A friend has a line of Cate's and is stumbling now on Daniel Cate. Below
is the e-mail sent to me; I'm hoping someone can help her. You can e-mail
me at dlcatesoo(a)msn.com
David,
Good to hear from you and thanks for responding so quick. You are familiar
with the children of John Cate JR and Mary Counts/Coons/Koontz CATE. John
Cate SR was the father of Jr. John RJ and Mary Counts/Coons CATE had 11
children (Pioneer Baptist Preachers) and John JR's will. I know that he
gets credit for more than he should. Aberiah Cate never existed in John
JR's will John states Alzeriah or Alzeanah being Alzira my g-g-grandmother.
Other sources state 11 children. I know that Daniel Cate married Avy Elder
(sp. Avy/Ava) the daughter of Robert Elder in Jefferson County, TN. I have a
copy of bond & lic.They went to Rhea the part that became Meigs County and I
can find Daniel and Avy then. We can prove every child with the exception
of Daniel Cate! Daniel is not mentioned in any part of John JR's. probate.
I have checked the index for deeds in Jefferson Co. TN. also have copies of
both grantor and grantee. No Daniel Cate appears. Daniel does not appear in
the Dumplin minutes! Daniel and Avy were married by John Cate Jr. February
18, 1819 in Jefferson County, TN. There is no proof that Daniel was the
son of John JR and Mary Counts/Coons CATE which is unusual. I can prove he
was married to Avy Elder and that he was the son-in-law of Robert Elder! I
have three ladies that have contacted me recently. One is more interested in
her Elder line which is no problem. Two are interested in both the Elder's
and Cate's. One is more interested in finding proof that Robert W. Elder b.
ca 1830 was in the Confederate Army. I am sure he was but I can't find the
information which I think she should write for. She wants to join the
Daughters of the Confederacy. I have no confederate ancestors on any side of
my family. This Robert W. Elder was married to Eliza Caldwell in McMinn
County. Robert W. Elder was the son of James Elder & (1) Sarah "Sally"
Womack; James was the son of Robert & Sarah Moore Elder. All in that family.
All these years and I never thought of Daniel Cate needing proof of who his
parents were. If you have information it would be appreciated.
Thanks, any help for her is appreciated.
A question I have is concerning Alan Baumbaugh of Alton Illinois. I'm not
sure I spelled his last name correctly. Anyway Alan has data on
CATE/CATES, I've lost his e-mail address. Can anyone give it to me. David