William Pratt

   Cause of his death was Dilation of Heart, Broncho Pneumonia.

  General Notes:

Baptism
13 April 1825
William, son of William and Jane Pratt of Honiton. William- Labourer. Ceremony performed by the Revd R. Lewis.

Name:William Pratt
Age:15
Estimated birth year:abt 1826
Gender:Male
Where born:Devon, England
Civil Parish:Honiton
Hundred:Axminster
County/Island:Devon
Country:England
Street address:
Occupation:
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Registration district:Honiton
Sub-registration district:Honiton
Neighbors:View others on page
Piece:200
Book:19
Folio:8
Page Number:11
Household Members:
NameAge
William Pratt60- Labourer
Jane Pratt50- Lacemaker
William Pratt15- Taylors apprentice
Elizabeth Pratt12- Lacemaker
Thomas Pratt10
Jame Pratt7
Class: HO107; Piece: 200; Book: 19; Civil Parish: Honiton; County: Devon; Enumeration District: 1; Folio: 8; Page: 11; Line: 12; GSU roll: 241301
(Living next door to James Fildew and family and an Ann Fildew, not living with James and family but also living next door. Probably related to Jane nee Fildew)

1851 Census
Name:William Pratt
Age:26
Estimated birth year:abt 1825
Relation:Assistant
Gender:Male
Where born:Honiton, Devon, England
Civil Parish:Plymouth St Andrew
County/Island:Devon
Country:England
Street address:
Occupation:
Condition as to marriage:
Disability:
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Registration district:Plymouth
Sub-registration district:Charles
ED, institution, or vessel:1g
Neighbors:View others on page
Household schedule number:140
Piece:1878
Folio:238
Page Number:38
Household Members:
NameAge
Thomas Morrel Vicary42- Druggist
Jane Vicary46- Wife
Maria Hawkin52- Widow, visitor
William Pratt26- Assistant
Elizabeth Banks30- Servant
Ancestry.com. 1851 England Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.

Advertisements show William Pratt owning a Druggists store first at 57 Parramatta Street and later 519 George Street, Sydney.

Sands Directory 1858-1869
Pratt, William, tailor, Newtown Road
http://cdn.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/learn/history/archives/sands/1858-1869/1863-part3.pdf


Sands Directory 1858-1869
Pratt, William, chemist and druggist, 521 George Street.
http://cdn.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/learn/history/archives/sands/1858-1869/1863-part3.pdf

IF YOU WISH A GOOD HEAD OF HAIR, try a bottle of PRATT'S DEVONIAN CREAM, which is one of the best preparations extant for strengthening and promoting the growth of the hair. This elegant and useful preparation is now extensively known and as extensivley approved. It keeps the hair from falling off. It greatly embellishes its appearance It prevents it from turning prematurely grey.
Prepared only by W. PRATT, dispensing and family chemist, 519, George-street, late 57. Parramatta-street;
and sold in Sydney by him and by Messrs Jenkins etc.
1866 'Advertising', The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 13 January, p. 2. , viewed 03 Nov 2017, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13124596


Dr SOUTHHAM's Gout and Rheumatic
PILLS, a safe and simple remedy, are strongly recommended. They, give Immediate relief, and cure in a few days'
Prepared only by W. PRATT, Dispensing Chemist. 518 George-street, Sydney. Sold in boxes, ls and 2s 6d each ; per post Is 2d and 2s 10d.
1870 'Advertising', Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931), 2 July, p. 4. , viewed 03 Nov 2017, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article107128677

PRATT'S BALSAM OF HOREHOUND, a certain and speedy cure for coughs, colds, influenza, asthma, difficulty of breathing, and all diseases of the chest and lungs. Prepared only by W. PRATT, Dispensing Chemist, 521, George-street, Sydney. Sold by druggists and storekeepers In 1s. 6d. to 2s. 6d. bottles.
1870 'THE CHEMISTRY OF SUGAR-MAKING', Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931), 15 June, p. 4. , viewed 03 Nov 2017, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article107125348

IF YOU WISH A GOOD HEAD OF HAIR, try a bottle of PRATT'S DEVONIAN CREAM, which is one of the best preparations extant for strengthen ing and promoting the growth of the hair. This elegant and
useful preparation is now extensively known and as extensively approved. It keeps the hair from falling off. lt greatly embellishes its appearance. It prevents it from turn ing prematurely grey.
Prepared only by W. PRATT, Dispensing and Family Chemist, 510, George-street, opposite Wilshire-place, Sydney.
Sold by him, and by most druggists and storekeepers Fix this textthroughout the Colony, in bottles, 2s 6d, and 4s 6d each.
1871 'Advertising', Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1870 - 1907), 1 April, p. 29. , viewed 03 Nov 2017, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70465810

