James Monroe TATE

Other Events:

• _UID: 1B5C334441DA4C7680719CF4E8EE1F67A86C

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 United States Federal Census about James M Tate
Name: James M Tate
Age: 18
Birth Year: abt 1832
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: District 54, Russell, Virginia
Gender: Male
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: James M Pate [Tate]
Age in 1860: 28
Birth Year: abt 1832
Home in 1860: Russell, Virginia
Gender: Male
Post Office: Dickensonville
Value of real estate: $443
Occupation: Farming
Household Members:
James M Tate 28
Sarah J Tate 28
Henry B Tate 6
Thomas Tate 4
Jacob Tate 2
William Tate 2 months

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: James Tate
Age in 1870: 38
Birth Year: abt 1832
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Moccasin, Russell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Lebanon
Value of real estate: $800, personal property $600
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
Name Age
James Tate 38
Sarah Tate 39
Henry Tate 16
Thomas Tate 14
Jacob Tate 12
William Tate 10
Robert Tate 8
Mary Tate 6
James Tate 3
Nathan Tate 1/12

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: James M. Tate
Age: 48
Birth Year: abt 1832
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Kinderhook, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Sarah J. Tate
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
James M. Tate 48
Sarah J. Tate 49
William E. Tate 20
Robert F. Tate 18
Mary E. Tate 16
James W. Tate 13
Nathan B. Tate 9
Rebecca Glenn 19 [Niece]

1900 United States Federal Census about James M Tate
Name: James M Tate
Age: 68
Birth Date: Feb 1832
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Moccasin, Russell, Virginia
[Russell]
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Sallie J Tate
Marriage Year: 1853
Years Married: 47
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
James M Tate 68
Sallie J B Tate 69
Thomas J Tate 44
Nathan B Tate 28
Dara C Tate 26

MARRIAGE RECORD

Married by Christian Easterly.

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=139201518

James married Sarah Jane Boyd (Sallie) OWENS 14 Feb 1853, Russell Co. VA. Sarah (daughter of Jacob OWENS and Hannah FUGATE) was born 14 Feb 1831, Russell Co. VA; died 8 Sep 1916, Russell Co. VA; was buried , Tate-Burdine Cemetery, Lebanon, Russell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Married:
Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940

Groom's Name: James M. Tate
Groom's Birth Date: 1831
Groom's Birthplace: Russell Cty
Groom's Age: 22
Bride's Name: Sarah J. Owens
Bride's Birth Date: 1833
Bride's Birthplace: Russell Cty
Bride's Age: 20
Marriage Date: 14 Feb 1853
Marriage Place: Russell, Virginia
Groom's Father's Name: Elisha Tate
Groom's Mother's Name: Eliza Tate
Bride's Father's Name: Jacob Owens
Bride's Mother's Name: Hannah Owens
Groom's Race:
Groom's Marital Status: Single
Groom's Previous Wife's Name:
Bride's Race:
Bride's Marital Status: Single
Bride's Previous Husband's Name:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M86866-6
System Origin: Virginia-EASy
Source Film Number: 33850
Reference Number: p 2 line 31

1. Henry Beverly TATE was born 04 Jan 1854, Russell Co. VA; died 03 Jan 1903, Russell Co. VA; was buried , Fugate, Samuel Bracken Cemetery, Collinwood, Russell Co. VA.
2. Thomas Jefferson TATE was born 18 Sep 1855, Russell Co. VA; died 18 Sep 1936, Russell Co. VA; was buried , Tate-Burdine Cemetery, Lebanon, Russell Co. VA.
3. Jacob Elbert TATE was born 3 Apr 1858, Russell Co. VA; died 2 Jan 1900, Russell Co. VA; was buried , Tate-Burdine Cemetery, Lebanon, Russell Co. VA.
4. William Elisha TATE was born 3 Apr 1860, Russell Co. VA; died 4 Nov 1937, Pulaski, Pulaski Co. VA; was buried , Tate Owens Cemetary, Russell Co., VA.
5. Robert Fugate TATE was born 4 Oct 1862, Russell Co. VA; died 1939.
6. Mary E. (Mollie) TATE was born 19 May 1864, Russell Co. VA; died 5 Dec 1932, Gate City, Scott Co. VA; was buried , Fugate, Samuel Bracken Cemetery, Collinwood, Russell Co. VA.
7. James W. TATE was born 21 Feb 1867, Russell Co. VA; died 4 May 1909.
8. Nathan Burdine TATE was born 05 Jun 1870, Russell Co. VA; died 19 Mar 1950, Russell Co. VA; was buried , Temple Hill Cemetery, Castlewood, 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]

