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Joshua Cates 1775 – 1838 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1775

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 1 Oct 1838

Death Location: Rutherford County, Tennessee, USA

Father: Barnard Cates

Mother: Jane Sykes

Spouse(s): Nancy Wilson

Children(s): Nancy Cates, Elizabeth Cates

In 1775, Joshua Cates entered the world in Tennessee, born to Barnard Cates and Jane Jennie Sykes. In 1820, Joshua Cates resided in Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee, United States. In 1830, Joshua Cates resided in Rutherford, Tennessee, USA. Joshua Cates married Nancy Wilson, and had children including Nancy Cates, Elizabeth Cates. Joshua Cates passed away in 1838 in Rutherford County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1775, Joshua Cates entered the world in Tennessee, born to Barnard Cates and Jane Jennie Sykes.
  • In 1820, Joshua Cates resided in Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1830, Joshua Cates resided in Rutherford, Tennessee, USA.
  • Joshua Cates married Nancy Wilson, and had children including Nancy Cates, Elizabeth Cates.
  • Joshua Cates passed away in 1838 in Rutherford County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Barnard Cates
1738 – 1826
Birth Location: Orange County, North Carolina, USA
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Jane Sykes
1765 – 1827
Birth Location: Orange, North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Nancy Wilson
1775 – 1856
Birth Location: –
NW

Children(s)

Nancy Cates
1802 – 1880
Birth Location: North Carolina
NC
Elizabeth Cates
1796 – 1856
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Joshua Cates's Ancestors

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Joshua Cates
1775 – 1838
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
Barnard Cates
1738 – 1826
Orange County, North Carolina, USA
Jane (Jennie) Sykes
1765 – 1827
Orange, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joshua Cates's Descendants

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Joshua Cates (1775 – 1 Oct 1838) m. Nancy Wilson (1775 – Feb 1856)
  1. 1. Nancy Cates (1802 – 1880) m. Charles Bland (Abt 1798 – )
    1. 1. Sarah Bland (Abt 1846 – )
    2. 2. Catherine Bland (Abt 1848 – )
    3. 3. Pollie Bland (Abt 1851 – )
    4. 4. Marthy (E.) Bland (Abt 1856 – )
  2. 2. Elizabeth Cates (abt 1796 – bef 08 Sep 1856) m. David (S) Scott
    1. 1. James (S.) Scott (12 Jun 1824 – 12 Jan 1905)
    2. 2. Mary (Ann) Scott (Mar 1826 – 30 Sep 1903) m. Joshua Bland (abt 1826 – 1883)
      1. 1. James Bland (17 Nov 1847 – 11 Mar 1914) m. Martha ("Mattie" Elizabeth) Choate (7 Aug 1858 – 4 Nov 1926)
        1. 1. Warner (Bradshaw) Bland (18 Apr 1884 – 4 Mar 1959) m. Turah (A) Bland (abt 1883 – 1 Mar 1947)
        2. 2. Virginia ("Mamie") Bland (16 Jan 1887 – 18 Apr 1954) m. John (Thomas) Taylor (1884 – )
        3. 3. Jessie (James) Bland (15 Feb 1890 – 28 Jan 1959) m. Beulah ("Agnes") Shelten (24 Nov 1895 – 27 Mar 1929) m. Beulah (Agnes) Shelton (24 Nov 1895 – 27 Mar 1929) m. Beulah (Agnes) Shelton (24 November 1895 – 22 March 1929)
        4. 4. Leamon (Washington) Bland (abt 1896 – 2 Nov 1946) m. Ollie (Mae) Smith (2 Nov 1896 – 4 Apr 1976)
        5. 5. Prince Bland (Dec 1896 – )
        6. 6. Prentice ("Prenty" Albert) Bland (1897 – 14 Sep 1915)
        7. 7. Bessie (Ann) Bland (27 Dec 1899 – 9 Feb 1986)
      2. 2. Alexander Bland (abt 1851 – October 1896)
        1. 1. Bradley (D.) Bland (10 March 1878 – 20 April 1969)
        2. 2. Joshua (W. " Bud") Bland (13 March 1885 – 14 JUN 1961)
      3. 3. Francis (I) Bland (abt 1854 – )
      4. 4. David Bland (abt 1860 – )
      5. 5. Mary (E) Bland (abt 1862 – )
      6. 6. Mary ("Edna") Bland (Abt 1864 – )
      7. 7. Albert Bland (abt 1864 – )
      8. 8. Lucinda Hudson (19 July 1866 – 6 February 1958)

Joshua Cates's Timeline

5 Records

1775
1775
Birth of Joshua Cates in Tennessee
Tennessee
1820
1820
Age 45
Joshua Cates resided here in Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee, United States
Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee, United States
1830
1830
Age 55
Joshua Cates resided here in Rutherford, Tennessee, USA
Rutherford, Tennessee, USA
1837
1837
Age 62
Joshua Cates resided here in Rutherford, Tennessee, USA
Rutherford, Tennessee, USA
1838
1 Oct 1838
Age 63
Death of Joshua Cates in Rutherford County, Tennessee, USA
Rutherford County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1775
    Event Place: Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee; Page: 116; NARA Roll: M33_125; Image: 130

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Rutherford, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Rutherford, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 179; Page: 301; Family History Library Film: 0024537

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1837
    Event Place: Rutherford, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Early Tax List Records, 1783-1895, The Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Early Tax Lists of Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Oct 1838
    Event Place: Rutherford County, Tennessee, USA
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