Robert Tate, Jr.

1745 - 1806  (61 years)

• Name	Robert Tate
  Suffix	Jr.
  Born	1745	Augusta Co., VA
  Gender	Male
  Died	24 Jul 1806	Moccasin Creek, Russell Co., VA
  Buried	Russell Co., VA
  Person ID	I773	Main
  Last Modified	21 Mar 2006

  
  

  Father	Robert Tate, Sr.,   b. 1725,   d. 1794, Russell Co., VA  (Age 69 years)
  Family ID	F182	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Mary,   b. 1758, Augusta Co., VA
  Married	1774	Rockbridge Co., VA
  Children	+ 1. John Tate,   b. 1772, Russell Co., VA ,   d. 1845, Warren County, Tennessee, USA  (Age 73 years) + 2. Major James Tate,   b. 1778, Moccasin Creek, Russell Co., VA ,   d. 19 Apr 1849, Warren County, Tennessee, USA  (Age 71 years) + 3. Joseph Tate,   b. 11 Sep 1778, Botetourt Co., VA ,   d. 16 Mar 1843, Lebanon, Russell Co., VA  (Age 64 years) + 4. Robert Hood Tate, III,   b. 1780, Russell Co., VA ,   d. 1867  (Age 87 years) + 5. Alexander Tate,   b. 1783, Russell Co., VA ,   d. 1847, McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee, USA  (Age 64 years) + 6. Mary Tate,   b. 1787 + 7. Aaron Tate,   b. 1788, Russell Co., VA ,   d. Jun 1862, Fort Payne, DeKalb Co., AL  (Age 74 years)
  Last Modified	21 Mar 2006
  Family ID	F181	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Part I: Notes from Tate Family Reunion: August 18, 1985 Prepared for the descendants of Victor Lafayette Tate 713 at their annual Tate family reunion at the picnic area of the ranger station Savage Gulf and Stone Door. Beersheba Springs, Tennessee. Prepared by Norma Tate Robertson 4328

  
  

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  Excerpts from Tate Families of the Southern States, Volume II, by Laura Mentzel and Ethel Updike, 1984 Robert, born, circa 1745 of Augusta County, VA, but later of Fincastle County, VA, son of Robert Tate. Robert Tate Jr. 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, Col. John Tate, Robert Tate, Wiliam Houston, and John Wood were appointed to appraise the estate of Francis Fugate, deceased, who was killed by a fall from his horse and who lived in the valley when the Tate families arrived. He was an Ensign of the Militia in 1786, while his brother, John was a Lieutenant. He died testate, July 24, 1796. His will executed 29, Jul 1796 to wife, Mary. "The still, the land I now live on, except the land on the S. W. side of Mill to the line where it crosses Ovelton's road, then to be given to my sons Joseph, Tate, Alexander Tate, Aaron Tate and my daughter Polly. To my sons, John Tate, James Tate, land S. W. of Mill, only they to pay my son Robert Tate", wit. Robert Tate, Jr., Isaac Tate and John Tate. At a court held in Russell County, VA, February 3, 1807 and proven by the Oath of John Tate and William Fugate, and on motion of Mary Tate, Richard Davis and Colbert Fugate, security for Mary Tate, she posted bond of ($2,500) administered with the will annexed granted her. The witnesses to this will were, no doubt, the son of John Tate, Robert, John Tate, William Tate and Colbert Fugate, his son-in-laws. The Robert Tate of this sketch is the man who was a contemporary with and associated in many court affairs with Col. John Tate. I am quite sure they were brothers, but no documentary proof exists. 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. References: Fincastle County, VA, Deed Book, page 80, 81; Russell County, VA will Book 2, page 132; Deed Book 5, pages 537, 539; History of South West VA, by Lewis Summers, page 389, 843; David Faris; See Leland B. Tate letter; April 1783 to View Road; May 1786 Robert Appointed Ensign or 2nd Lieutenant of Militia; April 1787 Appointed Full Lieutenant. 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. Source: Heritage of Russell County, VA 975.5755 D3h Notes submitted by Roland Tate, descendant, in an email dated 01/13/2000 "Here is another date correction for you. J. Strigel Tate established Robert Tate's date of death as July 24, 1806, not 1796 as printed in the Updike book. I am sure that that date was provided them as well, but got confused with the date Robert signed his will (July 29, 1796). Robert Jr. appeared in court October 25, 1803 for the purpose of executing his brother William's will. In November of 1804 he was given Power of Attorney by Sarah Hanley for purpose of collecting rents due her in Orange Co., NC. His own will was presented in court on February 03, 1807, some four months following his death." " James Striegel Tate, Individual 1531X on pages 102 and 103 did fully a third of the research