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There was a post earlier asking for information re: William Cato of Wilkes County GA. Another one of our Mystery Williams!
I don't have much re : this William. I hesitated to post this to the list, because I have so little!! Perhaps you would post what you have, and something might ring a bell and help us hook him up with another Cato family? Do you know where he was born?
He seems to be on a Wilkes County GA land lottery list in 1819. Capt Richard Holliday's District. He had two draws. This could mean he was a soldier? I forget what the categories are.
There is a William on the 1824 Wilkes County GA Tax List that seems to be him.
In 1820, he is on the Wilkes County census, over 45 years of age, with family. Also in 1830, and 1840. In 1840, he is listed as age 60-70, so I suppose he is too young to be a Revolutionary War soldier. Maybe War of 1812?
The will of Nancy Gullatt (sp?) of Wilkes County GA (dated 8 Sept 1850) mentions daughter Nancy Johnson; daughter Rachel CATO; son George Gullatt. Executors: Alexander Johnson and Christopher Cato.
I have a marriage record written down beside this: Nancy Huguley married Peter Gullatt in VA, Peter Gullatt died 1848 in Lincoln County GA.
Also, with a big question mark beside it, I have:
"William Cato of Wilkes perhaps connected with the IVEY family of Wilkes?? Did he marry an IVEY?"
Wonder if you have found anything more .... We have another unconnected William in North Carolina, c 1800, maybe they are the same man! What is the first record you have for William of Wilkes?
Best,
Cynthia
Per latest discussion re: the children of Arthur Massey father of Sarah Massey who married William Cato:
How do we know that the Andrew Massey in Madison County TN (with family is back in SC) is the SAME person as the "Drewry Massey" mentioned in the 1801 SC will of Arthur? There is at least one Cato marriage to a Massey in Missouri, involving a Drury Massey whose origins are something of a mystery. He would not be the same Drury Massey mentioned in this will, as he is marrying around the time of the Civil War and seems to be a young man at the time, but maybe there is a clue here... esp since we also have an Oliver Massey who turns up out there.
Thanks!
Cynthia
Donna writes:
"....This is not to step on anyone toes but after living as long as I have
and what I have been through in my life. I can say this and make no
excuses for it . I agree with your statement that we can't be 100% sure
of anything. older research or the new research...."
Hi Donna and List,
I don't mean to speak for everyone on this List, but did want to say that I don't think there's any need for anyone to worry about "stepping on toes"..... surely we are all here to share info, to learn about the past, and to try to put together what we can of this family history! Don't know about everyone else, but I have no ego left after all these years of research.
I don't think I said "we can't be 100% sure of anything" !
Actually, we CAN be sure of LOTS of things! My point was, past researchers were at a disadvantage in many ways. They would be absolutely amazed at the records we can access, without even leaving our homes. I think they would be thrilled with the opportunities we have to correct some lines, and add to our knowledge of other lines. It's great to have forums like this, and I really think we can eventually prove at least SOME of the children of Henry and Tabitha Cato, but only if we keep digging around in the original records and making connections. Which we are all doing! Thanks again, Donna, for the deeds, and for the will of Oliver Massey.
Best Regards,
Cynthia
LIST:
We started a few months ago in the Mo and Arkansas lines a DNA project
through Family Tree DNA. Currently we have:
1)One from the known line of Lewis/Sarah Cato-thought to be a son of Sterling
2)Three thought to be from the Henry/Polly line-either a son of Sterling or Henry
3)one thought to be of Richard line-probable son of Sterling
4)We have one test pending and this person is thought to be from Henry/Polly
These test are simple 12 marker test that cost in the range of $100, and are suppose to
take you back to 7 to 8 generations.
So far the five returned results, we five are an identical 12 marker match.
Past generations in Mo/Ar always thought that there were two different sets of
Cato's there.
If we need to go any further than the 7-8 generations we can upgrade to 25 or 37
marker test.
Adruain
Hi List,
Thanks, Donna, for the deeds and wills and such regarding the Massey family...very interesting and helpful!
We are making some progress!
Just a few things to clear up.... there are several books and family histories and such which contain information about the Cato family. Some of this information is accurate, some is "sort of" accurate, and some is either downright wrong or pure speculation. I always try to remember that research used to be much more difficult than it is today. Things were done by hand, without even easy access to xerox machines and certainly without computers. So mistakes were made, and even though most researchers had good intentions, we are able today to correct many of their mistakes. I think they would be thrilled!
Regarding the children of Henry and Tabitha, the one single most important thing to remember in the course of our modern research is that NOT ONE PERSON male or female has been proven to be a child of Henry and Tabitha Cato.
That being said, I do believe there is a 99.95% probability that Burrell Cato of SC and Mississippi is a son. Other POSSIBLE children include Sterling (SC to MO); one of the Williams (I am not sure which one!) ; Henry (SC to KY to Wayne County MO); Vincent (lived and died in SC) and Needham (also lived and died in SC) ....and likely a few more, including some daughters. If we concentrate on taking a fresh look at the records available to us today, we might just be able to PROVE at least some of these children.
Regarding possible son BURRELL CATO: I have collected quite a few records on Burrell and family, including (thanks to a very kind researcher in Mississippi) a complete copy of his estate settlement. I also have the application for bounty land filed by Frances Cato, Burrell's widow.
According to the bounty land application, Burrell died 19 Feb 1848. He and wife Frances LEE were married in Kershaw District SC 22 March 1800.
Burrell's estate was settled by his son Sterling, acting as administrator. The most interesting things in that estate settlement file are the sale of personal property and a bill from a local merchant, both of which give some personal insight into the life of the family. Someone bought a white fur hat! I will post some of this info to the List, if anyone is interested, when I have the time. The file is Jefferson County Probate Case #C574, Burrell Cato, Microfilm #12179, MS Dept of Archives and History.
There is a Bible record passed down in the family of Burrell Cato's son Henry. Though the transcription of that record (published by a chapter of the Louisiana DAR) is difficult to decipher (and sadly the original seems to be lost to us) I find it very accurate so far as I have been able to confirm the info it contains. Unfortunately, that Bible Record does NOT tell us who Burrel's father or mother were.
Now, I know that many of the older researchers looked at Burrell's application for a pension based on his Revolutionary War service, and saw his statement that he was "born on the waters of Drowning Creek" and that he lived "with his father on the Black River". Then they found a land grant for Henry Cato "on the Black River" and so made the assumption that Burrell was referring to Henry when he spoke of his father. And maybe he was!! But Henry is NOT the only Cato who had a land grant at the same time "on the Black River".
I also notice that, since Burrell says he was "born on the waters of Drowning Creek in NC", suddenly ALL the Catos who are claimed as children of Henry are born there. All of this is counter-productive to our research!!!!
In my opinion, we need to concentrate on finding Henry and Tabitha Cato between the time they left VA (about 1771, when they both signed a deed selling the land given to Henry by his father John Cato) and the time Henry begins his service in the Revolutionary War in South Carolina (about 1781). It is a shame that we cannot locate Henry and Tabitha and family in the 1790 census. I think they may have lived in one of the areas of SC near the ill-defined borderland with NC, and were simply missed in both states. BUT maybe there is hope, and maybe, if we look hard enough, there is a deed or SOMETHING to tell us where they were.
I hope this is helpful. There are some very fine researchers on this List, and other fine researchers working on the families associated with the Catos. I hope that we can continue to extend our knowledge, adding to it and correcting past mistakes as we go along and as more and more primary sources become available to us. Seems to me that we owe that to all the people who worked so hard in the past.
Best,
Cynthia
Adruain, you are absolutely right and that's one of the reasons I have been looking at this family.... As you know, in Missouri, Artemissia Cato married a "Drewrey Massey".... now, it's not the same one, obviously, but I do think there is a tie between this SC Massey family and the Catos and Masseys who went to KY and MO.
Still have had no luck with that pension file for Artemissia... I am beginning to wonder if they will ever find it.
Cynthia
> From: cato324(a)bellsouth.net
> To: cato(a)rootsweb.com
> Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:35:00 -0500
> Subject: Re: [CATO] Henry Cato
>
> Donna, Cynthia and list
> I think this is so strange that a Drewry, and Oliver Massey also
> ended up in Stoddard and Bollinger Co Missouri.
>
> Adruain
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "massedixs" <massedixs(a)sbcglobal.net>
> To: <cato(a)rootsweb.com>
> Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 8:14 AM
> Subject: Re: [CATO] Henry Cato
>
>
> > Cynthia,
> > The Burrell Cato who filed the App is the son of Henry and Tabitha
> > Massey possible (Brewer) both William and Burrell were born on Downing
> > Creek NC. Burrell died Dec 27 1858 in Jefferson Co. Mississippi. William
> > died in Monroe Co.Ala. It is my belief that Henry was the son of John
> > and Jane Cooke along with Danial, Mary, Burrell (B) 1736, John Jr.
> > Sterling and William (B) 1755
> >
> > Answer to your question about Oliver Massey son of Arthur and Elizabeth
> > ? SAs I told you in earlier email I do not think that Oliver is the son
> > of Elizabeth Alston, I believe she was the mother of Elias and Alston.
> > There is a 8 year gap between Alston and Sarah who married William Cato.
> > In Alston Rev. App he says he removed to South Carolina with is father.
> > Second Oliver was named co/exc of Arthur's will this was not done
> > without reason being he was the 3rd son. I feel it was to protect
> > Elizabeth the mother of Arthur's children born to her starting with Sarah.
> > Arthur's two older sons Elias and Alston died poor. Oliver didn't he had
> > for the day a very large estate. Oliver sold land from 1808 to 1818 when
> > he left Kershaw he sold many acres of land in different parts of
> > Kershaw, Lancaster and Chesterfield Co.
> > He died Oct 7 1841 in Perry CO. Ala.
> > All of Artur's son were gone by 1827 my Elias died 1827 Oliver left
> > 1818, Alston after 1820 census and in Ga. land grant and 1830 census.
> > Drury left family in SC and went to Tennessee and married as Andrew
> > Massey when he died even though he had children in TN his estate went to
> > him wife and sons back in SC and there children.
> >
> > The Last Will and Testiment of Oliver Massey
> > In the name of God, Amen! I Oliver Massey of the State of Alabama and
> > County of Perry, being in good health and of sound mind, do make and
> > declare this, my last will and testament in manner of form following. I
> > desire to be decently buried with any funeral, pomp or unnecessary
> > applause. Also I give and devise to my beloved consort and wife, Kesiah
> > Massey all my real and landed Estate consisting as following: The
> > Northwest Quarter of Section Eight in Township nineteen and Range Seven
> > in the Northeast quarter of section eight in Township nineteen and Range
> > seven. In the district of Lands sold at Cahawba, in the State aforesaid,
> > with all and singular the accouterments and hereditaments therein to
> > belong or in any wise appertaining during the widowhood or natural life
> > of my said wife.
> > Also, I give and bequeath to my wife the following negro slaves (viz) a
> > negro boy named Peter, a girl named Rose, and a boy named Henry, during
> > her widowhood or natural life as aforesaid. Also two feather beds and
> > furniture, and all my household furniture. Also my oxen and cart,
> > together with all my harness and farming utensiles. Also my sorrel and
> > black horses, four cows and calves, three sows and pigs and a
> > comfortable support for one year after my death. It is further my will
> > that the above devised lands and bequeathed negroes at the death of my
> > said wife shall be sold to the highest bidder at public auction, and the
> > proceeds to be divided equally among all my legal heirs, except the
> > portion daughter, Harriet Scarborough, which I wish laid out for a negro
> > or negroes to be the use and benefit of her and the heirs of her body.
> > It is my will futher that the balance of my property be sold at public
> > auction, and after defraying funeral expenses, and paying all my debts,
> > be divided as follows, (vis) I desire and will that my son, Joseph have
> > one horse, the value of seventy five dollars, and one feather bed and
> > furniture.
> > Also, I desire and will that my daughter, Lydia, have one feather bed
> > and furniture, and all the bed furniture made with her own hands, her
> > side saddle and one cow and calf. Also it is my desire and will that my
> > daughter Margaret have one bed and furniture, and all the bed furniture
> > made with her own hands, one cow and calf and one two year old heifer,
> > and one sidesaddle. Also it is my will and desire that my son George
> > Pope, have one horse, bridle and saddle of the value of one hundred
> > dollars, one feather bed and furniture, one cow and calf, one two year
> > old heifer, and one years tuition. It is further my will and desire that
> > the balance of my property be equally divided among my legal heirs, the
> > portion of my daughter Harriet I wished disposed of as above mentioned.
> > From the confidence I repose in my sons James M. and Joseph Massey, I
> > do constitue and appoint them my executors to carry this my last will
> > and testament into effect.
> > Signed, Sealed and delivered in the presence of A. B. Moore, John Davis
> > James G. Evans
> > Oliver Massey (seal)
> > Recorded April 2, 1841 J. B. Nave, clerk
> > Mary Massey, Chesterfield District, South Carolina, widow of Andrew
> > Massey, of Madison Co., Tenn. For "love and affection" for her children,
> > gave them her
> > interest in the Madison Co. land in her husband's estate. To son, Alvin
> > Massey, a 1/3 interest representing her own interest in the land. Rest
> > equally among her children Alvin Massey; Calvin Massey, Hugh Massey;
> > Harriet, wife of Richard Arrant, Elizabeth, wife of Robert Horton,
> > Sarah, wife of Amos Cato; Franky, wife of James Heubanks (sic) April 22,
> > 1857. Reg May 7, 1857. Wits Elijah Watters, Alfred C. Stern.
> >
> > 559-561
> >
> > Calvin Massey and Richard Arrant and wife, Harriet, all of Chesterfield
> > Dist. S.C., being children of late Andrew Massey of Madison Co. Tenn. Gave
> > POA to Alvin Massey, Lancaster Dist., S.C. to represent their 1/3
> > interest in the estate of Andrew Massey, dec. April __, 1857, Reg. May
> > 7, 1857. Wits
> > William W. Funderburk, I. G. Carnes. Calvin and Harriet signed with "x's."