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

Other Events:

• _UID: BA36B3F52E4F4142A9CF56659B9BE7BDA524

Notes:

DOD may be 16 Mar 1848

Excerpts from Tate Families of the Southern States, by Laura Mentzel and Ethel Updike, 1984

Joseph Tate was born on Big Moccasin Creed, a spur of Clinch Mountain on the Holston River, near Lebanon, Russell County, VA of Robert and Mary Tate. That his wife was Margaret (Mary) Floyd is indicated by several deeds. On March 25, 1800, Robert Tate and his wife Mary sold to Joseph Tate, 50 acres on both sides of the Big Moccasin Creek, a steep spur of Clinch Mountain, adjacent to William Hullams and Richard Davis. No doubt, a gift, shortly after his marriage.

On October 14, 1816, the heirs of Robert Tate, deceased, all residents now, or Warren County, TN, sold to Joseph Tate, the home plantation consisting of 177 acres, it being a part of a tract of land 250 acres patented to Robert Tate on April 20, 1784. Mary Tate, the widow of Robert Tate, of Warren County, TN signed dower to her son, Joseph. On July 15, 1825, Joseph Tate and wife, Margaret of Russell, County, Va sold 100 acres to Elish Tate, on both sides of Big Moccasin Creek. Joseph died March 16, 1843.

William Tate who is indebted to Elisha Tate, administrator of the estate of Joseph, sold 177 on which his father Joseph Tate, deceased, lived. On August 23, 1844, John Tate and wife, Jane; Robert C. Tate and wife, Nancy; Elisha Tate and wife Eliza; and William Tate, heirs-at-law of Joseph Tate, deceased, sold to Joseph C. Fugate, 100 acres and 170 acres on both sides of Big Moccasin Creek, a spur of Clinch Mountain, where Joseph Tate died, adjacent Samuel C. Fugate and Elish Tate.

Reference: Russell County, VA Deed Book 3, Page 72, Deed Book 5, Page 537, Book 7, Page 167; Book 11, Page 310, 429.

CENSUS RECORDS

1820 United States Federal Census
Name: Joseph Tate Senior
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Lebanon, Russell, Virginia
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 2 [James & Charles]
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 3
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1
Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 3
Free White Persons - Under 16: 8
Free White Persons - Over 25: 2
Total Free White Persons: 10

1820 United States Federal Census
Name: Joseph Tate Junior
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Lebanon, Russell, Virginia
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 18: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: 3
Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1
Slaves - Females - Under 14: 1
Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 5
Free White Persons - Under 16: 3
Free White Persons - Over 25: 2
Total Free White Persons: 9
Total Slaves: 1
Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 10

1830 United States Federal Census
Name: Joseph Tate
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Russell, Virginia
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 50 thru 59: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 1
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 1
Total Free White Persons: 4

1840 United States Federal Census
Name: Joseph Tate
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Russell, Virginia
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 60 thru 69: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 60 thru 69: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 2
No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 4
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 8

Joseph married Margaret Mary FLOYD 1799. Margaret was born 1780, Virginia; died 1847, Russell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 8E7F384DFB25495F96A270DACD66AE914E29

Other Events:

• _UID: 9E0203A21877468AACD9DC64C84714018DBE

Notes:

He was a cousin to his wife.

Thomas was on a visit to Washington County, on the Holston River to a place called Davenport's Bend to visit his brother, Osborne. (A place later occupied by David Worley and his family). Permelia was also on a visit to her sister, Mollie who was married to Osborne. The two met and 2 years later married. They settled in Washington County on a farm. Thomas was said to be a fine violinist and a member of the Baptist Church.

