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Warren Cato was a Federal Soldier, War of 1812. Enlistment record: 10th Infantry Va/USA, Capt Wm Bailey, Col James Wellborn, enlisted 15 May 1812 at age 23. He was born in Greenville Co, VA, and his occupation was chairmaker/farmer.
This is the same Warren Cato found in the NARA unindexed bounty land application files: bounty land warrant #16094-160-12
And the same Warren found in Missouri in 1819:
Warren Cato, Linn MO, 4 Jan 1819 Missouri land office #16094
Is this Warren Cato, son of Daniel Cato Jr and Temperance Cato? (Daniel Cato Jr died 1793-1794, Greenville Co)
Is anyone descended from this Warren Cato of Missouri?
Thanks,
Cynthia
>>>This is, I believe, William R. Cato b 1810 the son of Needham Cato of SC.<<<<
Pension Application File of Elizabeth Cato, widow of William R. Cato, of Jarrett Post Office, Hall County, Georgia
Elizabeth Cato applied for a pension based upon her husband William R. Cato's service in the Indian Wars.
William R. Cato served as a Private in Capt Chesnutt's Co, South Carolina Volunteers.
He enlisted Feb 17, 1836 and was honorably discharged May 6, 1836.
He received Bounty Land Warrant for 120 acres, issued under the Act of 1855.
Claimant married the soldier Jun 10, 1840.
Soldier was born in 1810 and died May 13, 1886
Elizabeth's Declarations, filed 23 August 1892 -Feb 1893 at Hall Co, Ga. (abstract of several records)
Elizabeth Cato age 66 a resident of Tadmore District in Hall County deposes that she is the widow of William R. Cato, who served as a private in Company commanded by John Chesnutt in the 1st Reg't Mounted Volunteers commanded by Butter in the war with the Seminole Indians in Florida 1836-1838...My husband enlisted at Camden South Carolina on or about March 1836...that I was married under my name of Elizabeth Sowell by Rev Wiley Jones...on 10th June 1840 in Chesterfield County SC and lived with William R. Cato until his death 13 May 1886 in Hall County Ga. She was born on the 15th July 1825 at Kershaw County SC. Her husband was born in Kershaw District SC in 1810. He was 5 feet and about 6 inches high. Occupation a farmer. Resided in Kershaw District SC when he entered the US Service...in 1836. Black hair, grey eyes, fair complexion...He resided at Jefferson PO but in Kershaw District when he applied for and received 2 bounty land warrants...Wiley Jones the Minister who!
officiated administerd the rites of marriage between her and William R. Cato is dead And there was no record of marriage public record of marriages kept in SC at this date of their said marriage in year 1840.
Affidavit of Andrew BC Dorsey aged 55 and James R. Marlow aged 27, both of Gainesville, Hall County, Ga, PO Gainesville. 5 Jan 1893
Affiants personally well acquainted with William R. Cato late husband of Elizabeth Cato and who was a reputed soldier SC Vols Indian War...knew said Wm R Cato for some 15 years and 28 years each during which time he resided in Hall Co Ga...said William R. Cato died at his residence in Hall County on or about the 13th May 1886...affiants was personally present at the time of his death and Burial..Affiant Dorsey was the undertaker who buried ..and that same Wm R Cato left a widow name of Elizabeth Cato..well acquainted with her for 34 years and 20 years...she has not remarried since his death but remains his widow....
Affidavit of Margaret Holly age 65 and Anna Brewer age 71 both of Red River Parish, Louisiana, Coushatta Post Office. 27 Jan 1893
"the affiants are each personally well acquainted with Mrs. Elizabeth Cato of Hall County State of Georgia widow of William R. Cato a soldier of Captain Chesnutt's Co SC Vols Indian Wars 1836 1838 having been personally acquainted with said Elizabeth Cato for at least 50 years and 50 years each respectively. And that affiants were likewise personally acquainted with said William R. Cato in his life time from the time said parties were married until his death in 1886. That said William R. Cato and Elizabeth Cato did always during the lifetime of the former live together as husband and wife. And the affiants further know that the said William R. Cato and Elizabeth Cato (whose name before her marriage was Elizabeth Sewell) that said parties were married at the house of one King Sowell in Chesterfield District State of South Carolina on or about the 10th day of June AD 1840. That one Wiley Jones a Minister of the Gospel administered the rites of marriage...and pronounced them!
lawfully man and wife. That affiants obtained a knowledge of said marriage by having been personally present and eye witnesses to the same. and that neither one of said parties was ever formerly married and neither one of said parties was ever married but one time as above stated.
