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For those of you interested, the New England Historical Genealogical
Society library contains a typed manuscript entitled "Descendants of Samuel
Cates of Falmouth and Harrington, Maine" compiled by Deborah I. Rand of
Brewer Maine.
This covers, I believe, 5 generations from Samuel(1) CATES b. ca 1720 who
is first noted in Falmouth, Maine in November 1749 when he marries Ruth
THORNDIKE. Much of this branch subsequently moved to Washington County,
Maine, generally in the Cutler area.
Anyone have any idea about the origin/ancestors of Samuel (1) CATES?
Hi folks,
This lady just emailed me the following query. Maybe
someone over here on the CATE list can help her?:
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This is a long shot, but my gr. grandmother was Eliza Ann
Baldwin Cole, b.
1824 in Knox Co. TN. The family migrated into Henry Co. TN.
about 1837. I
have a receipt given to my gr. grandfather Robert C. Cole
where he I think,
paid a bill of an Esther Cates, decd, in Henry Co. TN. I
think in the
1850's. Robert C. was married to the above Eliza Ann. I
have found the
Cates on the Henry Co. Census 1850 living very clost to my
gr.
grandparents. I have very little information on the
Baldwins. My gr. gr. grandfather was Moses. I have felt
for years there was a connection
between these Cates and My family. Just never got a lead.
Oleen Pollard at email opolla(a)apex.net
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Here are some items from the IGI - I do not vouch for the correctness of them.
BRADLEY CO, TN
Elizabeth Cate m. J.M. Wilson 24 Feb 1874
Felix Cate m. Mary E. York 5 Nov 1884
G. B. Cate m. Phoebe A. Simmons 23 Mar 1873
Harlowe Wayland Cate b. 26 Dec 1868 f. Wm Lea Cate - m. Johannah Elizabeth
Julian
Harriet Cate m. Caswell Parks 27 Dec 1866
Isham J. Cate m. Naomi Denton 18 May 1876
Joshua Cate m. Rebecca Clark 5 Sept 1869
Molly Cate m. Isaac H. Wilson 8 Sept 1874
Sarah Cate m. A. Westfield 17 July 1881
Sarah K. Cate m. C. A. Carson 8 May 1881
Susan Cate m. Henry Callaway 16 Feb 1866
Regards, Bettye
> Hi, I'm not related to the Cates and maybe just a little to Wilhites.
> Since the Wilhite, Wilhoite, ect. came over with the Broyles in 1717
> together I have a lot of info on them and some of their connecting
> families. Thanks Ken
>
Ken,
I would be very interested in any information you have on the
ancestors of this branch of WILHITEs. Here is the family I am working on. I can
use GED or FTW files if that will save you some time.
Descendants of Adam Wilhite
1 Adam WILHITE
+Missy BALEY
2 Avy Anne WILHITE
+Thomas CATE b: 1776 d: February 06, 1865
3 Simeon CATE b: July 07, 1801 d: November 27, 1840
+Mary NEIL
3 [1] Sarah CATE b: Abt. 1803 d: Abt. 1875
+Thomas BURCH
*2nd Husband of [1] Sarah Cate:
+Zachariah ROSE
3 Mary CATE b: March 31, 1805 d: April 16, 1873
+Claiborn HILL
3 Martha CATE b: March 08, 1807
+Charles CATE
3 [2]John Baldwin CATE b: April 18, 1810 d: March 28, 1887
+Tamsey BRANDON
*2nd Wife of [2] John Baldwin Cate:
+Sarah GRIFFIN
3 Anna CATE b: May 16, 1811 d: June 03, 1888
+James Harvey FRY b: August 25, 1807 d: May 13, 1882
3 Andrew Jackson CATE b: May 15, 1816 d: September 24, 1882
+Nancy Alice SIMMONS
3 Joseph Greenberry CATE b: March 15, 1816 d: March 11, 1873
+Magdelena CATE
3 Lea CATE b: April 21, 1818
+Amanda RICE
Looking forward to your response,
David Phelps
dphelps(a)ibm.net
14628 Waterview Circle
Addison, Texas 75244
I told you I was new at this! I deleated your message of 20 Jul
accidently without reading. If it was important resend it. I normally
print all significant e-mail I do not answer immediatly . Now I can't
that folder which includes your e-mail adress. It has been a long hot
day in Dallas.
waltv
Following item from GenForum:
John Cate Cemetery County Rd 262 in McMinn CO TN:
Charles Cate b. 26 Dec 1774 d. 24 July 1824
Lucy Cate wife of Charles Cate b. 30 May 1773 d. 10 dec 1859
Eava Cate age 75 yrs no other data
John Cate age 70 yrs " " "
Jackson Cate b. Aug 1854 son of Abraham Wilkon and Mary Cate
Another couple buried in this cem but I did not find a Cate connection.
This came to me from Bill Dabney of San Antonio TX which is included in his
family's history: THOMAS FAMILY HISTORY.
Ft Hill Cemetery in sw part of Cleveland, Bradley CO, TN.
Millard F. Cate 1850 - 1886
Susie Thomas Cate, wife of Millard Cate, 1854 -1914
William E. Cate 1875 - 1947 son of Millard and Susie Cate
Gertrude Lee Cate 1881 - 1949 wife of William E. Cate
Millard F. Cate m. Susannah Thomas on 18 Nov 1872 in Cleveland, Bradley CO TN.
children: Wm E. Cate b 1875 and Cleo Cate b 1880
Wm E. Cate m. Gertrude Lee in Bradley CO TN (date given is a mistake as it
is the one for his parents).
Cleo Cate m. William H. Norred (b. 1871) he is buried Ft Hill Cemetery.
Deed Thomas L. Cate to Adam Thomas
Note "In "Noteable men of Tennessee" we learned that Adam Thomas, Jr burned
bridges with A.M. Cate, his brother W.T. Cate, and Thomas L. Cate. We
believe these Cates were related to Millard Cate. Thomas L. Cate of
Cleveland, Bradley CO, TN on 20th January 1883 deeded to Adam Thomas south
half of Lot 97 in city of Cleveland.
I have been working on my Thomas line in BLount, Monroe, and Bradley
counties in TN. I have seen several mentions in the records of the Cate
surname. If some of you that had ancestors are looking in Hamilton Co TN I
suggest you also look at adjoining Bradley CO Tn.
Regards, Bettye
I am reposting this material at the request of
Bettye Heinrich. Of course, it is always my hope
that a posting will yield a bonanza of related
information. So if any list member sees anything
that might connect to your lines...please share.
Thanks,
Gail Crabtree Dunn
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The following letter was written 7 MAY, 1924, by
KATHERINE COBB SHIPP, granddaughter of SAMUEL CATE(S).
Grandma Cobb (Mahaley Clementine Cates Cobb, gcd) visited
her sister, Pheba Cates Reeves, at Gadsden, Alabama about 25 years ago and
her sister told her she had received a
letter wanting to know how many of Sam Cates children were living. There
was a large estate for them. The letter got destroyed before she got to
look into the matter and she didn't remember who or where the letter was from.
Sam Cates lived near Knoxville, Tennessee before and after
the Civil War (see census records below, gcd). His first wife was Miss
Mahaley Horn. To that union was five children
--three girls and two boys--Tom Cates, Mary Cates, Pheba Cates, Clementine
Cates, Marshall Marion Cates. After the death of his first wife, Mahaley
Horn Cates, he married again. I don't remember for sure but I think his
last wife was a Jinkins. To that union was borned three children: Myram
Cates Crabtree, Nola Cates (I don't know who she married), Simon Giden
Cates. All the children by his last wife are dead.
