Ballard Caney TATE: Appalachian Aristocracy

1891 - 1963 (72 years)

Generation: 1

Ballard Caney TATE was born 25 Mar 1891, Wise Co. VA; died 17 Apr 1963, Big Stone Gap, Wise Co. VA; was buried , Riverview Cemetery, East Stone Gap, Wise Co. VA.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 Census
Name: Ballard C Tate
Age in 1910: 20
Birth Year: abt 1890
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Richmond, Wise, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: John Tate
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Mandy E Tate
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Native Tongue: English
Occupation: Laborer
Industry: Lumber Mill
Employer, Employee or Other: Wage Earner
Attended School: No
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Out of Work: N
Number of weeks out of work: 0
Household Members:
Name Age
John Tate 54
Mandy E Tate 53
Mollie L Tate 31
Worley Tate 21
Ballard C Tate 20
Walter Tate 15
James T Tate 7
Fred S Tate 4
Rena D Tate 1 year 2 months

1920 Census
Name: Ballard C Tatte [Tate]
Age: 27
Birth Year: abt 1893
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Richmond, Wise, Virginia
Street: Mills Avenue
House Number: X
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Lillia M Tatte
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Electrician
Industry: Electric Work
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Home Owned or Rented: Own
Home Free or Mortgaged: Free
Attended School: No
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Ballard C Tate 27
Lillia M Tate 20
Dermer H Tate 2

1930 Census
Name: Ballard Tate
Birth Year: abt 1892
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Richmond, Wise, Virginia
House Number in Cities or Towns: 319
Home Owned or Rented: Rented
Home Value: $9.00
Radio Set: Yes
Lives on Farm: No
Age at First Marriage: 25
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Electrician
Industry: Machine Shops
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Ballard Tate 38
Lillie Tate 29
Demmer H Tate 12
Holly B Tate 8
Beatrice Tate 5
Audrey M Tate 1 year 8 months
Dovie Mcelroy 13 [sister-in-law]

1940 Census
Name: Ballard K Tate
Age: 45
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1895
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Richmond, Wise, Virginia
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Richmond, Wise, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Occupation: Electrician
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $14
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 7th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 42
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: $2100
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Name Age
Ballard K Tate 45
Lilly M Tate 39
Denmer Tate 22
Hallie B Tate 18
Beatrice Tate 14
Audrey May Tate 11

Birth:
Virginia, Births, 1864?2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia. Delayed Birth Certificate
Name: Ballard Caney Tate
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 25 Mar 1891
Birth Place: Wise, Virginia
Father: John Tate
Mother: Amanda Gilly
[Note: Unable to certify birth date due to lack of satisfactory evidence.]

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Ballard Caney Tate
County: Wise
State: Virginia
Birthplace: Powells Valley
Birth Date: 25 Mar 1891

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Ballard Caney Tate
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age at Death: 73
Birth Date: 25 Mar 1890
Death Date: 17 Apr 1963
Death Place: Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia
Registration Date: 5 May 1963
Father: John Tate
Mother: Amanda Gilley
Spouse: Lillie Mae Tate

Ballard married Lillie Mae McElroy. Lillie was born 28 Jul 1899, Wise Co. VA; died 03 Jan 1975, Big Stone Gap, Wise Co. VA; was buried , Riverview Cemetery, East Stone Gap, Wise Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Children:

2. Demmer Hopkins TATE was born 02 Nov 1917, Wise Co. VA; died 03 Mar 1995, Volusia Co. FL.
3. Capt. Hollie B. TATE was born 11 Apr 1922, Wise Co. VA; died Jul 1968, Bay Co. FL; was buried , Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Panama City, Bay Co. FL.
4. Beatrice Cordelia TATE was born 13 Jun 1925, Wise Co. VA.
5. Audrey May TATE was born 06 Nov 1928, Wise Co. VA.

Generation: 2

Demmer Hopkins TATE

(1.Ballard¹) was born 02 Nov 1917, Wise Co. VA; died 03 Mar 1995, Volusia Co. FL.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 Census
Name: Dermer H Tatte [Tate]
Age: 2
Birth Year: abt 1918
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Richmond, Wise, Virginia
Street: Mills Avenue
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Ballard C Tate
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Lillia M Tate
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Name Age
Ballard C Tate 27
Lillia M Tate 20
Dermer H Tate 2

1930 Census
Name: Demmer H Tate
Birth Year: abt 1918
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1930: Richmond, Wise, Virginia
Attended School: Yes
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Ballard Tate 38
Lillie Tate 29
Demmer H Tate 12
Holly B Tate 8
Beatrice Tate 5
Audrey M Tate 1 year 8 months
Dovie Mcelroy 13 [aunt]

1940 Census
Name: Denmer Tate
Age: 22
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1918
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Richmond, Wise, Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Richmond, Wise, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Electrician
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 3rd year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 28
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 40
Income: $1060
Income Other Sources: No
Native Language: English
Veteran: No
Veteran Father Dead: No
Military Service: No
Social Security Number: Yes
Usual Occupation: Electrician
Usual Industry: Coal Mines
Household Members:
Name Age
Ballard K Tate 45
Lilly M Tate 39
Denmer Tate 22
Hallie B Tate 18
Beatrice Tate 14
Audrey May Tate 11

