I hope that these may help someone in their search
http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ifetch2?/u1/data/tx+index+172365665226+
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Below are some CATE Families in Texas.
12 850 845 Cates N. J. 27 M Farmer
200 TN
13 850 845 Cates Nancy 22 F
TN
14 850 845 Cates Mary 5 F
TX
15 850 845 Cates Joseph 1 M
TX
3 861 856 Cates R. L. 27 M Farmer 800
2,100 TN
4 861 856 Cates Julia 22 F
TN
5 861 856 Cates Rachel 5 F
TX
6 861 856 Cates Sarah 7m F
TX
19 863 858 Cates G. W. 50 M Farmer
3,700 1,000 TN
20 863 858 Cates Mary 46 F
TN
21 863 858 Cates Wm. 24 M Farm Laborer
200 TN
22 863 858 Cates Robt. 20 M Farm Laborer
TN X
23 863 858 Cates Silus 18 M Farm Laborer
TN X
24 863 858 Cates Jane 16 F
TN X
25 863 858 Cates Joseph 14 M
TN X
26 863 858 Cates Mary 9 F
TX X
27 863 858 Cates George 5 M
TX
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