Signed
Margaret J. Holly her mark
Anna Brewer her mark
PL Collins
JM Elliott
Elizabeth Cato received her pension, beginning (it looks like) in May of 1893. She died Dec 1898.
From Union Provost Marshall's File of Jesse W. McCollum, NARA.
written on the outside of the file:
Jesse W. McCullom
chgs 'Bushwhacking'
no evidence
Letter, Sept 13, 1862:
Gratiot Street Prison Sept 13th
To the Provost Marshall General
Sir: I would to be brought before you to answer to any charges you may have against me if I have violated the Laws of the United States I am willing to make any reparation in my power My family was in a bad situation and I would to go home to them.
Your obedient servant,
J.W. McCollum
Back of letter marked:
P.M.G. Sept 15/62 (this must be when letter was rec'd by the Provost Marshall General's Office)
Letter, Sept 28th, 1862:
Gratiot St Prison St Louis Mo Sept 28th
TO: Col Gantt
Hon Sir
Having just heard of the dangerous illness of my wife I would like to know if I can be released upon any terms. I have been in prison about six weeks.
J.W. McCollum
Scrap:
Jesse W. McCollum, Dunklin County
Examination referred to Major Leighton
Letter: Sept 29th, 1862
Gratiot Street Prison St Louis Mo Sept 29
TO: Major Leighton
Honored Sir
We the undersigned were yesterday called before Colonel Gantt and informed that we came under your jurisdiction. We have now been in prison six weeks and we would be glad to have an investigation of our cases and to know if there is an terms upon which we can be released.
J.W. McCollum
James Hibbs
A. Coleman
D. Mcelworth
J. ( ) Campbell
Chapman CATO
William CATO
Jasper N. Brooks
Note from clerk, seems to be written on back of Sept 29 letter:
Office P.M.G. Sept 30th/62
Respectfully referred to Major Leighton with the hope that he will attend to this (man?) for he comes? us constantly.
Cha Postrigh? Clk
Letter, Oct 2, 1862:
Gratiot Street Prison Oct 2nd/62
TO: Major Leighton Provost Marshall
Sir: We the undersigned has Bin Before the Provost Marshall General and he said that We were transferred to you and We Wld Be Glad to have a trial as soon as possible that We are here with out close or money and some of us Sick
Your Obedient Servants
J.W.McCollum
Wm CATO
A. Coleman
Jas Hibbs
C. CATO
D. MeElwrath
Jasper Brooks
J. H? Campbell
Monroe Fish
Bradford Fish
Examination of Jesse W. McCollum, October 10, 1862, Office of the Provost Marshal General
Jesse W. McCollum Dunklin Co Age 26
I was arrested Aug 22 at my house. Don't know what for. Never in arms. never out with any guerrilla companies. never aided the enemy. never took the oath. Am what you might call a southern sympathiser. No objection to taking the oath. could give bond at house.
sgned J.W.McCollum
Letter Oct 20, 1862
Head Quarters St. Louis District
Office of Provost Marshall General
Saint Louis, Oct 20 1862
TO: Colonel Thomas T. Gantt, Provost Marshall General, Dept of the Missouri
FROM: Geo. E. Leighton, Provost Marshall General, District of St. Louis
Colonel:
I have the honor to transmit for your inspection the accompanying report.... (what follows is a list of names with about a paragraph written about each man or group of men, detailing the charges against them, whether evidence has been taken, whom arrested by, recommendations re: prison or release, etc. I cut to mention of our Catos, near the end).....