After the Civil War all the children got scattered. Pheba Cates Reeves
moved to Alabama near Gadsden. Mary Cates Mullins went to middle Tennessee
near Tullahoma. Mahaley Clementine Cates Cobb went to middle Tennessee
near Tullahoma. Marshal Marion Cates went to middle Tennessee near
Tullahoma after he got out of Rock Island Prison at the close of the Civil
War. Tom Cates lived in Rome, Georgia. Hw died before or after the Civil
War. He had no children. His wife still lived at Rome, Georgia after the
war. Mary Cates Mullins had no children. Marshal Marion Cates had no
children. Pheba Cates Reeves has several living near Gadsden, Alabama and
some of them at Hokes Bluff or Paint Rock, Alabama.
Ma said her uncle, Ryle Horn, lived near Knoxville, Tennessee. He had lots
of property and he had no children and her uncle, John Cates, had no
children and he had lots of property and lived in or around Knoxville.
Grandpa Sam Cates was a carpenter. I don't remember whether he had a
middle name or not. He always went by Sam Cates. His oldest son, Tom
Cates, wife was Malicia, but I don't remember her maiden name, but the last
time Ma visited her she still lived in Rome, Georgia, but they had no
children.
Ma said that the letter that her sister, Pheba received said there was a
large estate for Sam Cates children and they wanted to know how many of
them were living. If the estate comes from the Horn side Sam Cates
children by his first wife will get the property or estate, but if the
estate comes from the Cates estate his second children will share the
estate, being three of them.
Sam Cates first wife Mahaley Horn came over from England when she was 14
years old. The Horns were wealthy people and the Cates were wealthy
people. Ma said she didn't know
whether her father, Sam Cates, had any property when he died or not as he
had a second wife and the first children couldn't live at home.
Sam Cates just had two of his first children that had any heirs. They are:
Clementine Cates Cobb, married M.R. Cobb, Tullahoma, Tennessee, and Pheba
Cates Reeves, Gadsden, Alabama, married Ben Reeves near Knoxville,
Tennessee and they had seven or eight children, but I think some of them
are dead. I don't remember any of their names but one boy. His name was
Robert Reeves. Clementine Cates Cobb has three children living. Their
names are as follows: Mrs. J.C. Shipp, Memphis, Mrs. B.T. Thompson, Route
5, Little Rock, Ark., Mrs. W.G. Hogan, Rives, Tennessee.
Please keep this and return to me as something might happen to me and the
children wouldn't have a copy.
Mrs. Katherine Cobb Shipp
Census:
1820 TN
CATE, ROBERT White Co. 355
CATEN, JESSEE White Co. 345
CATER, ISAIAH Hickman Co. 1
CATES, CHARLES Giles Co. 22
CATES, EPHRAIM Franklin Co. 27
CATES, EZRA Maury Co.
CATES, HOMAS Wayne Co. 326
CATES, JOSHUA Rutherford Co.
CATES, JOSIAH Williamson Co.
CATES, THOMAS Franklin Co. 27
1830 EAST TENNESSEE (partial listing)
CATE, AMOS Mc-150, CATE, BALDWIN Mc-184
CATE, CHARLES Mc-182, CATE, CLARK R-377
CATE, ELIJAH Mc-183, CATE, ELIJAH S-95
CATE, ELISHA S-109, CATE, EPHRAIM Mc-185
CATE, GIBSON Mc-183, CATE, GIDEON Mc-172
CATE, JAMES Mc-185, CATE, JOHN Mc-178
CATE, JOHN R-377, CATE, JOHN Mc-151
CATE, JOSEPH Mc-181, CATE, JOSHUA S-109
CATE, LUCY Mc-183, CATE, ROBERT Mc-178
CATE, ROBERT R-364, CATE, SAMUEL J-327
CATE, SAMUEL Mc-181, CATE, SIMEON Mc-152
CATE, THOMAS S-115, CATE, THOMAS Mc-186
CATE, WILLIAM Mc-178, CATES, DANIEL R-352
CATES, JAMES R-352, CATES, JESSE K-331
CATES, REUBEN S. Bl-286, CATES, SAMUEL K-391
ROANE COUNTY, TN MARRIAGES
1828
BENJAMIN CATES to CATHERINE POINDEXTER July 26, 1828
1836
SAMUEL CATE to MARY QUALLS, Jan. 7, 1836
1850 Murray Co, GA -53-P247 Subdivision
CATE, SAMUEL 45 bp TN
CATE, MARY 32 NC
CATE, THOMAS 15 TN
CATE, FELIX G. 12 TN
CATE, MARY K. 10 TN
CATE, MAHALA C. 8 TN
CATE, PHEBE F. 7 TN
CATE, JAMES M. 7 TN
CATE, MARSHALL M. 6 TN
CATE, MIREUM M. 1 GA
1860 CHEROKEE CO. ALABAMA
CATE, SAMUEL 57 TN
CATE, POLLY 47 NC
CATE, MIRAM L. 12 GA
CATE, WM. R. 7 GA
CATE, ROY M. 2 AL
CATE, NERO 2/12 AL (from 4-20-1945 Rome, GA
obit, SIMON GIDEON NERO CATES 85, died)
1870 JACKSON CO, ALABAMA pg. 56 BELLEFONTE
CATES, SAMUEL 65 TN
CATES, MAHALA 35 GA
CATES, AVA M. 13 AL
CATES, GIDEON 10 AL
CATES, MARY 8 AL
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The Mecklenburg Co., VA 1870 Census for BUKCHORN TOWNSHIP is now posted
along with 3 other districts and the entire 1850 census at the link
below.
http://www.rootsweb.com/~vameckle/index.htm
There are about 4 other dist. to go. I have completed Christiansville
and am about half way through the Clarksville Township. The
Christiansville dist. has a lot of data such as county of birth and
relationships under occupations so it will take me some time to double
check and then pass on to JoLee Spears. Look for it soon. Again if
anyone wants a copy JPG format of a page will be happy to attach it to
a
email if you desire.
Again these have been scanned in using a Olympus Film Scanner ES-10
then
put into Adobe Photoshop for transcribing all census pages are stored
on
CD. This method is slow but it results in better transcribing of the
material. JoLee Spears has a copy of the CD and compaires my entered
data into Dbase IV file and makes recomendations for changes. The
Buckhorn Township film was in good shape and handwriting was a not to
bad.
Bernard Rodenhizer
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Searching for RODENHIZER-PA, MD, VA & NC, GREEN(E)-RI, NY, AMMONETTE-VA,
MORRISEY-NY, HILL-NC,VA, BURCH-VA, CATE(S)-NC,VA, PULLY-NC, VA,
HAMNER-VA,NC and CRAFT-VA.
http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/r/o/d/Bernard-C-Rodenhizerhttp://www.geocities.com/ResearchTriangle/3253http://www.rootsweb.com/~vameckle/index.htm
rodey(a)kerrlake.com
Mecklenburg Co., VA
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Hi folks.
Here is some more information from Wake Forest Univ. library
All entries are from "The Biblical Recorder" - a Baptist newspaper
Wednesday, May 29, 1895
CATES - Bro. Thos. J. Cates of Rock Spring, NC died April 25th, 1895, at
the age of 83 years, eight months, 26 days, having been born July 29th,
1811. He was minister of Cane Creek Bapt. church 54 years. Soon after he
joined the church he was elected and ordained as deacon, in which
capacity he served faithfully and efficiently until he was called to a
service in a higher realm.
Bro. Cates was a leader; hence, he seldom failed to attend the
services of his church, He did his own thinking - other did not think
for him. He had an opinion on every subject that claimed his attention,
and it was seldom that his judgment was in error. His religious life was
not so meditative as it was practical.
In the death of this servant of God, an aged widow, six surviving
children, and a large circle of friends have been bereaved. He died
trusting in the Saviour whom he had served so many years. -- John C.
Hocutt.
