| Robert Cate
(Abt 1670-Abt 1728) |
Robert Cate
Robert was a Quaker shoemaker from Henrico County Virginia in the James River area. Robert Cate entered into bond to serve Peter Wyke of Henrico County in September 1689 for a term of 4 years. Recorded October 1689. 1701 Robert Cate's name appeared first time on a certificate of marriage held at Curles Meeting House, Henrico Co. VA (Henrico Monthly Meeting, Pg. 162.). 1704 Robert moved south across the James river to Prince George County, VA where in the quit rent rolls of 1704 he owned 100 acres as Robert Catte. 1725 Martins Brandon Parish, Prince George County Edward Wyatt Sr. Will named daughters Elizabeth & Sarah Wyatt, son Francis & son Edward to whom "he left the plantation where Robert Cate lives". 1720 Edward's father Nicholas' will was witnessed by Robert Cate Jr. & Richard Cate. 18 Feb 1729 Inventory & appraisement of estate Robert Kate Decd valued at 30-10-6 included cattle, hogs, saddle etc & 2 parcels shoemaker tools & last & 2 pcls tend leather. Signed Am (A) Kate, Surry County Court. Will Bk 8, Pg. 7. Recorded 15 April 1730, Surry Co. Court, Virginia. (Copy of the inventory from Kay Craft, Arkansas).
Robert married Anna about 1693 in Henrico Co, VA. (Anna died after Feb 1729.) |
Another name for Robert was The Shoemaker.