> > (page 51)
> >
> > 643-645
> >
> > Hugh Massey, James Eubanks and wife, Frances; Frances Massey, daughter
> > of Andrew Massey, late of Madison Co., Tenn; Amos Cato and wife, Sarah,
> > also daughter of Andrew Massey, all of Gordon Co., Ga. Sold for $600, to
> > Elbert W. Massey, Shelby Co. , Tenn. Their interest in estate of late
> > Andrew Massey in Civil Dist. 10, Madison Co. May 29, 1857, Reg June 18,
> > 1857. Wits John T. Groves, Turner H. Tripp. J.S.C.C.C. Frances and Amos
> > signed with "x" marks.
> >
> > 645-646
> >
> > Alvin Massey, Richard Arrent and wife Harriet, formerly Massey; Calvin
> > Massey, Lancaster Dist., S. C. hrs of Andrew Massey, sold to Avery Hunt,
> > their interests in 1381/2 acres in Civil Dist. 10, Madison Co. and
> > another tract of 32 acres. May 24 , 1857. Reg. June 18, 1857. Alvin,
> > Calvin, Harriet
> > signed with "x" marks. No wits, although certified in Court of Common
> > Pleas, Lancaster Dist., S.C. May 21, 1857.
> >
> > 647-648
> >
> > Elbert W. Massey, Shelby Co., Tenn. Sold to Avery Hunt, Madison Co., his
> > interest in 1381/2 acres and 32 acres. Not so stated but ostensibly these
> > were the lands of the late Andrew Massey. June 18, 1857. Reg June 18,
> > 1857.
> > No wits.
> >
> > 648-649
> >
> > Bartley J. Horton and wife, Elizabeth, formerly Massey, Mecklenburg Co.,
> > N.C. sold to Avery Hunt, Madison Co., their interest in 138 1/2 acres and
> > 32
> > acres in Madison Co., in Andrew Massey's estate. --, 1857. Reg. June 18,
> > 1857. No wit.
> >
> > 650-651
> >
> > Alvin Massey, Richard Arrant and wife, Harriet, formerly Massey,
> > Lancaster Dist. S.C. sold to John Exum, 83 acres in Madison Co., in
> > Civil Dist. 10 May
> > 21, 1857. Reg. June 22, 1857. Alvin and Harriet signed with "x" marks.
> > ___
> > 2 1
> > Change Date: 10 Mar 2006 at 13:14:56
> >
> > Father: Arthur Massey b: 1736 in Charleston, Charleston County, South
> > Carolina
> > Mother: Elizabeth Alston b: ABT 1736 in Saint John's Parish, Berkley
> > County, South Carolina
> >
> > Marriage 1 Mary "Polly" McManus b: 10 Jul 1786 in South Carolina
> > Married: ABT 1810 in South Carolina
> > Children
> > Frances Massey b: ABT 1810 in South Carolina
> > Harriet Massey b: 1817/1822 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina
> > Sarah "Sally" Massey b: ABT 1818/1822 in Chesterfield County, South
> > Carolina
> > Elizabeth Massey b: ABT 1821 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina
> > Alvin Massey b: 1822 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina
> > Calvin Massey b: Nov 1824 in Lancaster County, South Carolina
> > Hugh Massey b: Mar 1826 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina
> >
> > Hope this answers some of your question.
> > Donna
> >
> >
> > Cynthia Benua wrote:
> >> Thanks, Donna, I do have this pension application already but appreciate
> >> your offer to send it.
> >>
> >>
> >> Which John do you think the Burrell who filed for a pension in
> >> Mississippi belongs to?
> >>
> >> I just don't think that Burrell is son of John, I think he is very
> >> likely a son of Henry and Tabitha, and that he MIGHT be a brother to your
> >> William who married Sarah Massey. Can't be sure of it, though.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Donna, do you know what happened to Oliver Massey (brother of Elias and
> >> Sarah and etc) , the one who is mentioned in the will of Arthur Massey in
> >> 1801? I loose track of him.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Best,
> >>
> >> Cynthia
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>> Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:07:38 -0500
> >>> From: massedixs(a)sbcglobal.net
> >>> To: cato(a)rootsweb.com
> >>> Subject: Re: [CATO] Henry Cato
> >>>
> >>> Do you have the Rev. War pension app made by Burrell Cato on befits
> >>> made available June 7 1842 he made app Sept. 1841 in Jefferson CO
> >>> Mississippi as Burrell Cato. This is John Cato son and Henry Cato
> >>> brother to Burrell Cato also named a son Burrell. If you would like a
> >>> copy of his app. let me
> >>>
> >>
> >> Donna
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
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I will address you other questions shortly.
In 1788, Congregational minister Benjamin Trumbull expressed outrage
that 390 couples had received divorces in Connecticut during the
preceding fifty years. However, numerous other couples ended their
marriages in ways other than divorce. In South Carolina, for example,
where divorce was prohibited until the middle of the twentieth century,
and in North Carolina, where divorces before 1827 could be obtained only
for impotency or adultery, numerous wives sought divorces of bed and
board (/a mensa et thoro/), a legal separation that did not permit the
spouses to remarry. Other marriages ended in desertions---notices in old
newspapers frequently tell stories of abandonment and "runaway" spouses.
This is what Drewry (ie) Andrew did up and ran away. He first went to
Ga. then Tn. But Mary was still in control of his estate in TN. when he
died not second wife or children.
Donna
Cynthia Benua wrote:
> Hi Donna,
>
>
>
> I'd love to see your info on the Oliver and Drury in Missouri. Would you post to the List? I think this is really getting interesting.
>
>
>
> Am in the process (it's taken over a year now!) of getting the pension application filed by an Artemissia Cato of Wayne County MO, who applies for benefits based on the Civil War service of her deceased husband "Drury Massey" in the 1930s! We think this was her first husband, and that he died either during or just after the War.
>
>
>
> Just talked with the Veteran's Administration today AGAIN and they tell me they will get it done...and it's about time. The problem is that this pension application is not a the National Archives, it is buried deep in the bowels of the Vets Admin records center, somewhere.
>
>
>
> Now, I understand how you would think that Burrell of Mississippi and William of AL/MS are the sons of Henry and Tabitha, but perhaps you would tell WHY you think so. Is there some particular record that you have come across, or is it (like it is with me) a "gut feeling" ? I think it helps to talk over the "whys".
>
>
>
> Here's an interesting twist: that Amos Cato with wife Sarah Massey (dau of Andrew Massey and Mary McManus Massey), mentioned in the Chesterfield County SC deeds and estate settlements which you posted, is the son of my great-great-great grandfather's brother Jesse Cato. My ggg-grand was Riley Cato, who married Molsey Hinson..... so he would be Uncle to Amos Cato.
>
>
>
> Jesse Cato married Molsey's sister Esther Hinson. On the 1850 census of Chesterfield County, all on the same page, you will see:
>
>
>
> Mary Massey age 65 with children Harriett and Hugh (this is the Mary widow of Andrew mentioned in your posting)
>
> Amos Cato age 28 with wife Sarah (Massey), children Harriett M, Jane and Anne
>
> Jesse Cato age 50 with wife Esther, children Caroline, Rachael, Polly, Lewis and Milly
>
>
>
> Isn't that a coincidence!
>
>
>
> The only thing I can't figure is that 1857 deed in which the children (including Amos Cato and Sarah Massey Cato) are referred to as "of Gordon County GA" !
>
>
>
> Amos Cato and Sarah are on the 1860 census in Chesterfield District SC, and in 1870 Amos Cato is there, with family but without Sarah.
>
>
>
> Think I will see what I can find about Andrew Massey in Madison County TN. I wonder why his family did not go with him? Or maybe they did, and then came back to SC? Be interesting to find out!
>
>
>
> Best,
>
> Cynthia
>
>
>
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>> Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:42:17 -0500
>> From: massedixs(a)sbcglobal.net
>> To: cato(a)rootsweb.com
>> Subject: Re: [CATO] Henry and Tabitha Cato's children
>>
>> To All
>> Sure Cynthia glad you found them interesting and helpful. If you find
>> something I missed please let me no.
>> This is not to step on anyone toes but after living as long as I have
>> and what I have been through in my life. I can say this and make no
>> excuses for it . I agree with your statement that we can't be 100% sure
>> of anything. older research or the new research. The only way we can
>> even come close to 100% on any of the data is with DNA testing and that
>> is not 100 % if you have one person in the line that steps out of line
>> so to speak it can't be 100 %. Having said that, I have never felt that
>> I would be 100% right on genealogy or any other thing in life. What I
>> will say about 100% right is that I am 100% sure that can't happen, past
>> your personal life, death and Taxes. To think you can do this is not
>> reasonable.
>> I also will be the first person to say I have made mistakes in life and
>> genealogy, when shown my mistake I do and will do my best to fix the
>> problem, just a few days ago I was wrong about Wm Cato of Fairfield Co.
>> but that was nothing to do with Wm. and Burrell Cato being the son of
>> Henry and Tabitha. I stand by my statement that William Cato who
>> married my Sarah Massey and Burrell Cato in the Rev. War application
>> were brothers and sons of Henry and Tabitha Massey (possible Brewer)
>> other children I show are:
>> Vincent (B) cir 1765
>> Needham (B) cir 1768
>> John (B) cir 1770
>> Jesse (B) cir 1773
>> I only have 3 son for Burrell Cato RWV they are
>> Lewis, Sterling, and Henry
>> What I have for the older Burrell is he was the son of John and Jane
>> Cooke Massey and one of Henry's brothers.
>> If anyone is interested in my info on Oliver and Drewry in Missouri let
>> me know. They are connected to Green Massey and Sarah Houston Massey.
>> Thanks
>> Donna
>>
>>
>> Cynthia Benua wrote:
>>
>>> Hi List,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks, Donna, for the deeds and wills and such regarding the Massey family...very interesting and helpful!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> We are making some progress!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Just a few things to clear up.... there are several books and family histories and such which contain information about the Cato family. Some of this information is accurate, some is "sort of" accurate, and some is either downright wrong or pure speculation. I always try to remember that research used to be much more difficult than it is today. Things were done by hand, without even easy access to xerox machines and certainly without computers. So mistakes were made, and even though most researchers had good intentions, we are able today to correct many of their mistakes. I think they would be thrilled!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Regarding the children of Henry and Tabitha, the one single most important thing to remember in the course of our modern research is that NOT ONE PERSON male or female has been proven to be a child of Henry and Tabitha Cato.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> That being said, I do believe there is a 99.95% probability that Burrell Cato of SC and Mississippi is a son. Other POSSIBLE children include Sterling (SC to MO); one of the Williams (I am not sure which one!) ; Henry (SC to KY to Wayne County MO); Vincent (lived and died in SC) and Needham (also lived and died in SC) ....and likely a few more, including some daughters. If we concentrate on taking a fresh look at the records available to us today, we might just be able to PROVE at least some of these children.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Regarding possible son BURRELL CATO: I have collected quite a few records on Burrell and family, including (thanks to a very kind researcher in Mississippi) a complete copy of his estate settlement. I also have the application for bounty land filed by Frances Cato, Burrell's widow.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> According to the bounty land application, Burrell died 19 Feb 1848. He and wife Frances LEE were married in Kershaw District SC 22 March 1800.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Burrell's estate was settled by his son Sterling, acting as administrator. The most interesting things in that estate settlement file are the sale of personal property and a bill from a local merchant, both of which give some personal insight into the life of the family. Someone bought a white fur hat! I will post some of this info to the List, if anyone is interested, when I have the time. The file is Jefferson County Probate Case #C574, Burrell Cato, Microfilm #12179, MS Dept of Archives and History.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> There is a Bible record passed down in the family of Burrell Cato's son Henry. Though the transcription of that record (published by a chapter of the Louisiana DAR) is difficult to decipher (and sadly the original seems to be lost to us) I find it very accurate so far as I have been able to confirm the info it contains. Unfortunately, that Bible Record does NOT tell us who Burrel's father or mother were.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Now, I know that many of the older researchers looked at Burrell's application for a pension based on his Revolutionary War service, and saw his statement that he was "born on the waters of Drowning Creek" and that he lived "with his father on the Black River". Then they found a land grant for Henry Cato "on the Black River" and so made the assumption that Burrell was referring to Henry when he spoke of his father. And maybe he was!! But Henry is NOT the only Cato who had a land grant at the same time "on the Black River".
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I also notice that, since Burrell says he was "born on the waters of Drowning Creek in NC", suddenly ALL the Catos who are claimed as children of Henry are born there. All of this is counter-productive to our research!!!!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> In my opinion, we need to concentrate on finding Henry and Tabitha Cato between the time they left VA (about 1771, when they both signed a deed selling the land given to Henry by his father John Cato) and the time Henry begins his service in the Revolutionary War in South Carolina (about 1781). It is a shame that we cannot locate Henry and Tabitha and family in the 1790 census. I think they may have lived in one of the areas of SC near the ill-defined borderland with NC, and were simply missed in both states. BUT maybe there is hope, and maybe, if we look hard enough, there is a deed or SOMETHING to tell us where they were.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I hope this is helpful. There are some very fine researchers on this List, and other fine researchers working on the families associated with the Catos. I hope that we can continue to extend our knowledge, adding to it and correcting past mistakes as we go along and as more and more primary sources become available to us. Seems to me that we owe that to all the people who worked so hard in the past.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Best,
>>>
>>> Cynthia
>>>
>>>
>>>
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To All
Sure Cynthia glad you found them interesting and helpful. If you find
something I missed please let me no.