William Cato, _____ Cato (the blank line is in the letter), Joseph Shannon, Monroe Fish, William Hogan, James M. Newby?, George Hampton, Alexander Leff?, James P? Campbell, David McElworth, A. Coleman, and Wilson S. Drace all reported to me as having been arrested in this District and committed to the Gratiot Street Prison. I have no official knowledge of the causes of the arrest of either of them. Their written statements**, herewith submitted, show that some of them have been in confinement nearly two months. I refer their cases to you, respectfully requesting on their behalf an early decision (crossed out) investigation.
I am, Colonel,
Very respectfully Your obedient servant
Geo. E. Leighton
Provost Marshall General, District of St. Louis
**the written statements referred to are not found in this file. Notice that several of these men are the same as the above petitioners**
I find these statements, in the Union Provost Marshalls Files relating to individuals:
written on the folder:
William Cato, Bollinger Co, citizen
to be examined
Jan 3rd, 1863 Recom'd for Release
Released Jny6 by order Col Dick Allen
Papers referred to Col Hildebrand Jany 16
"This prisoner can not be found" signed Spahr?
Oct 14? 19? 1862
Wm Cato, Bollinger Co, age 20, I was arrested August 14th-was home, about my ordinary business--Don't know what for-no idea. Never been in arms-rebels tried to press me into arms once but I could not endure service--am consumptive. Never took the oath--no objection to it.
signed Wm Cato his mark
undated statement:
Wm Cato age 20 years resides in Dallas Bollinger Co. occupation farmer. Says-he was arrested by Capt Leigh? of the State Militia 14 of August. thinks the charge against him was for not enrolling. is willing to take the oath of allegiance and enroll and perform the duties of a citizen of the United States.
signed Wm + Cato his mark
undated statement:
Wm Cato Age 20 years. resides in Bollinger Co MO. Says he has a cousin? about 40 years of age. that he was arrested in Bollinger Co on the 14th day of August, by an officer of the MSM (Missouri State Militia) does not know the charge against him but thinks it was for not enrolling Says he is willing to go home enroll and take the oath of allegiance to the US Govt and do all the duties of a citizen of the United States. signed Wm + Cato his mark
Also in these files:
The Parole of Green Cato, citizen, envelope dated Dec 29th 1862
I Green Cato of Bollinger County Missouri aged 40 years in consideration of being discharged from arrest do hereby declare and promise...(the Oath of Allegiance to the US Govt follows).....Sworn before me 31st Dec 1862 Chas A. Banner Prov Marshall
(?Green Cato may be the 40-year-old cousin referred by to William Cato above?)
More later...
Cynthia
Henry
According to the papers I have found the J H Cato
who died in Alton was John Henry Cato from Arkansas
was captured near Fayetteville. James H Cato rode
a lot with Sam Hilderbrand as recorded in the book
"Sam Hilderbrand rides again" available at the Chamber
of Commerce Park Hills Mo and can be ordered online.
Lathiel Cato is a nickname for Salatheal. He is the son
of 1820 Benjiman Cato/Loues Frizzell. He had a sister
Mary who lived to be 102 yrs old and is featured in the
Dent Co Mo history. Mary says both her brothers died
in the Civil War. Loues had a brother named Salatheal
Frizzell. My guess is Lathiel and Benjiman J both died
at the Battle of Mingo Swamp.
Nathan Milton Cato age 36 or 37 when he died at Alton
classified as a citizen. Nathan Milton was a son of
Henry/Polly. It took ten yrs for me to prove this through
the process of elimination. There were three Nathans in
the Civil War.
1) Nathan L son of Grandison son of Lewis/Sarah, this
Nathan lived through the war and was an active farmer
until he died around 1900 and is buried in the Cato
Cemetery at Arab
2) Nathan Cato son of Wilson Cato son of Henry/Polly
was finally paroled at New Market after the war and in his
deposition it states he is 24 yrs old, dr hair, dk complexion,
grey eyes.