Feb. 6, 1895
CATES - Death came into the home of Bro. J.W. Cates on Dec. 11th and
claimed the pet of the home, who was 16 months old. She was sick but a
few days but from the first it was evident that the enemy was struggling
to break the tender tendrils of her infant life. To the bereaved parents
we would say "She is not dead, but sleepeth." The flower has been
transplanted to a more congenial clime,
"In this world of care and pain,
Lord, thou wouldst no longer leave it;
To the sunny, heavenly plain,
Thou dost now with joy receive it;
Clothed in robes of spotless white,
Now it dwells with thee in light."
For the thoughtful attention of the good people of the town the parents
are very grateful, and feel that in their kind ministrations they have
been comforted. Pastor.
Feb. 19, 1862
John N. Cates, private in Capt. W.J. Martin's Company, departed this
life, Jan. 26th, 1862. He had typhoid fever; was sick some two weeks,
during which time a murmur was never heard from his lips. He bore his
sickness with Christian fortitude; seemed fully resigned to the will of
the Lord. He was a member of the Baptist Church at Cane Creek.
Though he had no dear mother near to minister to his wants; no kind
and tender sister to cheer and soothe his drooping heart; no brother or
father to console him in the hour of death, yet many were ever present,
ministering to his dying wants.
Still these were not like him, who passed through the dark valley
and shadow of death pointing the weary pilgrim to that better land where
wars, pain and death have no existence. W.P.O.
May 20, 1903
CATES - In memory of our esteemed brother, H.M. Cates; He was one of our
deacons and a very attentive member at his church. He was also a public
school teacher for many years. It gave him much time often to study
God's word. He was well posted upon the Scriptures. He has gone to enjoy
that mansion which our God has prepared for him and all who love His
appearing. Yates Church.
April 9, 1884
CATES - At Company Shops, NC, March 30th, Mrs. Sarah B. Cates, wife of
J.W. Cates, of consumption, aged 33 years. She was a devoted wife and an
affectionate mother. She leaves a devoted husband and four children to
mourn their loss. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
A.B.C.
Aug. 27, 1890
CATES - Died June 7th, 1890, Walter Wesley, son of J.W. and S.B or H..
Cates, of Burlington, NC, aged 15 months.
April 19, 1876
Near Hurdle's Mill, Person county, NC, on the 24th of March, Mrs. Sophia
Cates, wife of Samuel Cates, aged 52 years. At five in the morning
Sophia was at rest. Soon after she thought her bodily senses were
failing, she called her husband to the bedside, took him by the hand,
asked him if she was almost gone; feeling that she ought not to be kept
in suspense, he told her the whole truth; the intelligence gave her not
the slightest alarm; it was the Saviour's presence in "the valley of the
shadow of death," that took away the sting of death; it was His hand
upholding His confiding, child that made it easy to die. The deceased
had been a member of the Baptist church for many years. Her death has
cast aa gloom over the community and church to which she belonged. We
would say to the husband and dear children to meet her in Heaven. A
Friend.
July 1, 1896
With sadness we record the fact that Sister Adaline Cates, wife of Bro
Thomas S. Cates, died April 27th, 1896, near Hillsborough, NC. in the
66th year of her age. She left a husband and 13 children, ten of whom
were by her bed at the time of her death, the other 3 living in other
states. As a wife, sister Cates was true; as a mother, she was devoted
and affectionate; and as a neighbor, she was kind. Early in life she
professed faith in Christ and joined the Bapt. church. As one who loved
her Savior, she was true in her devotion to Him. it was the privilege of
the writer to be her pastor 6 years, and when his duties to other would
allow, he found her home to be his home. She loved her pastor. Her life
was a success. Though she is dead, yet, in her influence, she is living
in the lives of others, especially in the lives of her noble sons and
daughters. To such as thus live for a purpose, God will say, "Well done,
good and faithful servant." John C. Hocutt.
May 13, 1896
CATES - On March 18, 1896, the town of Haw River had a deep gloom to
settle down upon it, caused by the death of Sister Mettie Cates,
daughter of Bro. Geo. W.P. Cates. Her death was not unexpected for 12
months ago she became a victim of consumption which did its work of
death until she fell "asleep in Jesus," at 24 years of age. Nearly 7
years ago it was the privilege of the writer to baptize her into the
fellowship of Cane Creek church, of which she remained a member until 2
years ago last June, when she became one of the members with which we
organized at Haw River. In the new enterprise for the Lord she
manifested a profound interest ; indeed with her the Lord and his cause
were first and uppermost. So sweet was her disposition and so beautiful
was her Christian character, that she left a large circle of friends to
mourn, with her devoted parents, brothers and sisters, their loss. The
whole community fells bereaved, During her illness, she was never heard
to utter a murmuring word. When the end came she was conscious of being
ready to go into the presence of her Saviour, whom she loved so dearly
and had served so faithfully. John C. Hocutt.
[The church adopted resolutions of respect to the memory of Sister
Cates, submitted by a committee composed of brother J.R. Williamson and
sisters Ruthie King and Julia Blackman. The resolution were ordered
spread on the church records.]
July 10, 1895
CATES - The death angel visited the home of Bro. Henry A. Cates the
third Sunday in April and laid his icy fingers upon him and claimed him
as his own. He had been a true, active and faithful member of Bethel
church, Mr. Zion Assoc. for more than 30 years. His death will be felt
in many homes for he often responded to the call of the needy. The
church will miss one of its most useful members. He was a kind father
and husband, He leaves a wife, son and many relatives to mourn for him.
To them we extend our sincere sympathy, and commend them to the loving
care of him who doeth all things well, knowing that "precious in the
sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." and trusting that his
death was one of triumph, they have reason for rejoicing in the hop of
meeting him again, and then live with him who has said, "I go to prepare
a place for you, that where I am there ye may be also." J.W. Watson.
>From Wake Forest Univ. Library
Newspaper article - Baptist church will observe bicentennial
On Sunday, May 21, Cane Cr. Baptist church, located in the Orange Grove
community, Route 3, Hillsborough [NC], will celebrate the 200th
anniversary of is founding at its annual homecoming service.
Cane Creek church was founded in August of 1789 when nine settlers
came together as trustees to buy an acre of land for a meeting house. It
is the oldest Baptist church in Orange Co. and one of just a handful of
churches ot have been in continuous existence for 200 years.
The service...
By 1789 most of the land in the area had come under private
ownership. The earliest land grants date from 1756 and bear such
familiar names as Cate, Lloyd, Brewer, Crawford, and Kirk. There were
many settlers within a few miles of Cane Creek. A road had been opened
from Hillsborough to a crossing at Woody's Ferry on the Haw River.
Another road reached westward into Haw Fields and eastward toward what
was to become Chapel Hill.
The original meeting house was a rough and drafty log building about
25 feet wide by 35 feet long with a dirt floor and crude wooden benches.
Cane Creek's first pastor was Thomas Cane, a local resident who received
his religious training at the Haw River Baptist Church near Bynum. This
church had been established as a branch of North Carolina's original
"Separate" Baptist Church located at Sandy Creek in Randolph County.
Early church records were destroyed by fire. The earliest surviving
Sandy Creek records indicate a congregation of 45 individuals at Cane
Creek in 1816. A rough estimate would divide these into ten men, 26
women and 9 slaves.
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Historian's Report: Cane Creek Baptist Church ; Mount Zion Baptist
Assoc. minutes 1951
Cane Creek is the oldest Baptist Church in the Mount Zion Association.
The first record we have of it was the deed of August 20, 1789 when
Thomas Durham deeded one acre of land for 20 shillings to Thomas Cates,
minister and eight trustees, on which to build a meeting house. The
trustees were Thomas Cates, Richard Cates, Joseph Cates, Bernard Cates,
Robert Cates, John Workman, John Strader and Mary Christmas. All were
land owners and four owned slaves as is shown by the tax lists for 1790.
