Samuel Bracken OWENS

Male 1880 - 1959  (78 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Samuel Bracken OWENS was born 29 Apr 1880, Russell Co. VA (son of Nathan OWENS and Martha J. Harvey); died 25 Mar 1959, Grand Prairie, Dallas Co. TX; was buried , Southland Cemetery, Grand Prairie, Dallas Co. TX.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1880 Census
    Name: Samuel B. Owens
    Age: 1 month
    Birth Year: abt 1880
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1880: Moccasin, Russell, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's name: Nathen Owens
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's name: Martha Owens
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Occupation: At Home
    Household Members:
    Nathen Owens 22
    Martha Owens 22
    Samuel B. Owens 1 month

    1910 Census
    Name: Sam B Owens
    Age in 1910: 29
    Birth Year: abt 1881
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1910: Justice Precinct 2, Hunt, Texas
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Isibel Owens
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    Sam B Owens 29
    Isibel Owens 28
    Milburn Owens 4
    John B Owens 3
    Valeta Owens 2
    Sam Owens 1 year 3 months
    Manie Owens 1 year 3 months

    1920 Census
    Name: S B Owens
    Age: 39
    Birth Year: abt 1881
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1920: Justice Precinct 1, Rockwall, Texas
    House Number: x
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Isabell Owens
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Able to Speak English: Yes
    Occupation: Agent
    Industry: Real Estate
    Employment Field: Own Account
    Home Owned or Rented: Rent
    Able to Read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes
    Household Members:
    S B Owens 39
    Isabell Owens 38
    Milburn Owens 14
    J B Owens 13
    Violeta Owens 12
    Nancie Ruth Owens 11
    Samuel Nerta Owens 10
    Paul Owens 9
    Isabell Owens 7
    Virginia Owens 10 moths

    1930 Census
    Name: Sam Owens
    Birth Year: abt 1881
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Home in 1930: Precinct 8, Dallas, Texas
    Home Owned or Rented: Rented
    Home Value: $6,000
    Radio Set: No
    Lives on Farm: Yes
    Age at First Marriage: 23
    Attended School: No
    Able to Read and Write: Yes
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Able to Speak English: Yes
    Occupation: Farmer
    Industry: General farm
    Class of Worker: Working on own account
    Employment: Yes
    Household Members:
    Sam Owens 49
    Isable Owens 48
    Ruth Owens 21
    Sam Owens 20
    Paul Owens 19
    Isabel Owens 16
    Virginia Owens 11

    1940 Census
    Name: Samuel Owens
    Respondent: Yes
    Age: 59
    Estimated birth year: abt 1881
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Home in 1940: Grand Prairie, Dallas, Texas
    Street: E Main
    House Number: 317
    Farm: No
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Grand Prairie, Dallas, Texas
    Residence in 1935: Same Place, Dallas, Texas
    Resident on farm in 1935: No
    Occupation: Carpenter
    House Owned or Rented: Rented
    Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $11
    Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
    Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 40
    Duration of Unemployment: 250
    Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in Government work
    Weeks Worked in 1939: 36
    Income: $500
    Income Other Sources: No
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Samuel Owens 59
    Esebell Owens 58
    Ray P Cox 10 [grandson]
    Paul Owens 29
    Melvin Owens 7 months [grandson]
    Ruby Owens 21 [daughter-in-law]


    Birth:
    World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
    Name: Samuel Brecken Owens
    Birth Date: 29 Apr 1880
    Birthplace: Russell Co. VA
    Residence: Grand Prairie, Texas,

    Buried:
    Cemetery location:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=198623&CScn=Southland+Cemetery&CScntry=4&CSst=46&

    Died:
    Texas Department of State Health Services. Texas Death Certificates, 1903-1982. iArchives, Orem, Utah.
    Name: Samuel Bracken Owens
    Birth Date: 29 Apr 1880
    Birth Place: Virginia
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Occupation: retired carpenter
    Residence: Grand Prairie, Dallas, Texas
    Age at Death: 78
    Death Date: 25 Mar 1959
    Death Place: Grand Prairie, Dallas, Texas
    Cause of Death: cardiovascular accident

