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Surnames: Cato
Classification: Query
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LInda,
There are several Rebecca Catos. Needham's daughter was born in 1841. and and a middle
initial of "A".according to the 1850 census.
Then there was the Rebecca E. Cato, born in 1854 who had a brother Thomas, b. in 1850 and
a brother Jasper b. in 1852. They were children of a John Cato who was killed onhis own
front porch by Conferate Buswhackers shortly after he had signed the Oathe of Allegience,
probably under coerision after the Battle of Mingo Swamp when Daniel McGee and about 28
other men were killed by the Union militia. Old Richard Cato was killed also. Are you a
descendant of either of these families?
Are positive you are a descendant of a Sterling Cato? After you answer this I will explain
why I am asking it.
Henry Brackin
You may contact me at HBrackinjr(a)aol.com