Their wills indicate that they posessed Christian characters.
However, Cane Creek likely was not then an organized Baptist Church,
for it was not listed in 1790 as belonging to the Sandy Creek
Association. It was supposed to be an arm of Haw River Church located
mear Bynum. Elnathan Davis was pastor of Haw River. Among his
assistants, licensed preachers of several arms of Haw River, was Thomas
Cates. It was an organized church before Aug. 20, 1806 for on that date
Antioch was organized from an arm of Cane Creek. All minutes of Cane
Creek before may, 1829, have been lost and the minutes of Sandy Creek
Assoc. to 1805 were burned.
... In March, 1833, the pastor, Stephen Pleasants, was received, by
statement, into Can Creek Church...
...The clerks after Stephen Justice were Thomas D. Oldham, from 1834
to near the Civil War. Thomas J. Cates was then Clerk for a few years.
D.M. Sykes, the next clerk served 35 years. Followed by June L. Cheek
from 1907 to 1921.
... In 1852, the present site of 11 1/2 acres was bought from Thomas
Brewer for $12,99. Thomas J. Cates, Wyatt Cates, Thomas Cates and Sidney
Whitted were trustees. The land was situated along the stage road from
Greensboro to Raleigh and near the inn where the change of horses was
made and the second day's travel began.
In July, 1883, the trustees were appointed on a building committee.
...The building was finally floored and completed in September, 1888 and
last bill of $14.75 was paid by letting L.M. Cates have three bells for
the amoung.
[article by R.H. Hutchinson]
Cane Creek church met for ... Nov 25th 1867 & Bro. E. (watermarks) and
Bro Cheek continued the meeting for 9 days. On tuesday the doors of the
church were opened for the reception of members and twenty came forward
to wit: Sara Jane Crawford, Lucy Ann Minnis, Caroline Smith, A...
Crawford, John Workman, James A. Cates, Taylor Sykes, John W. Coopley,
J. Leon Andrews, Susan Elasly, Sarah E. Cates, Julia A. Lasley, Calrtia?
Andrews, Elizabeth Jane Cates, Catherine Lloyd, James H..., Wilson Moon,
Patrick F. Cates, Morandy H. Walker, Henry Copley and we received their
experience and on Saturday 3rd? the church opened her doors for the
reception of members and the following came forward and related their
Christian experiences to wit: Julia Ann Cate, Flora Bell Cate, Surannah
Stubbins, Maddison Cates, George Stubbins, Monroe Lasley, Ghana, a
servant of T.Bolderlian?, Benus and Bilet, servants of J.F. Nevrous? on
Sunday at the water reten W. Cate/o Cammelia servant of T.D. Oldham.
[no periods or commas were used so I am not sure of the W.Cate/Cato
Cammelia]
Saturday, Nov. 2, 1867 -- Names of the male members at Cane Creek
Church May 14th 1867 [ Cates only]
Wiatt Cates
Thomas J. Cates
Anderson Cates
William L. Cates
John E. Cates
Ransom Cates
James F. Cates
James H. Cates
Richard Cates
William H. Cates
Willey Cates
Luther M. Cates
James A. Cates
Peter Webster Cates
Names of male church members in the Army:
George W.P. Cates
Dennis M. Cates
Sidney S. Cates
Willie J. Cates dead
Archibald Cates
Stephen P. Cates
William D or S Cates
Hist. of the members who died ... the church at Cane Creek from Jan 1st
1863
Martha Cates wif of Thos. J. Cate decd. March 9th
Mary Cates daughter """ Nov? 6th
Thomas Cates of P. Nov. 20th
Died in 1864
Enouch? C. Cates in battlefield May 7th
Death of members of the Cane Creek Church from 1865
Willie J. Cates at Point Lookout ... crossroads
Mary Cates, wife of Paton with comsumptures.
[the end of Cane Creek Church notes]
Hi folks.
Sorry about all the white space before the last set of note and minutes
from Cane Creek Baptist Church. Hope this is a better set. Very little
punctuation was used and it is sometimes hard to tell where one sentence
ends and another begins.
May 1838 Church met in conference. Bro. Baldwin attended and rendered
his excuse for his non attendance which was received. The committee
appointed to settle with Bro. Oldham. Reported satisfactory
appreciation. The following Brethren delegates to the association: Geoff
Peary, James Crutchfield, Thos. D. Oldham. Received for Baptism Fanny
Cate and Alford a servant of (Mr. James Thompson).
August 1838 The church met in conference Saturday before the 3rd Sunday
in August. The committee appointed to investigate the report concerning
Abram (a servant). Report sd that they found him guilty of conduct
unbecoming a church member and moved that he be excluded which was done
accordingly. This meeting continued name day -- During this meeting the
following persons were recorded for Baptism: James Walkman, Tommy
Carrington, Marthy Jones, Susan Hinston, Elizabeth Hobbs, Rebecca Cate,
William Cranford, Thomas Cate, John Adams, Elizabeth Baldwin, Lucy
Punfy, Christy Andrews.
Oct. 1838 Church met in conference and received the following candidate
for Baptism Eliz. O'Daniel, Paty Cate, Patsy Cate, Thomas E. Cate,
Nancy Loyd, Sally Loyd.
Dec. 1938 The Church met and received the following candidates for
Baptism: Nancy Cates, Louisa Brewer, David Roach, Mary A. Sykes. Sister
Sally Durham requested a letter of dismission which was granted. On
motion, the church adjourned to meet again on Saturday before the third
Sunday in January 1839.
August 1843 Thomas Cate, S. Whitte, Sidney L. Loys, William Cranfiedl,
Ephraim Cate, Pickney Sykes were appointed a committee to visit with a
committee from Mount Moreat Church to investigate a series of charges
brought by Bro. Wm. McCauley against Bro. Thomas D. Oldham. The
committee to meet at Cane Creek on Tuesday after the first Sunday in
September 1843.
Oct. 1843 Church met in conference. Opened a way for the reception of
members and Henry Sykes, Bagat (overwritten and hard to read) Cate,
Charles Cate, Thomas E. Cate, Henry Cate, Sally Sykes and Molly Pickard
came forward and were received for Baptism. Called on the committee
which was appointed in August to report. They made the following report
through George W. Parify and James J. Chuckwood, secretaries for the
committee... (not Cates listed in report).
Feb 1845 Church met in conference on Saturday before the 1st Lord's day
in 1845 and then proceeded to business. The door of the church was
opened. Ransom Cates came forward and was unanimously received. There
being no further business on motion the church adjourned.
April 1846 Saturday before the 1st in April 1846. The door of the
church was opened for the reception of members. There being none.
Grievances were inquired after. Bro. Ephriam Cates and Adaline Sykes
were reported for bastardly. There being no further business on motion
the church adjourned.
May 1846 Church set in conference Saturday before the 1st in May 1846.
The doors of the church were opened for the reception of members being
none. Inquire for grievances were called for. The case of Adaline Sykes
was taken up and she was excluded for bringing forth a bastard child.
Also, the case for Bro. Ephriam Cates was acted on, and he was continued
in full fellowship. These being no further business on motion the church
was adjourned.
The church at Cane Creek met in conference March 19th 1867. Brother
Baldwin moderated the fellowship of the church good. Doors of the church
opened for the reception of members. None presented their claims. The
committee had nothing to report. Reference called for the committee that
is Bros. Wiatte Cates & Bro. A. Cates wanted until the next meeting to
report which was granted them. A motion to adjourn. Thomas J. Cates as
clerk.
The church at Cane Creek met in conference April 16th 1867. Bros.