3) Nathan Milton Cato son of Henry/Polly died at Alton for
his family is with William Grimsley family in the 1870 Ar
census listed as orphans.
It is tough trying to figure these guys out for there were
6 Williams, 3 Henry's, and 3 Nathans all of War age during
this time in Mo.
William and Henry sons of 1810 William Sr, son of Henry/Polly
survived the war and are in the 1870 Arkansas census in the same
household next to William Grimsley.William Grimsley was the
first sheriff of Bollinger Co Mo and a neighbor to Henry/Polly.
William Grimsley was a Major in the Confederate Army and was
smuggled out of Mo under a load of loose hay by the Cato slaves.
William and Henry's survival was conveyed to me by a descendant
of Daniel Cato youngest son of William Sr.
Adruain
Cynthia Buena posted the following ;
Cato Civil War enlistment papers, Missouri 2nd Cavalry CSA, fm NARA
all residing Lownes, Wayne Co, Missouri
Henry Cato ,Co F&K enl 17 Feb, 1862, age 16, probably a son of William Cato
(born in about 1810 in KY) a son of Henry Cato Jr., youngest son of Henry and
Tabitha Cato. There was another Henry Cato, age 18 yrs at enlistment who
enlisted 3/1/1862 in Co., F., Cav CSA . He transferred to Co.C on Mar.1, 1863
and was at the Siege of Corinth,at Booneville, Courthland and Iuka.
James H Cato Co K enl 17 Feb, 1862 age 25, a son of Sterling Cato
Jr. He died of smallpox on 2/8/1865 as a POW at the Union Prison at Alton
Ill.
Lathiel Cato Co K enl 17 Feb, 1862 age 20 (Do not know who he
was)
Nathan Cato Co K enl 17 Feb 1862 age 24, probably the Milton
Nathaniel Cato, son of Benjamin Cato another son of Henry Cato Jr. He died on
2/5/1863 as a Prisoner of War at the Union Prison at Alton, Ill.
Richard Cato Co F&K enl 1 Mar 1862 age 31, Probably Samuel
Richand Cato Jr whose father was a son of Sterling Cato he served as a teamster.
William Cato, Co K enl 17 Feb 1862 age 19 (probably a son of John
Cato, a son of Henry Cato Jr.) He deserted at Goodman's Ferry, Ms 10/4/1863
(probably returning to MO. to resist the Union Militia after the massacre at
Simeon Cato's house on 2/4/1863). His father was murdered on his own front
porch by Confederate Bushwackers probably because he had signed the Oath of
Allegiance, probably under coerision.
William R. Co K enl 17 Feb 1862 age 20 (Cannot identify him)
Cynthia, I and Bonnie Palmer believe that his name was not Nelson, it was
Needham and that he was a son of Sterling. He seems to be the Nelson Cato in the
1850 census of Pulaski Co., Ark, born in SC whose name in the 1860 census
was Needham. In the 1850 census his oldest son is also spelled Nelson. In the
1860 census his son's name is spelled Nilson. There is futher confusion about
him as in 1859 it appears that he owned the land granted to Nehemiah Cato in
1825 for service in the War of 1812. There was a Nehemiah Cato in Stewart
Co., TN between 1810 and 1812 and there was definitely a Needham in Christian
Co. between 1810and 1815. Needham served in Capt. Thomas Alsbury's Co. of the
KY Militia whereas Nehemiah served in Capt. Gray's Co., a Tennessee Co. that
marched to Mobile and saw action in that area. Nehemiah was a son of Daniel
Cato who never lived in SC. He moved to Stewart Co from Montgomery Co., NC
where I am sure that Nehemiah was born. There is a Nehemiah Cato who was living
near the Choctaw Trading Post in St. Stephens, MIss Territory where he is
listed in records in a book from the years 1816-1824 He was paid for work
partially in money and partially in whiskey, a custom of payment to Indians. Bonnie
Palmer says that some of her family (descendants of Needham or Nelson) sold
land that seemed to be the land granted to Nehemiah.My only explanation for
this is the Needham bought Nehemiah's land but we have no deed for this. That
the Nehemiah in St Stephens is the Nehemiah from Stewart Co. is very possible
since his military outfit went to Mobile and he may have stayed there. His
brother Burwell went to nearby Wayne Co., Mis. I am not sure about his being
part Indian, but it is very possible.