MORTALITY AMONG CHILDREN.-At the meeting a short time since of the Hospital for Sick Children, H.R.H. the Prince of Wales remarked upon the Medical Reports and the Registrar General's return, showing an extremely large percentage of deaths among children. There is no doubt much illness would be alleviated if, in teething, Mrs. Johnson's American Soothing Syrup was used. It has stood the test of 50
years. None genuine without the name of " Barclay & Son's, Farringdon Street," is on the stamp. Sold by
all chemists at 2s. 9d. a bottle.-Agent-Mr. Pratt, 521 George-street, Sydney.
1872 'Household Hints.', Illustrated Sydney News and New South Wales Agriculturalist and Grazier (NSW : 1872 - 1881), 11 May, p. 11. , viewed 03 Nov 2017, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63618621

INFANT LIFE.-There is no doubt that the English Registrar-General's reports and statistics relating to
mortality amongst infants would show a very marked improvement if one of the simplest domestic aids to
the nursery, in the shape of Mrs. Johnson's American Soothing Syrup, were used universally. It is perfectly
free from any narcotic, and no child refuses its application to the gums. None genuine without the name of
" Barclay & Sons, 95 Farringdon-street, London," is on the stamp. Sold by all chemists, at 2s. 9d. a bottle.
Agent-Mr. Pratt, 521 Brickfield Hill, Sydney.
1872 'BAKER'S CAT.', Illustrated Sydney News and New South Wales Agriculturalist and Grazier (NSW : 1872 - 1881), 8 July, p. 13. , viewed 03 Nov 2017, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63618747

PRATTS BALSAM OF HOREHOUND
A Certain and Speedy Cure for Coughs Colds, Influenza, asthma, difficulty of breathing, and all diseases of the Chest and Lungs The extraordinary properties of this invaluable medicine are so well known that little need be said in recommending it to the public. For many years it has been celebrated for giving immediate relief in Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, and Tightness of the Chest. It causes a free expectoration of all the congealed phlegm which, by irritating the throat, causes a constant tickling; and by which means that incessant cough, which deprives the patient of his usual rest is relieved. Many persons who have for years greatly suffered from Asthma, Difficulty of Breathing, and Chronic Cough have been RELIEVED BY A SINGLE BOTTLE, and in no case has it been used without decided success.
Prepared only by W. PRATT, Chemist, 521 George street, Sydney, In bottles Is 6d, and 2s 6d each.
1874 'PARLIAMENT.', Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931), 14 March, p. 4. , viewed 03 Nov 2017, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article107139902

IF you wish Good Head of Hair, try a bottle of PRATT's DEVONIAN CREAM which is one of the best preparations extant for strengthening and promoting the growth of the hair. This elegant and useful preparation is extensively known and extensively approved, as it keeps the hair from falling off, and greatly embellishes its appearance and prevents it from turning prematurely grey. Prepared only by W. PRATT, Dispensing and Family Chemist, 521, George-street. opposite Wiltshire-place sold by him and by most druggists and storekeeper throughout the colony, in bottles of 2s 6d and 4s 6d.
1874 'LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY.', Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931), 5 February, p. 4. , viewed 03 Nov 2017, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article107142073

NSW Chemists and Druggists
Certificate Number 0581Date of Registration 12 Apr 1888Surname PrattFirstname William Residence 136 Crystal Street PetershamQualification Pharmaceutical ChemistRemarksDeceased 24 Oct 1902 Item No 2/693Page Number 066 Reel 3855ID 1107
https://github.com/wragge/srnsw-indexes/blob/master/data/nsw-chemists-and-druggists.csv

New South Wales, Australian Government Gazette 1889 Jan-Mar
William Pratt, Petersham- carried on business of chemist and druggist prior to "Sale and use of Poisons Act 1876."
Ancestry.com. New South Wales, Australia, Government Gazettes, 1853-1899 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.