A deed was found dated Aug 15, 1809 Washington Co. Deed Book, 4, page 204, between Thomas Davenport and Isaac Woodward and wife for $500.00, 80 acres in 2 parcels, 10 acres granted to Anthony Fitzpatrick on Dec 10, 1796 and 70 acres granted to Fitpatrick on Apr 8, 1800 to Isaac Woodward on May 18, 1802 on South Branch North Fork, Holston River. Proved 15 August 1809. 

buried Henry Davenport Cemetery, Washington Co. VA

CENSUS RECORDS

1840 United States Federal Census
Name: Thomas Davenport
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Washington, Virginia
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 70 thru 79: 1 [Thomas]
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 60 thru 69: 1 [Permilia]
Slaves - Males - 10 thru 23: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 2
Persons Employed in Learned Professional Engineers: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 1
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 5
Total Slaves: 1
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 6

Thomas married Permelia DAVENPORT 28 Apr 1799, Washington Co. VA. Permelia (daughter of Henry DAVENPORT and Nancy PEMBERTON) was born 5 Jun 1778, Washington Co. VA; died 11 Dec 1848, Washington Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 1EAD3C35A3864805BFB9DA7DA2B4CE7F24B2

Notes:

She was a cousin to her husband.

Thomas Davenport was on a visit to Washington County, on the Holston River to a place called Davenport's Bend to visit his brother, Osborne. (A place later occupied by David Worley and his family). Permelia was also on a visit to her sister, Mollie who was married to Osborne.  The two met and 2 years later married.  They settled in Washington County on a farm. 

They had 11 children.

buried Henry Davenport Cemetery, Washington Co. VA

CENSUS RECORDS

1840 United States Federal Census
Name: Thomas Davenport
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Washington, Virginia
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 70 thru 79: 1 [Thomas]
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 60 thru 69: 1 [Permilia]
Slaves - Males - 10 thru 23: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 2
Persons Employed in Learned Professional Engineers: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 1
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 5
Total Slaves: 1
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 6

Other Events:

• _UID: 31403E22DA074CBEA16CB0DCF9B5787EF9F2

Notes:

DAR ID Number 149364 has Robert's DOD as 1832.

Robert Tate
Date: Nov 21, 1792
Location: Augusta Co., VA

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Tate Families of the Southern States, Volume II, by Laura Mentzel and Ethel Updike, 1984

Robert Tate was not as active in civic affairs and less is known of him.

Robert Tate Sr. received a land grant of 174 acres in Fincastle, County, VA on December 13, 1774 on Big Moccasin Creek, North Fork of Holston River. On April 20, 1784 he received a land patent of 250 acres in Washington County, VA on both sides of Big Moccasin Creek on a spur of Clinch Mountain on the Holston River some three miles from Col. John Tate. In 1781 he and his brother, John swore allegiance to the United States in Washington County, VA. In 1781.

In Nov. 1781, John Tate, Robert Tate, William Huston and John Wood were appointed to appraise the estate of Francis Fugate deceased, who was killed by a fall from his horse.

The following legal petition was filed in 1785 and signed by several Tates.

This is a petition asking the House of Delegates of VA to place a line "fixed along Clinch Mountain and Montgomery line to the Carolina line" to separate them from Washington Co. These inhabitants include those of Clinch River, Moccasin Creek, Powels Valley, north branch of Holstein River, and "others." Dated Dec. 9, 1785. Washington Co., VA, is in the far southern section of VA, just before the border into TN and not far from NC. Signers of this petition are: John TATE, Thomas TATE, Robert TATE, Jr., Rober TATE, Sr.

He was an Ensign of the Militia in 1786, while his brother, John was a Lieutenant.

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MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

Sources: Fincastle County, VA, Deed Book, page 80, 81; Russell County, VA will Book 2, page 132; Deed Book 5, pages 537, 539; History of Southwest VA, by Lewis Summers, page 389, 843; David Faris; Leland B. Tate letter; April 1783 to View Road; May 1786 Robert Appointed Ensign or 2nd Lieutenant of Militia; April 1787 Appointed Full Lieutenant.

Robert Tate was a contemporary with and associated in many court affairs with Col. John Tate. Robert Tate's will did not mention that most of his children were minors, but they were. On October 10, 1816, John Tate and wife Dicey, James Tate and wife Ruth, Robert Tate and wife Susannah, Alexander Tate and wife Delilah, Aaron Tate and wife Betsey and Marady Price and wife Polly, all of Warren County, TN, of the first part to Joseph Tate of Russell County, VA, the home place. The same land this Robert Tate acquired in 1774 and 1784, adjacent to Richard Davis and Hullams, witnessed by John Rodgers and Reuben Berryman. All of the males signed, and Mary (Polly) Tate signed her right of dower to her son Joseph Tate.