    Samuel married Melinda Isabell Porter. Melinda (daughter of Milburn F. Porter and Martha J Dean) was born 08 Oct 1881, Scott Co. VA; died 28 May 1960, Dallas Co. TX; was buried , Southland Cemetery, Grand Prairie, Dallas Co. TX. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Rev. Milburn Ira OWENS was born 22 Jun 1905, Hunt Co. TX; died 03 Aug 1959, Grand Prairie, Dallas Co. TX; was buried , Southland Cemetery, Grand Prairie, Dallas Co. TX.
    2. John Baptist OWENS was born 15 Dec 1906, Collin Co. TX; died 28 Mar 1979, Dallas, Dallas Co. TX; was buried , Southland Cemetery, Grand Prairie, Dallas Co. TX.
    3. Violeta OWENS was born ca 1908, Collier or Hunt Co. TX.
    4. Nannie Ruth OWENS was born ca 1909, Collier or Hunt Co. TX.
    5. Samuel Nathan OWENS was born 12 Feb 1910, Hunt Co. TX; died 31 Aug 1981, Grand Prairie, Dallas Co. TX; was buried , Southland Cemetery, Grand Prairie, Dallas Co. TX.
    6. Paul Freeling OWENS was born 11 Feb 1911, Collier or Hunt Co. TX; died 08 Dec 1958, Grand Prairie, Dallas Co. TX; was buried , Southland Cemetery, Grand Prairie, Dallas Co. TX.
    7. Isabel OWENS was born 19 Feb 1913, Collin Co. TX.
    8. Infant OWENS was born 11 Apr 1918, Rockwall Co. TX; died 12 Apr 1918, Rockwall Co. TX.
    9. Virginia OWENS was born 01 Mar 1919, Rockwall Co. TX; died 15 Dec 1983, Dallas Co. TX; was buried , Southland Cemetery, Grand Prairie, Dallas Co. TX.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Nathan OWENS was born 03 Apr 1857, Russell Co. VA (son of Rufus OWENS and Nancy A. TATE); died 28 May 1929, Dallas, Dallas Co. TX; was buried , Merit Cemetery, Merit, Hunt Co. TX.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1860 Census
    Name: Nathan Owens
    Age: 3
    Birth Year: abt 1857
    Gender: Male
    Home in 1860: Russell, Virginia
    Post Office: Hansonville
    Family Number: 1099
    Household Members:
    Rufus M Owens 35
    Nancy Owens 32
    Joseph Owens 13
    Hiram Owens 12
    Eliza J Owens 10
    Mary Owens 7
    Nathan Owens 3

    1880 Census
    Name: Nathen Owens
    Age: 22
    Birth Year: abt 1858
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1880: Moccasin, Russell, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Martha Owens
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Occupation: Laborer
    Household Members:
    Nathen Owens 22
    Martha Owens 22
    Samuel B. Owens 1 month

    1900 Census
    Name: Nathan E Owens
    Age: 43
    Birth Date: Apr 1857
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1900: Cleveland, Russell, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Cora E Owens
    Marriage Year: 1878
    Years Married: 22
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    Nathan E Owens 43
    Cora E Owens 32
    Kent Owens 17
    Henry M Owens 15
    Nathan K Owens 13
    Nancy A Owens 8
    Robert C Owens 7
    Alta M Owens 5
    Thora B Owens 3

    1910 Census
    Name: Nathen E Owens
    Age in 1910: 53
    Birth Year: abt 1857
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1910: Justice Precinct 2, Hunt, Texas
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Widowed
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    Nathen E Owens 53
    Henry Owens 25
    Ana Owens 18
    Cleve Owens 17
    Athy Owens 15
    Thora Owens 13
    Charley Owens 11
    Bessie Owens 7

    1920 Census
    Name: M E Owens [N E Owens]
    Age: 62
    Birth Year: abt 1858
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1920: Celeste, Hunt, Texas
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Widowed
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Able to Speak English: Yes
    Occupation: Merchant
    Industry: Aestar
    Employment Field: Own Account
    Home Owned or Rented: Rent
    Able to Read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes
    Household Members:
    N E Owens 62
    Thora B Owens 22
    Bessie Owens 17

    Died:
    Texas Department of State Health Services. Texas Death Certificates, 1903-1982
    Name: Mr. N E Owens
    Birth Date: 3 Apr 1857
    Birth Place: Virginia
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Residence: Irving, Texas
    Father: R M Owens
    Mother: Nancy Tate
    Age at Death: 72
    Death Date: 28 May 1929
    Death Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas
    Cause of Death: acute uremia and acute nephritis
    Informant: W K Owens [son]