that went into the Vol. II book. He was in almost constant touch with my mother and oldest sister for the last three years of his life. He sent considerable information directly to them and of course he sought information." Notes submitted by Roland Tate, descendant, in an email dated 04/14/2001 "The Personal Property Tax listing on the Russell County, VA Gen Web lists our Robert Tate, Jr. as Robert, Sr. and Col. John Tate's son Robert, as Robert Jr. The head of the household was tithed along with white males in the household between the ages of 16 and 21. Some with infirmities and/or old age are exempted and designated with a Zero." "On this forum, they include Col. John Tate, Robert Tate, and William Tate, all in the Lower District. I believe that the Upper district later became a part of Tazewell County. The 1791 List of the Lower District is missing. The Lists otherwise included are from 1787-1802 and 1810." "In 1787, there was a Robert Tate listed that could be either our Robert Jr. or Robert Sr. (just himself or 1). In 1788, there was no Robert listed, but John was listed as 1 & 1 on two lines. This may be a typing error, or a mistake in the original records. In 1789 and 1790, Robert was taxed 1 (on himself) and 1791 (we don't know)." "In 1792, Robert paid for himself and 1 (16-21). In 1797, Robert is taxed on himself and 2 (16-21_. In 1798, Robert is taxed on himself and 2 (16-21). In 1800, Robert is taxed on himself and 1 (16-21), but none of his children are added to the Tax Lists. In 1801, Robert is taxed on himself and 2 (16-21) and Joseph is taxed on himself. In 1802, Robert is taxed on himself and 2 (16-21)." "It would be nice if we had the information for 1803 - 1809, but I don't. Both Joesph and Alexander were taxed in 1810, but none of the others of Robert's family were." "James Striegel Tate sent a chart to my mother entitled "Five Tate Brothers of Warren County, Tennessee". In it, he bases the ages of the brothers on the 1830 Federal Census. He uses the 1820 Federal Census for some of the children and some of the wives. I believe that Mentzel and Updike mistakenly calculated from the 1820 Census for the ages of some of the brothers. Anyway, Striegel lists John, James and Robert as being 50 - 60 on the 1830 Federal Census. He lists Alexander and Aaron as being 40 - 50 on the 1830 Federal Census. It seems that Joseph was also among the 50 - 60 group on the 1830 Census. Thus, there were four sons born in the 1770-1780 group and two sons in the 1780-1790 group." Notes submitted by Roland Tate, descendant, in an email dated 04/15/2001 "The 1830 Federal Census of Warren County, TN lists John Tate, age 50 - 60, born 1770 - 1780 and Leodicia, age 40 - 50, born 1780 - 1790. On the 1820 Federal Census of Warren County, TN they were listed with six children, 3 males, 3 females between the ages of 16 - 26, 5 children under the ages of 10; 2 males and 3 females. On the 1830 Census, they were listed with 3 males 5 - 10 and 1 female under 5. On the 1840 Census there is 1 male under 5." "The 1830 Federal Census of Warren County, TN lists James Tate, age 50 - 60, born 1770 1780 and Ruth, age 26 - 45, born 1785 - 1805. On the 1820 Federal Census of Warren County, TN they were listed with 5 children; 3 males and 2 females between the ages of 16 - 26, 2 children; 1 male and 1 female between the ages of 10 - 16 and 5 children; 5 males, under the age of 10. By the 1830 Census, he had 1 male and 1 female with Ruth between the ages of 5 - 10 and 3 males under 5 with Elizabeth. Elizabeth is age 20 - 30 on the 1830 Census." "The 1830 Federal Census of Warren County, TN lists Robert H. , age 50 - 60, born 1770 - 1780 and Suzannah, age 26 - 45, born 1785 - 1805. On the 1820 Federal Census of Warren County, TN, they were listed with 4 children, 2 males and 2 females between the ages of 10 - 16 and 4 children; 1 male and 3 females, under 10. From this chart, it appears that in 1830, Suzannah had had 1 male and 1 female ages 5 - 10 and 1 male under 5. His second wife, Cintha, had 1 male under 5. Her age was taken from the 1850 Federal Census of Warren County, TN as 40 - 50, so whe was still quite yound in 1830. On the 1840 Census they are listed with additional children; 2 males and 1 female, ages 5 - 10 and 1 male and 1 female under 5." "The 1830 Federal Census of Warren County, TN lists Alexander Tate, age 40 - 50, born 1780 - 1790 and Delilah, age 40 - 50, born 1780 - 1790. On the 1820 Federal Census of Warren County, TN they were listed with 2 males under 10. In 