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- Portsmouth Daily News
April 19, 1915
With deepest sorrow the community learned Sunday evening of the death of Prof. D. Perkins Ptatt, which occurred at his home 513 Fourth street, late last evening, resulting from menomic poising following an operation six weeks ago.
David Perkins Pratt was born in Frankfort, Ky., Dec. 25, 1845. He was the son of Rev. E. P. Pratt and Elizabeth Mills Pratt. He came to Portsmouth with his father in 1852, when Dr. Pratt began his memorable pastorate of 34 years in the First Presbyterian church.
Prof. Pratt's childhood was spent in Portsmouth and his education was completed in Marietta College, from which he graduated with honors and was elected to membership in the Phi Beta Kappa Fraternity.
During his college course Mr. Pratt enlisted in the Union Army and served in the closing days of the Civil War.
Taking up the profession of teaching he continued in that work until he retired some years ago, removing to his old home in Portsmouth, where he also served for a time as principal of the high school.
Mr. Pratt was married March 8, 1872 to Jennie L. Shedd at Batavia, New York. Mrs. Pratt, and two of a family of four children, Mrs. Frank M. Baggs of this city and Thornton Mills Pratt survive him.
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