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Source: Excerpts from Rebels, Saints and Sinners, An Ancestral History of the Southern States, by Dennis Armfield Tate, 2000

He received a land grant of 174 acres on December 13, 1774 on Big Moccasin Creek, North Fork of the Holston River in Fincastle County, VA. It begins near Hansonville and is a long valley extending to near Big Moccasin Gap in Scott County, VA. The Valley is paralleled by Clinch Mountain on the South and Moccasin Ridge on the North. Moccasin Valley adjoins Washington County, VA at the top of Clinch Mountain and Scott County, VA to the South. Big Moccasin Creek extends the entire length of the valley flowing into the north fork of the Holston River near Big Moccasin Gap. The story is told that early settlers coming through the valley found Indian moccasin footprints in the soft mud on the banks of the creek. This, the name Moccasin Creek and later Moccasin Valley. The naming of the creek has been attributed to Daniel Boone in about 1769.

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Sources: Annals of Southwest Virginia 1769-1800 by Lewis Preston Summers, Page 843; Copies of Washington County, VA court minutes, Minute Book 1, pages 113, 144 and 188.

Robert Tate, who, resided in Washington County, VA, assisted in establishing independence while acting in the capacity of a Surveyor of the Road and as a member of a Jury, qualifying him for service as a patriot in the Revolutionary War. He was a Surveyor of the Road from May 14, 1781 until April 16, 1783. He service on a Jury in 1782.

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Source: Heritage of Russell County, VA 975.5755 D3h

It is also probable that Robert served with the "Kings Mountain Men" a group of militia formed in his area, however we have not yet found documentation to support this. The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has a concise application on Robert Tate and list all of his sources regarding his service. Descendants have been admitted into the association.

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Brand of Robert Tate's livestock:

Ordered that Robert Tate's mark for his livestock a crop in the right ear and crop of the left ear be recorded. Washington County, May 16, 1782.

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LAND RECORDS

On Dec. 13, 1774 surveyors for Fincastle County Virginia surveyed a tract of 174 acres on Moccasin Creek in what is now Russell County, Virginia This tract was granted to Robert Tate.

On May 1, 1782 Washington County Virginia issued land grants of 250 acres to Robert Tate and 100 acres to John Tate, both on Moccasin Creek. On February 20, 1793 William Tate bought 145 acres on Moccasin Creek adjoining the 424 acres granted to Robert Tate.

Moccasin Creek was located in Botetourt County prior to 1773; in Fincastle County from January 1773 to January 1777; in Washington County from 1777 to May 1786; in Russell County May from 1786 to present.

August 19, 1799 - Robert Tate - 68 ac - part of Treasury Warrant 2398 dated January 26, 1798 - on the Laurel Fork of Grassy Creek, part of the waters of Clinch River - near the head spring of said fork [Russell County, Surveyors Book]

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WILL, ESTATE, AND PROBATE RECORDS

Source: This probate record was originally published in "Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish Settlement in Virginia, 1745-1800. Extracted from the Original Court Records of Augusta County" by Lyman Chalkley.

Remarks: John Tate's will--Third son, John; oldest son, Thomas, tract to John and Isaac Tate, sons of James, deceased, his grandsons; daughter, Eleanor Stuart; son, Robert Tate; son Robert and son-in-law Benj. Stewart, executors.
Description: Executor
Book date: CC1-41,
Prove date: 1 April, 1801

Robert Tate
Date: Apr 1, 1801
Location: Augusta Co., VA

Remarks: Robert Tate, executor of John Tate, bond.
Book date: CC1-81

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WILL OF ROBERT TATE
Russell County, Virginia
Will Book 2, Pages 122-123
Executed 03 Feb 1807

Be it remembered that I Robert Tate of the county of Russell in the state of Virginia being in a very weak and infirm state of body but of sound mind and desirous of settling my worldly affairs do make this my last will and testament giving and bequeathing as follows, viz:

Imprimis,
1st I do give to my wife Mary Tate one negro woman named Luce and one negro boy named Jim and also one negro boy named Sulas and also four cows and calves two two year old heifers one two year steer and also two bay horses and one gray horse, and also all my household furniture and also all my stock of hogs and also the land I now live on and also all working tools thereto belonging except that piece or parcel of land lying on the south west side of the mill dam Beginning at the big spring thence with the dam to the saw pit thence to the cave by the big sink hole thence to the line where it crosses Ovaltons road and also do give to my wife Mary Tate one still and the complements thereto belonging and also all my flock of sheep and also one yearling steer to hold during her natural life or widowhood then at her death or marriage to be divided between my son Joseph Tate and my son Alexander Tate and my son Aaron Tate and my daughter Polly Tate reserving to my wife Mary Tate her third part only in case she should marry.