This is not to step on anyone toes but after living as long as I have
and what I have been through in my life. I can say this and make no
excuses for it . I agree with your statement that we can't be 100% sure
of anything. older research or the new research. The only way we can
even come close to 100% on any of the data is with DNA testing and that
is not 100 % if you have one person in the line that steps out of line
so to speak it can't be 100 %. Having said that, I have never felt that
I would be 100% right on genealogy or any other thing in life. What I
will say about 100% right is that I am 100% sure that can't happen, past
your personal life, death and Taxes. To think you can do this is not
reasonable.
I also will be the first person to say I have made mistakes in life and
genealogy, when shown my mistake I do and will do my best to fix the
problem, just a few days ago I was wrong about Wm Cato of Fairfield Co.
but that was nothing to do with Wm. and Burrell Cato being the son of
Henry and Tabitha. I stand by my statement that William Cato who
married my Sarah Massey and Burrell Cato in the Rev. War application
were brothers and sons of Henry and Tabitha Massey (possible Brewer)
other children I show are:
Vincent (B) cir 1765
Needham (B) cir 1768
John (B) cir 1770
Jesse (B) cir 1773
I only have 3 son for Burrell Cato RWV they are
Lewis, Sterling, and Henry
What I have for the older Burrell is he was the son of John and Jane
Cooke Massey and one of Henry's brothers.
If anyone is interested in my info on Oliver and Drewry in Missouri let
me know. They are connected to Green Massey and Sarah Houston Massey.
Thanks
Donna
Cynthia Benua wrote:
> Hi List,
>
>
>
> Thanks, Donna, for the deeds and wills and such regarding the Massey family...very interesting and helpful!
>
>
>
> We are making some progress!
>
>
>
> Just a few things to clear up.... there are several books and family histories and such which contain information about the Cato family. Some of this information is accurate, some is "sort of" accurate, and some is either downright wrong or pure speculation. I always try to remember that research used to be much more difficult than it is today. Things were done by hand, without even easy access to xerox machines and certainly without computers. So mistakes were made, and even though most researchers had good intentions, we are able today to correct many of their mistakes. I think they would be thrilled!
>
>
>
> Regarding the children of Henry and Tabitha, the one single most important thing to remember in the course of our modern research is that NOT ONE PERSON male or female has been proven to be a child of Henry and Tabitha Cato.
>
>
>
> That being said, I do believe there is a 99.95% probability that Burrell Cato of SC and Mississippi is a son. Other POSSIBLE children include Sterling (SC to MO); one of the Williams (I am not sure which one!) ; Henry (SC to KY to Wayne County MO); Vincent (lived and died in SC) and Needham (also lived and died in SC) ....and likely a few more, including some daughters. If we concentrate on taking a fresh look at the records available to us today, we might just be able to PROVE at least some of these children.
>
>
>
> Regarding possible son BURRELL CATO: I have collected quite a few records on Burrell and family, including (thanks to a very kind researcher in Mississippi) a complete copy of his estate settlement. I also have the application for bounty land filed by Frances Cato, Burrell's widow.
>
>
>
> According to the bounty land application, Burrell died 19 Feb 1848. He and wife Frances LEE were married in Kershaw District SC 22 March 1800.
>
>
>
> Burrell's estate was settled by his son Sterling, acting as administrator. The most interesting things in that estate settlement file are the sale of personal property and a bill from a local merchant, both of which give some personal insight into the life of the family. Someone bought a white fur hat! I will post some of this info to the List, if anyone is interested, when I have the time. The file is Jefferson County Probate Case #C574, Burrell Cato, Microfilm #12179, MS Dept of Archives and History.
>
>
>
> There is a Bible record passed down in the family of Burrell Cato's son Henry. Though the transcription of that record (published by a chapter of the Louisiana DAR) is difficult to decipher (and sadly the original seems to be lost to us) I find it very accurate so far as I have been able to confirm the info it contains. Unfortunately, that Bible Record does NOT tell us who Burrel's father or mother were.
>
>
>
> Now, I know that many of the older researchers looked at Burrell's application for a pension based on his Revolutionary War service, and saw his statement that he was "born on the waters of Drowning Creek" and that he lived "with his father on the Black River". Then they found a land grant for Henry Cato "on the Black River" and so made the assumption that Burrell was referring to Henry when he spoke of his father. And maybe he was!! But Henry is NOT the only Cato who had a land grant at the same time "on the Black River".
>
>
>
> I also notice that, since Burrell says he was "born on the waters of Drowning Creek in NC", suddenly ALL the Catos who are claimed as children of Henry are born there. All of this is counter-productive to our research!!!!
>
>
>
> In my opinion, we need to concentrate on finding Henry and Tabitha Cato between the time they left VA (about 1771, when they both signed a deed selling the land given to Henry by his father John Cato) and the time Henry begins his service in the Revolutionary War in South Carolina (about 1781). It is a shame that we cannot locate Henry and Tabitha and family in the 1790 census. I think they may have lived in one of the areas of SC near the ill-defined borderland with NC, and were simply missed in both states. BUT maybe there is hope, and maybe, if we look hard enough, there is a deed or SOMETHING to tell us where they were.
>
>
>
> I hope this is helpful. There are some very fine researchers on this List, and other fine researchers working on the families associated with the Catos. I hope that we can continue to extend our knowledge, adding to it and correcting past mistakes as we go along and as more and more primary sources become available to us. Seems to me that we owe that to all the people who worked so hard in the past.
>
>
>
> Best,
>
> Cynthia
>
>
>
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"that's why they call it the present"
Cynthia,
The Burrell Cato who filed the App is the son of Henry and Tabitha
Massey possible (Brewer) both William and Burrell were born on Downing
Creek NC. Burrell died Dec 27 1858 in Jefferson Co. Mississippi. William
died in Monroe Co.Ala. It is my belief that Henry was the son of John
and Jane Cooke along with Danial, Mary, Burrell (B) 1736, John Jr.
Sterling and William (B) 1755
Answer to your question about Oliver Massey son of Arthur and Elizabeth
? SAs I told you in earlier email I do not think that Oliver is the son
of Elizabeth Alston, I believe she was the mother of Elias and Alston.
There is a 8 year gap between Alston and Sarah who married William Cato.
In Alston Rev. App he says he removed to South Carolina with is father.
Second Oliver was named co/exc of Arthur's will this was not done
without reason being he was the 3rd son. I feel it was to protect
Elizabeth the mother of Arthur's children born to her starting with Sarah.
Arthur's two older sons Elias and Alston died poor. Oliver didn't he had
for the day a very large estate. Oliver sold land from 1808 to 1818 when
he left Kershaw he sold many acres of land in different parts of
Kershaw, Lancaster and Chesterfield Co.
He died Oct 7 1841 in Perry CO. Ala.
All of Artur's son were gone by 1827 my Elias died 1827 Oliver left
1818, Alston after 1820 census and in Ga. land grant and 1830 census.
Drury left family in SC and went to Tennessee and married as Andrew
Massey when he died even though he had children in TN his estate went to
him wife and sons back in SC and there children.
The Last Will and Testiment of Oliver Massey
In the name of God, Amen! I Oliver Massey of the State of Alabama and
County of Perry, being in good health and of sound mind, do make and
declare this, my last will and testament in manner of form following. I
desire to be decently buried with any funeral, pomp or unnecessary
applause. Also I give and devise to my beloved consort and wife, Kesiah
Massey all my real and landed Estate consisting as following: The
Northwest Quarter of Section Eight in Township nineteen and Range Seven
in the Northeast quarter of section eight in Township nineteen and Range
seven. In the district of Lands sold at Cahawba, in the State aforesaid,
with all and singular the accouterments and hereditaments therein to
belong or in any wise appertaining during the widowhood or natural life
of my said wife.
Also, I give and bequeath to my wife the following negro slaves (viz) a
negro boy named Peter, a girl named Rose, and a boy named Henry, during
her widowhood or natural life as aforesaid. Also two feather beds and
furniture, and all my household furniture. Also my oxen and cart,
together with all my harness and farming utensiles. Also my sorrel and
black horses, four cows and calves, three sows and pigs and a
comfortable support for one year after my death. It is further my will
that the above devised lands and bequeathed negroes at the death of my
said wife shall be sold to the highest bidder at public auction, and the
proceeds to be divided equally among all my legal heirs, except the
portion daughter, Harriet Scarborough, which I wish laid out for a negro
or negroes to be the use and benefit of her and the heirs of her body.
It is my will futher that the balance of my property be sold at public
auction, and after defraying funeral expenses, and paying all my debts,
be divided as follows, (vis) I desire and will that my son, Joseph have
one horse, the value of seventy five dollars, and one feather bed and
furniture.
Also, I desire and will that my daughter, Lydia, have one feather bed
and furniture, and all the bed furniture made with her own hands, her
side saddle and one cow and calf. Also it is my desire and will that my
daughter Margaret have one bed and furniture, and all the bed furniture
made with her own hands, one cow and calf and one two year old heifer,
and one sidesaddle. Also it is my will and desire that my son George
Pope, have one horse, bridle and saddle of the value of one hundred
dollars, one feather bed and furniture, one cow and calf, one two year
old heifer, and one years tuition. It is further my will and desire that
the balance of my property be equally divided among my legal heirs, the
portion of my daughter Harriet I wished disposed of as above mentioned.
From the confidence I repose in my sons James M. and Joseph Massey, I
do constitue and appoint them my executors to carry this my last will
and testament into effect.
Signed, Sealed and delivered in the presence of A. B. Moore, John Davis
James G. Evans
Oliver Massey (seal)
Recorded April 2, 1841 J. B. Nave, clerk
Mary Massey, Chesterfield District, South Carolina, widow of Andrew
Massey, of Madison Co., Tenn. For "love and affection" for her children,
gave them her
interest in the Madison Co. land in her husband's estate. To son, Alvin
Massey, a 1/3 interest representing her own interest in the land. Rest
equally among her children Alvin Massey; Calvin Massey, Hugh Massey;
Harriet, wife of Richard Arrant, Elizabeth, wife of Robert Horton,
Sarah, wife of Amos Cato; Franky, wife of James Heubanks (sic) April 22,
1857. Reg May 7, 1857. Wits Elijah Watters, Alfred C. Stern.
559-561
Calvin Massey and Richard Arrant and wife, Harriet, all of Chesterfield
Dist. S.C., being children of late Andrew Massey of Madison Co. Tenn. Gave
POA to Alvin Massey, Lancaster Dist., S.C. to represent their 1/3
interest in the estate of Andrew Massey, dec. April __, 1857, Reg. May
7, 1857. Wits
William W. Funderburk, I. G. Carnes. Calvin and Harriet signed with "x's."
(page 51)
643-645
Hugh Massey, James Eubanks and wife, Frances; Frances Massey, daughter
of Andrew Massey, late of Madison Co., Tenn; Amos Cato and wife, Sarah,
also daughter of Andrew Massey, all of Gordon Co., Ga. Sold for $600, to
Elbert W. Massey, Shelby Co. , Tenn. Their interest in estate of late
Andrew Massey in Civil Dist. 10, Madison Co. May 29, 1857, Reg June 18,
1857. Wits John T. Groves, Turner H. Tripp. J.S.C.C.C. Frances and Amos
signed with "x" marks.
645-646
Alvin Massey, Richard Arrent and wife Harriet, formerly Massey; Calvin
Massey, Lancaster Dist., S. C. hrs of Andrew Massey, sold to Avery Hunt,
their interests in 1381/2 acres in Civil Dist. 10, Madison Co. and
another tract of 32 acres. May 24 , 1857. Reg. June 18, 1857. Alvin,
Calvin, Harriet
signed with "x" marks. No wits, although certified in Court of Common
Pleas, Lancaster Dist., S.C. May 21, 1857.
647-648
Elbert W. Massey, Shelby Co., Tenn. Sold to Avery Hunt, Madison Co., his
interest in 1381/2 acres and 32 acres. Not so stated but ostensibly these
were the lands of the late Andrew Massey. June 18, 1857. Reg June 18, 1857.
No wits.
648-649
Bartley J. Horton and wife, Elizabeth, formerly Massey, Mecklenburg Co.,
N.C. sold to Avery Hunt, Madison Co., their interest in 138 1/2 acres and 32
acres in Madison Co., in Andrew Massey's estate. --, 1857. Reg. June 18,
1857. No wit.
650-651
Alvin Massey, Richard Arrant and wife, Harriet, formerly Massey,
Lancaster Dist. S.C. sold to John Exum, 83 acres in Madison Co., in
Civil Dist. 10 May
21, 1857. Reg. June 22, 1857. Alvin and Harriet signed with "x" marks.
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Change Date: 10 Mar 2006 at 13:14:56
Father: Arthur Massey b: 1736 in Charleston, Charleston County, South
Carolina
Mother: Elizabeth Alston b: ABT 1736 in Saint John's Parish, Berkley
County, South Carolina
Marriage 1 Mary "Polly" McManus b: 10 Jul 1786 in South Carolina
Married: ABT 1810 in South Carolina
Children
Frances Massey b: ABT 1810 in South Carolina
Harriet Massey b: 1817/1822 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina
Sarah "Sally" Massey b: ABT 1818/1822 in Chesterfield County, South
Carolina
Elizabeth Massey b: ABT 1821 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina
Alvin Massey b: 1822 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina
Calvin Massey b: Nov 1824 in Lancaster County, South Carolina
Hugh Massey b: Mar 1826 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina
Hope this answers some of your question.
Donna
Cynthia Benua wrote:
> Thanks, Donna, I do have this pension application already but appreciate your offer to send it.
>
>
> Which John do you think the Burrell who filed for a pension in Mississippi belongs to?
>
> I just don't think that Burrell is son of John, I think he is very likely a son of Henry and Tabitha, and that he MIGHT be a brother to your William who married Sarah Massey. Can't be sure of it, though.
>
>
>
> Donna, do you know what happened to Oliver Massey (brother of Elias and Sarah and etc) , the one who is mentioned in the will of Arthur Massey in 1801? I loose track of him.