    Nathan married Martha J. Harvey 20 Mar 1878, Russell Co. VA. Martha was born ca 1857, Russell Co. VA; died Bef 1890, Russell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Martha J. Harvey was born ca 1857, Russell Co. VA; died Bef 1890, Russell Co. VA.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1880 Census
    Name: Martha Owens
    Age: 22
    Birth Year: abt 1858
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1880: Moccasin, Russell, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Nathen Owens
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Occupation: Keeping House
    Household Members:
    Nathen Owens 22
    Martha Owens 22
    Samuel B. Owens 1 month

    Notes:

    Married:
    Name: Nathan E. Owens
    Gender: Male
    Marital Status: Single
    Age: 20
    Birth Date: 1858
    Birth Place: Russell
    Marriage Date: 20 Mar 1878
    Marriage Place: Russell, Virginia
    Father: Rufus M. Owens
    Mother: Nancy A. Owens
    Spouse: Martha J. Harvy
    Gender: Female
    Marital Status: Single
    Age: 21
    Birth Date: 1857
    Birth Place: Russell
    Mother: Elizabeth Mead
    FHL Film Number: 33850
    Reference ID: p 50 line 37

    Children:
    1. 1. Samuel Bracken OWENS was born 29 Apr 1880, Russell Co. VA; died 25 Mar 1959, Grand Prairie, Dallas Co. TX; was buried , Southland Cemetery, Grand Prairie, Dallas Co. TX.
    2. William Kent OWENS was born 22 Sep 1882, Russell Co. VA; died 23 Aug 1962, Austin, Travis Co. TX; was buried , Memoryland Memorial Park, Greenville, Hunt Co. TX.
    3. Henry Morgan OWENS was born 14 Feb 1885, Russell Co. VA; died 25 Sep 1958, Wichita Co. TX; was buried , Plainview Cemetery, Plainview, Hale Co. TX.
    4. Nathan K. OWENS was born 15 Jan 1887, Russell Co. VA; died 19 Apr 1973, Collin Co. TX; was buried , Farmersville IOOF Cemetery, Farmersville, Collin Co. TX.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Rufus OWENS was born Nov 1824, Russell Co. VA; died Aft 1900, Russell Co. VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: ED40CDBE95B8445BA4E1CC8A2B7EE169723D

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1850 Census
    Name: Rufus M Owens
    Age: 25
    Birth Year: abt 1825
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1850: District 54, Russell, Virginia
    Gender: Male
    Family Number: 1033
    Household Members:
    Rufus M Owens 25
    Nancy Owens 22
    Joseph Owens 3
    Hiram Owens 1

    1860 Census
    Name: Rufus M Owens
    Age: 35
    Birth Year: abt 1825
    Gender: Male
    Home in 1860: Russell, Virginia
    Post Office: Hansonville
    Family Number: 1099
    Household Members:
    Rufus M Owens 35
    Nancy Owens 32
    Joseph Owens 13
    Hiram Owens 12
    Eliza J Owens 10
    Mary Owens 7
    Nathan Owens 3

    1870 Census
    Name: Rufus Owens
    Age in 1870: 45
    Birth Year: abt 1825
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1870: Moccasin, Russell, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Lebanon
    Household Members:
    Rufus Owens 45
    Nancy Owens 42
    Hiram Owens 21
    Eliza Owens 19
    Mary Owens 15
    Arthur Owens 12
    John Owens 9
    Charles Owens 6
    William Owens 3 months

    1880 Census
    Name: Rufus M. Owens
    Age: 55
    Birth Year: abt 1825
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1880: Moccasin, Russell, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Nancy A. Owens
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Occupation: Farmer
    Household Members:
    Rufus M. Owens 55
    Nancy A. Owens 31
    Mary Owens 24
    John W. Owens 19
    Chas. Owens 17
    William D. Owens 11
    Edward J. Owens 8

