of Allamakee County, Iowa · documented from the public record
The family in the record
Lemuel Pratt 1818 – 1893
Lemuel Pratt
childrenHersey Pratt
Source: Past and Present of Allamakee County, Iowa
Their story
What the record says
Early settler of Makee Township, Allamakee County, Iowa (arrived by 1851).
Opened a small stock of goods in a log cabin, then built a hotel on his claim (later the McCroden place) on the main road for settlers landing at Lansing.
According to Past and Present of Allamakee County, Iowa, First postmaster of Makee, postoffice established at his house ~1852.
Served until he sold out in 1856 and removed to Minnesota.
Died at Monticello, Minnesota, July 1893, aged 75 (birth year ~1818 inferred).
Raised sod corn, buckwheat and wheat in 1851.
Hersey Pratt and brothers (mail carriers to/from Lansing, Civil War veterans) appear to be his sons.
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