>
>
>
> Best,
>
> Cynthia
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>> Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:07:38 -0500
>> From: massedixs(a)sbcglobal.net
>> To: cato(a)rootsweb.com
>> Subject: Re: [CATO] Henry Cato
>>
>> Do you have the Rev. War pension app made by Burrell Cato on befits
>> made available June 7 1842 he made app Sept. 1841 in Jefferson CO
>> Mississippi as Burrell Cato. This is John Cato son and Henry Cato
>> brother to Burrell Cato also named a son Burrell. If you would like a
>> copy of his app. let me
>>
>
> Donna
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Hi Adruain and List,
I'm not sure about this list of children from Ida Cato Lankford...... I can't find anything to show whether the John who was married to Jane Cook was or was-not the same John who is listed in your message as #6, proven brother of Daniel. It's possible, but I can't find anything so far that tells us, one way or another!
I think you are right about the approximate birthdate of Mary Cato who married Peter Lee. But not because of the 1752 deed from John and Jane Cook Cato to William Lee. It looks like the William Lee of the 1752 deed is either the Grandfather of the Peter Lee who married Mary Cato, daughter of John Cato, or his Uncle William Lee, son of his grandfather Wm Lee.
The land John and Jane sell Wm Lee is the 354 acres of John's 1746 original patent PLUS the 100 acres that Jane's father Henry Cook gave to her in 1741. One of the witnesses to that 1752 deed to Wm Lee is Daniel "D" Cato.
Then on October 7, 1755, John Cato makes a deed of gift of a negro girl named Mountain to his "son-in-law" Peter Lee, and 10 days later on October 17, 1755 William Lee makes a deed of gift of a negro girl named Delphy to "his grandson" Peter Lee. No dower on either deed, but William Lee mentions his wife Rebecca. John makes no mention of a wife.
I think Mary Cato and Peter Lee were married around this time, and these deeds of gift reflect that. Which puts her estimated birth sometime around 1734.
William Lee dies with a will dated 3 Aug 1759 proved 26 May 1761 in Brunswick County VA. In that will, he mentions his grandson Peter Lee and his son William Lee.
Right now it is my opinion that John Cato married Jane Cook and had children Mary, Henry and Sterling. Not sure about Burrell who died in 1769, but there has to be SOME tie as that name runs like wildfire through the Henry line. He might be another brother. I notice that Burwell was appointed Surveyor of Brunswick County in 1768. Maybe there were some age restrictions to that appointment that could help us determine his age? I haven't checked that out. When Burwell died he had the four children (Daniel, Lewis, Rebecca and Mary) mentioned in his will, who were apparently not of age at the time, though I have not found any guardianship records. So give him 10 years to have the four children, and say he was married at age 20, that puts him born about 1738 or 1739. This is PURE SPECULATION! But that would make Burwell about the age of the other children. So my best guess is that he is a brother.
At some point, Jane Cook Cato died and John married again and started a new family. Not unusual, for sure!! But again, speculation at this point. Maybe someone else on the list has some ideas re: how to straighten this out??
Here's one point: I do not see any reason NOT to think that the John and Daniel who patented land together in 1746/7 and voted in 1748 in Brunswick County are not the proven brothers John and Daniel. So.... if there is ANOTHER John around at that time, and he is the one married to Jane Cook, then where is he?
I wish things didn't have to be so complicated!!!
Cynthia
> From: cato324(a)bellsouth.net
> To: cato(a)rootsweb.com
> Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:45:25 -0500
> Subject: [CATO] Henry Cato
>
> Most all researchers have Henry Cato of Henry/Tabitha as born
> ca 1740. Looking at the work of Ida Cato Lankford, here is what
> I find:
> She says that John and Jane had the following children:
> 1. Henry Cato
> 2. Mary Cato
> 3. Sterling Cato
> 4. Burwell Cato
> 5. Daniel Cato
> 6. John Cato
>
> John and Jane Cato deeded land to William Lee and Mary of
> Southhampton Co 354 acres in 1752 (Deed bk V, page 267)
> If Mary has to be 21 to recieve land, this puts her born ca 1731.
> If Henry is the oldest and using the 2 yr rule between children as
> it was mostly back then that woud put Henry born ca 1729.
> Then using 21 as a std for marriage that would put John of
> John/Jane born at the latest 1707 or 08.
>
> This fits with my theory that Henry was the father of Henry and
> Sterling that moved to Christian Co and then to Mo.
>
> Adruain
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Do you have the Rev. War pension app made by Burrell Cato on befits
made available June 7 1842 he made app Sept. 1841 in Jefferson CO
Mississippi as Burrell Cato. This is John Cato son and Henry Cato
brother to Burrell Cato also named a son Burrell. If you would like a
copy of his app. let me no I will be happy to sent it to you. It is 24
pages.
Donna
> Hi Adruain and List,
>
>
>
> I'm not sure about this list of children from Ida Cato Lankford...... I can't find anything to show whether the John who was married to Jane Cook was or was-not the same John who is listed in your message as #6, proven brother of Daniel. It's possible, but I can't find anything so far that tells us, one way or another!
>
>
>
> I think you are right about the approximate birthdate of Mary Cato who married Peter Lee. But not because of the 1752 deed from John and Jane Cook Cato to William Lee. It looks like the William Lee of the 1752 deed is either the Grandfather of the Peter Lee who married Mary Cato, daughter of John Cato, or his Uncle William Lee, son of his grandfather Wm Lee.
>
>
>
> The land John and Jane sell Wm Lee is the 354 acres of John's 1746 original patent PLUS the 100 acres that Jane's father Henry Cook gave to her in 1741. One of the witnesses to that 1752 deed to Wm Lee is Daniel "D" Cato.
>
>
>
> Then on October 7, 1755, John Cato makes a deed of gift of a negro girl named Mountain to his "son-in-law" Peter Lee, and 10 days later on October 17, 1755 William Lee makes a deed of gift of a negro girl named Delphy to "his grandson" Peter Lee. No dower on either deed, but William Lee mentions his wife Rebecca. John makes no mention of a wife.
>
>
>
> I think Mary Cato and Peter Lee were married around this time, and these deeds of gift reflect that. Which puts her estimated birth sometime around 1734.
>
>
>
> William Lee dies with a will dated 3 Aug 1759 proved 26 May 1761 in Brunswick County VA. In that will, he mentions his grandson Peter Lee and his son William Lee.
>
>
>
> Right now it is my opinion that John Cato married Jane Cook and had children Mary, Henry and Sterling. Not sure about Burrell who died in 1769, but there has to be SOME tie as that name runs like wildfire through the Henry line. He might be another brother. I notice that Burwell was appointed Surveyor of Brunswick County in 1768. Maybe there were some age restrictions to that appointment that could help us determine his age? I haven't checked that out. When Burwell died he had the four children (Daniel, Lewis, Rebecca and Mary) mentioned in his will, who were apparently not of age at the time, though I have not found any guardianship records. So give him 10 years to have the four children, and say he was married at age 20, that puts him born about 1738 or 1739. This is PURE SPECULATION! But that would make Burwell about the age of the other children. So my best guess is that he is a brother.
>
>
>
> At some point, Jane Cook Cato died and John married again and started a new family. Not unusual, for sure!! But again, speculation at this point. Maybe someone else on the list has some ideas re: how to straighten this out??
>
>
>
> Here's one point: I do not see any reason NOT to think that the John and Daniel who patented land together in 1746/7 and voted in 1748 in Brunswick County are not the proven brothers John and Daniel. So.... if there is ANOTHER John around at that time, and he is the one married to Jane Cook, then where is he?
>
>
>
> I wish things didn't have to be so complicated!!!
>
>
>
> Cynthia
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>> From: cato324(a)bellsouth.net
>> To: cato(a)rootsweb.com
>> Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:45:25 -0500
>> Subject: [CATO] Henry Cato
>>
>> Most all researchers have Henry Cato of Henry/Tabitha as born
>> ca 1740. Looking at the work of Ida Cato Lankford, here is what
>> I find:
>> She says that John and Jane had the following children:
>> 1. Henry Cato
>> 2. Mary Cato
>> 3. Sterling Cato
>> 4. Burwell Cato
>> 5. Daniel Cato
>> 6. John Cato
>>
>> John and Jane Cato deeded land to William Lee and Mary of
>> Southhampton Co 354 acres in 1752 (Deed bk V, page 267)
>> If Mary has to be 21 to recieve land, this puts her born ca 1731.
>> If Henry is the oldest and using the 2 yr rule between children as
>> it was mostly back then that woud put Henry born ca 1729.
>> Then using 21 as a std for marriage that would put John of
>> John/Jane born at the latest 1707 or 08.
>>
>> This fits with my theory that Henry was the father of Henry and
>> Sterling that moved to Christian Co and then to Mo.
>>
>> Adruain
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" Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift"
"that's why they call it the present"
Most all researchers have Henry Cato of Henry/Tabitha as born
ca 1740. Looking at the work of Ida Cato Lankford, here is what
I find:
She says that John and Jane had the following children:
1. Henry Cato
2. Mary Cato
3. Sterling Cato
4. Burwell Cato
5. Daniel Cato
6. John Cato
John and Jane Cato deeded land to William Lee and Mary of
Southhampton Co 354 acres in 1752 (Deed bk V, page 267)
If Mary has to be 21 to recieve land, this puts her born ca 1731.
If Henry is the oldest and using the 2 yr rule between children as
it was mostly back then that woud put Henry born ca 1729.
Then using 21 as a std for marriage that would put John of
John/Jane born at the latest 1707 or 08.
This fits with my theory that Henry was the father of Henry and
Sterling that moved to Christian Co and then to Mo.
Adruain
Listed below is the email address of
a distant cousin that can give you all
the info on our Cato family that you
will need.
Happy Hunting!
Glenda
charellacato(a)comcast.net
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From: "Cynthia Benua" <cbenua(a)msn.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 1:43 PM
To: "Cato List" <cato(a)rootsweb.com>
Subject: Re: [CATO] William Cato of FF vs William Cato wife Sarah Massey
>
> Thanks, Glenda! Do you know anything about the Aiken County Cato/Catoes?
> I haven't done much work on the family.
>
> Cynthia
>
>> From: islandgirl63(a)msn.com
>> To: cato(a)rootsweb.com
>> Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:01:51 -0400
>> Subject: Re: [CATO] William Cato of FF vs William Cato wife Sarah Massey
>>
>> You may want to check the Cato's from Edgefield County and Aiken County
>> in
>> South Carolina.
>> Aiken and Edgefield Counties are located close to the Augusta, Ga./South
>> Carolina lines. A good
>> many Cato's from the area ( Kershaw County) you are speaking of spell
>> their
>> name Catoe.
>> Best Regards,
>> Glenda C. Pruitt
>>
>> --------------------------------------------------
>> From: "Cynthia Benua" <cbenua(a)msn.com>
>> Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 3:50 PM
>> To: "Cato List" <cato(a)rootsweb.com>
>> Subject: [CATO] William Cato of FF vs William Cato wife Sarah Massey
>>
>> >
>> >
>> > Donna and List,
>> >
>> > I am replying to Donna's latest message to me "on the list", hoping
>> > that
>> > there are others who would like to join in and give their input!
>> >
>> > Donna, I understand that you disagree with me, and believe that the
>> > 1790
>> > and 1800 census records you forwarded are for William Cato who married
>> > Sarah Massey. Thanks for sending those, and also for pointing me
>> > towards
>> > the revolutionary war pension and bounty land application filed by
>> > Elizabeth Massey, widow of Elias Massey. I read that pension file
>> > today.
>> > Wow, I didn't think I would get through all 100+ pages. I also reviewed
>> > the pension of Alston Massey, Sarah's brother.
>> >
>> > The many different William Catos have been a source of confusion and
>> > much
>> > frustration over the years. At last count I had 10 different Williams,
>> > all living in approximately the same time period. What a mess! At least
>> > three of these William Cato families claim descent from Henry Cato and
>> > Tabitha!!
>> >
>> > So let me go over why I think the William Cato on the 1790 and 1800
>> > census
>> > is William Cato of Fairfield and NOT William Cato who married Sarah
>> > Massey.
>> >
>> > William Cato of Fairfield was born about 1755. We do not know where,
>> > and
>> > we do not know who his parents were as of yet.
>> >
>> > He is strongly associated with the Pearson family, and with the Thomas
>> > Parrot family. In fact, according to affidavits and depositions in the
>> > revolutionary war pension application of William of Fairfield, filed by
>> > his wife Susan Eccles Cato and later taken up by their daughter Francis
>> > Cato Harrison, he lived in the Philip Pearson/Mary Butler Pearson
>> > family
>> > after his war service, c 1784. While he was living with the Pearsons,
>> > he
>> > married Susan Eccles (about 1785/6). Susan Echols Cato had a sister who
>> > married Charnel Durham, a fellow Rev War soldier and another name found
>> > associated with William in several records.
>> >
>> > William and Susan moved into their own home, nearby to the Pearsons.
>> > (This info also from the pension application) Soon after they were
>> > married, they had twin sons. I'm not sure if these were their oldest
>> > children, but they were the oldest sons.
>> >
>> > William of FF was a District Surveyor and is mentioned often in various
>> > SC
>> > plats and grants, often associated with Pearsons with whom he shares at
>> > least one land patent. Philip Pearson was apparently also a surveyor.
>> >
>> > William of Fairfield died with a will, in 1831 Fairfield County. His
>> > will
>> > is available on the SCDAH website. It was signed 25 July 1831 and
>> > proved
>> > 29 Aug 1831. Witnesses to the will are Phillip Pearson and Mary
>> > Pearson.