    1900 Census
    Name: Rufus M Ownes [Rufus Owens]
    Age: 75
    Birth Date: Nov 1824
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1900: Moccasin, Russell, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Marital Status: Married
    Marriage Year: 1847
    Years Married: 53
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's name: Nancy A Ownes [Owens]
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    Nancy A Owens 72
    Rufus M Owens 75
    Edward Owens 27
    Norah H Owens 17 [daughter-n-law]
    Amma H Owens 1 [granddaughter]
    Gladdes W R Owens 2 months [granddaughter]
    Raymond K Owens 16 [grandson]

    Rufus married Nancy A. TATE. Nancy (daughter of Elisha TATE and Eliza Claibourne DAVENPORT) was born Mar 1828, Russell Co. VA; died Aft 1900, Russell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Nancy A. TATE was born Mar 1828, Russell Co. VA (daughter of Elisha TATE and Eliza Claibourne DAVENPORT); died Aft 1900, Russell Co. VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 50A3E3B17709402DB681945A0E9151FC85FA

    Notes:

    Nancy was a twin to Mary.

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1850 Census
    Name: Nancy Owens
    Age: 22
    Birth Year: abt 1828
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1850: District 54, Russell, Virginia
    Gender: Female
    Family Number: 1033
    Household Members:
    Rufus M Owens 25
    Nancy Owens 22
    Joseph Owens 3
    Hiram Owens 1

    1860 Census
    Name: Nancy Owens
    Age: 32
    Birth Year: abt 1828
    Gender: Female
    Home in 1860: Russell, Virginia
    Post Office: Hansonville
    Family Number: 1099
    Household Members:
    Rufus M Owens 35
    Nancy Owens 32
    Joseph Owens 13
    Hiram Owens 12
    Eliza J Owens 10
    Mary Owens 7
    Nathan Owens 3

    1870 Census
    Name: Nancy Owens
    Age in 1870: 42
    Birth Year: abt 1828
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1870: Moccasin, Russell, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Post Office: Lebanon
    Household Members:
    Rufus Owens 45
    Nancy Owens 42
    Hiram Owens 21
    Eliza Owens 19
    Mary Owens 15
    Arthur Owens 12
    John Owens 9
    Charles Owens 6
    William Owens 3 months

    1880 Census
    Name: Nancy A. Owens
    Age: 31
    Birth Year: abt 1849 [abt 1828]
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1880: Moccasin, Russell, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Rufus M. Owens
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Occupation: Housekeeping
    Household Members:
    Rufus M. Owens 55
    Nancy A. Owens 31 [52]
    Mary Owens 24
    John W. Owens 19
    Chas. Owens 17
    William D. Owens 11
    Edward J. Owens 8

    1900 Census
    Name: Nancy A Ownes [Nancy A Owens]
    Age: 72
    Birth Date: Mar 1828
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1900: Moccasin, Russell, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Marriage Year: 1847
    Years Married: 53
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother: number of living children: 5
    Mother: How many children: 10
    Household Members:Owens
    Nancy A Owens 72
    Rufus M Owens 75
    Edward Owens 27
    Norah H Owens 17 [daughter-in-law]
    Amma H Owens 1 [granddaughter]
    Gladdes W R Owens 2 months [granddaughter]
    Raymond K Owens 16 [grandson]

    Children:
    1. Joseph OWENS was born ca 1847, Russell Co. VA.
    2. Hiram Craig OWENS was born ca 1848, Russell Co. VA; died 09 Nov 1883, Russell Co. VA.
    3. Eliza J. OWENS was born 18 Mar 1851, Russell Co. VA; died 22 Dec 1905, Russell Co. VA; was buried , Fugate, Samuel Bracken Cemetery, Collinwood, Russell Co. VA.
    4. Mary OWENS was born ca 1853, Russell Co. VA.
    5. 2. Nathan OWENS was born 03 Apr 1857, Russell Co. VA; died 28 May 1929, Dallas, Dallas Co. TX; was buried , Merit Cemetery, Merit, Hunt Co. TX.
    6. Arthur OWENS was born ca 1858, Russell Co. VA.
    7. John W. OWENS was born Feb 1861, Russell Co. VA; died Aft 1940.
    8. Charles OWENS was born ca 1864, Russell Co. VA.
    9. William David OWENS was born 23 Mar 1870, Russell Co. VA; died 24 Oct 1949, Hansonville, Russell Co. VA; was buried , Knollkreg Memorial Park, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA.
    10. Edward J. OWENS was born 15 Oct 1872, Russell Co. VA; died 10 Oct 1939, Russell Co. VA.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  Elisha TATE was born 24 Apr 1801, Big Moccasin Valley, Russell Co. VA (son of Joseph TATE and Margaret Mary FLOYD); died 19 Jun 1858, Big Moccasin Valley, Russell Co. VA; was buried , Tate-Burdine Cemetery, Russell Co. VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: B70EB4EA64D04418BCDCAC397DF88AC130D6