Baldwin moderator. Fellowship of the church good committee nothing to
report. The doors of the church were opened for the reception of members
None came forward. References the case of Bros. E.H. Stubbins and James
Stubbins were taken up for playing at nigh frolicks and singing of
carnal songs and ... song. (The next page is creased and hard to read)
They confessed their faults and were retained in the church. The two
sisters, daughters of Sandra Cates they were retained in the church. A
motion ... play and singing be brought and read the next church meeting
day.
Thomas S. Cates petition by Cate to withdraw from this church the
petition and care was taken up and a charge of immoral conduct was
against him by common report and part of his own acknowledgment and on
motion, he was excluded from this church. The following sisters were
presented to this church for dealing s in violating a restoration? and
participating in night plays and singing of carnal songs to wit Henry
Cates and daughter Elizabeth Cates. Emeline F. Syke & Mary Smith. On
motion a committee appointed to see the above named sisters and Bro.
Anderson & Wiatte Cates was to see Emeline F. Sykes, Nancy Cates and
daughters Elizabeth Cate and invite them to this church and Bros. Wm.
Cheek is to see Mary Smith and invite her to this church. All to attend
our next conference. A motion to adjourn. Thomas J. Cates.
The church at Cane Creek met in conference May 14th 1867. Bro. T.D.
Oldham, moderator. Bro. Baldwin absent. The roll called and absentees
noted. The fellowship of the church good . The doors of the church
opened for the reception of members and this name of John E. Cates was
presented or his etten? to join the church from the Army from under?
the hand of Elders J.W. Jones who baptized him which was received in the
fellowship of this church
The committee called on to report and reported that they ahd seen
Emeline F. Sykes. She made her acknowledgment and was acquitted on her
request. The case of the sisters Nancy Cates, Elizabeth Cates and Mary
Smith continued and Bro. Wiatt and Anderson Cates were continued to see
the above named Sisters and invite them to our next conference & Bro. W.
Cheek continued to see and invite Mary Smith to our next conference
meeting. A coloured woman named Julia belonging to Bro. Wm. Jones came
forward and related her Christian examination to the church and was
received as the former clerk was excluded from their church. A motion
was made then Thomas J. Cates be the Church clerk of this church was
unanimously adopted by the church. Thomas J. Cates, clerk.
On Sabbath May 15th ... The resolution that was called for and read in
the church were as follows. Resolved that we the church at Cane Creek do
not hold with the play, frolic, and the sing of carnal songs and play
songs and of any member of this church open his or her door or doors'
for the reception of the plays and participating in them, he or she will
[be] brought and the census and dealings of the ...at Cane Creek adopted
by those present.
Saturday June 18th 1867 The church at Cane Creek met in conference.
Elder S. Baldwin, moderator. The calling of this roll, absentees noted.
The fellowship of the church good the doors of the church open for the
reception of members and none came forward. Reference the committee
called on the report on the ... to wit Nancy & Elizabeth Cates her
daughter. They had not seen them and requested until the next meeting to
report which was granted to wit Wiatt Cates & Anderson Cates. Bro. W.
Cheek reported on the case of Sister Mary Smith and she was forgiven by
the church. A motion was made that the church appoint her delegate to
the represent her in the next association and the following jurors were
elected the following Brethren Thomas D. Oldham, John Moore and Thomas
J. Cates. Wiatt Cates alternate. A notion that we send six dollars for
the association fund was carried. A motion was made that a collection
betaken on this ... for missionary Junposer which we did. A motion to
adjourn. Thomas J. Cates, Clerk.
Roberta,
Thanks for the responses on the Alamance Gleaner notices. I have
provided responses to your data below:
#16 Miss Ida Cates is the dau. of Sidney S. Cates
Hmmmmmm. I have the two Sydney Luther Cates, but no Sidney S. Cates.
Please send additional info...
#23 Eveline d/o James F. Cates is the only Eveline I have.
OK, this is a possible, but not a sure match yet...
#24. I don't think that Emma F. Cates is the dau. of William & Mary
Foust since they were in Henry Co. TN, but I can't place her.
OK
#25. Is Zeb Vance Cates s/o Luther Madison Cates?
Yes! That is a definite match. The dates are right and he does have
the brother Clarence. Also, the death date is found on the grave stone
at Cane Creek.
#26 Herman probably is the s/o Beauregard Johnson Cates since there
aren't many Hermans and he was 21 in 1912.
OK
#29 Sallie Belle Cates is Sarah Belle Cates d/0 James Wesley Cates.
OK
You asked about a few names that I mentioned...
> # 31 who is Ira Cates b. 1875?
I have the following information, obtained from the booklet:
"The Second Hawfields Burying Ground 1783-1992", published by Hawfields
Presbyterian Church, Mebane, NC, January 1993, pages 10-11. Note that
these are the only CATE/CATES in the document.
Ira E. Cates b. 14 Jun 1875 d. 1 May 1907
Betty Covington b. 9 Feb 1878 d. 20 Dec 1917
child: Minnie A. Cates b. 20 Sep 1898 d. 28 Oct 1900
> #7 who is Sherman Cates b. June 1864?
The only info on Sherman is from the 1900 Alamance census. He was a
druggist, single, living in Graham, and owned his own home.
Thanks again!
-Ken
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Hi, I new to the list. I am looking for a Nathaniel J. Cates. He is on
the 1870 Census of Smith Co., Texas, pg 226 as being b: in Tennessee, age:
38. He is listed with a Nancy Cates, wife, age: 33, b: in Tennessee.
Children:
1. Mary, age: 16, b: in Texas;
2. Robert, age: 10, b: Texas;
3. William, b: in Texas, age: 8;
4. Samuel, b: Texas, age: 4;
5. Leonna, b: in Texas, age: 2.
Also listed, but on pg 227 is a Robert Cates, age: 37; b: in Tennessee.
Wife: Julia, age: 28; b: Tennessee.
Children:
1. Martha, age: 16; b: in Texas;
2. Sallie, age: 11, b: in Texas;
3. Robert, age: 9, b: in Texas;
4. Matilda, age: 6, b: in Texas;
5. Nathaniel, age: 4, b: in Texas;
6. Charles, age: 1, b: in Texas.
I also have him listed on the 1910 US CENSUS HICKORY TOWNSHIP LOVE CO,
Oklahoma
William M. Bollen Head 45 yrs old b: TX Parents: Fa: b: UNK - Mo: b: TN
Cordelia D. Bollen Wife 36 yrs old b: TX Parents: Both parents b: TX
Bertha E. Bollen Dau 16 yrs old b: OK
Clyde Bollen Son 11 yrs old b: OK
Fred C. Bollen Son 8 yrs old b: OK
Velma Bollen Dau 6 yrs old b: OK
Neva B. Bollen Dau 3 1/2 yrs old b: OK
R. Russell Bollen Son 6/12 yrs old b: OK
Nathaniel J. Cates Septfather 77 yrs old b: TN
And was in the Civil War.
Any help on this person or family members would be most appreciated.
Thank you very much,
Glen Hearell
Hi all.
The Forsyth Co. Public Library's book "Orange County - 1752-1952" / ed.
by Hugh Lefler and Paul Wager (1953) had this statement.
p. 300 Cane Creek Baptist Church (450 ; organized in 1789; leaders in
organization: Rev. Thomas Cates, Richard Cates, Joseph Cates, Bernard
Cates, Robert Cates, John Workman, John Strader, and Mary Christmas ;
first pastor: Rev. Thomas Cates ; membership: 182; present pastor: Rev.
