Roberta-
Thank you for the info. It might be possible that is my William but I'm
not sure. His eldest son's birth cert. listed William as being born in
Webster Co, Ky. However, the birth cert. wasn't filed until ten years
after William's death (when his son was in his thirties), so it may be
inaccurate. Do you know where John Jr. was born? My census records for
William in 1900, 1910, and 1920 (don't I really miss the 1890!) say his
parents were born in Kentucky. However, on his marriage application to
Callie Brown, he lists his parents as being born in Virginia. All of his
other marriage applications filed after Callie list his parents birth state
as Kentucky. I know Kentucky became a state from VA, so I'm hoping for a
clue there. I've sent off for William's death cert. three weeks ago and am
still waiting for a reply. When I get it, I'll share it with the list.
I have a William Cates b. ca. 1846 (from 1850 Hopkins Co. KY census)
that you might want to see if he is your William A. Cates.
This William is the son of John Cate Jr. & Frances Newton
John Cate Sr. & Isabel Cathran/Cohorn
That is all I have William, no spouse, etc. I have data on the Johns.