>> > The children are:
>> >
>> > Elizabeth Ann Cato
>> > Stephen Francis Cato born 1786/87
>> > Phillip Wade Cato born 1786/7
>> > Robert Durham Cato
>> > Mary Butler Cato Ellison
>> > Sarah Eccles Cato Holmes
>> > Martha Graves Cato Owens
>> > Francis Winfield/Winnefred Cato Harrison
>> > William Cato Jr. (William Jr is deceased by 1831)
>> >
>> > The bottom line is, I can absolutely prove (with a combination of
>> > pension
>> > records, deeds, church membership rosters and etc) that William Cato
>> > who
>> > married Susan Echols lived near Monticello in Fairfield County SC in
>> > the
>> > time period 1785-1831, and that his widow lived there also.
>> >
>> > The family of William Cato who married Sarah Massey is documented in a
>> > Bible record kept at the Texas Archives. There are also several Bible
>> > records from the families of their daughter Rebecca who married a John
>> > Graham.
>> >
>> > William and Sarah Massey Cato family:
>> > Elizabeth born 9 Jan 1789 married John Daniel Roach
>> > John born 5 Jan 1791
>> > Allen born 2 Feb 1792
>> > Wylie born 3 Dec 1795
>> >
>> > Rebecca born 25 Aug 1798
>> >
>> > Claiborn born 1803
>> >
>> > William born 7 Aug 1805
>> >
>> > Lementone born 21 July 1809
>> >
>> > Rosanna born 3 May 1812 married Wm Barrett Travis
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > This record is from the files of Bonnie Baker-Palmer, who went to
>> > Austin
>> > for a certified transcription. See her message entitled "Bible Record
>> > Update" 11 Dec 1999 on this list.
>> >
>> >
>> > So if you take a look at that 1790 Camden District census (note that
>> > the
>> > page is marked "Fairfield County") it shows:
>> > Wm Cato
>> > 1 male over 16 ( William)
>> > 2 males under 16 (probably the twin sons, age about 4)
>> > 3 females (Susan Eccles and 2 other females)
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > NOTE: also on that same page, Thomas PARROT Sr and Jr, known associates
>> > of
>> > William Cato and Susan Eccles. And other names (Wm Powell, etc) which
>> > are
>> > linked in the records with the Pearsons and with Wm Cato of FF.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > The 1790 record for William Cato/Sarah Massey record SHOULD look
>> > something
>> > like:
>> >
>> > William Cato
>> >
>> > 1 male (William)
>> >
>> > 1 female (Sarah Massey)
>> >
>> > 1 daughter (Elizabeth born 1789)
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Now, I am NOT one who thinks the census is absolute. In fact, I think
>> > it
>> > can be very misleading. But that being said,
>> >
>> > the census of Fairfield seems to fit Wm and Susan Eccles Cato, who we
>> > KNOW
>> > were there: 8 children in the household:
>> >
>> > 1800 Fairfield William CATO
>> >
>> > 1 male over 45 (William, born about 1755)
>> >
>> > 1 female 26-44 (Susan Eccles)
>> >
>> > 1 male 16-25 (not sure who)
>> >
>> > 2 males 10-15 (Philip Wade and Robert Durham, the twin sons age about
>> > 14)
>> >
>> > 2 females 10-15
>> >
>> > 2 males under 10
>> >
>> > 2 females under 10
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > NOTE: next door is General JOHN PEARSON...this is the brother of Philip
>> > Pearson with whom we know William Cato and Susan Eccles Cato lived for
>> > a
>> > time.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > To top it off, if you trace the children of Wm and Sarah Massey in the
>> > records, some say they were born in NORTH CAROLINA, not SC. The
>> > children
>> > of William and Susan Eccles that I have been able to trace are
>> > consistent
>> > with a birthplace of SC.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > In 1810, Wiliam Cato/Susan are still shown in Fairfield, with family.
>> > Son
>> > Stephen Francis is nearby.
>> >
>> > In 1820, Wm SR/Susan still there. Son Philip W. and Wm Jr are nearby.
>> >
>> > In 1830, William and Susan still there, age 70-80, Susan age 60-70, son
>> > Philip W. nearby.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > So I would be interested to hear the reasoning behind your belief that
>> > the
>> > William Cato I have traced above is NOT William Cato who married Susan
>> > Eccles.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Personally, I would really love to find William Cato who married Sarah
>> > Massey. I think they may be somewhere in NC, and perhaps near Henry and
>> > Tabitha, who are also missing from that 1790 census.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > This is only a small portion of the records that I have collected re:
>> > William Cato of Fairfield and wife Susan Eccles Cato. Even so, I have
>> > been unable to figure out who he belongs to. I don't think he is a son
>> > of
>> > Henry and Tabitha, but I might be wrong about that.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Hope this is helpful and look forward to hearing from you again,
>> >
>> > Cynthia
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > P.S. Re: Tabitha's maiden name, there are so many choices....she could
>> > be
>> > a Peebles, Johnson, Brewer, Massey, Hicks, Vincent, Lee, Horton.......
>> > or
>> > someone we haven't even thought of yet. I have tracked down so many
>> > Tabithas of the right age who end up married to someone else, it drives
>> > me
>> > nuts.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
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>> > http://www.genealogybuff.com/data.htm#Cato
>> >
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Don't feel bad, cousin! These William Catos have been confusing people for years.
One thing I would add, we haven't been able to confirm that the Rev. John Cato (whose land was sold by William Cato and Sarah in 1813) is William's grandfather. We think he might be a brother, but can't be sure. It would be nice to have a better idea of Rev. John's age. Some books and such have said that Rev. John is the same John who married Jane Cook in VA, but I am just not sure and haven't found any record to prove or disprove that theory.
Also, I noticed something for the first time today...Elizabeth Cato (oldest child of William and Sarah) married John Daniel Roach, and I see on the 1850 census that there is an Elizabeth Roach age 63 in Leake County, Mississippi. Her birthplace is listed as GEORGIA.
IF this is the widow of John Daniel Roach (which I have not confirmed, but she is right there with all the other Catos and Grahams and etc who belong to this line) then maybe her parents William and Sarah Cato went to GA for a while? And then returned to SC before going on to AL? Just a theory, but it might be worth checking out.
Best,
Cynthia
> Date: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:29:46 -0500
> From: massedixs(a)sbcglobal.net
> To: cato(a)rootsweb.com
> Subject: Re: [CATO] William Cato of FF vs William Cato wife Sarah Massey
>
> Cynthia and List,
> After reviewing your post and going over William Cato of Fairfield Rev.
> app. along with other data, I tend to agree with you that the Wm Cato in
> the census I sent you, is not the Wm Cato that married Sarah Massey
> possible Brewer..with the fact that I have done very little research on
> William and Sarah I should have looked closer before sending the census
> records.
> There are large gaps in the 1790 and 1800 census records and as I have
> found in my research of Arthur Massey as I told you in my email. In the
> 1790 census being the first census a part of Camden Dist was missed. In
> the 1800 census where Arthur and Elizabeth as well as many others were
> missed. My main research is Arthur Massey side research of some of there
> children.
> Below I have add some of the confirmed info I have on Wm. Cato who
> married Sarah Massey If you would like more let me no. As we no the
> state line between South Carolina and North Carolina move back and forth
> may time in that time frame. That is a problem in getting good records
> along with the burning of so many courthouses. I am sorry for my
> mistake. After more then 15 years of reseaching my Massey line I should
> have learn that.
>
> /*
> Subject:*/ William Cato and Sarah Massey
>
> CHILDREN OF HENRY AND TABITHA CATO:
> II. WILLIAM CATO.
>
>
> Born October 25, 1765, most probably on waters of Drowning Creek in
> State of North Carolina.
>
> As far as can be ascertained, no Revolutionary service, as father Lieut.
> Henry Cato, and brother Burrell Cato rendered Revolutionary service
> and received pay on same day ... 10th day of August 1785.
>
> Married SARAH MASSEY, daughter of ARTHUR MASSEY AND
> ELIZABETH HIS WIFE. (Note adjoining land tracts). See Will Arthur
> Massey, 1801). Sarah Massey Cato born August 4, 1770. Married
> September 8, 1787.
>
> William Cato sold in 1813 to William Seago, Sr. 1,750 acres of land owned
> by his grandfather John Cato, then of Lancaster County and Kershaw
> County, South Carolina. These two deeds were made in 1813, proved in
> 1816 by his brother Burrell before he moved to Fort St. Stephens,
> Mississippi Territory, later State of Alabama, and recorded in 1818. This
> land was given by John Cato to his grandson, William Cato, without any
> other land transfer. (See Deeds). Note in deeds of Henry Cato of Lancaster
> County that deeds of that day frequently gave the "chain of title" or
> parties
> owning the land at a prior date. William Cato had by 1813 moved to
> CHESTERFIELD DISTRICT. The eldest daughter of William and Sarah
> Massey Cato had married JOHN DANIEL ROACH IN 1810. John Daniel
> Roach lived in Charleston District and it is most probable the parents
>
> Page 39
> of Elizabeth Cato Roach, William and Sarah Cato, had moved nearer to their
> daughter as the first land record in Monroe County, Alabama obtained by
> William Cato and John Daniel Roach was May 5, 1819. National Archives
> Record, Washington, D. C. The old courthouse of Claiborne, Monroe
> County Alabama was burned and there are no records 1820-1830 remaining.
> The following record proves WILLIAM CATO'S PLACE OF RESIDENCE
> IN 1793 and his association with his grandfather, JOHN CATO.
>
> "WILLIAM CATO, appointed overseer of Road in place of John Cato.
> Office of Clerk of Court, Camden, South Carolina in Court of Common Pleas
> Minute Book for May 21, 1793, page 101." See photostat of John Cato land
> for location of Camden Road. All wills destroyed in Lancaster and
> Chesterfield, and no early Cato Wills in Camden.
>
> Burrell Cato was living in Wayne County, Mississippi, in 1819 when John
> Daniel Roach and William Cato removed from South Carolina to Monroe
> County, Alabama. Monroe County being only a short distance from the
> border of the State of Mississippi. Here in Monroe County (as nearly as
> the writer can ascertain) William Cato lived until his death after 1842. His
> last land transaction was made October 11, 1842, to Leroy Roberts for
> $150.00 and recorded August 14, 1846, for 45 acres, the same Range as he
> entered land in 1819. Witness James McCall.
>
> In the old country cemetery there is a long row of graves with hewn rocks
> for tombstones which bear no inscription. Here the writer believes lie the
> bodies of William Cato, his son William M. Cato and John Daniel Roach.
> Some of William Cato's children moved to Leake County, Mississippi by
> 1850 U. S. Census but no record of their father has been found there as yet.
>
> CHILDREN OF WILLIAM CATO AND SARAH MASSEY CATO:
>
> 1. Elizabeth, born January 9, 1789, married John Daniel Roach.
> 2. John Cato, born January 5, 1791, South Carolina.
> 3. Allen Cato, born February 2, 1792.
> 4. Wylie Cato, born December 3, 1795.
> 5. Tobias Cato, born August 25, 1798.
> 6. Rebecca, born about 1800, married Graham. See will of
> William M. Cato).
> 7. Claiborne, born January 8, 1803.
> 8. Isabelle, born August 1, 1805.
> 9. William M. Cato, born about 1807. (See Will Dallas
> County, Alabama).
> 10. La Menton (Lementone) Cato, born July 1, 1809.
> 11. Rosanna E. Cato, born May 3, 1812, married William B.
> Travis of the Alamo, Texas.
>
> See State Archives, Austin, Texas for above data.
> "Married on the evening of the 26th day of October A.D. 1828,
> William B. Travis, to Rosanna E. Cato."
> "Born on the 8th day of August 1829, Charles Edward Travis, son
> of Wm. B. Travis and Rosanna E. Travis."
> "Born on the 4th day of August 1831, Susan Isabella Travis,
> daughter of William B. Travis and Rosanna E. Travis."
> "Departed this life September 1, 1870, Susan Isabella Grisette,
> wife of John D. Grissette, and daughter of William B. Travis. Dear Mother
> is in heaven. I hope we may meet again. Written by her only daughter,
> Mary De Caussey."
> "John D. Grissett departed this life on the 17th day of August, 22
> minutes after 5:00 P. M. in the year of A.D. 1896 at Buffalo, Leon County,
> Texas." Buffalo, Texas lies between Lufkin and Waco in Leon County."
> "Born on the 3rd day of May 1812, Rosanna E. Travis, daughter of
> William and Sarah Cato."
> William Cato m. Sarah Massey Bible
> (From family bible info which is in the Texas State Archives)
> Children:
> Elizabeth, born Jan. 9, 1789, married John Daniel ROACH.
> John Cato, born Jan. 5, 1791, South Carolina
> Allen Cato, born February 2, 1792,
> Wylie Cato, born Dec. 3, 1795.
> Tobias Cato, born August 25, 1798.
> Rebecca, born about 1800, married a GRAHAM.
> Claiborne, born Jan. 8, 1803.
> Isabelle, born August 1, 1805.
> William M. Cato, born about 1807.
> La Menton (Lementone in most legal records) Cato, born July 1, 1809.
> Rosanna E. Cato, born May 3, 1812, married William B. Travis (Hero &
> leader of the Alamo)
>
> Thanks Donna
>
>
> Cynthia Benua wrote:
> >
> > Donna and List,
> >
> > I am replying to Donna's latest message to me "on the list", hoping that there are others who would like to join in and give their input!
> >
> > Donna, I understand that you disagree with me, and believe that the 1790 and 1800 census records you forwarded are for William Cato who married Sarah Massey. Thanks for sending those, and also for pointing me towards the revolutionary war pension and bounty land application filed by Elizabeth Massey, widow of Elias Massey. I read that pension file today. Wow, I didn't think I would get through all 100+ pages. I also reviewed the pension of Alston Massey, Sarah's brother.
> >
> > The many different William Catos have been a source of confusion and much frustration over the years. At last count I had 10 different Williams, all living in approximately the same time period. What a mess! At least three of these William Cato families claim descent from Henry Cato and Tabitha!!
> >
> > So let me go over why I think the William Cato on the 1790 and 1800 census is William Cato of Fairfield and NOT William Cato who married Sarah Massey.