Harry Bird.
p. 301 Antioch Baptist Church (56) ; organized by Cane Creek in 1806 as
Haw River Mountain Church and moved to present location in 1830;
leaders: Jesse Buckner, George Pope and Thomas Cates: first pastor:
Elder Mark Andrews; membership: 247; present pastor: George Pirtle"
This led me to Wake Forest Univ. - NC Bapt. Collection and I have found
the following notes. Since the microfilm is filming handwriting and is
grainy, I will do my best to spell as they spell.
abbr. used: bp: baptism ; re: received ; ex: excommunicated or excluded
; d. died or death ; res: restored ; rc received by letter ; ds:
dismissed by letter
May 31, 1829 - names of the formal members
Btcey Cate d. 1839
Sally? Cate - rc Cane Creek Bapt Dec 1830
Reny (Cate married) Pritchet bp: Jan 1832 ; ds: 1837
Sylvia Cate bp: Sept. 1837
Nevelson Cate bp: Sept 1832
Tho. Cate bp: Aug 1838
Thos. E. Cate bp: Oct 1838 ; ds: 1854
Barney Cate bp: Oct 1843
Thos. E. Cate (of Thos.) bp: Oct 1843
Henry Cate bp: Oct 1843
Louisa Cate (of Vincent) bp: Nov 1837
Parthenia Cate bp: Nov 1837 ; ex: 1841
Rebecca Cate bp: Aug. 1838
Nancy Cate (of Solomon) bp: Dec 1838
Mary Cate (married Lashley) bp: May 1842 ; d. 1853
Minutes: April 1830
Pursuant to adjournment the Baptist Church of Christ met at Cane Creek
on Saturday before the third Sunday in April after preaching by Brethren
Roberts and Andrews sat in conference inquired for complaints on motion
the follow resolution was passed. Resolved that ... any male member
missing these meetings, that he by cited attend into under... Bro.
Oldham applied for letter of dismiss ion for Sister Rosannah Cate which
was granted on motion this church...
June 1830 The church agreed to adjournment on motion. It was agreed
that we have communion next meeting. Bro. Solomon Cate appealed to
invite Bro. Abner Bailiff and son to attain next meeting and Bro. John
Workman to invite Bro Azariah Reavis to the same on motion. The church
adjourned to Saturday before the third Sunday in July.
December 1830 The church met in conference on Saturday before the third
Sunday in December ... inquired for grievances ... opened the way for
the reception of members Sisters Sally Cate, Fanny Hunter and Sally
Morrow came forward and related the experience and ... received the
moderator giving them the right of fellowship. On motion of the church
adjournment to meet on Saturday before the third Sunday in January 1831.
Jan. 1832 The church met in conference on Saturday before the third
Sunday in January 1832. Opened the way for the receptions of members
Thomas Cate, Thomas Hunter, Thompson Pritchret, James Morrow, Sandy
Hunter, Frederick Reeves, Rachel Riley, Reny Cato - ... in them
experience and were received for Baptism the case of Susan Sikes...
referred to next meeting.
Feb 1832 Bros. William Reavis came forward and asked to be restored
saying he was sorry for what he had done and the Church had done right
in excommunicating him. The church agree to receive him into fellowship.
Received for Baptism Huldo Cates, Benj. Crutchfield, Willis Smith,
Elizabeth Reeves and Nevelson Cates. Appointed Brethren Thomas D.
Oldham, Stephen Justice and Joel Parrish delegates to the association.
On motion the church adjourned.
Sept 1834 The church met in conference on Saturday before the third
Sunday in September and received for Baptism James Sykes, ? Sykes, Wyatt
Cates.-- Charge brought against F. Reeves for drinking ... with John
Williams. The charge was not proven. Charge brought against Thompson
Pricket for drinking, too... liquor on his acknowledging his youth. The
church agreed to continue ... in fellowship. Letters of dismission were
granted to the following Brethren and Sisters to continue the Church at
Mars Hill: H.G. Parrish, Ino Redding, Susan Fancem, Elizabeth Redding,
Margaret Redding, Agnus Parrish, Ann M. Kerrill.
July 1835 The church met and inquired for grievances a charge was
brought against Bro. Sol. Cates for drinking to much liquor. This case
was continued. References the case of Vro. Ran Mabry was taken up. He
was found guilty of the charges brought against him and was excluded.
Aug. 1835 The church met and took up the case of Bro. Cates. He was
acquited of the charge lodged against him and continued in fellowship.
Sept. 1835 The church met in conference on Saturday before the 3rd
Sunday in September. Inquired for grievances. A complaint against Bro.
Cates for agravating the division between the blacks and whites. The
case was continued. Proceed to appoint delegates to the association. The
following brethren were appointed: Thomas D. Oldham, James Morrow and
James Crutchfield. Received for Baptism Calivn Bishop and Charles
Howard.
Oct. 1835 The Church met in conference. Called for reference the case
of Bro. Cates was brought forward. Bro. Cates acknowledged that he had
done wrong and the church forgave him. Received for Baptism Ruthy Howard
and Nancy Breiver and William Cate.
Jan 1836 The church met on Saturday before the third Sunday in January
1836. Inquired for reference the case of Bro. Cates was brought forward
and he denied it and there being no proof he was acquited -- The church
adjourned.
Feb. 1836 The church met in conference. Bro. Thomas Cate brought a
charge against himself for getting drunk and made sufficient
adknowledgements and the church continued him in fellowship.
July 1837 Brothers James Workman, Solomon Cate and James Crutchfiled
were appointed to visit the old Sister Jackson and inquire into her
condition and report to next meeting. Received for Baptism Adaline Syke,
Hulda Cate and Nancy Syke.
August 1837 The church met in conference in August. Called on committee
to report. The committee reported that they found Sister Jackson is
suffering circumstances. On motion James Jones and James Crutchfield,
Thomas Cate and Thomas D. Oldham were appointed a committee to ... for
Sister Jackson and report to the Church from time to time. Received for
Baptism William Walker, nancy Kirk, Revecca Cate and Ann Cate. The
committee were requested to gather all the information they could
relative to Sister Morris.
Sept. 1837 Church met in conference. Inquired for complaints. None.
Received for Baptism Henry Sykes, Julius Howard, Sylvia Cate.
Nov. 1837 The church met in cinference. Called for references. The case
of Bro. McCauley was continued until next meeting. Letters of dismission
were granted to Thompson Pritchard and his wife on motion. It was
unanimously agreed that the clerk have power to give letter of dismssion
in case of necessity. Received for Baptism Vincent Cate, Louise Cate,
John Cate, Pirthony Cate.
Hi Ken, thanks for the marriages & obits, unfortunately, I can only
help on a couple. Anyone else have any of them.
#16 Miss Ida Cates is the dau. of Sidney S. Cates
#23 Eveline d/o James F. Cates is the only Eveline I have.
#24. I don't think that Emma F. Cates is the dau. of William & Mary
Foust since they were in Henry Co. TN, but I can't place her.
#25. Is Zeb Vance Cates s/o Luther Madison Cates.
#26 Herman probably is the s/o Beauregard Johnson Cates since there
aren't many Hermans and he was 21 in 1912.
#29 Sallie Belle Cates is Sarah Belle Cates d/0 James Wesley Cates.
You have a couple I don't have # 31 who is Ira Cates b. 1875?
#7 who is Sherman Cates b. June 1864?
Roberta
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Hi everyone,
On my trip to NC this year, I made copies of all of the mentions of
CATE/CATES in the Alamance Gleaner (old weekly newspaper in Alamance
County). You may have most or all of the names and dates already, but I
find the background information to be very interesting.
Actually, I was surprised to find how few of the persons I could
recognize. Therefore, I ask for your collective wisdom in identifying
the ones that I couldn't. Please reply to the list. Thanks!
(by the way, in case you think I should have also included the page
number for the source, the Gleaner was a very short newspaper, typically
4 pages and this information was typically on page 2.)
1. [I'm not sure who A. J. is, much less the daughter]
We are sorry to note the death of A. J. Cates infant daughter today.