Henry
Gini, I assume your name is Gini, the one wanting information on the Cato
family that moved to Washington Co., Ala.
They were all children of Sterling Cato and his wife who was probably
Abigail Brewer, daughter of George Brewer and his wife Abigail Wyche. Sterling was
born in Brunswick Co., Va. before 1748 and was the son of John Cato and his
first wife Jane Cook, daughter of Henry Cook and Mary Clarke. Sterling lived
for awhile in Pittsylvania Co., Va before moving to Greene Co., Ga. on or
before 7/13/1786 when he witnessed a deed from William Barnett, Sheriff of
Richmond Co., Ga. to John Brewer, a planter from Virginia. He sold his land in Ga.
in 1810 and moved to Washington Co., Ala where he died between 9/25/1818 and
12/12/1818. In the tax rolls of 1811 he was the owner of 19 slaves. Most of
his children moved to Washington Co., Ala. They were sons Wyche, James,
Phillip, Lewis and Blount as well as his daughter Clara who was married to Joseph
Johnson. All of these folks may be found in rhe Washington Co., Ala records.
Henry Brackin
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I have more information on this family as my grandfather was George's brother. email me and I will fill you in
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Hello, I found some old photos in my grandmothers trunk that we have no clue who they are. My grandmother Ida Parelee Griffith Cato (John Galveston Cato). I have these posted on the folling website. Tribalpages.com my id bpnana my password scoobydoo (pet) anyone connected with the Cato's please take a moment and view and see if maybe anyone out there may recognize someone. Thanks
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Hello, anyone out there seaching for Cato's in Mo. I am looking for one named Jimmy Cato, not sure of the age. My mother Essie Mae Cato Shelton from Meridian, Ms. remembers an Jimmy Cato visiting Meridian when she was a young child. She remembers him coming from Mo. and riding the train to Meridian with his twin daughters, Lessie and Jessie. Mother was born 1925. I would love to find this individual because I cannot trace the Cato's from a certain point and he may be my lead. Most of them came from Ala.that I am related to. Stories have it that 3 brothers came from the Carolina's and settled in Washington Co., Alabama and from there went seperate ways. My gg grandfather Lewis Manuel Cato was born in Choctaw Co., Al in 1853. I cannot find much out about his father or any other siblings. Any help greatly appreciated.
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Hello, yes Dewey Cato had a brother named George Washington Cato married Annie Johnson. I am a descendant of George's other brother John Galveston Cato. I am trying so hard to trace the Cato line. I would love to share with you.
Nelson Cato, estate of...
Land at: NE SE sec 25, twp 13-N, range 1-S.
The word "error" is scrawled across part of this citation
Citation:
Jackson County, AR
1867 Assessment List,
Real and Personal Property,
Jackson County Courthouse records
Newport, AR
Cato Civil War enlistment papers, Missouri 2nd Cavalry CSA, fm NARA
all residing Lownes, Wayne Co, Missouri
Henry Cato Co F&K enl 17 Feb, 1862 age 16
James H Cato Co K enl 17 Feb, 1862 age 25
Lathiel Cato Co K enl 17 Feb, 1862 age 20
Nathan Cato Co K enl 17 Feb 1862 age 24
Richard Cato Co F&K enl 1 Mar 1862 age 31
William Co K enl 17 Feb 1862 age 19
William R. Co K enl 17 Feb 1862 age 20
Is anyone familiar with this family? 1850 listing looks like a group of orphans: who were their parents?
And where are they in 1870? I see that the PH Cato family of Grimes Co, TX is listed on Confederate "Indigent" Families List of TX (of, I think, 1864 and 1865), which was a state program founded to supply money and support families of soldiers experiencing hardship because of the soldier's service in the Civil War.
