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John Sykes Cates 1790–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1790

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 1880

Death Location: Tennessee

Father: Robert Cates

Mother: Sarah Sykes

Spouse(s): Ellenor None

Children(s): Jesse Cates, Martha Cates, Mariah Cates, Thomas Cates, Bluford Cates

In 1790, John Sykes Cates entered the world in North Carolina, born to Robert Cates And Sarah Ann Sykes. In 1830, John Sykes Cates resided in Bedford, Tennessee, United States. In 1836, John Sykes Cates resided in Henry, Tennessee, United States. John Sykes Cates married Ellenor, and had children including Bluford Cates, Jesse E Cates, Mariah Cates, Martha Cates, Thomas Cates. John Sykes Cates passed away in 1880 in Tennessee.

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Biography

  • In 1790, John Sykes Cates entered the world in North Carolina, born to Robert Cates And Sarah Ann Sykes.
  • In 1830, John Sykes Cates resided in Bedford, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1836, John Sykes Cates resided in Henry, Tennessee, United States.
  • John Sykes Cates married Ellenor, and had children including Bluford Cates, Jesse E Cates, Mariah Cates, Martha Cates, Thomas Cates.
  • John Sykes Cates passed away in 1880 in Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Cates's Ancestors

Self
John Cates
1790–1880
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Robert Cates
1758–1820
, Orange, North Carolina, USA
Sarah (Ann) Sykes
1760–1820
Orange, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Rev. (Thomas Road (Tom)) Cates
1725–1818
Orange, North Carolina, USA
Elizabeth Fussell
1736–1800
Bertie, NC
Jonathan (John) Sykes
1730–1839
Elkhorn City, Leslie, Kentucky, United States
Mary Stone
1735–1787
Dickenson, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Robert Cates
1693–1797
Elizabeth Wyatt
1712–1765
Aaron Fussell
1712–1776
Elizabeth Fussell
1714–1789
Bernard Sykes
1682–1718
Frances Wyatt
1690–1759
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Cates
1667–1728
Mary Randall
1675–1767
Edward Capt.
1677–1744
Frances Newton
1685–1753
Thomas Fussell
1676–1735
Sarah Daw
1675–1735
James 1
1687–1767
Ann 1
1687–1754
Bernard Sykes
1638–1682
Elizabeth Rowlett
1645–1720
Anthony Wyatt
1621–1690
Sarah Sheldrake
1623–1704

John Cates's Descendants

1.
JC
John (Sykes) Cates (abt 1790–1880) m. Ellenor (abt 1789–abt 1850)
  1. 1. Jesse (E) Cates 1844–1914 m. Harriette Cates 1844–1923
    1. 1. William (Pleasant) Cates 1871–1938 m. Orpha (Elizabeth) Harvey 1867–1949
      1. 1. Henry (Frank) Cates 1902–1970 m. Henrietta Beaver 1905–1990
        1. 1. Joe (David) Cates 1934–1999 m. Hope (Elizabeth) Blodgett 1930–1995
        2. 2. Peggy (Louise) Cates 1945–2011
        3. 3. Aubey (Ray) Cates 1931–2009
        4. 4. Mary (Leona) Cates 1938–1938
        5. 5. Willis (Frank) Cates 1924–1994
        6. 6. Billy (Kenneth) Cates 1929–1997
        7. 7. Ruby (E) Cates 1926–
        8. 8. Fred Cates 1934–2015
      2. 2. Jessee Cates 1899–2001
      3. 3. Marinda Cates 1898–1972
      4. 4. Fred Cates 1892–1984
      5. 5. Caroline Cates 1904–2003
      6. 6. May Cates 1908–1998
    2. 2. James (Riley) Cates 1881–1965
    3. 3. Charles (Cisero) Cates 1884–1966
    4. 4. Sarah (Ella) Cates 1873–1944
    5. 5. Harriet (Anna) Cates 1878–1920
    6. 6. Robert (H) Cates 1875–1940
    7. 7. Jessey (Elmer (Pete)) Cates 1880–1952
    8. 8. John (T.) Cates 1870–1907
  2. 2. Martha Cates 1819–1893
  3. 3. Mariah Cates 1825–
  4. 4. Thomas Cates 1822–
  5. 5. Bluford Cates 1827–1900

John Cates's Timeline

5 Records

1790
abt 1790
Birth of John Sykes Cates in North Carolina
North Carolina
1830
1830
Age 40
John Sykes Cates resided here in Bedford, Tennessee, United States
Bedford, Tennessee, United States
1836
1836
Age 46
John Sykes Cates resided here in Henry, Tennessee, United States
Henry, Tennessee, United States
1850
1850
Age 60
John Sykes Cates resided here in District 12, Jackson, Tennessee
District 12, Jackson, Tennessee
1880
1880
Age 90
Death of John Sykes Cates in Tennessee
Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1790
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Army, Register of Enlistments
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 12, Jackson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_885; Page: 239B; Image: 167

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Bedford, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830 US Census; Census Place: Bedford, Tennessee; Page: 38; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 174; Family History Film: 0024532

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1836
    Event Place: Henry, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, Early Tax List Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 12, Jackson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 12, Jackson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_885; Page: 239B; Image: 167

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Tennessee

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