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1830 United States Federal Census
    Name: Elisha Tates [Elisha Tate]
    Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Russell, Virginia
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1 [Elisha]
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2 [Nancy & Mary]
    Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 [Eliza]
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 2
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 4

    1840 United States Federal Census
    Name: Elisha Tate
    Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Russell, Virginia
    Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2 [James & Thomas]
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1 [Elisha]
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2 [Hannah & Eliza C]
    Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 2 [Nancy & Jane]
    Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1 [Eliza]
    Persons Employed in Agriculture: 2
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 6
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 8

    1850 United States Federal Census
    Age: 50
    Birth Year: abt 1800
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1850: District 54, Russell, Virginia
    Gender: Male
    Family Number: 1025
    Household Members:
    Elisha Tate 50
    Eliza Tate 45
    Jane Tate 20
    James M Tate 18
    Thomas F Tate 15
    Hannah F Tate 13
    Eliza C Tate 11
    Darthula N Tate 9
    Sarah Tate 6


    WILL OF ELISHA TATE
    Russell County, Virginia
    Will Book 7, Pages 124-125
    Executed 06 Jul 1858

    I Elisha Tate of the County of Russell and State of VA do hereby make my last Will and Testament in manner and form following that is to say.

    1st: I desire that after my decease that there be enough of my perishable property sold to pay my funeral expenses and just debts.

    2nd: I desire that my wife Eliza Tate have the remaining property, all my land household and kitchen furniture with all my farming utensils during her natural life or widowhood.

    3rd: I desire my single daughters Hannah F. Tate, Eliza C Tate, Darthula H. Tate and Sarah E. Tate have a place of residence with their mother so long as they remain single, also to be made equal with the other girls.

    4th: I desire at the death of my wife Eliza Tate that my land be equally divided between my two sons James M. Tate and Thomas F. Tate to have and to hold forever. I further desire Robt. Fugate and Samuel P. Fugate make the division between my two sons James & Thos. F. Tate. I desire that the division of my land be immediately made after my decease.

    5th: I also desire that my two sons James and Thos. F. Tate pay to my daughters Nancy, Jane, Hannah, Eliza, Darthula & Sarah E. Tate three hundred dollars to each one to be paid six months after the decease of my wife Eliza Tate.

    6th: I desire that after the death of my wife Eliza Tate that all the remaining part of my property household kitchen furniture and farming utensils be sold and equally divided among all my children.

    7th: I desire that when the division is made in my land that the house that my son James built is not to be taken in consideration with the value of the land. I also desire that my son James M. Tate have the north side of my land as he built on the same.

    And Lastly: I do hereby constitute and appoint Samuel P. Fugate and James M. Tate executors of this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all other or former Wills or Testaments by me heretofore made.

    In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 17th day of May 1858.

    Elisha Tate (seal)

    Signed sealed published and
    declared as and for the last
    Will & Testament of the above
    names Elisha Tate in
    presence of us

    James S. Glenn
    John W. Owens

    At a court held for Russell County on the 6th day of July 1858
    The last Will and Testament of Elisha Tate deceased was produced in court and proved by the oaths of James S. Glenn and John W. Owens the two subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of James M Tate one of the executors therein named who took the oath of an executor prescribed by law and entered into and acknowledged his bond in the sum of $2000.00 with James S. Glenn and Joseph E Fugate as his security conditioned as the law directs. A certificate is therefore granted him for obtaining probate of the said Will in due form.

    Teste
    R. H. Lynch C.C.