Item, I give to my son John Tate and my son James Tate that piece or parcel of land above mentioned lying south-west of the mill dam and bounded as above directed, only that my son John Tate and my son James Tate do pay my son Robert Tate a ten pounds horse each at the time they receive the land.

Item, I give to my son Robert Tate one negro girl named Ryah and also one mans saddle.

Item, I do direct that the above mentioned part of my estate except the land be appraised but not sold and also do except the negro girl named Ryah which I gave to my son Robert Tate.

Item, I do direct that one mare and colt and one two year old mare, three steers, one two year old heifer and four of the ____ size of the big barrows to be sold to discharge my debts.

Confirmed and subscribed by me this twentieth day of July one thousand seven hundred and ninety _____.

Robert X Tate (Seal)

Test: Robert Tate junr.
Isaac Tate
John Tate

At a court held for Russell County the third day of February 1807.
This instrument of writing was exhibited in court as and for the last will and testament of Robert Tate dec'd and proven by the oath of John Tate one of the witnesses thereto and the hand writing of Robert Tate junr. another of the witnesses proven by the oath of the said John Tate and William Fugate and thereupon ordered to be recorded. And on motion of Mary Tate who made oath according to law and together with Richard Davis and Colebird Fugate her securities entered into and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of $2,500 conditioned as the law directs administration with the will annexed is granted her on the said decedents estate in due form.

Teste Henry Dickenson C.R.C.

Sources: Virginia Historical Magazine, Page 194 states that Robert Tate, (died on July 29, 1806) beneficiaries, wife, Mary; children, Joseph, Alexander, Aaron, Polly, John, James, Robert executors (none) (Mary Tate, administratrix); Testator signed by mark, witnessed, Robert Tate Junr., Isaac Tate, John Tate, Probated February 3, 1807, Page 132, Abstracts of Wills of Russell County, Virginia from 1803 to 1850 by Elihu Jasper Sutherland Will Book B1.

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ESTATE INVENTORY

On Page 148 of the Russell County, VA Will Family History Library 33826, An Inventory of the Personal Estate of Robert Tate, deceased dated March 5, 1807 appears:

One Stud horse, 36 pounds sterling; one brown mare, 24 pounds sterling, total 60 pounds sterling. One bay gelding, 36 pounds sterling; one brown jack horse, 24 pounds sterling, total 60 pounds sterling; one sorrel two years old, 12 pounds sterling; one bay filly 3 years old, 15 pounds sterling; one dun colt 7 y, total 18 pounds sterling, 12 shilling; one still, one worm, and one funnel 9 pounds sterling; six wash tubs, 1 fleakabout, 1 barrel and 1 keg, 2 pounds, 13 shilling; 1 large kettle and scale 6 oz., 1 pot and 1 cale ly 3 pounds and 12 shilling; five cows 1 calf, 18 pounds, 5 head of 2 year old cattle, 10 pounds, total 28 pounds; two iron pot racks, 1 pound, 4 shilling; one cutting knife, steel screws and box, 15 shilling; one mulatto girl named Janet, 60 pounds, one set of smith tools, 11 pounds and 2 shilling, twenty head of sheep, 9 pounds, 1 Negro boy named Jack 75 pounds, total 84 pounds, 4 yearlings 3 pounds 6 shilling, one corn harrow, 1 pound, total 4 pounds, 6 shilling. One drag harrow 1/2 belonging to Joseph Tate, 18 shilling, two carshars ploughs #1 clevis, 3 pounds; 4 pair of gears, 5 pounds, 8 shilling; total 8 pounds and 8 shilling. One pair stretchers and one pair double trees, 1 pound, 4 shilling; One big wheel, 15 shilling, one hand saw and one foot auger, 24 shilling, total 1 pound sterling and 19 shilling, one fros?, one iron wedge, 1 inch auger & 1 drawing knife, 17 shilling.

