee, United States - 1843)
...born January 19, 1843, on Wolf Prairie, Jefferson County, daughter of Barton and Dorothy (Carter) Wells, of Tennessee. This union... (Tennessee, Tennessee, United States - 1843)
Geneanet username : colgnln47765
An illustrated history of Lyon County, Minnesota
...and is a son of Clovis and Mary (Lord) Prairie, now deceased. The parents were of French descent and were... (Kankakee county, Illinois, United States - 1876)
...and is a son of Clovis and Mary (Lord) Prairie, now deceased. The parents were of French descent and were... (Kankakee county, Illinois, United States - 1876)
Geneanet username : colgnln48526
History of Franklin, Jefferson, Washington, Crawford & Gasconade counties, Missouri: From the earliest time to the present: together with sundry personal, business and professional...
...commanded for six mouths, at Douglas Prairie and Pacific. He returned home in 1865, and married Mary, daughter of Emil... (Douglas, Missouri, United States - 1865)
...commanded for six mouths, at Douglas Prairie and Pacific. He returned home in 1865, and married Mary, daughter of Emil... (Douglas, Missouri, United States - 1865)
Geneanet username : colgnln537051
Portrait and biographical album of Sangamon County, Illinois
...being on a farm in German Prairie. Their son of whom we write was educated in the common schools, the... (Virginia, Virginia, United States - 1779)
...being on a farm in German Prairie. Their son of whom we write was educated in the common schools, the... (Virginia, Virginia, United States - 1779)
Geneanet username : colgnln134962
Biographical history of La Crosse, Trempealeau and Buffalo counties, Wisconsin
...lives. He was born at Rock Prairie, Rock county, Wisconsin, a son of Henry H. and Abigail (Vought) Green, the... (Orange county, Wisconsin, United States - 1840)
...lives. He was born at Rock Prairie, Rock county, Wisconsin, a son of Henry H. and Abigail (Vought) Green, the... (Orange county, Wisconsin, United States - 1840)
Geneanet username : colgnln129416
The book of Minnesotans, a biographical dictionary of leading living men of the state of Minnesota
...MTewton !., lawyer, born at Vernon Prairie. la.. June 7, 1867, son of Jonah and Elizabeth (Mack) Glover, educated in... (Farmington, Minnesota, United States - 1867)
...MTewton !., lawyer, born at Vernon Prairie. la.. June 7, 1867, son of Jonah and Elizabeth (Mack) Glover, educated in... (Farmington, Minnesota, United States - 1867)
Geneanet username : colgnln52736
The Trowbridge genealogy : history of the Trowbridge family in America
...1860, in Gordon Prairie, 111., Melvina Arterburn, daughter of Samuel and Darinda (Wolf) Arterburn, born February 4,... (Xenia, Wiltshire, United Kingdom - 1860)
...1860, in Gordon Prairie, 111., Melvina Arterburn, daughter of Samuel and Darinda (Wolf) Arterburn, born February 4,... (Xenia, Wiltshire, United Kingdom - 1860)
Geneanet username : colgnln752003
An illustrated history of Lyon County, Minnesota
...She is a daughter of Clovis and Mary (Lord) Prairie, natives of Canada, and was born July 30, 1872. Mr.... (Canada, Canada - 1872)
...She is a daughter of Clovis and Mary (Lord) Prairie, natives of Canada, and was born July 30, 1872. Mr.... (Canada, Canada - 1872)
Geneanet username : colgnln48526
An illustrated history of Lyon County, Minnesota
...20, 1896, to Judith Prairie, a native of Kankakee, Illinois. She is a daughter of Clovis and Mary... (Kankakee, Illinois, United States - 1896)
...20, 1896, to Judith Prairie, a native of Kankakee, Illinois. She is a daughter of Clovis and Mary... (Kankakee, Illinois, United States - 1896)
Geneanet username : colgnln48526
History of Fresno County, California, with biographical sketches of the leading men and women of the county who have been identified with its growth...
