Ruth Stroud Smith December 1, 1922 - October 21, 2012 Ruth Stroud Smith, 89, went home to be with her Lord on October 21, 2012. She was a well respected member of the Spring Garden Community and a member of Spring Garden Baptist Church where she faithfully attended and has a childrens Sunday school class named in her honor. She held many positions and served on numerous committees over her years and although teaching children was her passion, she deeply enjoyed her senior adult class, prayer group and traveling with the seniors. An avid outdoors lover, you could find her most days with a hoe or rake in her hand as she carefully tended her garden and yard, or pouring fresh water for the birds, squirrels and other animals who called her backyard home. Cooking was one of her many talents and her family and friends will forever miss her homemade biscuits, collards and Italian cream cake. She displayed her love for others by cooking meals at every opportunity. Her kitchen table holds many memories of family, friends and neighborhood children. She was truly the backbone of our family and deeply admired for her Christian faith and service. She loved everyone and those who were fortunate to know her, loved her as well. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mark Smith and her son, Kenneth Mark Smith. Surviving are her children, Margaret Smith Brown and husband Roger, Violet Smith Pate, all of New Bern; six grandchildren, Sherry Wayne and husband Bruce, Roger Ray Brown, II and wife Judy, Ellen Pate Corey and husband Scott, Larry Benjamin Pate, III, Janet Pate Mannel and husband Mike, Suzanne Walker, fifteen great-grandchildren, Courtney Taylor and husband Wesley, Laura Peters and husband Joe, Bryan Wayne, Leann Brown, Tyler and Cameron Corey, Emma and Grace Pate , Petra Mannel, Jenna Walker, and Jalyn and Joshua Keel, and her great-great grandchildren, Alexis Brown, Milah Peters. Family and friends will be received from 6:00-8:00 pm Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at Cotten Funeral Home. Services will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at the funeral home, followed by burial at Spring Garden Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ruth's memory may be made to: Spring Garden Baptist Church Building Fund.

COKER Floy O. Sulser Pate, age 93, of Coker, died Oct. 19, 2012, at Hospice of West Alabama. Services will be 11 a.m. today at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim Long and Rev. Greg Tucker officiating. Burial will follow in Coker Cemetery with Sunset Funeral Home, a Dignity Memorial Provider, directing. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Published in Tuscaloosa News on October 22, 2012

Clyde Edward Pate age 93 of McCalla passed away Saturday, October 20, 2012.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Pate.  He is survived by his daughters, Margaret (Larry) Sims and Susan (Andy) Anderson; granddaughters, Krystal (David) Butler, Kandra (Terry) Weathers, Monica (Matt) Stroud, and Heather (Michael) Marimberga; and great grandchildren, Ashley and Brooke; Myrisa, Maygan, and Brayden; Piper and Parker; and Maci. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 23, 2012 beginning at 10:00 am at Elmwood Chapel with graveside service following at 11:00 am in Elmwood Cemetery. Appeared on Dignity Memorials at Johns-Ridout's Mortuary-Elmwood Chapel, 800 Dennison Ave Sw, Birmingham, AL 35211-3812 | 205-251-7227

PATE FRANCIS A. "FRANK" Age 75, on Friday, October 19, 2012, of West Mifflin. Beloved husband of Jean (La manna) Pate for 53 years; loving father of Gina (Dewey) Olinski and Frank A. (Michelle) Pate; grandfather of Kelsey, Josh, Janna, Alyssa, and Nico; brother of Joanne (Earl) Slowik and Mary Lou (late James) Coar; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Frank retired from Philip Morris USA. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Wednesday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Spirit Church at 10 a.m. If desired, family suggests contributions to Family Hospice and Palliative Care, 50 Moffett Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15243. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb Published in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette from October 21 to October 22, 2012

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Frances M. Thompson Hughes Pate is my 1st cousin 3x removed.  I found your site online and I am wondering if you have any idea as to where William Pate might be buried? Frances Matilida Thompson (1845 - 1924) is my 1st cousin 3x removed Malvina H. "Spears" Speer (1823 - 1891) Mother of Frances Matilida Joseph SPEER (1796 - 1867) Father of Malvina H. "Spears" Hester Ann Taylor SPEER (1848 - 1932) Daughter of Joseph Lucy Louisa (Grandma Mc) SPRUIELL (1875 - 1960) Daughter of Hester Ann Taylor Vivian McDONALD (1908 - 1996) Daughter of Lucy Louisa (Grandma Mc) Anna Elaine TODD (1932 - ) Daughter of Vivian Patricia Jean Williams Curry I am the daughter of Anna Elaine. Thank you, Pat Curry