Two chisels, 1 gauge, 1 claw hammer and one round shavs, 12 shilling; three cast boxes, two jack planes and one ford plane total 1 pound sterling and 4 shilling; one sang hoe, 1 twisted link, 1 gig, 2 bells and bell collars, 10 shilling; one old chest and old iron lumber, 6 shilling; four stirrup irons, 1 scythe anvil, 1 inshars and one chisel, 10 shilling, 6 pence, one scythe and cradle, 3 grass scythes and hangings, 2 pounds sterling and 6 pence, two yearling skins 1 y two mash tubs total 1 pound sterling, 4 pence; one wagon, 12 pounds, one log chain, one crowbar, 3 1/2 lbs of iron and two clevises, 13 pounds sterling, 10 shilling and 15 pence; three axes, one mattock, four weeding hoes, one shovel plough, and one sledge hammer, 3 pounds sterling, 6 shilling; two men's saddles and two bridles, 4 pounds sterling and 16 schilling, one side saddle and bridle 6 pounds, four iron pots, 3 dutch ovens and 3 pair of pot hooks, 3 pounds, 15 schilling; one iron pot rack, one pair fire tongs and one fire shovel, 1 pound sterling and 4 schilling, one loom, three slays, one quill wheel dividing bars, 2 pounds sterling and 8 schilling. Total 409 pounds sterling, 17 schilling 2 1/4 pence

/s/ Joseph Sampson, Jonathan Wood and John Wood, witnesses

The foregoing inventory continued March 20, 1807, one whip saw and filings, 2 pounds, 2 schilling; one broad axe 15/total 2 pounds sterling, 17 schilling; one flat iron 4/6, 4 sickles 1y, 1 pair saddle bags 15y, total 1 pound 9 schilling 6 pence; two pewter dishes, 3 casons, eight plates and 25 spoons, 4 pounds, 10 schilling, two coats, 1 waist coat, 1 pair shoe buckles and one small trunk, 3 pounds 12 shilling, two pair old cotton cords and pair wool cords, 13 shillings 6 pence, one pair tow cords 16, razor and strap 6, nine books 18/total 1 pound, 1 schilling 6 pence; one coffee mill and coffee pot 6/ two hackles 10/ total 16 schilling; two bottles 3/ 1 bottle with camphor 4/6; one jug owl 2/9 schilling 6 pence, one large delf dish, 2 plates and 2 earthen crocks, 16 schilling, six punch bowls 11/ two pitchers 6/ total 17 schilling, eleven saucers, eight tea cups, one cream jug, seven tea spoons and one pepper box 7 schilling; three tea pots, 1 sugar pot and one half pint mug, 8 schilling; one vinegar cruet, one have gill glass and one half pint tumbler, 3 schilling.

Inventory of Tate's Estate continued: One fire glass and one pair candle snuffers, 1 schilling, one pewter 9, 1 small tin bucket and 1 tin skimmer, total 11 schilling; half a dozen tin cups, 1 tin quart, 1 tin humpet and strainer, total 7 schilling, 6 pence; 4 3/4 blue cotton yarn 24, 4 vials 2/ one pair shears, 1 pound 6 schilling 6 pence; three spinning wheels and one check reel, 2 pounds 11 schilling, one lindsey hunting shirt, 1 lady shirt and 1 waist coat, 6 schilling; one looking glass 6/; 7 chairs and table 16/ ; 1 large trunk, total 2 pounds 6 schilling, two beds, steads, and furniture below stairs 12 pounds sterling, three beds steads, cords and furniture above stairs, 18 pounds; one woman's saddle and surcingle, 1 pound, 4 schilling; seven knives and nine forks, 6 schilling; 12 lbs feathers 36/; 1 pair steelyards 24/; 1 man;s had 2/; 3 pounds 2 schilling; one small sorrel mare, 17 pounds; 1 Negro girl names Riah; 100 pounds; total 117 pounds; twenty three out hogs, 8 pounds 17 schilling 6 pence, 2 in the pen 19/6 total 9 pounds, 12 schilling; two barrels, one churn, one dye tub, one vinegar cag, one honey cag and one can total 18 schilling; one middle 16, one meal sifter 16, one santhern, 6 pence, total 3 schilling, 6 pence; one ball scythe and one candlestick 7 schilling 6 pence, Total of this page 188 pounds 2 schilling.

