Background
Pratt, Daniel was born on February 12, 1866 in Prattville, Alabama, United States. Son of Merrill Edward and Julia Adelaide (Smith) Pratt.
Pratt, Daniel was born on February 12, 1866 in Prattville, Alabama, United States. Son of Merrill Edward and Julia Adelaide (Smith) Pratt.
Preparatory education, Prattville Academy. Bachelor of Arts, University of Alabama, 1885, honorary Doctor of Laws.
South. Wilkerson). Began active career in employ of Daniel Pratt Gin Company, Prattville, 1885. Manager same from death of father, 1889, until 1899. An organizer, 1899, director Continental Gin Company, manufacturers cotton ginning machinery.
An organizer Prattville Cotton Mills, 1887, and later treasurer and president
President The Pratt Company Trustee University of Alabama for nearly 40 years.
Member Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Ellen Sims, November 2, 1887. Children: Merrill Edward, Leonard Sims (deceased), Ellen (Mistress Oscar West. Underwood, Junior.