DEATH OF MR. WILLIAM PRATT.
The death of an old and respected colonist named William Pratt took place on Friday morning at his residence, Crystal-street, Petersham. The late Mr. Pratt was in his 78th year, and had been long identified with the pharmaceutical profession. He was born at Honiton, England, and came to Australia about 50 years ago. For about 25 years he carried on business in George-street, Sydney, on Brickfield-hill, and then retired into private life. He resumed his profession after some time, and established a chemist's business at Crystal-street, Petersham, and he carried this on almost till his death. Mr. Pratt was a director of the Benevolent Asylum, as original member of the Pharmaceutical Society of New South Wales, one of the founders of the Congregational Bush Missionary Society, and a supporter of that church's home and foreign missions. He was closely identified with the progress of Congregationalism in this State, and took an active personal part in the religious and philanthropic movements of the Church in other respects. He was held in high esteem for his cheerful disposition and unfailing courtesy, which were united to a wide benevolence. He leaves a widow and two sons and three daughters. One son is the Rev. F. V. Pratt, of Katoomba. At the Congregational Union meeting on Friday a vote of condolence was passed, and feeling reference was made to the many good qualities of the deceased. The funeral took place at the Necropolis on Saturday.
A service was held at the Congregational Church, Petersham, at 1.30 p.m. The Rev. William Allen read the prayers, and the Rev. Dr. Rossby (chairman of the Congregational Union) delivered a touching address. There was a large gathering at the grave, amongst those present being the Rev. F. V. Pratt and Mr W. H Pratt (sons), Mr. W. Whittaker, the Revs J. R. Thompson, Warlow Davies, Marshall Brown, J. Buchan, W. Patisou, J. Bennett, W. R. Poole, T. E. Pearce, and R. Dey, and a number of old friends of the deceased. At the graveside, the service was conducted by the Rev. William Allen, assisted by the Rev. R. Dey. Mr. William Wood superintended the funeral arrangements.
1902 'DEATH OF MR. WILLIAM PRATT.', The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 27 October, p. 7. , viewed 03 Nov 2017, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14484132

Death certificate notes length of residence in Australia as 49 years- making the arrival for William Pratt about 1853
Informant at time of death- William Alexander Pratt, son, address- 4 Frederick St. Petersham
Lenght of illness at time of death- 15 mo
Medical Attendant- G H Abbott
Last seen 23 Oct 1902
Minister for burial- William Allen. Religion- Congregationalist
Undertaker- Wood and Co.
Witnesses Wm Pratt and F D Pratt
Death Registered 24 oct 1902

Residence at time of wedding- Parramatta St. Sydney.

Profession Chemist at time of birth of William Alexander Pratt

Headstone, Rookwood Cemetery
Sacred to the memory of
John Western
son of
William and Eleanor Pratt
Born Nov 11th 1861
To be forever with the Lord
Also
William Pratt
In his 78th year
and his wife
Eleanor Pratt
In her 88th year

Duty paid on the deceased estate of William Pratt on 3/02/1903

Name:William Pratt
Death Date:24 Oct 1902
Death Place:New South Wales, Australia
Cemetery:Rookwood Necropolis
Burial or Cremation Place:Rookwood, Cumberland Council, New South Wales, Australia
Has Bio?:Y
Spouse:Eleanor Pratt
Children:John Western Pratt
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/172305191


Ancestry.com. Australia and New Zealand, Find A Grave Index, 1800s-Current [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.

William married Eleanor Alexander, daughter of Robert Robinson Alexander and Mary Vincent, on 15 Aug 1854 in Redfern, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.⁷¹ (Eleanor Alexander was born on 22 Dec 1830 in Bermondsey, London, England ²³⁹, christened on 25 Dec 1832 in Saint John Horseleydowns, Bermondsey, London, England,²⁴⁰ died on 16 Apr 1918 in 39 Edwin St, Croydon, New South Wales, Australia ²³⁹ and was buried on 17 Apr 1918 in Congregational Cemetery, Roockwood, New South Wales, Australia ²³⁹.)

  Marriage Notes:

Eleanor- age at marriage -23yo
William- age at marriage - 29yo
Registred in the independent marriages.
William Pratt- Member of the Congregational or independant Denomination of Christinans.
Eleanor Alexander- Member of the Congregational or independant Denomination of Christinans.
Witnesses- William Nation, Printer, 77 Gloucester st, Sydney and Alexander Reid, Draper, 87 Parramatta St, Sydney.
Minister- Joe Beazley

Name:William Pratt
Spouse Name:Eleanor Alexander
Marriage Date:1854
Marriage Place:New South Wales
Registration Place:Pitt Street, Sydney, New South Wales
Registration Year:1854
Volume Number:V
Ancestry.com. Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.