Source: Alamance Gleaner, Oct 27, 1887
2. [I dont know who this is ]
Within the past two weeks marriage licenses have been issued by the
Register of Deeds to the following couples: Wm. Thos. Cates and Mary
Rumbley, Walter L. Smith and Lettie Foust, John C. Allred and Addie B.
Richardson, Phillip Haithcock and Ola Fields, all white.
Source: Alamance Gleaner, April 20, 1905
3. [I assume this is Peter Webster Cates 1853-1915]
Married, at the residence of Mr. M. A. Godfrey, May 37 (sic), 1905, Mr.
Peter W. Cates and Miss Emily E. Ray, T. P. Bradshaw, J. P. officiating.
Source: Alamance Gleaner, June 1, 1905
4. [which John M. Cates is this?]
Mr. John M. Cates little 14-months-old daughter died at Haw River
Monday.
Source: Alamance Gleaner, Sept 8, 1904
5. [I assume this is Peter Webster Cates and Margaret Bradshaw]
Mrs. Margaret Cates, wife of Webster Cates, died at her home at
Swepsonville yesterday at 4 oclock p. m., aged about 70 years. She
leaves a husband, nine sons and two daughters to mourn her death. The
remains will be buried at Moores Chapel this afternoon.
Source: Alamance Gleaner, Oct 9, 1902
6. [I dont know who this is ]
Couple Married Whose Ages Aggregated 143 Years
Durham Herald, 11th,
There was a runaway marriage in Orange county, some six or seven
miles from Durham, night before last in which the combined ages of the
couple was 143 years. The groom was 76 years of age and his bride 67.
In this marriage the contracting parties were J. M. Cates and Mrs.
Lucinda Harris. The marriage ceremony was performed at the home of the
groom and Justice of the Peace Sterling Browning officiated.
The couple had been sweethearts for some time but there were
objections on the part of the relatives of the bride to the match. Day
before yesterday Mr. Cates went to the home of the bride and took her
out for a drive. They said that they were going to the home of Mrs. Jane
Cook, a daughter of Mrs. Harris, in West Durham. Instead they went to
the home of the groom and later in the afternoon Squire Browning was
summoned. The wedding ceremony was solemized afterward which an old
fashioned wedding supper was served.
Source: Alamance Gleaner, Oct 16, 1902
7. [would this be Sherman Cates, born June 1864? That Sherman was listed
as single in the 1900 census ]
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Cate died Sunday.
Source: Alamance Gleaner, May 26, 1898
8. [I dont know who this is ]
Last week the little four-year-old daughter of Mr. Geo. Cates died after
a very painful illness of two weeks. His many friends sympathize with
him in his affliction.
Source: Alamance Gleaner, April 28, 1898
9. [daughter of George Washington Purifoy Cates and Sarah Jane Cates]
The whole community was saddened beyond expression at the announcement
of the death of Miss Minnie Cates, at her home in Orange county, on
Monday morning at 2 oclock. This makes the fourth of Esquire Cates
children to be taken in 2 years, On Sunday, the 12th, we buried Junius
Cates and now Miss Minnie is gone. Even the children, in speaking of it,
do so in whispers. Every one sympathizes with Esq. Cates and the
remainder of his family and many a prayer has ascended to the "Throne of
Grace" for their comfort in this their hour of trial. Out of six
children but two remain and we hope and trust that they may be spared to
be a comfort and help to their sorrowing parents. Haw River, Dec. 21,
1897.
Source: Alamance Gleaner, Dec 23, 1897
10. [I assume this is James Wesley Cates, 1847-1918. Does anyone know
what chapter 90, acts of 1885 was all about?]
Pardoned.
Governor Russell pardons C. E. McLean, J. W. Cates, J. C. Staley, B. R.
Sellers, H. K. Hall, G. W. Pickett, R. L. Sutphin and Saul Hughes, who
were convicted of the violation of chapter 90, acts of 1885, at the last
May term of Alamance Superior Court, and sentenced to a fine of $50 each
and the costs of the action. He makes the following endorsement: "This
pardon is recommended by the presiding judge, Allen, and a large number
of prominent men in Alamance. It appears that the defendants were not
guilty of any corrupt intent and conviction ought not to involve any
degree of infamy or even of disrepute."
Source: Alamance Gleaner, Dec 23, 1897
11. [does anyone know who owned this company? Could it have been A. B.
Cates? (see death notice below)]
Cates & Co. are telling you this week about their nice candies, fruits,
&c., for Christmas.
Source: Alamance Gleaner, Dec 23, 1897
12. [I dont know who this is ]
A company of relatives and friends of Mr. John P. Cates, of Haw River,
accompanied him to Durham, on Wednesday of last week, where he was
united in marriage to Miss A. E. Roberson of that city. Rev. John C.
Hocutt, pastor of the Baptist church in this town, performed the
marriage ceremony. We wish them a happy and successful life.
Source: Alamance Gleaner, Feb 5, 1896
13. [Wow, what an obit! daughter of George Washington Purifoy Cates and
Sarah Jane Cates]
A SAD DEATH
On Wednesday, March 18th, at 12:05 oclock, Miss Mettie Cates, whose
continuous illness for the past three months has excited our deepest
sympathy, gently passed away. Her last words were, "I want to go sleep,"
and the end was as calm and peaceful as that of a babe. Her death was
felt more than it was noticed. The very atmosphere seemed changed. While
we all know that her departure was at hand, when we were told that she
had actually "crossed over the river," we were not surprised but rather
felt that we knew it before. She was asleep! Yes,
"Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep,"
and her awakening will be in Heavenan assurance that the veriest child
in this community fully realizes. It seems to me that if a sceptic could
have known her during her youth and, especially all along the various
stages of her illness witnessed the perfect child like faith and trust
that was never for an instant weakened by doubt, he would have been
forced to say that there must be truth in what she believes, and that
her God cannot be a god of imagination but a veritable living God. Her
whole life has been one of truth and faith. It is seldom that we have
such "living witnesses" in our midst. Had the question been asked six
months ago, what young lady in our place came nearest the standard of an
ideal Christian? The answer would have been uniform"Mettie Cates."
Words are idle and praises are vain, but as she lived, so she died, and
she has left us, in her memory, a priceless treasurean assurance that
there is a God who can be trusted and loved. When asked by her pastor,
if she had any doubts as to her future, she said, none, she knew that if
she died she would be taken to Him, who has been her Lord and Master.
There was absolutely no fear of the future for her from what I can
learnshe has never felt any misgiving for her future. The funeral was
held at Cane Creek church in Orange county, conducted by her pastor,
Rev. J. C. Hocutt, on Friday morning, March 20th. A large party of
sorrowiing friends accompanied the bereaved family and they were met at
the church a great number of her old neighbors and friends. The occasion
was a most solemn one and the words of the pastor were like those of a
brotherindeed, his every utterance showed the depths of his feelings.
There was no display of oratoryonly the simple story of her love and
faith. Would we bring her back if we could? Ah! No, but let us look up
and beyond, and so shape our own lives that when our time is come, we
may join her there. Mettie Cates was about 24 years of age, and her
memory will be kept green in our hearts. Her life as a christian will be
written of by a pen more competent than mine, but I give this humble
tribute of my heart to the bereaved family with the assurance of my
hearty sympathy in their irreparable loss.
Source: Alamance Gleaner, Mar 26, 1896
14. [Luther L. Cates, born c1871]
Mr. Jas. Sparks, whose illness I spoken of last week, died on Tuesday
and was buried Wednesday afternoon; also Mr. Luther Cates, a young man,
well and favorably known in our community, died on Friday and was buried
on Saturday, Rev. J. C. Hocutt officiating on both occasions.
Source: Alamance Gleaner, Mar 12, 1898
15. [I assume this is Martha Mabel, daughter of James Wesley Cates]
Mabel, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cates, of Burlington,
died last Friday morning.