Bobby Wells   KINSTON - Mr. Kenneth Ray "Bobby" Wells, 70, went home to be with the Lord on Monday night, October 15, 2012. Mr. Wells was born in Greene County, the son of Jim and Lula Edmundson Wells. A builder, Bobby was primarily a residential framer and did home improvement. Bobby was loved by all and will be truly missed. He will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, October 18, at the chapel of Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service in Snow Hill. Committal services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, October 19, at the Maury Cemetery. In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by his sisters, Ethel Worthington, Irene Pate, and Hilda Langston; a brother, Tommy Wells; loving granddaughter, Brittany Wells; and great-granddaughter, Mackenzie Pate. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carol Morris Wells; daughter Teresa Hardison of Ayden; sons Rocky Wells of Kinston and Brent Wells and wife Shelley, of Kinston; grandchildren Brandon Wells, Brad Lassiter, Bethany Wells and Melissa Lloyd; four great-grandchildren; sisters Ruby Sutton Rouse and husband Durwood, of Hookerton and Carol Vinson of Maury; brother Alton Wells and wife Grace, of Ayden; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. The family will receive friends on Thursday following the service and other times at the home, 805 W. Lenoir St, Kinston. Online condolences may be expressed at taylor-tyson.com. Arrangements are by Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service. Sign the guest book at kinston.com. (Paid obituary) Published in Free Press from October 17 to October 20, 2012

  Faye H. Pate DEEP RUN - Faye Howell Pate, 61, died Tuesday, Oct.16, 2012. A service of remembrance will be held at 7 p.m   Thursday, Oct. 18, at First Pentecostal Holiness Church. Interment will be Friday at 11 a.m. from Fairview Cemetery, La Grange. Survivors include her husband, Thomas Leon Pate; her children, Thomas Leon Pate Jr. of Seven Springs, Angela Faye Pate Eubanks of Kinston and Treva Dale Pate Hill of Kinston; her mother, Nellie Howell of Goldsboro; sisters Sharon Thomas of Fuquay-Varina and Dean Corbett of Winterville; half brother Joel Howell of Goldsboro; step-mother Nancy Howell of Goldsboro; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Thursday following the service and at other times they will be at the home. Online condolences may be sent to rousefh.com. Memorials may be made to First Pentecostal Holiness Church, 711 Phillips Drive, Kinston, NC 28504 or the American Cancer Society , 930A Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834. Arrangements are with Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange. Published in Free Press from October 17 to October 20, 2012   Faye H. Pate, 61, Deep Run, died 10-16-2012. Arrangements: Rouse F.H., La Grange. Published in The News & Observer on October 17, 2012 Read more here: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newsobserver/obituary.aspx?n=faye-h-pate&pid=160490179#storylink=cpy

Doris Jones Pate, 82, passed away Wednesday at her residence, The Sterling House. The family will receive friends Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. at Pine Forest United Methodist Church, with funeral services following at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Billy Olsen officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Doris was born in Craven County July 2, 1927, to the late Coy Jones and Cynthia Braswell Jones. She was married to the late Jason Thomas Pate Sr. Doris was a member of Pine Forest United Methodist Church. Doris is survived by her son, Tommy Pate and wife, Kathy, of Goldsboro; her daughter, Deborah Vogel and husband, Don, of *Greer*, S.C.; her sister, Dorothy Dillman of Louisburg; her grandchildren, James Thomas Pate III and wife, Kelly, Mary-Kathryn Hixson and husband, Todd, Nancy Brislin and husband, Neal, and Adam Vogel; and five grandchildren.In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Daisy Jones Holloman. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pine Forest United Methodist Church, 867 N.C. Hwy. 581 south, Goldsboro, N.C., 27530, or to Kitty Askins Hospice Center, 107 Handley Park Court, Goldsboro, N.C., 27534. -- PATE DNA PROJECT http://www.familytreedna.com/public/pate-dna-project Sharing Our Past, Our Present and Our Future PATE LIST SERVE Pate@RootsWeb.com A free E-Mail Forum for PATE Researchers

I have a copy of a Memorial Record of John Pate, died 1 Apr 1894.  This was in the family pictures and of Samuel Bruce Pate b.1902, Brazos Co, TX; d. 2007.  He most certainly got it from his father John Thomas Pate b.1860, Tyler Co, TX; d.1933, Brazos Co, TX.   Does anyone know who this John Pate might be?   Dan Franklin

Hello list, Looking for any info on a Joseph Pate from Midlesex County, England. Possible born in the late 1600s and may have been the father of a Joseph Berry. Thanks for any help. Robert Berry