1830 they had 2 additional children listed; 1 male and 1 female, ages 15 - 20." "I will not list Aaron at this time, as there is no doubt that he was the youngest son and since Joseph remained in Virginia, he was not included in the chart. From this, I think that you can see my reasoning for the order of their births." I concur with Roland's reasoning and have reflected these changes in the birth dates and order of birth for Robert Tate Jr.s children in this file. Note from Ricki Wilkins, descendant. Excerpts from Tate Families of the Southern States, Volume II, by Laura Mentzel and Ethel Updike, 1984; Excerpts from Rebels, Saints and Sinners, An Ancestral History of the Southern States, by Dennis Armfield Tate, 2000 WILL OF ROBERT TATE Russell County, Virginia Will Book 2, Pages 122-123 Executed 03 February 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 old 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 implements 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 hands horse each at the time they receive the land. I give to my son Robert Tate one Negro girl named Ryah and also one man's 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 smallest 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 six. /s/ Robert X Tate, his mark (Seal) Test: Robert Tate junr., Isaac Tate, John Tate Additional Addendum of Will: At a court held for Russell County the third day of February 1807. This instrument of writing was witnessed 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. An on motion of Mary Tate who made oath according to law and together with Richard Davis and Colbert 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. /s/ Teste Henry Dickenson, C.R.C. Indenture Page 537 33832; This indenture made the 14th day of October between John Tate and dicey, his wife; James Tate and Ruth, his wife; and Robert Tate and Susannah, his wife; and Alexander Tate and Delilah, his wife; and Aaron Tate and Becky, his wife, all of Warren County and the State of Tennessee and Merady Price (who married (Polly) Mary Tate), and his wife, of the aforesaid county and state of the one part and Joseph Tate of Russell County vs State of Virginia of the other part witnessed; That the said John Tate and dicey, his wife, James Tate and Ruth, his wife, and Robert Tate and Susannah, his wife and Alexander Tate and Delilah, his wife, and Aaron Tate and Betsy, his wife and Merady and Polly, his wife for and in consideration of the sum of thirteen hundred dollars to them in hand paid by the said Joseph Tate before the sealing and delivery of them present the right whereof is hereby acknowledged have granted bargained and sold unto the said Joseph Tate his heirs and assignees there, several parts of a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in Russell County on both sides of Big Moccasin Creek and bounded as follows to whit: Beginning at a Spanish oak on the gravelly ridge thence south to black oak and dogwoods corner to Richard Davis' conditional corner and with his line to another of said Davis' corner on a dogwood and hickory on a line of Hulloms back of 13 acres and with Hulloms land up the several course and meanders of the creek to a rock on the south back of said creek. Thence, south to a white oak and to a tree on the old patent line thence with the old patent line N33 degrees West 95 poles crossing the creek to a small white oak on the top of a ridge N 5 E 85 poles crossing the walnut hollar to a white oak on the side of a ridge south 71 U 215 poles crossing a branch to the beginning containing one hundred and seventy seven acres it being part of a tract of land of 250 acres of land granted to Robert Tate deceased by patent bearing date the 20th day of April 1784. To have and to hold said tract of land together with all and every of its and there appentunances unto the said Joseph Tate his heirs and assignees forever and the said John Tate, James Tate, Robert Tate, Alexander Tate, Aaron Tate and Meridith Price and there severally gives before mentioned doth hereby warrant and defend the said tract of land unto Joseph Tate, his heirs and assignees against the claims of them and each of them and all persons claiming under them. In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals the day and date first above written. /s/ Robert Tate (seal), Aaron Tate (seal), John Tate (seal), Alexander Tate (seal), Meridith Price (seal), James Tate (seal) Testament: John Rodgers & Reuben Berryman /s/ I, Mary Tate, do hereby relinquish all my right of dowry