/s/ J. Sampson, John Wood, Z Fugate /witnesses/

The foregoing Inventory still continued October 31, 1807; one bay mare and colt; bell and collar, 21 pounds, one small filly one year old, 9 pounds; 1 old sorrel horse, 12 pounds, total 21 pounds; one bay filly two years old, 16 pounds, 10 schilling, Total 58 pounds and 10 schilling plus 188 pounds 2 schilling and 4909 pounds 17 schilling and 2 1/2 pence for a total amount of 655 pounds 9 schilling 2 1/2 pence. We the underneath commissioners being first duly sworn for that purpose do certify that we have appraised the personal estate of Robert Tate deceased, and find the same to be as above stated. Given under our hands this third day of November 1807.

/s/ J. Sampson, John Wood, Z Fugate, Mary Tate Administratrix. At November court 1807, this inventory and appraisement of the estate of Robert Tate, deceased was produced in court and ordered to be recorded, Testa: /s/ Henry Dickenson C R C.

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James Striegel Tate Papers, Tennessee State Library and Archives 1742 - 1980

"I have wondered why there was so much time (over six months) between Robert's death and the processing of the Will for probate. My own belief is that a number of the heirs were in Tennessee looking for place to which they would migrate.

At some date, after February 3, 1807, Robert's widow, Mary and all their children, except Joseph, moved to Warren County, Tennessee. They were all listed on the tax rolls of Warren County TN for the year 1812.

On October 14, 1816, all of the children sold their inherited interest in 177 acres of land to their brother Joseph, who stayed on the family home place in Virginia. Their mother relinquished her dower rights on the same date. This action is the last record we have a Polly Tate and her husband, Meredith Price and of Mary Tate, their mother. The remaining children, Alexander, Aaron, John, James and Robert (H.) Jr., all continue to appear in the public records of Warren County, Tennessee and of Grundy County, Tennessee that was founded from Warren County in 1844."

Robert married Mary 1774, Rockbridge, VA. [Group Sheet]

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The Will of Thomas Davenport

19 March 1777 proved 27 Nov 1780 further proved 23 Jul 1781

Thomas Davenport of Cumberland Co: Lands in Cumberland Co. to be sold and all just debts to be paid and when my Mortgage to Gabell is paid that he transfer all my effects mentioned in the mortgage Back as my estate and be Recorded in the same Court where the mortgage is; all my Debts due me be collected as soon as possible.

To Daughter Ann Woodson that part of land on upper side Myre Creek in Halifax Co.; my negro woman Sarah and her daughter Molley and all their increase, also negro man Sambo.

To son Thomas Davenport that part of land on Dan River on lower side of Myre Creek in Halifax Co. , my negroes Barraca , Dick , Simon, Fatanny and her child Jack and all her increase.

To wife Lucy Davenport, land in Halifax Co., containing 300 acres known by the name of Samsons Place also Negroes Suffolk , Else , Lelt , Ned and Aggy and all their increase to her and to her own Disposal for ever.

To grand daughter Lucy Woodson my negro girl Ailee. To Grandson Joseph Woodson , negro boy Billy .

Surplus money from sale of lands and Debts due me to be collected, and all household and kitchen furniture and stocks of all kinds to be equally Divided between my wife Lucy Davenport, my daughter Ann Woodson and my son Thomas Davenport , my wife's part to her and her Disposal and my children's part to each of them.

Wife Executrix and son Thomas Davenport and son-in-law John Woodson executors. Dated March 19, 1777 . Witnesses: William Hambleton, Henry Davenport, Julius Davenport. Proved: Nov. 27, 1780. Further Proved: July 23, 1781. Ibid. p. 268.

Thomas married Lucy Ransome 28 Apr 1750, Buckingham Co. VA. Lucy was born 1738, Goochland Co. VA; died Aug 1781, Cumberland Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

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originally from Buckingham Co. VA.

Settled in Washington County, on the Holston River to a place called Davenport's Bend.

Henry married Nancy PEMBERTON. [Group Sheet]

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• _UID: 15B67FBED3CC4AB188ABD0A4E9F727085837

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originally from Buckingham Co. VA.