...the ceremony being solemnized at Allison Prairie, Lawrence County, 111. Miss Fry was the daughter of Maurice and Elizabeth (Bible)... (Henry County, Indiana, United States - 1887)
...the ceremony being solemnized at Allison Prairie, Lawrence County, 111. Miss Fry was the daughter of Maurice and Elizabeth (Bible)... (Henry County, Indiana, United States - 1887)
Geneanet username : colgnln47655
The Trowbridge genealogy. History of the Trowbridge family in America (Volume 3)
...1860, in Gordon Prairie, 111., Melvina Arterburn, daughter of Samuel and Darinda (Wolf) Arterburn, born February 4,... (Xenia, United States - 1860)
...1860, in Gordon Prairie, 111., Melvina Arterburn, daughter of Samuel and Darinda (Wolf) Arterburn, born February 4,... (Xenia, United States - 1860)
Geneanet username : colgnln19759
Past and present of O'Brien and Osceola counties, Iowa (Volume 2)
...& Kelley, was born at Erin Prairie. Wisconsin, in 1876. He was the son of John and Julia (Crowe) Dougherty,... (Ireland, Ireland - 1876)
...& Kelley, was born at Erin Prairie. Wisconsin, in 1876. He was the son of John and Julia (Crowe) Dougherty,... (Ireland, Ireland - 1876)
Geneanet username : colgnln49056
A biographical history of eminent and self-made men of the state of Indiana : with many portrait-illustrations on steel, engraved expressly for this work...
...10 Miss Maria Luther, of Morgan Prairie, Porter County, Indiana, daughter of James and Irena Luther. The fruits of this... (Valparaiso, Valparaíso, Chile - 1539)
...10 Miss Maria Luther, of Morgan Prairie, Porter County, Indiana, daughter of James and Irena Luther. The fruits of this... (Valparaiso, Valparaíso, Chile - 1539)
Geneanet username : colgnln129431
The history of Renville County, Minnesota (Volume 2)
...Wang township, was bora in Rock Prairie, Wisconsin, August 2:!, 1868, son of Peder Jorgen Myra and his wife, Christina,... (Wang township, Minnesota, United States - 1868)
...Wang township, was bora in Rock Prairie, Wisconsin, August 2:!, 1868, son of Peder Jorgen Myra and his wife, Christina,... (Wang township, Minnesota, United States - 1868)
Geneanet username : colgnln48146
Les franco-americains et la guerre mondiale
...janvier 1871, de Jean-Baptiste, et d'Ella-M. Prairie, marié à Mlle Obéline Lussier, père de 3... (Woonsocket, United States - 1871)
...janvier 1871, de Jean-Baptiste, et d'Ella-M. Prairie, marié à Mlle Obéline Lussier, père de 3... (Woonsocket, United States - 1871)
Geneanet username : colgnln51567
Avis de décès - Huguette BEAUVAIS - Fédération Québécoise des Sociétés de Généalogie
...62 ans, est décédée Madame Huguette Beauvais, épouse de Monsieur Jean-Maurice Prairie. Outre son époux, elle laisse dans le deuil... (Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (450), Canada - 1943)
...62 ans, est décédée Madame Huguette Beauvais, épouse de Monsieur Jean-Maurice Prairie. Outre son époux, elle laisse dans le deuil... (Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (450), Canada - 1943)
Geneanet username : colgnln11128106
Avis de décès - Sylvie PRAIRIE - Fédération Québécoise des Sociétés de Généalogie
...elle était la fille de Adrien Prairie et de Hélène Lacasse. Elle laisse pour la pleurer son fils Karl, Réjean... (St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Canada - 2002)
...elle était la fille de Adrien Prairie et de Hélène Lacasse. Elle laisse pour la pleurer son fils Karl, Réjean... (St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Canada - 2002)
Geneanet username : colgnln11128106
An illustrated history of Lyon County, Minnesota
...She is a daughter of Clovis and Mary (Lord) Prairie, nativesof Canada, and was born July 30, 1872. Mr. and... (Kankakee, Illinois, United States - 1872)
...She is a daughter of Clovis and Mary (Lord) Prairie, nativesof Canada, and was born July 30, 1872. Mr. and... (Kankakee, Illinois, United States - 1872)
Geneanet username : colgnln5456510
History of McLeod County, Minnesota
...of the leading citizens of Lester Prairie, was born in Hale township, Mc Leod "minty, March 9, 1866, son of... (Hale township, Minnesota, United States - 1866)
...of the leading citizens of Lester Prairie, was born in Hale township, Mc Leod "minty, March 9, 1866, son of... (Hale township, Minnesota, United States - 1866)
Geneanet username : colgnln5458094
Genealogical and family history of northern New York : a record of the achievements of her people in the making of a commonwealth and...
