Beulah OWENS

Female 1901 - 1993  (91 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Beulah OWENS was born 08 Sep 1901, Russell Co. VA (daughter of Edward J. OWENS and Alice Norah Arington); died 20 Jun 1993, Tazewell Co. VA.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1910 Census
    Name: Bula B Owens
    Age in 1910: 8
    Birth Year: abt 1902
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1910: Moccasin, Russell, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter (Child)
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's name: Edward Owens
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's name: Alice N Owens
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    Edward Owens 37
    Alice N Owens 27
    Amma H Owens 11
    Gladys R Owens 10
    Bula B Owens 8
    Henry R Owens 6
    Edna R Owens 4

    1920 Census
    Name: Bulah Owens
    Age: 18
    Birth Year: abt 1902
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1920: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter (Child)
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's name: E J Owens
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's name: Alice Owens
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Able to Speak English: Yes
    Attended School: Yes
    Able to Read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes
    Household Members:
    E J Owens 47
    Alice Owens 37
    Gladys Owens 19
    Bulah Owens 18
    Henry Owens 16
    Russell Owens 14
    Cecil Owens 8
    James Owens 5
    Paul Owens 2
    Nanie Branson 72 [aunt]

    1940 Census
    Name: Beulah Patterson
    Respondent: Yes
    Age: 38
    Estimated birth year: abt 1902
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Home in 1940: Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia
    Street: Cherry Street
    House Number: 216
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia
    Residence in 1935: Same Place
    Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
    Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
    Income: 0
    Income Other Sources: Yes
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Charles W Patterson 65
    Beulah Patterson 38
    Ann Patterson 14
    Billy Patterson 8
    Russell Owens 34 [sister]

    Birth:
    Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    Name: Beulah Owens Patterson
    SSN: 233349489
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birth Date: 8 Sep 1901
    Birth Place: Hensonville, Virginia [Hansonville]
    Father Name: Edward J Owens
    Mother Name: Nora A Arrington
    Death Date: 20 Jun 1993
    Type of Claim: Original SSN.
    Notes: Jul 1941: Name listed as BEULAH OWENS PATTERSON; Aug 1955: Name listed as BEULAH COLEMAN



    Died:
    Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
    Name: Beulah Benton Coleman
    Death Date: 20 Jun 1993
    Death Place: Tazewell Co. VA

    Social Security Death Index
    Name: Beulah Coleman
    SSN: 233-34-9489
    Last Residence: 24701 Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia
    BORN: 8 Sep 1901
    Died: 20 Jun 1993
    State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)

    Beulah married Charles William Patterson. Charles was born 26 Mar 1860, Ironton, Lawrence Co. OH; died 23 Jan 1947, Mercer Co. WV; was buried , Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Ann Patterson was born ca 1926, Florida.
    2. Billy Patterson was born ca 1932, Virginia.

    Beulah married Coleman. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Edward J. OWENS was born 15 Oct 1872, Russell Co. VA (son of Rufus OWENS and Nancy A. TATE); died 10 Oct 1939, Russell Co. VA.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1880 Census
    Name: Edward J. Owens
    Age: 8
    Birth Year: abt 1872
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1880: Moccasin, Russell, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's name: Rufus M. Owens
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's name: Nancy A. Owens
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Occupation: At School
    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: Edward Ownes [Edward Owens]
    Age: 27
    Birth Date: Oct 1872
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1900: Moccasin, Russell, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Norah H Ownes [Owens]
    Marriage Year: 1898
    Years Married: 2
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's name: Nancy A Ownes
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    Nancy A Owens 72
    Rufus M Owens 75
    Edward Owens 27
    Norah H Owens 17
    Amma H Owens 1
    Gladdes W R Owens 2 months
    Raymond K Owens 16 [nephew]

    1910 Census
    Name: Edward Owens
    Age in 1910: 37
    Birth Year: abt 1873
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1910: Moccasin, Russell, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Alice N Owens
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    Edward Owens 37
    Alice N Owens 27
    Emma H Owens 11
    Gladys R Owens 10
    Bula B Owens 8
    Henry R Owens 6
    Edna R Owens 4

    1920 Census
    Name: E J Owens
    Age: 47
    Birth Year: abt 1873
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1920: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia
    House Number: X
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Alice Owens
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Able to Speak English: Yes
    Occupation: Laborer
    Industry: Matress Co
    Employment Field: Wage or Salary
    Home Owned or Rented: Own
    Home Free or Mortgaged: Free
    Able to Read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes
    Household Members:
    E J Owens 47
    Alice Owens 37
    Gladys Owens 19
    Bulah Owens 18
    Henry Owens 16
    Russell Owens 14
    Cecil Owens 8
    James Owens 5
    Paul Owens 2
    Nanie Branson 72 [sister-in-law]

    1930 Census
    Name: Edward J Owens
    Birth Year: abt 1873
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Home in 1930: Moccasin, Russell, Virginia
    Home Owned or Rented: Owned
    Home Value: 300
    Radio Set: No
    Lives on Farm: Yes
    Age at First Marriage: 28
    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: Farming
    Class of Worker: Working on own account
    Employment: Yes
    Household Members:
    Edward J Owens 57
    Alice Owens 47
    Cecil W Owens 17
    James E Owens 14
    Paul E Owens 13
    John F Owens 10
    Stanley R Owens 7
    Sibyl Owens 5
    Helen Maragino 7 [granddaughter]