Any help appreciated. Thank you, Cynthia
1850 Mobile Co Ala/City of Mobile
hh 703 Peter Myer? Mezer? 38 merchant Germany
Rosanne? Rosanee? 40 Ala
PH Cato 19 m clerk b Ala
Mary A. Cato 15 Ala
James B. Cato 11 Ala
M. Myer? 8m Ala
Mary E. Myer? 7 Ala
Isaac S. 5 Ala
M. Cohen 28 merchant Germany
1860 Grimes Co TX PO Plantersville
hh 498 PH Cato 29 schoolteacher Ala (1831)
LR Cato 24 fem Ala (1836)
George Cato 5 Miss (1855)
Clara Cato 4 Miss (1856)
Benjamin 1 TX (1860)
Index to Compiled Service Records, Indian Wars, shows:
Hiles Cato, A1 Ark Mntd Gunmen, private, 1836 Sabine Frontier
James Cato, Elmore's Co, 1 Battl, Al Mil Inf, private, Creek War
William R. Cato/Catoe, Chestnut's Co, Goodwyn's SC Mtd Inf, private, Florida War
PW Catow, Brown's Co, Ga Mtd Vols, private, Creek War
Hial Cato bounty land warrant file:
Private, Capt Thomas Matheres Co, Col Howell, Ark Volunteers
enl October 1836
dis Feb 1837
Hill Cato paid for 19 Oct 1836 to 19 Jan '37 and 250 miles travel
attorney WB Sullivan
affidavit Sept 1853, Prairie Co, Arkansas
Hial Cato...age 36...res of Ark County...swears he is the Hial Cato who was a private in Capt Thomas Matheres Co in the 1st Regt commanded by Col Howel...in guarding the frontiers of Arkansas...he volunteered about Oct 1836 for 6 months...in actual service 3 months and 18 days and was honorably discharged at Fort Gibson in Arkansas Feb 1837...never rec'd written discharge..appl for bounty land he may be entitled to under Act of Sept 28, 1850.
signed Hial Cato
28 Feb 1854...Hial Cato affidavit before Prairie Co Ark Court... he was not received a warrant for bounty land under any act of Congress and has made no other application other than the one now pending. signed Hial Cato
Looks like he rec'd 40 acres. Probably received more under further application.
William R. Cato bounty land application
Capt John Chesnut's and Col Goodwyn's Regt, SC Militia, Florida War 1836
served 17 Feb 1836--6 May? 1836
allowed 120 acres, 1856?
Kershaw District SC: 8th Feb 1851...personally appeared William R. Catoe, resident of said district...volunteered at Camden about the 10th of Feb for term of three months...honorably discharged at St. Augustin about the 1st of May 1836.
signed William R. Catoe
23 April 1855: another affidavit
Wm R. Cato appears.. is same who served under Capt John Chesnut...in the war between the United States and the Seminole Indians in Floriday......said Wm Catoe received two years ago 40 acres of land for his service...recent law entitles him to more. LP Murchison of Lynchwood SC appointed his attorney to receive said warrant...
signed William R. Cato
Burrel Jones? Joney? and Bryon King swear as witnesses, that they served with him in the war.
(Later: bounty land appls of James H. Cato Ala, Robert H. Cato of Tn, Philip W. Cato of Ga, all served in 1836 FLA War)
John M. Catoe, service record, Capt Moffat's Co, Palmetto Regiment, SC Volunteers
(this became Co. C, Palmetto Regt, SC Vols)
enrolled Dec 4, 1846, at Camden, SC for the War with Mexico
Mustered in Dec 14, 1846 at Charleston SC
served as a private Dec 4, 1846- July 1847
died at Puebla Mexico 21 July 1847.