> >
> > William Cato of Fairfield was born about 1755. We do not know where, and we do not know who his parents were as of yet.
> >
> > He is strongly associated with the Pearson family, and with the Thomas Parrot family. In fact, according to affidavits and depositions in the revolutionary war pension application of William of Fairfield, filed by his wife Susan Eccles Cato and later taken up by their daughter Francis Cato Harrison, he lived in the Philip Pearson/Mary Butler Pearson family after his war service, c 1784. While he was living with the Pearsons, he married Susan Eccles (about 1785/6). Susan Echols Cato had a sister who married Charnel Durham, a fellow Rev War soldier and another name found associated with William in several records.
> >
> > William and Susan moved into their own home, nearby to the Pearsons. (This info also from the pension application) Soon after they were married, they had twin sons. I'm not sure if these were their oldest children, but they were the oldest sons.
> >
> > William of FF was a District Surveyor and is mentioned often in various SC plats and grants, often associated with Pearsons with whom he shares at least one land patent. Philip Pearson was apparently also a surveyor.
> >
> > William of Fairfield died with a will, in 1831 Fairfield County. His will is available on the SCDAH website. It was signed 25 July 1831 and proved 29 Aug 1831. Witnesses to the will are Phillip Pearson and Mary Pearson. The children are:
> >
> > Elizabeth Ann Cato
> > Stephen Francis Cato born 1786/87
> > Phillip Wade Cato born 1786/7
> > Robert Durham Cato
> > Mary Butler Cato Ellison
> > Sarah Eccles Cato Holmes
> > Martha Graves Cato Owens
> > Francis Winfield/Winnefred Cato Harrison
> > William Cato Jr. (William Jr is deceased by 1831)
> >
> > The bottom line is, I can absolutely prove (with a combination of pension records, deeds, church membership rosters and etc) that William Cato who married Susan Echols lived near Monticello in Fairfield County SC in the time period 1785-1831, and that his widow lived there also.
> >
> > The family of William Cato who married Sarah Massey is documented in a Bible record kept at the Texas Archives. There are also several Bible records from the families of their daughter Rebecca who married a John Graham.
> >
> > William and Sarah Massey Cato family:
> > Elizabeth born 9 Jan 1789 married John Daniel Roach
> > John born 5 Jan 1791
> > Allen born 2 Feb 1792
> > Wylie born 3 Dec 1795
> >
> > Rebecca born 25 Aug 1798
> >
> > Claiborn born 1803
> >
> > William born 7 Aug 1805
> >
> > Lementone born 21 July 1809
> >
> > Rosanna born 3 May 1812 married Wm Barrett Travis
> >
> >
> >
> > This record is from the files of Bonnie Baker-Palmer, who went to Austin for a certified transcription. See her message entitled "Bible Record Update" 11 Dec 1999 on this list.
> >
> >
> > So if you take a look at that 1790 Camden District census (note that the page is marked "Fairfield County") it shows:
> > Wm Cato
> > 1 male over 16 ( William)
> > 2 males under 16 (probably the twin sons, age about 4)
> > 3 females (Susan Eccles and 2 other females)
> >
> >
> >
> > NOTE: also on that same page, Thomas PARROT Sr and Jr, known associates of William Cato and Susan Eccles. And other names (Wm Powell, etc) which are linked in the records with the Pearsons and with Wm Cato of FF.
> >
> >
> >
> > The 1790 record for William Cato/Sarah Massey record SHOULD look something like:
> >
> > William Cato
> >
> > 1 male (William)
> >
> > 1 female (Sarah Massey)
> >
> > 1 daughter (Elizabeth born 1789)
> >
> >
> >
> > Now, I am NOT one who thinks the census is absolute. In fact, I think it can be very misleading. But that being said,
> >
> > the census of Fairfield seems to fit Wm and Susan Eccles Cato, who we KNOW were there: 8 children in the household:
> >
> > 1800 Fairfield William CATO
> >
> > 1 male over 45 (William, born about 1755)
> >
> > 1 female 26-44 (Susan Eccles)
> >
> > 1 male 16-25 (not sure who)
> >
> > 2 males 10-15 (Philip Wade and Robert Durham, the twin sons age about 14)
> >
> > 2 females 10-15
> >
> > 2 males under 10
> >
> > 2 females under 10
> >
> >
> >
> > NOTE: next door is General JOHN PEARSON...this is the brother of Philip Pearson with whom we know William Cato and Susan Eccles Cato lived for a time.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > To top it off, if you trace the children of Wm and Sarah Massey in the records, some say they were born in NORTH CAROLINA, not SC. The children of William and Susan Eccles that I have been able to trace are consistent with a birthplace of SC.
> >
> >
> >
> > In 1810, Wiliam Cato/Susan are still shown in Fairfield, with family. Son Stephen Francis is nearby.
> >
> > In 1820, Wm SR/Susan still there. Son Philip W. and Wm Jr are nearby.
> >
> > In 1830, William and Susan still there, age 70-80, Susan age 60-70, son Philip W. nearby.
> >
> >
> >
> > So I would be interested to hear the reasoning behind your belief that the William Cato I have traced above is NOT William Cato who married Susan Eccles.
> >
> >
> >
> > Personally, I would really love to find William Cato who married Sarah Massey. I think they may be somewhere in NC, and perhaps near Henry and Tabitha, who are also missing from that 1790 census.
> >
> >
> >
> > This is only a small portion of the records that I have collected re: William Cato of Fairfield and wife Susan Eccles Cato. Even so, I have been unable to figure out who he belongs to. I don't think he is a son of Henry and Tabitha, but I might be wrong about that.
> >
> >
> >
> > Hope this is helpful and look forward to hearing from you again,
> >
> > Cynthia
> >
> >
> >
> > P.S. Re: Tabitha's maiden name, there are so many choices....she could be a Peebles, Johnson, Brewer, Massey, Hicks, Vincent, Lee, Horton....... or someone we haven't even thought of yet. I have tracked down so many Tabithas of the right age who end up married to someone else, it drives me nuts.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > This list is complimented by the CATO research page at http://www.genealogybuff.com/data.htm#Cato
> >
> > -------------------------------
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> >
> >
>
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> "that's why they call it the present"
>
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>
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Cynthia and List,
After reviewing your post and going over William Cato of Fairfield Rev.
app. along with other data, I tend to agree with you that the Wm Cato in
the census I sent you, is not the Wm Cato that married Sarah Massey
possible Brewer..with the fact that I have done very little research on
William and Sarah I should have looked closer before sending the census
records.
There are large gaps in the 1790 and 1800 census records and as I have
found in my research of Arthur Massey as I told you in my email. In the
1790 census being the first census a part of Camden Dist was missed. In
the 1800 census where Arthur and Elizabeth as well as many others were
missed. My main research is Arthur Massey side research of some of there
children.
Below I have add some of the confirmed info I have on Wm. Cato who
married Sarah Massey If you would like more let me no. As we no the
state line between South Carolina and North Carolina move back and forth
may time in that time frame. That is a problem in getting good records
along with the burning of so many courthouses. I am sorry for my
mistake. After more then 15 years of reseaching my Massey line I should
have learn that.
/*
Subject:*/ William Cato and Sarah Massey
CHILDREN OF HENRY AND TABITHA CATO:
II. WILLIAM CATO.
Born October 25, 1765, most probably on waters of Drowning Creek in
State of North Carolina.
As far as can be ascertained, no Revolutionary service, as father Lieut.
Henry Cato, and brother Burrell Cato rendered Revolutionary service
and received pay on same day ... 10th day of August 1785.
Married SARAH MASSEY, daughter of ARTHUR MASSEY AND
ELIZABETH HIS WIFE. (Note adjoining land tracts). See Will Arthur
Massey, 1801). Sarah Massey Cato born August 4, 1770. Married
September 8, 1787.
William Cato sold in 1813 to William Seago, Sr. 1,750 acres of land owned
by his grandfather John Cato, then of Lancaster County and Kershaw
County, South Carolina. These two deeds were made in 1813, proved in
1816 by his brother Burrell before he moved to Fort St. Stephens,
Mississippi Territory, later State of Alabama, and recorded in 1818. This
land was given by John Cato to his grandson, William Cato, without any
other land transfer. (See Deeds). Note in deeds of Henry Cato of Lancaster
County that deeds of that day frequently gave the "chain of title" or
parties
owning the land at a prior date. William Cato had by 1813 moved to
CHESTERFIELD DISTRICT. The eldest daughter of William and Sarah
Massey Cato had married JOHN DANIEL ROACH IN 1810. John Daniel
Roach lived in Charleston District and it is most probable the parents
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of Elizabeth Cato Roach, William and Sarah Cato, had moved nearer to their
daughter as the first land record in Monroe County, Alabama obtained by
William Cato and John Daniel Roach was May 5, 1819. National Archives
Record, Washington, D. C. The old courthouse of Claiborne, Monroe
County Alabama was burned and there are no records 1820-1830 remaining.
The following record proves WILLIAM CATO'S PLACE OF RESIDENCE
IN 1793 and his association with his grandfather, JOHN CATO.
"WILLIAM CATO, appointed overseer of Road in place of John Cato.
Office of Clerk of Court, Camden, South Carolina in Court of Common Pleas
Minute Book for May 21, 1793, page 101." See photostat of John Cato land
for location of Camden Road. All wills destroyed in Lancaster and
Chesterfield, and no early Cato Wills in Camden.
Burrell Cato was living in Wayne County, Mississippi, in 1819 when John
Daniel Roach and William Cato removed from South Carolina to Monroe
County, Alabama. Monroe County being only a short distance from the
border of the State of Mississippi. Here in Monroe County (as nearly as
the writer can ascertain) William Cato lived until his death after 1842. His
last land transaction was made October 11, 1842, to Leroy Roberts for
$150.00 and recorded August 14, 1846, for 45 acres, the same Range as he
entered land in 1819. Witness James McCall.
In the old country cemetery there is a long row of graves with hewn rocks
for tombstones which bear no inscription. Here the writer believes lie the
bodies of William Cato, his son William M. Cato and John Daniel Roach.
Some of William Cato's children moved to Leake County, Mississippi by
1850 U. S. Census but no record of their father has been found there as yet.
CHILDREN OF WILLIAM CATO AND SARAH MASSEY CATO:
1. Elizabeth, born January 9, 1789, married John Daniel Roach.
2. John Cato, born January 5, 1791, South Carolina.
3. Allen Cato, born February 2, 1792.
4. Wylie Cato, born December 3, 1795.
5. Tobias Cato, born August 25, 1798.
6. Rebecca, born about 1800, married Graham. See will of
William M. Cato).
7. Claiborne, born January 8, 1803.
8. Isabelle, born August 1, 1805.
9. William M. Cato, born about 1807. (See Will Dallas
County, Alabama).
10. La Menton (Lementone) Cato, born July 1, 1809.
11. Rosanna E. Cato, born May 3, 1812, married William B.
Travis of the Alamo, Texas.
See State Archives, Austin, Texas for above data.
"Married on the evening of the 26th day of October A.D. 1828,
William B. Travis, to Rosanna E. Cato."
"Born on the 8th day of August 1829, Charles Edward Travis, son
of Wm. B. Travis and Rosanna E. Travis."
"Born on the 4th day of August 1831, Susan Isabella Travis,
daughter of William B. Travis and Rosanna E. Travis."
"Departed this life September 1, 1870, Susan Isabella Grisette,
wife of John D. Grissette, and daughter of William B. Travis. Dear Mother
is in heaven. I hope we may meet again. Written by her only daughter,
Mary De Caussey."
"John D. Grissett departed this life on the 17th day of August, 22
minutes after 5:00 P. M. in the year of A.D. 1896 at Buffalo, Leon County,
Texas." Buffalo, Texas lies between Lufkin and Waco in Leon County."
"Born on the 3rd day of May 1812, Rosanna E. Travis, daughter of
William and Sarah Cato."
William Cato m. Sarah Massey Bible
(From family bible info which is in the Texas State Archives)
Children:
Elizabeth, born Jan. 9, 1789, married John Daniel ROACH.
John Cato, born Jan. 5, 1791, South Carolina
Allen Cato, born February 2, 1792,
Wylie Cato, born Dec. 3, 1795.
Tobias Cato, born August 25, 1798.
Rebecca, born about 1800, married a GRAHAM.
Claiborne, born Jan. 8, 1803.
Isabelle, born August 1, 1805.
William M. Cato, born about 1807.
La Menton (Lementone in most legal records) Cato, born July 1, 1809.
Rosanna E. Cato, born May 3, 1812, married William B. Travis (Hero &
leader of the Alamo)
Thanks Donna
Cynthia Benua wrote:
>
> Donna and List,
>
> I am replying to Donna's latest message to me "on the list", hoping that there are others who would like to join in and give their input!
>
> Donna, I understand that you disagree with me, and believe that the 1790 and 1800 census records you forwarded are for William Cato who married Sarah Massey. Thanks for sending those, and also for pointing me towards the revolutionary war pension and bounty land application filed by Elizabeth Massey, widow of Elias Massey. I read that pension file today. Wow, I didn't think I would get through all 100+ pages. I also reviewed the pension of Alston Massey, Sarah's brother.
>
> The many different William Catos have been a source of confusion and much frustration over the years. At last count I had 10 different Williams, all living in approximately the same time period. What a mess! At least three of these William Cato families claim descent from Henry Cato and Tabitha!!
>
> So let me go over why I think the William Cato on the 1790 and 1800 census is William Cato of Fairfield and NOT William Cato who married Sarah Massey.
>
> William Cato of Fairfield was born about 1755. We do not know where, and we do not know who his parents were as of yet.