Source: Alamance Gleaner, Jan 17, 1895
16. [I dont know who this is ]
Miss Ida Cates, an industrious and exemplary young woman, who worked in
the Granite Cotton Mills to help her widowed mother provide for her
little children, died near Rock Springs, Orange county, on 20th ult., in
the 19th year of her age.
Source: Alamance Gleaner, Dec 19, 1889
17. [the only A. B. Cates I have was born in TN c1841]
On Sunday, April 1st, Mr. A. B. Cates, Mayor of Burlington, was married
to Miss Emma Dowdy, of Burlington, H. C. Zachary, Esq., J. P.,
officiating. The GLEANER extends congratulations and wishes the newly
wedded a long, happy and prosperous life.
Source: Alamance Gleaner, Apr 5, 1888
18. [Is this Margaret Ann Maggie Cates, 1867-1900?]
On Monday, the 18th inst., at Bellemoat cotton mills, A. M. Girton and
Miss. Margaret A. Cates were united in marriage. The mill was shut down
for a few minutes and all hands witnessed the ceremony in the shade of a
big white oak at the east end of the mill.
Source: Alamance Gleaner, June 28, 1883
19. [This is Sidney, son of Anderson Cates and Rebecca Howard, the
brother is Henry Manly Cates]
Fatal Accident - We learn that Mr. Sidney Cates of Orange, while
assisting in raising a tobacco barn last week, fell from the top of the
barn, pulling one of the logs off with him. The log fell upon his head,
crushing it and killing him instantly. He was a brother of Squire H. M.
Cates of this county.
Source: Alamance Gleaner, Aug 21, 1884
20. [This is James Wesley Cates, 1847-1918]
Married--At the residence of the officiating minister, Jeremiah W. Holt,
near Company Shops, Feb. 15th, Mr. J. W. Cates to Miss Sarah E. Scott.
All of Alamance.
Source: Alamance Gleaner, Feb 19, 1885
21. [I dont know who this is ]
On Wednesday, the 21st ult., Mr. James M. Cates and Miss Sarah J. Forbis
were united in marriage at the residence of the brides father.
Constantine Sellars, Esq., officiated. A long prosperous voyage over the
sea of life to the happy couple.
Source: Alamance Gleaner, July 6, 1882
22. [which Susan Cates is this?]
Married - By C. Sellars Esq., on the 27th ult., James P. Smith to Miss
Susan A. Cates.
Source: Alamance Gleaner, Jan 10, 1881
23. [is this the daughter of James F. Cates and Nancy M. Cates?]
Mr. Jas. M. McBean (McLean?) and Miss Eveline Cates were married at Haw
River, Monday night, J. N. H. Clendenin, J. P., officiating.
Source: Alamance Gleaner, Aug 27, 1891
24. [is this the daughter of William Cates and Mary Foust Barham?]
A runaway coupleMr. Ale. P. Long and Miss Emma F. Cates, of Person
Countywere united in marriage by Rev. T. C. Hayes at his residence in
Hillsboro on Sunday, Dec 29th 1889.
Source: Alamance Gleaner, Jan 16, 1890
25. [I dont know who this is ]
Mr. Vance Cates, aged 28 years died of typhoid fever at his home eight
miles southwest of Hillsboro Saturday night. The body was buried at
Orange Grove Monday. He was a brother of Mr. Clarence Cates of
Burlington, who is well known thought this county.
Source: Alamance Gleaner, Nov 20, 1913
26. [is this the son of Beauregard Johnston Cates and Sarah unknown?]
MARRIAGES
Cates-Vaughn Last Sunday at the home of the officiating Justice, H. F.
Moore, Esq., in Burlington, Miss Lula Vaughn, the bright and attractive
daughter of Mr. John D. Vaugn (sic) of Graham and Mr. Herman Cates of
Burlington, were united in marriage. They will make their home in
Burlington. Congratulations.
Source: Alamance Gleaner, Nov 28, 1912
27. [I dont know who this is ]
Miss Clytie Cates of Graham and Mr. Sid A. Horne of Burlington were
united in marriage Tuesday.
Source: Alamance Gleaner, Nov 14, 1912
28. [which Reuben is this?]
Reuben Cates and Genie Soots were married on the 5th. W. A. Tinnin
performed the ceremony.
Source: Alamance Gleaner, June 23, 1910
29. [I dont know who this is ]
At the Baptist church in Burlington on the night of the 28th ult. Mr.
John H. Vernon, a popular young gentleman and rising young lawyer of
that city, and Miss Sallie Belle Cates, a popular and accomplished young
lady and a daughter of Mr. J. W. Cates of that city, were happily
married. Their numerous friends wish them long life and happiness.
Source: Alamance Gleaner, Jan 6, 1910
30. [I dont know who this is ]
Mrs. Elizabeth Cates, wife of Mr. Wilson Cates, died here at her home
last Saturday aged sixty years. The remains were carried to Spring
Meeting House for interment.
Source: Alamance Gleaner, Oct 22, 1908
31. [this is Ira Cates, born 1875]
Mr. Ira Cates died at Spray last week and his remains were brought back
to Alamance and buried at Hawfields. He is survived by a widow and two
small children.
Source: Alamance Gleaner, May 9, 1907
32. [which James is this?]
The 18-year old daughter of Mr. James Cates died at Haw River late
yesterday afternoon from pneumonia.
Source: Alamance Gleaner, Mar 14, 1907
33. [Could this be Charles Franklin Doc Cates? However, the article
says that he was a young man, and Charles would have been 55 ]
Two Young Men Drowned in Orange County
Hillsboro, May 22. Two homes and the entire community are shrouded in
sorrow as the result of the tragedy which occurred on Halls pond
yesterday afternoon. The two young men who were drowned, Lacy Hughes and
Earl Faucette, were two excellent Christian men, highly esteemed by all
who knew them. Mr. Hughes was a prominent young merchant of Cedar Grove
and Mr. Faucette a prominent student of Cedar Grove Academy.
Miss Bessie Brown, of Salem, Va., the young lady who was with them in
the boat, was saved by the timely arrival of Doc Cates, a young man who
resides near the pond. Miss Eloise Brown, a sister of the young lady who
was in the boat, and Maud Faucette, a sister of Earl Faucette, who was
drowned were on the bank of the pond and gave the alarm, which Mr. Cates
answered so timely.
Miss Brown had a very narrow escape, as she was unconscious when Mr.
Cates reached her. The boat was old and rotten and gave way without
warning to the helpless young people.
The news of the accident spread very quickly and within an hour there
were about fifty young people at the pond. The bodies were recovered in
a short while, but the two physicians, Drs. Hughes and Terrell, of Cedar
Grove, pronounced them beyond human aid, though every means was used to
restore them. Mr. Pelham Faucette arrived this morning from Salem, Va.,
to attend his brothers funeral.
Source: Alamance Gleaner, June 1, 1905
34. [I dont know who this is ]
We regret to chronicle the death of Dr. A. B. Cates, of Burlington. Last
Friday morning he was helping to inventory his stock of drugs which he
had assigned a short while before. He was depressed by various troubles,
and while he was in the store, it is said, he mixed a dose of strychnine
which he drank. In less than an hour afterward he was a corpse. He had
many warm friends who deplore the rash deed that ended his life. He was
about 45 years old and leaves a wife.
Source: Alamance Gleaner, Dec 15, 1898
Finally, it is not a Cates, but I offer this gem for your amusement:
"On last Wednesday, a colored boy, Owen Van, was kicked by a mule
and killed outright for about an hour, but finally was restored.
He has been kicked by mules and horses eleven times. This is the
third time he has been killed by the kicking of mules within the
last year or two, and was struck once during that time by lightning."
The Alamance Gleaner, Oct 27, 1887
Enjoy!
-Ken
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