...YORK (IV) Camille, son of Amable Prairie, was born at La Prairie, opposite Montreal, Canada, May 6, 1836. He came... (La Prairie, New York, United States - 1836)
...YORK (IV) Camille, son of Amable Prairie, was born at La Prairie, opposite Montreal, Canada, May 6, 1836. He came... (La Prairie, New York, United States - 1836)
Geneanet username : colgnln5564274
Our family tree history
...Tuesday, December 26, 1893 at Jacobs Prairie, Minnesota, the son of John and Martha (Bahner) Schmitz. He married CECILIA DOUBEK... (Cold Spring, United States - 1893)
...Tuesday, December 26, 1893 at Jacobs Prairie, Minnesota, the son of John and Martha (Bahner) Schmitz. He married CECILIA DOUBEK... (Cold Spring, United States - 1893)
Geneanet username : colgnln5935319
A Graham family of Boone County, Arkansas : Eli Frazier Graham (1839-1916) and wife Narcissus Lucindy Ellen Wadley (1848-1933) with some earlier generations and...
...term which he taught at Rock Prairie in Dade County. December 23, 1860, he married Sarah M Robinson, daughter of... (Dade County, Arkansas, United States - 1860)
...term which he taught at Rock Prairie in Dade County. December 23, 1860, he married Sarah M Robinson, daughter of... (Dade County, Arkansas, United States - 1860)
Geneanet username : colgnln5597417
A history of Indiana from its exploration to 1922 / by Logan Esaray , also an account of St. Joseph County from its organization...
...Organ, who was born at Allison Prairie, Illinois, October 12, 1888, the daughter of William A. and Martha Clementine (Lyles)... (Vincennes, Indiana, United States - 1888)
...Organ, who was born at Allison Prairie, Illinois, October 12, 1888, the daughter of William A. and Martha Clementine (Lyles)... (Vincennes, Indiana, United States - 1888)
Geneanet username : colgnln5555593
History of McLeod County, Minnesota
...the Standard Oil Company, at Lester Prairie, was born in Henne-Dincounty, Minn., March 12, 1882, a son of Edward and... (Henne-Dincounty, Minnesota, United States - 1882)
...the Standard Oil Company, at Lester Prairie, was born in Henne-Dincounty, Minn., March 12, 1882, a son of Edward and... (Henne-Dincounty, Minnesota, United States - 1882)
Geneanet username : colgnln5458094
Howe genealogies ..., v. 01
...June I8II , married at Door Prairie, Laporte Co., Ind., I July 1837, MARYJ. SMITH, daughter of Hezekiah Smith, born... (Waterford, Pennsylvania, United States - 1837)
...June I8II , married at Door Prairie, Laporte Co., Ind., I July 1837, MARYJ. SMITH, daughter of Hezekiah Smith, born... (Waterford, Pennsylvania, United States - 1837)
Geneanet username : colgnln5928841
Early marriages of Spokane County, Washington Territory, 1880-1891
...1887 (married 22nd) at Wild Rose Prairie George W, Emmer son of Spokane County and Jennie L. Tarbert? Tabert?_of Spokane... (Wild Rose, Washington, United States - 1887)
...1887 (married 22nd) at Wild Rose Prairie George W, Emmer son of Spokane County and Jennie L. Tarbert? Tabert?_of Spokane... (Wild Rose, Washington, United States - 1887)
Geneanet username : colgnln5562872
An illustrated history of Lyon County, Minnesota
...and is a son of Clovis and Mary (Lord) Prairie, now deceased. The parents were of French descent and were... (Kankakee county, Illinois, United States - 1876)
...and is a son of Clovis and Mary (Lord) Prairie, now deceased. The parents were of French descent and were... (Kankakee county, Illinois, United States - 1876)
Geneanet username : colgnln5456510
History of Eau Claire county, Wisconsin, past and present, including an account of the cities, towns and villages of the county