on a certain tract of land on Moccasin Creek in Russell County in the State of Virginia, of which my former husband, Robert Tate, granted unto my son, Joseph Tate for value received of him. Given under my hand and seal this 14th day of October and in the year of our Lord, One thousand Eight Hundred and sixteen. /s/ Mary Tate, Test: James Tate & John Rodgers State of Tennessee - Warren County: I Joseph Colville, Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarters Session for said court do certify that the execution of the within deed was proven in open court by the oaths of John Rodgers & Reuben Berryman, the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded - let it be registered. I do further certify that the relinquishment of the dowry of Mary Tate widow and wife of Robert Tate dec's was proven in open court by the oaths of John Rodgers and James Tate, the subscribing witnesses thereto. Given under my hand and private seal (at office) having no seal of office (at office) this 7th day of March 1817 /s/ Jos. Colville, Clerk I, Benjamin Wooton, Chairman or Chief Justice of the County Court of Warren County do certify that Joseph Colville is the proper clerk of our said court and that due faith and credit ought to be give to his official acts as such and that his certificate is in due form of law. Given under my hand March 29, 1817 /s/ Benjamin Wooton. Source Pages 537 & 538, Film 33832 or record thereof. References: 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. 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. 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. From The Tate Families of Russell County, VA, by David Farris, Gateway Press, 1986 The ancestors of Col. John Tate and his brother Robert Jr. are uncertain. Their whereabouts prior to their arrival in Southwest Virginia in the late 1760's or early 1770's has not been determined. There are some pieces of information that do point to the Tate family who first settled in York Co. in about 1635. This family lived in New Kent Co., which came out of York Co. from the mid -1660's, and through the 1760's in Hanover and Louisa Counties. Both Hanover and Louisa Counties came out of New Kent. The association John and Robert Tate with this Tate family stems from the similarities in the family names, but more importantly, from their departure to Orange County, North Carolina. This connection can be made through John Tate's wife Mary Bracken. Mary Bracken's grandfather, William Bracken, immigrated from England in 1699, landing in Philadelphia aboard the "Britannia" of Liverpool. He settled in New Castle, Delaware where he became well enough off to give land to his sons. John Bracken, Mary's father, sold his land in 1763 and left New Castle. He moved to Orange County, NC were he is recorded in 1766 and died in 1770. The Tate family moved from the Louisa County area sometime in the 1760's with many of them settling in the Orange, Guilford and Caswell Counties of North Carolina. The census of 1790 shows the children of John Bracken living adjacent to several members of the Louisa County Tate family in the Chatham District. It is very possible that John and Mary Tate never did move to North Carolina, but struck out on their own during this time of westward movement. Specific records of John and Robert (Jr.) Tate start in what was Botetourte County about 1770. Robert accumulated more land than John. Col. John Tate was active in the settlement of the area of what was to become Russell County. Both he and his brother Robert were very active in area affairs, with John the more civic minded of the two. A Robert Tate, possibly Robert and John's father, died in Russell County about 1794. John Tate settled in Moccasin Creek in 1772, on land that Francis Fugate had lived on. John and Mary Tate remained their the rest of their lives. In the 1770's and 1780's he was active in the Militia, and he served as a Justice of the Court and as sheriff of Russell County. His daughter, Hannah, born about 1772, married Colbert Fugate about 1789 or 1790. Robert Tate was not as active in civic affairs and less is know of him. His wife Mary's family is unknown. His oldest son Joseph married Margaret Floyd sometime before 1805. Joseph's son and Robert's grandson, Elisha, married Eliza Davenport. Elisha and Eliza Tate's daughter, Permelia Jane Tate married Ferdinand Joseph Colbert Fugate in 1850. This would make F.J.C Fugate and Permelia Jane Tate third cousins, sharing a common great-great grandfather, Robert Tate Sr.