Bradley CO TN ( I failed to notice the pg # did not print):
John B. CATE, a prominent planter of the 1st District, was born April 18,
1810 in Jefferson Co, East TN., a son of Thomas Cate and Avy Willhite. The
father was a native of VA, and died in McMinn CO TN where he immigrated with
his family at an early day, and made settlement in that county before the
departure of the Indians. He was a farmer. His wife was a native of SC.
Our subject is the 5th of nine children. He received a good common school
eduication in McMinn CO. In 1834 he came to Bradley CO, settling among the
Indians, in what is now the 2nd District. In 1838 he immigrated to Van
Buren CO, Iowa, and remained there 14 yrs. In 1852 he returned to Polk CO
Tn where he was a citizen for 23 yrs. In 1875 he returned to Bradley CO.
After renting the farm upon which he lives for 2 yrs, he purchased it, and
now owns about 500 acres. He is, perhaps, the oldest living settler of the
Ocoee Purchase. He was here at the orgainzation of Bradley County and was a
juror at the 1st term of the court. He is a Republican and highly esteemed
citizen. December 29, 1829 he married Miss Tansy Brandon, whose parents
came from VA at an early date, and settled in the Hiwassee Purchase. Mrs.
Cate died in Polk CO December 10, 1874. Her children all died in infancy.
Our subject's second union was with Miss Sarah Griffin, who was born in Polk
CO, July 18, 1842, a daughter of Sanders and Susan A. Griffin. This last
marriage has resulted in the birth of one son and two daughters. Mr. and
Mrs. Cate are active and consistent members of the Missionary Baptist
Church. Later: on the 28th of March, 1887, Mr. Cate died, his death being
a serious loss to the community and a severe blow to his family.
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I know there are several of you that are descended from John B. Cate and Avy
Wilhite so PLEASE add any corrections or additions to the above bio that you
think would be of interest to the group.
Regards, Bettye