...daughter of Thomas Stevens, of Erin Prairie, St.-Croix county, Wis. Their children are : Irene and Eugene , Grace is... (Erin, Wisconsin, United States - 1890)
...daughter of Thomas Stevens, of Erin Prairie, St.-Croix county, Wis. Their children are : Irene and Eugene , Grace is... (Erin, Wisconsin, United States - 1890)
Geneanet username : colgnln47592
History of McLeod County, Minnesota
...a heavy draying business at Lester Prairie, Bergen township, was born in Carver county, Minn., May 1, 1881,son of Andrew... (Carver county, Minnesota, United States - 1881)
...a heavy draying business at Lester Prairie, Bergen township, was born in Carver county, Minn., May 1, 1881,son of Andrew... (Carver county, Minnesota, United States - 1881)
Geneanet username : colgnln5458094
History of the Saint Croix Valley, v. 02
...born November 13, 1866, in Erin Prairie, 1_'e:q°"mnt Y, son of Dennis and Katherine Padden, natives of Dargrjlti" 1:01'):111(',oun.11es.Dub11n and... (Erin township, Minnesota, United States - 1866)
...born November 13, 1866, in Erin Prairie, 1_'e:q°"mnt Y, son of Dennis and Katherine Padden, natives of Dargrjlti" 1:01'):111(',oun.11es.Dub11n and... (Erin township, Minnesota, United States - 1866)
Geneanet username : colgnln5567231
The Hollister family of America : Lieutenant John Hollister of Wethersfield, Connecitcut, and his descendants
...at her father's in Johnstown, Rock Prairie, Wis., to Warren Reed Parker, June 8, 1863, he is a son of... (Johnstown, United States - 1863)
...at her father's in Johnstown, Rock Prairie, Wis., to Warren Reed Parker, June 8, 1863, he is a son of... (Johnstown, United States - 1863)
Geneanet username : colgnln5943579
Courts and lawyers of Illinois (Volume v.2)
...Prairie, Jackson County, Illinois, a son of Daniel Braley and Sally (Strong) Tuthill. His Puritan ancestors... (Illinois, United States - 1640)
...Prairie, Jackson County, Illinois, a son of Daniel Braley and Sally (Strong) Tuthill. His Puritan ancestors... (Illinois, United States - 1640)
Geneanet username : colgnln85025
Encyclopedia of Connecticut biography, genealogical-memorial : representative citizens V.7
...married Alfaretta Bristol, born at Rock Prairie, Wisconsin, September 17, 1857, daughter of Ashel and Hannah (Foster) Bristol, and they... (Humboldt, Connecticut, United States - 1857)
...married Alfaretta Bristol, born at Rock Prairie, Wisconsin, September 17, 1857, daughter of Ashel and Hannah (Foster) Bristol, and they... (Humboldt, Connecticut, United States - 1857)
Geneanet username : colgnln5563177
History of Fillmore County, Minnesota V. 2
...to Avnship, was born at Rock Prairie, Rock county, Wis., November 19, 1851, son of Knud and Gunild Knudson, the... (Amherst, Minnesota, United States - 1851)
...to Avnship, was born at Rock Prairie, Rock county, Wis., November 19, 1851, son of Knud and Gunild Knudson, the... (Amherst, Minnesota, United States - 1851)
Geneanet username : colgnln5457993
Norwegian immigrants to the United States : a biographical directory 1825-1850, v. 05
...Married in Chicago or Jefferson Prairie, March 13, 1860, Ingeborg Johnsdatter Gjerdager (1850:505), daughter of John Larsen Gjerdager and... (Chicago, Illinois, United States - 1850)
...Married in Chicago or Jefferson Prairie, March 13, 1860, Ingeborg Johnsdatter Gjerdager (1850:505), daughter of John Larsen Gjerdager and... (Chicago, Illinois, United States - 1850)
Geneanet username : colgnln5593804
The history of Renville County, Minnesota Vol 2
...t OAvnship, was born in Rock Prairie, Wisconsin, August 23, 1868, son of Peder Jorgen Myra and his wife, Christina,... (Rock, Minnesota, United States - 1868)