>
> He is strongly associated with the Pearson family, and with the Thomas Parrot family. In fact, according to affidavits and depositions in the revolutionary war pension application of William of Fairfield, filed by his wife Susan Eccles Cato and later taken up by their daughter Francis Cato Harrison, he lived in the Philip Pearson/Mary Butler Pearson family after his war service, c 1784. While he was living with the Pearsons, he married Susan Eccles (about 1785/6). Susan Echols Cato had a sister who married Charnel Durham, a fellow Rev War soldier and another name found associated with William in several records.
>
> William and Susan moved into their own home, nearby to the Pearsons. (This info also from the pension application) Soon after they were married, they had twin sons. I'm not sure if these were their oldest children, but they were the oldest sons.
>
> William of FF was a District Surveyor and is mentioned often in various SC plats and grants, often associated with Pearsons with whom he shares at least one land patent. Philip Pearson was apparently also a surveyor.
>
> William of Fairfield died with a will, in 1831 Fairfield County. His will is available on the SCDAH website. It was signed 25 July 1831 and proved 29 Aug 1831. Witnesses to the will are Phillip Pearson and Mary Pearson. The children are:
>
> Elizabeth Ann Cato
> Stephen Francis Cato born 1786/87
> Phillip Wade Cato born 1786/7
> Robert Durham Cato
> Mary Butler Cato Ellison
> Sarah Eccles Cato Holmes
> Martha Graves Cato Owens
> Francis Winfield/Winnefred Cato Harrison
> William Cato Jr. (William Jr is deceased by 1831)
>
> The bottom line is, I can absolutely prove (with a combination of pension records, deeds, church membership rosters and etc) that William Cato who married Susan Echols lived near Monticello in Fairfield County SC in the time period 1785-1831, and that his widow lived there also.
>
> The family of William Cato who married Sarah Massey is documented in a Bible record kept at the Texas Archives. There are also several Bible records from the families of their daughter Rebecca who married a John Graham.
>
> William and Sarah Massey Cato family:
> Elizabeth born 9 Jan 1789 married John Daniel Roach
> John born 5 Jan 1791
> Allen born 2 Feb 1792
> Wylie born 3 Dec 1795
>
> Rebecca born 25 Aug 1798
>
> Claiborn born 1803
>
> William born 7 Aug 1805
>
> Lementone born 21 July 1809
>
> Rosanna born 3 May 1812 married Wm Barrett Travis
>
>
>
> This record is from the files of Bonnie Baker-Palmer, who went to Austin for a certified transcription. See her message entitled "Bible Record Update" 11 Dec 1999 on this list.
>
>
> So if you take a look at that 1790 Camden District census (note that the page is marked "Fairfield County") it shows:
> Wm Cato
> 1 male over 16 ( William)
> 2 males under 16 (probably the twin sons, age about 4)
> 3 females (Susan Eccles and 2 other females)
>
>
>
> NOTE: also on that same page, Thomas PARROT Sr and Jr, known associates of William Cato and Susan Eccles. And other names (Wm Powell, etc) which are linked in the records with the Pearsons and with Wm Cato of FF.
>
>
>
> The 1790 record for William Cato/Sarah Massey record SHOULD look something like:
>
> William Cato
>
> 1 male (William)
>
> 1 female (Sarah Massey)
>
> 1 daughter (Elizabeth born 1789)
>
>
>
> Now, I am NOT one who thinks the census is absolute. In fact, I think it can be very misleading. But that being said,
>
> the census of Fairfield seems to fit Wm and Susan Eccles Cato, who we KNOW were there: 8 children in the household:
>
> 1800 Fairfield William CATO
>
> 1 male over 45 (William, born about 1755)
>
> 1 female 26-44 (Susan Eccles)
>
> 1 male 16-25 (not sure who)
>
> 2 males 10-15 (Philip Wade and Robert Durham, the twin sons age about 14)
>
> 2 females 10-15
>
> 2 males under 10
>
> 2 females under 10
>
>
>
> NOTE: next door is General JOHN PEARSON...this is the brother of Philip Pearson with whom we know William Cato and Susan Eccles Cato lived for a time.
>
>
>
>
>
> To top it off, if you trace the children of Wm and Sarah Massey in the records, some say they were born in NORTH CAROLINA, not SC. The children of William and Susan Eccles that I have been able to trace are consistent with a birthplace of SC.
>
>
>
> In 1810, Wiliam Cato/Susan are still shown in Fairfield, with family. Son Stephen Francis is nearby.
>
> In 1820, Wm SR/Susan still there. Son Philip W. and Wm Jr are nearby.
>
> In 1830, William and Susan still there, age 70-80, Susan age 60-70, son Philip W. nearby.
>
>
>
> So I would be interested to hear the reasoning behind your belief that the William Cato I have traced above is NOT William Cato who married Susan Eccles.
>
>
>
> Personally, I would really love to find William Cato who married Sarah Massey. I think they may be somewhere in NC, and perhaps near Henry and Tabitha, who are also missing from that 1790 census.
>
>
>
> This is only a small portion of the records that I have collected re: William Cato of Fairfield and wife Susan Eccles Cato. Even so, I have been unable to figure out who he belongs to. I don't think he is a son of Henry and Tabitha, but I might be wrong about that.
>
>
>
> Hope this is helpful and look forward to hearing from you again,
>
> Cynthia
>
>
>
> P.S. Re: Tabitha's maiden name, there are so many choices....she could be a Peebles, Johnson, Brewer, Massey, Hicks, Vincent, Lee, Horton....... or someone we haven't even thought of yet. I have tracked down so many Tabithas of the right age who end up married to someone else, it drives me nuts.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> This list is complimented by the CATO research page at http://www.genealogybuff.com/data.htm#Cato
>
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" Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift"
"that's why they call it the present"
Donna and List,
I am replying to Donna's latest message to me "on the list", hoping that there are others who would like to join in and give their input!
Donna, I understand that you disagree with me, and believe that the 1790 and 1800 census records you forwarded are for William Cato who married Sarah Massey. Thanks for sending those, and also for pointing me towards the revolutionary war pension and bounty land application filed by Elizabeth Massey, widow of Elias Massey. I read that pension file today. Wow, I didn't think I would get through all 100+ pages. I also reviewed the pension of Alston Massey, Sarah's brother.
The many different William Catos have been a source of confusion and much frustration over the years. At last count I had 10 different Williams, all living in approximately the same time period. What a mess! At least three of these William Cato families claim descent from Henry Cato and Tabitha!!
So let me go over why I think the William Cato on the 1790 and 1800 census is William Cato of Fairfield and NOT William Cato who married Sarah Massey.
William Cato of Fairfield was born about 1755. We do not know where, and we do not know who his parents were as of yet.
He is strongly associated with the Pearson family, and with the Thomas Parrot family. In fact, according to affidavits and depositions in the revolutionary war pension application of William of Fairfield, filed by his wife Susan Eccles Cato and later taken up by their daughter Francis Cato Harrison, he lived in the Philip Pearson/Mary Butler Pearson family after his war service, c 1784. While he was living with the Pearsons, he married Susan Eccles (about 1785/6). Susan Echols Cato had a sister who married Charnel Durham, a fellow Rev War soldier and another name found associated with William in several records.
William and Susan moved into their own home, nearby to the Pearsons. (This info also from the pension application) Soon after they were married, they had twin sons. I'm not sure if these were their oldest children, but they were the oldest sons.
William of FF was a District Surveyor and is mentioned often in various SC plats and grants, often associated with Pearsons with whom he shares at least one land patent. Philip Pearson was apparently also a surveyor.
William of Fairfield died with a will, in 1831 Fairfield County. His will is available on the SCDAH website. It was signed 25 July 1831 and proved 29 Aug 1831. Witnesses to the will are Phillip Pearson and Mary Pearson. The children are:
Elizabeth Ann Cato
Stephen Francis Cato born 1786/87
Phillip Wade Cato born 1786/7
Robert Durham Cato
Mary Butler Cato Ellison
Sarah Eccles Cato Holmes
Martha Graves Cato Owens
Francis Winfield/Winnefred Cato Harrison
William Cato Jr. (William Jr is deceased by 1831)
The bottom line is, I can absolutely prove (with a combination of pension records, deeds, church membership rosters and etc) that William Cato who married Susan Echols lived near Monticello in Fairfield County SC in the time period 1785-1831, and that his widow lived there also.
The family of William Cato who married Sarah Massey is documented in a Bible record kept at the Texas Archives. There are also several Bible records from the families of their daughter Rebecca who married a John Graham.
William and Sarah Massey Cato family:
Elizabeth born 9 Jan 1789 married John Daniel Roach
John born 5 Jan 1791
Allen born 2 Feb 1792
Wylie born 3 Dec 1795
Rebecca born 25 Aug 1798
Claiborn born 1803
William born 7 Aug 1805
Lementone born 21 July 1809
Rosanna born 3 May 1812 married Wm Barrett Travis
This record is from the files of Bonnie Baker-Palmer, who went to Austin for a certified transcription. See her message entitled "Bible Record Update" 11 Dec 1999 on this list.
So if you take a look at that 1790 Camden District census (note that the page is marked "Fairfield County") it shows:
Wm Cato
1 male over 16 ( William)
2 males under 16 (probably the twin sons, age about 4)
3 females (Susan Eccles and 2 other females)
NOTE: also on that same page, Thomas PARROT Sr and Jr, known associates of William Cato and Susan Eccles. And other names (Wm Powell, etc) which are linked in the records with the Pearsons and with Wm Cato of FF.
The 1790 record for William Cato/Sarah Massey record SHOULD look something like:
William Cato
1 male (William)
1 female (Sarah Massey)
1 daughter (Elizabeth born 1789)
Now, I am NOT one who thinks the census is absolute. In fact, I think it can be very misleading. But that being said,
the census of Fairfield seems to fit Wm and Susan Eccles Cato, who we KNOW were there: 8 children in the household:
1800 Fairfield William CATO
1 male over 45 (William, born about 1755)
1 female 26-44 (Susan Eccles)
1 male 16-25 (not sure who)
2 males 10-15 (Philip Wade and Robert Durham, the twin sons age about 14)
2 females 10-15
2 males under 10
2 females under 10
NOTE: next door is General JOHN PEARSON...this is the brother of Philip Pearson with whom we know William Cato and Susan Eccles Cato lived for a time.
To top it off, if you trace the children of Wm and Sarah Massey in the records, some say they were born in NORTH CAROLINA, not SC. The children of William and Susan Eccles that I have been able to trace are consistent with a birthplace of SC.
In 1810, Wiliam Cato/Susan are still shown in Fairfield, with family. Son Stephen Francis is nearby.
In 1820, Wm SR/Susan still there. Son Philip W. and Wm Jr are nearby.
In 1830, William and Susan still there, age 70-80, Susan age 60-70, son Philip W. nearby.
So I would be interested to hear the reasoning behind your belief that the William Cato I have traced above is NOT William Cato who married Susan Eccles.
Personally, I would really love to find William Cato who married Sarah Massey. I think they may be somewhere in NC, and perhaps near Henry and Tabitha, who are also missing from that 1790 census.
This is only a small portion of the records that I have collected re: William Cato of Fairfield and wife Susan Eccles Cato. Even so, I have been unable to figure out who he belongs to. I don't think he is a son of Henry and Tabitha, but I might be wrong about that.
Hope this is helpful and look forward to hearing from you again,
Cynthia
P.S. Re: Tabitha's maiden name, there are so many choices....she could be a Peebles, Johnson, Brewer, Massey, Hicks, Vincent, Lee, Horton....... or someone we haven't even thought of yet. I have tracked down so many Tabithas of the right age who end up married to someone else, it drives me nuts.
You may want to check the Cato's from Edgefield County and Aiken County in
South Carolina.
Aiken and Edgefield Counties are located close to the Augusta, Ga./South
Carolina lines. A good
many Cato's from the area ( Kershaw County) you are speaking of spell their
name Catoe.
Best Regards,
Glenda C. Pruitt
--------------------------------------------------
From: "Cynthia Benua" <cbenua(a)msn.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 3:50 PM
To: "Cato List" <cato(a)rootsweb.com>
Subject: [CATO] William Cato of FF vs William Cato wife Sarah Massey
>
>
> Donna and List,
>
> I am replying to Donna's latest message to me "on the list", hoping that
> there are others who would like to join in and give their input!
>
> Donna, I understand that you disagree with me, and believe that the 1790
> and 1800 census records you forwarded are for William Cato who married
> Sarah Massey. Thanks for sending those, and also for pointing me towards
> the revolutionary war pension and bounty land application filed by
> Elizabeth Massey, widow of Elias Massey. I read that pension file today.
> Wow, I didn't think I would get through all 100+ pages. I also reviewed
> the pension of Alston Massey, Sarah's brother.
>
> The many different William Catos have been a source of confusion and much
> frustration over the years. At last count I had 10 different Williams,
> all living in approximately the same time period. What a mess! At least
> three of these William Cato families claim descent from Henry Cato and
> Tabitha!!
>
> So let me go over why I think the William Cato on the 1790 and 1800 census
> is William Cato of Fairfield and NOT William Cato who married Sarah
> Massey.
>
> William Cato of Fairfield was born about 1755. We do not know where, and
> we do not know who his parents were as of yet.
>
> He is strongly associated with the Pearson family, and with the Thomas
> Parrot family. In fact, according to affidavits and depositions in the
> revolutionary war pension application of William of Fairfield, filed by
> his wife Susan Eccles Cato and later taken up by their daughter Francis
> Cato Harrison, he lived in the Philip Pearson/Mary Butler Pearson family
> after his war service, c 1784. While he was living with the Pearsons, he
> married Susan Eccles (about 1785/6). Susan Echols Cato had a sister who
> married Charnel Durham, a fellow Rev War soldier and another name found
> associated with William in several records.
>
> William and Susan moved into their own home, nearby to the Pearsons.
> (This info also from the pension application) Soon after they were
> married, they had twin sons. I'm not sure if these were their oldest
> children, but they were the oldest sons.