Birth:
Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Demmer Hopkins Tate
SSN: 223125269
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 2 Nov 1917
Birth Place: East Stone Gap, Virginia
Father Name: Ballard C Tate
Mother Name: Lily M McElroy
Death Date: 3 Mar 1995
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Dec 1937: Name listed as DEMMER HOPKINS TATE; 16 Mar 1995: Name listed as DEMMER H TATE

Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Demmer Hopkins Tate
Birth Date: 2 Nov 1917
Birth Place: Wise Co. VA

Died:
State of Florida. Florida Death Index, 1877-1998. Florida: Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Records, 1998.
Name: Demmer Hopkins Tate
Race: White
Age at Death: 77
Birth Date: 2 Nov 1917
Death Date: 3 Mar 1995
Death Place: Volusia Co. FL

Social Security Death Index
Name: Demmer H. Tate
SSN: 223-12-5269
Last Residence: 32117 Daytona Beach, Volusia, Florida
BORN: 2 Nov 1917
Died: 3 Mar 1995
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Demmer married Edith R. Gamer 23 Jun 1956, Clark Co. NV. [Group Sheet]

Capt. Hollie B. TATE

(1.Ballard¹) was born 11 Apr 1922, Wise Co. VA; died Jul 1968, Bay Co. FL; was buried , Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Panama City, Bay Co. FL.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 Census
Name: Holly B Tate
Birth Year: abt 1922
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1930: Richmond, Wise, Virginia
Attended School: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Name Age
Ballard Tate 38
Lillie Tate 29
Demmer H Tate 12
Holly B Tate 8
Beatrice Tate 5
Audrey M Tate 1 year 8 months
Dovie Mcelroy 13 [aunt]

1940 Census
Name: Hallie B Tate
Age: 18
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1922
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Richmond, Wise, Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Richmond, Wise, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Name Age
Ballard K Tate 45
Lilly M Tate 39
Denmer Tate 22
Hallie B Tate 18
Beatrice Tate 14
Audrey May Tate 11

MILITARY RECORDS

World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Hollie B Tate
Birth Year: 1922
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Virginia
State of Residence: Virginia
County or City: Wise

Enlistment Date: 13 Nov 1940
Enlistment State: Virginia
Enlistment City: Richmond
Branch: Air Corps
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: One year enlistment
Component: Regular Army (including Officers, Nurses, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life

Education: 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Farm hands, general farms
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 68 in.
Weight: 126 lbs.

Birth:
Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Holly B Tate
Birth Date: 11 Apr 1922
Birth Place: Wise Co. VA

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=32063737&ref=acom
Inscription:
Capt. US Air Force

Died:
State of Florida. Florida Death Index, 1877-1998. Florida: Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Records, 1998.
Name: Hollie B Tate
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Date: Jul 1968
Death Place: Bay Co. FL

Beatrice Cordelia TATE

(1.Ballard¹) was born 13 Jun 1925, Wise Co. VA.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 Census
Name: Beatrice Tate
Birth Year: abt 1925
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1930: Richmond, Wise, Virginia
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Ballard Tate 38
Lillie Tate 29
Demmer H Tate 12
Holly B Tate 8
Beatrice Tate 5
Audrey M Tate 1 year 8 months
Dovie Mcelroy 13 [aunt]

1940 Census
Name: Beatrice Tate
Age: 14
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1926
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Richmond, Wise, Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Richmond, Wise, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 1st year
Household Members:
Name Age
Ballard K Tate 45
Lilly M Tate 39
Denmer Tate 22
Hallie B Tate 18
Beatrice Tate 14
Audrey May Tate 11

Birth:
Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Beatrice Cordelia Tate
Birth Date: 13 Jun 1925
Birth Place: Wise Co. VA

Beatrice married Estel. [Group Sheet]

Beatrice married Chester Clinton Linkenhoker, Jr. 24 Feb 1947, Giles Co. VA; divorced 19 Jan 1948, Wise Co. VA. Chester was born 22 Jul 1924, Roanoke Co. VA; died 26 Nov 1992, Newport News, VA. [Group Sheet]

Beatrice married Gilmer. [Group Sheet]

Beatrice married Charles E. Calhoun 07 Apr 1973, Wise Co. VA. Charles was born 25 Oct 1923, Wise Co. VA; died Jan 1983. [Group Sheet]

Audrey May TATE

(1.Ballard¹) was born 06 Nov 1928, Wise Co. VA.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 Census
Name: Audrey M Tate
Birth Year: abt 1929 [abt 1928]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1930: Richmond, Wise, Virginia
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Name Age
Ballard Tate 38
Lillie Tate 29
Demmer H Tate 12
Holly B Tate 8
Beatrice Tate 5
Audrey M Tate 1 year 8 months
Dovie Mcelroy 13 [aunt]

1940 Census
Name: Audrey May Tate
Age: 11
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1929
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Richmond, Wise, Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Richmond, Wise, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 6th grade
Household Members:
Name Age
Ballard K Tate 45
Lilly M Tate 39
Denmer Tate 22
Hallie B Tate 18
Beatrice Tate 14
Audrey May Tate 11

Birth:
Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Audrey Mae Tate
Birth Date: 6 Nov 1928
Birth Place: Wise Co. VA