...t OAvnship, was born in Rock Prairie, Wisconsin, August 23, 1868, son of Peder Jorgen Myra and his wife, Christina,... (Rock, Minnesota, United States - 1868)
Geneanet username : colgnln5583459
A Biographical history of eminent and selfmade men of the state of Indiana, v. 02
...to Miss Maria Luther, of Morgan Prairie, Porter .County, Indiana, daughter of James and Iren'a Luthgr. The fruits of this... (Porter County, Indiana, United States - 1840)
...to Miss Maria Luther, of Morgan Prairie, Porter .County, Indiana, daughter of James and Iren'a Luthgr. The fruits of this... (Porter County, Indiana, United States - 1840)
Geneanet username : colgnln5555142
The book of Minnesotans : a biographical dictionary of leading living men of the state of Minnesota
...Newton L., lawyer, born at Vernon Prairie. la., June 7, 1867, son of Jonah and Elizabeth (Mack) Glover, educated in... (Minnesota, Minnesota, United States - 1867)
...Newton L., lawyer, born at Vernon Prairie. la., June 7, 1867, son of Jonah and Elizabeth (Mack) Glover, educated in... (Minnesota, Minnesota, United States - 1867)
Geneanet username : colgnln5582920
Pictorial and genealogical record of Greene County, Missouri : together with biographies of prominenet men of other portions of the state, both living and...
...term Avhich he taught at Rock Prairie in Dade County. December 23, 1860, he married Sarah M. Robinson, daughter of... (Dade County, Missouri, United States - 1860)
...term Avhich he taught at Rock Prairie in Dade County. December 23, 1860, he married Sarah M. Robinson, daughter of... (Dade County, Missouri, United States - 1860)
Geneanet username : colgnln5574928
Past and present of O'Brien and Osceola Counties V. 2
...& Kelley, was born at Erin Prairie, Wisconsin, in 1876. Fie was the son of John and Julia (Crowe) Dougherty,... (Ireland, Ireland - 1876)
...& Kelley, was born at Erin Prairie, Wisconsin, in 1876. Fie was the son of John and Julia (Crowe) Dougherty,... (Ireland, Ireland - 1876)
Geneanet username : colgnln5574576
The Crumb genealogy : descendants of Daniel Crumb of Westerly, Rhode Island
...Oneida Co., N. Y. and Rock Prairie, Rock Co., Wis. was son of Arnold and Susanna (Cross) Crumb, born in... (Rock, United States - 1792)
...Oneida Co., N. Y. and Rock Prairie, Rock Co., Wis. was son of Arnold and Susanna (Cross) Crumb, born in... (Rock, United States - 1792)
Geneanet username : colgnln5942065
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, L'Erable, Illinois
...Rose Anna Prairie, daughter of Alphonse Prairie and Florence Betoume, by Father Levasseur. Witnesses: Henry Prairie and Aurelie Brais.... (Manteno, Kankakee County, Illinois, United States - 1896)
...Rose Anna Prairie, daughter of Alphonse Prairie and Florence Betoume, by Father Levasseur. Witnesses: Henry Prairie and Aurelie Brais.... (Manteno, Kankakee County, Illinois, United States - 1896)
Geneanet username : colgnln5577915
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, L'Erable, Illinois
...Manteno, Kankakee County," to Rose Anna Prairie, daughter of Alphonse Prairie and Florence Betoume, by Father Levasseur. Witnesses: Henry Prairie... (Manteno, Kankakee County, Illinois, United States - 1896)
...Manteno, Kankakee County," to Rose Anna Prairie, daughter of Alphonse Prairie and Florence Betoume, by Father Levasseur. Witnesses: Henry Prairie... (Manteno, Kankakee County, Illinois, United States - 1896)
Geneanet username : colgnln5577915
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What is the origin of the name Prairie?
French Canadian: shortened form of Laprairie or a topographic name from French prairie ‘meadow pasture’.