    Buried:
    Grave location:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=139202125&ref=acom

    Died:
    Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
    Name: Elisha Tate
    Birth Date: abt 1801
    Death Date: 19 Jun 1858
    Death Place: Russell, Virginia
    Death Age: 57
    Race: White
    Marital Status: Married
    Gender: Male
    Spouse Name: Eliza Tate
    FHL Film Number: 2048583

    Russell Co. Deaths 1858
    Elisha Tate 57y 2m 5d M 19 Jun Place of Birth:Unknown Cause: Consumption Parents: Unknown, consort of Eliza Tate

    Elisha married Eliza Claibourne DAVENPORT. Eliza (daughter of Thomas DAVENPORT, Jr. and Permelia DAVENPORT) was born 15 Jul 1805, Saltville, Washington Co. VA; died 25 Jul 1883, Russell Co. VA; was buried , Tate-Burdine Cemetery, Lebanon, Russell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 11.  Eliza Claibourne DAVENPORT was born 15 Jul 1805, Saltville, Washington Co. VA (daughter of Thomas DAVENPORT, Jr. and Permelia DAVENPORT); died 25 Jul 1883, Russell Co. VA; was buried , Tate-Burdine Cemetery, Lebanon, Russell Co. VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: A45438C03FE645FBAB6020093F17AE4EDB27

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1850 United States Federal Census
    Name: Eliza Tate
    Age: 45
    Birth Year: abt 1805
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1850: District 54, Russell, Virginia
    Gender: Female
    Household Members:
    Elisha Tate 50
    Eliza Tate 45
    Jane Tate 20
    James M Tate 18
    Thomas F Tate 15
    Hannah F Tate 13
    Eliza C Tate 11
    Darthula N Tate 9
    Sarah Tate 6

    1860 United States Federal Census
    Name: Eliza Tate
    Age in 1860: 55
    Birth Year: abt 1805
    Home in 1860: Russell, Virginia
    Gender: Female
    Post Office: Hansonville
    Occupation: Farming
    Real estate value $2000, personal property value $350
    Household Members:
    Eliza Tate 55
    Hannah F Tate 23
    Sarah E Tate 15

    1870 United States Federal Census
    Name: Eliza Tate
    Age in 1870: 64
    Birth Year: abt 1806
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1870: Moccasin, Russell, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Post Office: Lebanon
    Value of real estate: $1750, personal property $250
    Household Members:
    Eliza Tate 64
    Hannah Tate 33
    Robert Stapleton 10 [unsure of relationship]

    1880 United States Federal Census
    Name: Eliza C. Tate
    Age: 74
    Birth Year: abt 1806
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1880: Moccasin, Russell, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
    Marital Status: Widowed
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Occupation: Keeping House
    [Note: She lived alone]

    Russell Co. Deaths 1883
    Tate, Eliza C. Age 88y F Died: 25 Jul Cause:General Debility Parents: Thos & Pamillio Davenport (Washington Co.)

    Buried:
    Grave location:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=139202227

    Died:
    Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
    Name: Eliza C Tate
    [Eliza C Davenport]
    Birth Date: abt 1795
    Birth Place: Washington, Virginia
    Death Date: 25 Jul 1883
    Death Place: Russell, Virginia
    Death Age: 88
    Race: White
    Marital Status: Widowed
    Gender: Female
    Father Name: Thos. Davenport
    Mother Name: Panullio Davenport
    FHL Film Number: 2048583

    Children:
    1. 5. Nancy A. TATE was born Mar 1828, Russell Co. VA; died Aft 1900, Russell Co. VA.
    2. Permilia Jane (Polly) TATE was born 30 Jun 1830, Russell Co. VA; died 26 Jan 1890, Texas Co. MO; was buried , Steely Chapel Cemetery, Elk Creek, Texas Co. MO.
    3. James Monroe TATE was born 14 Feb 1832, Russell Co. VA; died 7 Mar 1902, Russell Co. VA; was buried , Tate-Burdine Cemetery, Lebanon, Russell Co. VA.
    4. Thomas F. TATE was born 1834, Russell Co. VA; died 24 Dec 1892, Russell Co. VA.
    5. Hannah TATE was born 1837, Russell Co. VA; died 7 Mar 1879, Russell Co. VA.
    6. Eliza C. TATE was born 27 Nov 1838, Russell Co. VA; died 21 Jul 1920, Russell Co. VA; was buried , Glenn Cemetery, Fugate's Hill, Russell Co. VA.
    7. Dorthula TATE was born 1841, Russell Co. VA; died Aft 1910, Bristol, Washington Co. VA.
    8. Sarah TATE was born 1844, Russell Co. VA; died ? .