following is from the McMINN Co, Tn and It's People 1816-1997 compiled by the McMinn
Co Heritage Committee. ( I shortened a little on what was printed-BH)
pg 152 Item 3 452 Robert Cate (by Robert H. Cate 141 CO RD 116, Athens, TN 37303.)
ROBERT CATE was born 25 Nov 1831, son of William, Jr. and Elizabeth Mount Cate. His
grandparents were Wm, Sr and Mary Enyard Cate who migrated from Jefferson CO TN to McMinn
Co in early 1820s. Wm Jr and Betsy are buried in Sullins Cemetery, SW of Athens.
Robert E. Cate married Rachel Catherine Dennis on 29 Oct 1857 in McMinn CO, TN. She was
the dght of Allen and Mary Tipton Dennis. Robt and wife had 3 sons and 3 girls:
R. Patton Cate m. Ella Burke, dght of Hilton and Sarah Rucker Burke.
Julia b 26 Feb 1859 m. Simon E. Cate, son of John Neil and Harriett Ereckson Cate. They
moved to TX. He died there and she returned to McMinn CO Tn.
Frank Thomas b 7 Dec 1867 d 24 Nov 1944 (bachelor)
Laura bc 1869 m. Robt Lowery, son of Robt A. and Lydia Wasson Lowery.
Robt. Allen b 1872 d. 16 Dec 1940 m. Minnie Lee Hutsell 16 Dec 1897 in McMinn CO TN.
She was dght of Erasmus Taylor and Susan Julian Hutsell. ( a picture of this couple ).
Mamie m. Edd Pierce.
There is more on Robt Allen Cate's family.
Regards, Bettye