>
> William of FF was a District Surveyor and is mentioned often in various SC
> plats and grants, often associated with Pearsons with whom he shares at
> least one land patent. Philip Pearson was apparently also a surveyor.
>
> William of Fairfield died with a will, in 1831 Fairfield County. His will
> is available on the SCDAH website. It was signed 25 July 1831 and proved
> 29 Aug 1831. Witnesses to the will are Phillip Pearson and Mary Pearson.
> The children are:
>
> Elizabeth Ann Cato
> Stephen Francis Cato born 1786/87
> Phillip Wade Cato born 1786/7
> Robert Durham Cato
> Mary Butler Cato Ellison
> Sarah Eccles Cato Holmes
> Martha Graves Cato Owens
> Francis Winfield/Winnefred Cato Harrison
> William Cato Jr. (William Jr is deceased by 1831)
>
> The bottom line is, I can absolutely prove (with a combination of pension
> records, deeds, church membership rosters and etc) that William Cato who
> married Susan Echols lived near Monticello in Fairfield County SC in the
> time period 1785-1831, and that his widow lived there also.
>
> The family of William Cato who married Sarah Massey is documented in a
> Bible record kept at the Texas Archives. There are also several Bible
> records from the families of their daughter Rebecca who married a John
> Graham.
>
> William and Sarah Massey Cato family:
> Elizabeth born 9 Jan 1789 married John Daniel Roach
> John born 5 Jan 1791
> Allen born 2 Feb 1792
> Wylie born 3 Dec 1795
>
> Rebecca born 25 Aug 1798
>
> Claiborn born 1803
>
> William born 7 Aug 1805
>
> Lementone born 21 July 1809
>
> Rosanna born 3 May 1812 married Wm Barrett Travis
>
>
>
> This record is from the files of Bonnie Baker-Palmer, who went to Austin
> for a certified transcription. See her message entitled "Bible Record
> Update" 11 Dec 1999 on this list.
>
>
> So if you take a look at that 1790 Camden District census (note that the
> page is marked "Fairfield County") it shows:
> Wm Cato
> 1 male over 16 ( William)
> 2 males under 16 (probably the twin sons, age about 4)
> 3 females (Susan Eccles and 2 other females)
>
>
>
> NOTE: also on that same page, Thomas PARROT Sr and Jr, known associates of
> William Cato and Susan Eccles. And other names (Wm Powell, etc) which are
> linked in the records with the Pearsons and with Wm Cato of FF.
>
>
>
> The 1790 record for William Cato/Sarah Massey record SHOULD look something
> like:
>
> William Cato
>
> 1 male (William)
>
> 1 female (Sarah Massey)
>
> 1 daughter (Elizabeth born 1789)
>
>
>
> Now, I am NOT one who thinks the census is absolute. In fact, I think it
> can be very misleading. But that being said,
>
> the census of Fairfield seems to fit Wm and Susan Eccles Cato, who we KNOW
> were there: 8 children in the household:
>
> 1800 Fairfield William CATO
>
> 1 male over 45 (William, born about 1755)
>
> 1 female 26-44 (Susan Eccles)
>
> 1 male 16-25 (not sure who)
>
> 2 males 10-15 (Philip Wade and Robert Durham, the twin sons age about 14)
>
> 2 females 10-15
>
> 2 males under 10
>
> 2 females under 10
>
>
>
> NOTE: next door is General JOHN PEARSON...this is the brother of Philip
> Pearson with whom we know William Cato and Susan Eccles Cato lived for a
> time.
>
>
>
>
>
> To top it off, if you trace the children of Wm and Sarah Massey in the
> records, some say they were born in NORTH CAROLINA, not SC. The children
> of William and Susan Eccles that I have been able to trace are consistent
> with a birthplace of SC.
>
>
>
> In 1810, Wiliam Cato/Susan are still shown in Fairfield, with family. Son
> Stephen Francis is nearby.
>
> In 1820, Wm SR/Susan still there. Son Philip W. and Wm Jr are nearby.
>
> In 1830, William and Susan still there, age 70-80, Susan age 60-70, son
> Philip W. nearby.
>
>
>
> So I would be interested to hear the reasoning behind your belief that the
> William Cato I have traced above is NOT William Cato who married Susan
> Eccles.
>
>
>
> Personally, I would really love to find William Cato who married Sarah
> Massey. I think they may be somewhere in NC, and perhaps near Henry and
> Tabitha, who are also missing from that 1790 census.
>
>
>
> This is only a small portion of the records that I have collected re:
> William Cato of Fairfield and wife Susan Eccles Cato. Even so, I have
> been unable to figure out who he belongs to. I don't think he is a son of
> Henry and Tabitha, but I might be wrong about that.
>
>
>
> Hope this is helpful and look forward to hearing from you again,
>
> Cynthia
>
>
>
> P.S. Re: Tabitha's maiden name, there are so many choices....she could be
> a Peebles, Johnson, Brewer, Massey, Hicks, Vincent, Lee, Horton....... or
> someone we haven't even thought of yet. I have tracked down so many
> Tabithas of the right age who end up married to someone else, it drives me
> nuts.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> This list is complimented by the CATO research page at
> http://www.genealogybuff.com/data.htm#Cato
>
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>
From: cbenua(a)msn.com
To: cato(a)rootsweb.com
Subject: RE: [CATO] William Cato b 1765 m Sarah Massey
Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:15:00 +0000
Donna,
Thanks for your reply! Do you mind if we keep this conversation on the list? Other researchers might be interested.
You have, I assume, the will of Arthur Massey (dated 10 May 1801, Kershaw County SC, recorded 28 Nov 1801 Will Book D.1. p 124). There is supposedly an estate packet: (#43, package 1539) at the SC Dept of Archives and History. Have you looked at this estate package? I have not, and have wondered if there is more information there.
It's hard to nail down the Massey children mentioned in Arthur's will.... Will check my records for Elias Massey. If he was in SC there are probably some deeds. Have you found any?
Arthur Massey will, 1801 SC, names:
Wife Elizabeth (lands on which he now lives. the Mill, etc)
Son Alston Massey
Son Oliver Massey
Daughter Salley Cato
Daughter Charlotte Holly
Daughter Nancy Haynes
Son Drewry Massey
Son Elias Massey (Drewry and Elias to receive what is left of Arthur's estate after his wife Elizabeth's death)
Witnesses: Frances L. Haynes, James Haley, Mary Brooks
I wonder when and where Arthur Massey's wife Elizabeth died. I think the son Alston Massey goes to Monroe County Ala, where the children of William and Sarah Cato end up.
Many people believe that Henry Cato and wife Tabitha were the parents of the William Cato who married Sarah Massey. There is no proof at this point. It would be nice to know! One interesting thing is that William Cato and Sarah sold some of the land granted to John Cato the Baptist Minister, who died in 1810 SC. No will has been found for John Cato. I have wondered if William was John's son, or perhaps his brother.
Best,
Cynthia
> Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:38:29 -0500
> From: massedixs(a)sbcglobal.net
> To: cato(a)rootsweb.com
> Subject: Re: [CATO] William Cato b 1765 m Sarah Massey
>
> Please contact me at massedixs(a)sbcglobal.net Arthur is my line.
> Thanks,
> Donna
>
> Cynthia Benua wrote:
> > I am looking for a 1790 and 1800 South Carolina or North Carolina census record for the William Cato who married Sarah Massey, daughter of Arthur Massey, of Lancaster County, South Carolina.
> >
> >
> >
> > According to a transcription of a Bible record, William and Sarah were married in 1787. Doesn't say where. And their children were:
> >
> > Elizabeth b 1789 who married John D. Roach
> >
> > Allen b 1792 (in NC according to census?)
> >
> > Wylie b 1795
> >
> > Rebecca b 1800 married James Graham
> >
> > Claiborne b 1803 (in SC according to census)
> >
> > William M. b 1807 (died c 1837 with a will in Alabama)
> >
> > LeMentone b 1809 (SC? married Catherine? Rawls)
> >
> > Rosanna E. b 1812 (SC?) married William Barret Travis
> >
> >
> >
> > William and Sarah Cato should be found SOMEWHERE in 1790 and 1800, but I cannot find them.
> >
> > Is anyone researching this family?
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Cynthia
>
The packet you spoke of (ESTATE PACKET: APT. 43, PKG. 1539) contains the
will transcript only.
Series: S108093
Reel: 0015
Frame: 00093
Item: 000
Date: 11/28/1801
Description: MASSEY, ARTHUR OF KERSHAW COUNTY, WILL TYPESCRIPT (2
FRAMES) (ESTATE PACKET: APT. 43, PKG. 1539)
Names indexed: ALEXANDER, I.; BROOKS, MARY; CATO, SALLEY; HAYNES,
FRANCIS L.; HAYNES, NANCY; HOLLY, CHARLOTTE; MASSEY, ALSTON; MASSEY,
ARTHUR; MASSEY, DREWRY; MASSEY, ELIAS; MASSEY, ELIZEBETH; MASSEY,
OLIVER; RALEY, JAMES
Locations: KERSHAW COUNTY; KERSHAW DISTRICT
Document type: WILL (TYPESCRIPT)
The I Alexander was the county clerk, James Raley, and Mary Brooks were
present when he wrote his will and made there make to show same.
massedixs wrote:
> The reason I ask you to contact me at my email address was you can't
> send attachment through a rootsweb site. I have tons of info on my Elias
> Massey married Elizabeth Gatewood. I also have his Rev. War app. I
> hope you got the census records I sent you. As for the wife of Henry
> Cato she is more likely to be Tabitha Brewer not Massey. As for the name
> John Cato, William had a brother John (B) cir 1770 as well as his
> grandfather and a uncle named John. Henry Cato's other children were
> Burnell, Vincent, Needham. Jesse and Lewis. Henry Cato's father was John
> Cato died Lancaster CO SC mother was Jane Cooke there children were,
> John , Danial, Mary, Burrell, Sterling and William.
> You said you had a bible transcript i would love to see the info on that.
> I was not aware there was a package I was told that all records were
> burnt nothing to be found I will look into that....
> Thanks,
> Donna
>
>
> Cynthia Benua wrote:
>
>>
>>
>>
>> From: cbenua(a)msn.com
>> To: cato(a)rootsweb.com
>> Subject: RE: [CATO] William Cato b 1765 m Sarah Massey
>> Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:15:00 +0000
>>
>>
>>
>> Donna,
>> Thanks for your reply! Do you mind if we keep this conversation on the list? Other researchers might be interested.
>>
>> You have, I assume, the will of Arthur Massey (dated 10 May 1801, Kershaw County SC, recorded 28 Nov 1801 Will Book D.1. p 124). There is supposedly an estate packet: (#43, package 1539) at the SC Dept of Archives and History. Have you looked at this estate package? I have not, and have wondered if there is more information there.
>>
>> It's hard to nail down the Massey children mentioned in Arthur's will.... Will check my records for Elias Massey. If he was in SC there are probably some deeds. Have you found any?
>>
>> Arthur Massey will, 1801 SC, names:
>> Wife Elizabeth (lands on which he now lives. the Mill, etc)
>> Son Alston Massey
>> Son Oliver Massey
>> Daughter Salley Cato
>> Daughter Charlotte Holly
>> Daughter Nancy Haynes
>> Son Drewry Massey
>> Son Elias Massey (Drewry and Elias to receive what is left of Arthur's estate after his wife Elizabeth's death)
>> Witnesses: Frances L. Haynes, James Haley, Mary Brooks
>>
>>
>> I wonder when and where Arthur Massey's wife Elizabeth died. I think the son Alston Massey goes to Monroe County Ala, where the children of William and Sarah Cato end up.
>>
>> Many people believe that Henry Cato and wife Tabitha were the parents of the William Cato who married Sarah Massey. There is no proof at this point. It would be nice to know! One interesting thing is that William Cato and Sarah sold some of the land granted to John Cato the Baptist Minister, who died in 1810 SC. No will has been found for John Cato. I have wondered if William was John's son, or perhaps his brother.
>>
>> Best,
>> Cynthia
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>> Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:38:29 -0500
>>> From: massedixs(a)sbcglobal.net
>>> To: cato(a)rootsweb.com
>>> Subject: Re: [CATO] William Cato b 1765 m Sarah Massey
>>>
>>> Please contact me at massedixs(a)sbcglobal.net Arthur is my line.
>>> Thanks,
>>> Donna
>>>
>>> Cynthia Benua wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>> I am looking for a 1790 and 1800 South Carolina or North Carolina census record for the William Cato who married Sarah Massey, daughter of Arthur Massey, of Lancaster County, South Carolina.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> According to a transcription of a Bible record, William and Sarah were married in 1787. Doesn't say where. And their children were:
>>>>
>>>> Elizabeth b 1789 who married John D. Roach
>>>>
>>>> Allen b 1792 (in NC according to census?)
>>>>
>>>> Wylie b 1795
>>>>
>>>> Rebecca b 1800 married James Graham
>>>>
>>>> Claiborne b 1803 (in SC according to census)
>>>>
>>>> William M. b 1807 (died c 1837 with a will in Alabama)
>>>>
>>>> LeMentone b 1809 (SC? married Catherine? Rawls)
>>>>
>>>> Rosanna E. b 1812 (SC?) married William Barret Travis
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> William and Sarah Cato should be found SOMEWHERE in 1790 and 1800, but I cannot find them.
>>>>
>>>> Is anyone researching this family?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks!
>>>>
>>>> Cynthia
>>>>
>>>>
>> This list is complimented by the CATO research page at http://www.genealogybuff.com/data.htm#Cato
>>
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>>
>>
>>
>
>
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" Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift"
"that's why they call it the present"
I have a William Cato in Wilkes Co. GA. Wilkes Co is right across the line
from S.C. I dont have William's wife name, but one of his sons was
Christopher that married a Rachel Gaulett. William was born in the late 1700's.
Christopher around 1813. If you know anything about this William Id
love to hear from you.
Tim Mathis
Rome, Ga.