(Found on an internet website:
"War with Mexico: 1845-1848
In 1845, after Texas had been annexed to the US, border skirmishes erupted into full scale war...Once the war began, SC formed the Palmetto Regiment...which saw a great deal of action in Mexico...Of the 1019 men who had volunteered for duty, 429 (43%) died from combat or disease....the Palmetto Monument on the grounds of the State House honors the South Carolinians who fought in the Mexico War. " )
John M. Catoe (heirs of) bounty land warrant application
Camden, SC, March 15th 1848
Sir:
I herewith enclose you my claim to Bounty Land under the 9th section of the act of Feby 11th, 1847, entitled "an act to raise for a limited time an additional military force and for other purposes." If I am entitled to land I desire to relinquish and do hereby relinquish the same and to receive in lieu thereof a treasury scrip for one hundred dollars, enclosed to Joseph B. Misham? Esq at this place, to where you will please apply for further proof if it be necessary.
Wit: Osmon B. Bell signed Nathan Catoe
"My son John M. Catoe was a private in Capt K.S. Moffats Company ( C ) Palmetto Regiment of SC Volunteers commanded by Col. PM Butter and died at the city of Puebla on the 12th of July 1847---- the only certificate of the an officer which can at this time be had of his death is contained in a paper forwarded to your office to be used in case no 2794 scrip and sundry other cases the numbers of which are unknown. if reference were had to the Monthly Return of Capt Moffat's Co for the month of July last the evidence of death could be seen--
Respectfully your obedient servt
Nathan Catoe
It is hereby certified that satisfactory proof has been offered in the court of the ordinary for Kershaw District in SC by the affidavits of B. Gass and John C. Williams who are persons entitled to credit That Nathan Catoe is the father of John M. Catoe who was a private in the US service and that the said John M. Catoe has neither widow nor children living. 18 May 1848
certificate:
Nathan Catoe father and heir at law of John M. Catoe...who was entitled to Bounty Land under Act of Feb 11, 1847, relinquished his right thereto and on the 6 day of July 1848 a certificate was issued and sent to the Treasury Dept, entitling him to scrip for $100...
letter fm Mr. Frank H. Reger of Denver Colorado to
Hon Commissioner of Pensions, Washington DC
Aug 22, 1903
Dear Sir--
James Catoe of Carson, South Carolina, desires me to make application for Additional Military Bounty Land Warrant, for the services rendered by his brother John M. Catoe, who was in Capt Keith Moffat's Co, Palmetto Regt, SC Volunteers, War with mexico, enlisted in Sept of 1846 and died in the latter part of 1857.
James Catoe, the brother of the soldier, John M. Catoe, states that his father Nathan Cato, now deceased, received a land warrant for the service rendered by John M. Catoe, calling for 40 acres.
Before making application for additional warrant, I wish you would advise me if a warrant has ever issued for the service performed by the said John M. Catoe, and also give me the number of the warrant, the act under which it was issued and date of issuance. Very respectfully, Frank H. Reger
Uriah W Cato (blacksmith in Ky)
Nancy Ladd (probable daughter of Benjiman Ladd Jr for
Rufus Cato married Nancy Ladd dau of Ben
Ladd Sr. Nancy and Uriah married 3/24/1827 in
Trigg Co Ky Uriah and Nancy had a sale and moved
to Boone Co Mo after 1835
Children:
1) James Cato 1828--Blacksmith, living with Henderson family in
Boone Co Mo 1850. Henderson also a
Blacksmith
2) John F Cato 1833 Ky --was drafted in 1864 draft of Boone Co
Mo did not report said to be in
California
3) Mary C Cato 1835 Ky
4) Tabitha F Cato 1840 Mo
5) W W Cato 1842 Mo
6) H S Cato 1844 Mo
Cynthia
Uriah Cato/Nancy Ladd moved to Boone Co Mo and
one has to assume that this is his family. I tried to contact
living Cato's in that area previously. There were several Cato
families in nearby Lamar, Mo. I finally got in touch with a
little widowed lady one Sunday afternoon, who told me the
rest were her children. When I asked what her family line was
she told me that they wern't really Cato. She said her husband's
family was from Sweden and real surname was Anderson. She
said when her husband's family came over they took the name
Cato from one of his cousins at Kansas City.
Adruain