    Died:
    Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia
    Name: E J Owens
    Gender: Male
    Occupation: Farmer
    Race: White
    Age at Death: 66
    Birth Date: 15 Oct 1872
    Death Date: 10 Oct 1939
    Death Place: Moxin, Russell County, Virginia
    Cause of Death: suicide by gunshot, self inflicted, positive proof
    Registration Date: 20 Dec 1939
    Father: Rufus Owens
    Mother: Nancy Tate
    Spouse: Alice Owens
    Informant: wife

    Edward married Alice Norah Arington 31 Mar 1898, Russell Co. VA. Alice was born Jun 1882, Virginia; died Aft 1940. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Alice Norah Arington was born Jun 1882, Virginia; died Aft 1940.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1900 Census
    Name: Norah H Ownes [Norah H Owens]
    Age: 17
    Birth Date: Jun 1882
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1900: Moccasin, Russell, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter in Law
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Edward Ownes
    Marriage Year: 1898
    Years Married: 2
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother: number of living children: 2
    Mother: How many children: 2
    Household Members:
    Nancy A Owens 72
    Rufus M Owens 75
    Edward Owens 27
    Norah H Owens 17
    Amma H Owens 1
    Gladdes W R Owens 2 months
    Raymond K Owens 16 [nephew-in-law]

    1910 Census
    Name: Alice N Owens
    Age in 1910: 27
    Birth Year: abt 1883
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1910: Moccasin, Russell, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Edward Owens
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    Edward Owens 37
    Alice N Owens 27
    Amma H Owens 11
    Gladys R Owens 10
    Bula B Owens 8
    Henry R Owens 6
    Edna R Owens 4

    1920 Census
    Name: Alice Owens
    Age: 37
    Birth Year: abt 1883
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1920: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: E J Owens
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Able to Speak English: Yes
    Able to Read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes
    Household Members:
    E J Owens 47
    Alice Owens 37
    Gladys Owens 19
    Bulah Owens 18
    Henry Owens 16
    Russell Owens 14
    Cecil Owens 8
    James Owens 5
    Paul Owens 2
    Nanie Branson 72 [sister]

    1930 Census
    Name: Alice Owens
    Birth Year: abt 1883
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Homemaker?: Yes
    Home in 1930: Moccasin, Russell, Virginia
    Age at First Marriage: 17
    Attended School: No
    Able to Read and Write: Yes
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Able to Speak English: Yes
    Household Members:
    Edward J Owens 57
    Alice Owens 47
    Cecil W Owens 17
    James E Owens 14
    Paul E Owens 13
    John F Owens 10
    Stonley R Owens 7
    Sibyl Owens 5
    Mongurn Helen 7 [granddaughter] Helen Magarino

    1940 Census
    Name: Alice Owens
    Respondent: Yes
    Age: 57
    Estimated birth year: abt 1883
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Marital Status: Widowed
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Home in 1940: Moccasin, Russell, Virginia
    Farm: Yes
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Moccasin, Russell, Virginia
    Residence in 1935: Same House
    Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
    House Owned or Rented: Owned
    Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $500
    Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 7th grade
    Household Members:
    Alice Owens 57
    James Owens 25
    Stanley Owens 17
    Sybill Owens 15
    Helen Magarino 17 [granddaughter]

    Notes:

    Married:
    Name: E. J. Owens
    Gender: Male
    Marital Status: Single
    Age: 24
    Birth Date: 1874
    Birth Place: Russell Co. VA
    Marriage Date: 31 Mar 1898
    Marriage Place: Russell, Virginia
    Father: R. M. Owens
    Mother: N.A. Owens
    Spouse: Norah Alice Arrington
    Marital Status: Single
    Age: 16
    Birth Date: 1882
    Birth Place: Russell Co. VA
    Father: Henry Arrington
    Mother: Emily Arrington
    FHL Film Number: 33850
    Reference ID: p 112 line 51

    Children:
    1. Amma Hazel OWENS was born 20 Nov 1898, Russell Co. VA; died 20 Nov 1898, Russell Co. VA; was buried , Owens Cemetery, Russell Co. VA.
    2. Gladys OWENS was born 31 Mar 1900, Russell Co. VA; died 21 Mar 1923, Norton, Wise Co. VA; was buried , Hansonville, Russell Co. VA.
    3. 1. Beulah OWENS was born 08 Sep 1901, Russell Co. VA; died 20 Jun 1993, Tazewell Co. VA.
    4. Henry Rufus OWENS was born 21 Dec 1903, Russell Co. VA.
    5. Russell Edna OWENS was born 22 Jan 1906, Russell Co. VA; died 17 Feb 2003, Tazewell Co. VA.
    6. Cecil Woodrow OWENS was born 12 Jan 1912, Russell Co. VA; died 07 Jan 2003, DeKalb Co. GA.
    7. James OWENS was born ca 1915, Russell Co. VA.
    8. Paul Easterly OWENS was born 08 Apr 1917, Russell Co. VA; died 20 Mar 2006, Tennessee; was buried , Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Crossville, Cumberland Co. TN.
    9. John OWENS was born ca 1920, Russell Co. VA.
    10. Robert Stanley OWENS was born 31 May 1922, Russell Co. VA; died 16 Jan 2008, Davidson Co. TN; was buried , Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson Co. TN.
    11. Sybill OWENS was born 23 Jun 1924, Russell Co. VA.


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. 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. 2. 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.

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    • _UID: A45438C03FE645FBAB6020093F17AE4EDB27

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    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 ? .