Nancy, my CATES line m. into lines with people of Indian Heritage way back.
I don't have a lot of info. but it mainly came from the Richards line and
Rainwater/Posey Lines from two sides. I have a picture of Sarah Rainwater b.
Abt 1805. We think the Rainwater name is German extraction. And, I have a
picture of Amanda Richards in my lines. They look Indian to me.
My grandfather, told my mom who just passed away last Saturday we were from
Cherokee but I think it could be that or Creek Indian. Email me if you like:
jvernon(a)ntelex.com and I will send you their pictures.
Jerry Vernon
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nancy" <nancybrister(a)i-55.com>
To: <CATES-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2003 11:59 AM
Subject: [CATES] CATES Cherokee connection
(Forwarded by List Admin.)
I am trying to see if I can find a connection between the CATES and the
Cherokee Indians.
Our Cates lived in GA, TN, and OK.
Anyone have any ideas? I am still hitting a brick wall.
Thank you,
Sandee
sandee(a)daze.com
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