Reverend Aubrey Pate (January 3, 1920 - October 13, 2012) Services for Reverend Aubrey Pate, 92, of Gladewater, will be held on Tuesday, October 16, 2012, at 10 A.M. at First Baptist Church with Reverend Bailey Harris, Reverend Ken Brumley, and Bill High officiating. Burial will be in East Mountain Cemetery with Reverend Roy Taylor officiating. L. Aubrey Pate was born on January 3, 1920, near Center, Texas, the youngest of thirteen children of John Daniel Pate, a Baptist preacher, and Modenia Peace Pate. He grew up on the family farm. At thirteen, he worked on a ranch with four of his older brothers. At the beginning of World War II, they built barracks for English airmen training in Texas. Before the Pearl Harbor attack, he enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps. After aircraft mechanic school, he was stationed in the Panama Canal zone on patrol for enemy submarines. While on furlough in Louisiana, S/Sgt. Pate met Norma Spinks. In 1941, they were married at Thomasville Georgia, Air Base. He was assigned to the 53rd Fighter Bomber Group. That year he received word that his brother, Elvie, an infantry sergeant, had been killed in battle in France. Later their son, Michael was born while stationed in Georgia. After Aubrey’s discharge, he worked for a while as a surveyor for Sohio Oil in Kaplan, Louisiana. They farmed and raised cattle near Ringgold, Louisiana. He also worked in construction with a brother and a nephew. Their daughter, Marla, was born in 1952. Ordained to the ministry by Bistineau Baptist Church in Heflin, Louisiana, Aubrey was called as pastor in Clarence, Louisiana, in 1955. The church, a former army chapel, was remodeled. Until a pastor’s home was built in 1957, the family lived in a former schoolhouse. God gave them two fruitful years in Clarence. They moved to Trees, Louisiana, in 1957, where he was elected to the State Executive Board. While at Trees, Aubrey earned a BS degree from East Texas Baptist College in Marshall, Texas, in 1961 and the MRE at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth in 1965. Aubrey moved his family to East Texas in 1965 to serve as pastor of East Mountain Baptist Church, where they ministered for nineteen years. Active in the Gregg Baptist Association, he served as moderator for a term and participated in the Encounter California Crusade. Both the pastor and church were actively involved in the Rio Grande River ministry for seven years. They also built churches in Ohio over the course of several years. In 1980, the congregation voted to build a new home. By the time Brother Pate retired in 1984, their new church building had been completed with no debt. Brother and Mrs. Pate joined First Baptist Church in Gladewater in 1985. He was called as minister to the Sr. Adults in 1989. They worked as a team in this ministry for seventeen years. Cooperating with GAP Project Missions in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, FBC completed a children’s home, a medical clinic, and a dental clinic. Brother Billy Ray Parmer, GAP director, and Brother Pate were devoted friends and worked closely together until Brother Parmer’s death. Brother Pate never tired of doing missions in Mexico. He was a craftsman with wood. He and his daughter, Marla, built a large bookcase and a china cabinet. He and his son-in-law, Bobby, completed several remodeling projects together. He preached many weddings and funerals during the years of his ministry. He loved his family and friends. He enjoyed good preaching, senior saints, old hymns, picking his banjo with other pickers, hunting, riding horses, plowing his mule, and picking and shelling peas. He lived a long and productive life, sustained by God’s grace. He is survived by Norma, his wife of 68 years; son, Michael Pate of North San Juan, California; a daughter, Marla Stewart and her husband, Bobby, of East Mountain; daughter-in-law, Pratiti Beldner of San Francisco, California; grandsons, David Blackard of Louisville, Kentucky; Frank Pate and wife Grace of Gladewater; Josh Stewart of East Mountain; Moon Pate of San Francisco, California; granddaughter, Joy Pate of North San Juan, California; great-grandchildren, Sami Rose and Jeremy Stewart; sister-in-law, Helen Pate of Ringgold, Louisiana; and several nieces and nephews. If so desired, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Retire the Debt, P.O. Box 1444, Gladewater, Texas 75647. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. on Monday, October 15, 2012, at Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater.  NOTE: I will list his siblings at a later time. Right now I'm having a hard time logging onto my ancestry.com account, so I can't access my tree. There are two distinct Pate families from the Ringgold, Louisiana area. We have not been able to determine a connection. This man's family lived north of town; most of his family went to Bistineau Baptist Church. I refer to them as the Bistineau Pates whereas my branch of Pates lives south of town and went to Pleasant Grove Church, so I refer to us as the Pleasant Grove Pates. I'd love to be able to connect the two Pate groups.

LEMMONS, Kenneth M. age 78 of Franklin passed away at Atrium Hospital on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 4:01 AM. He was born in Hamilton on October 5, 1934 the son of John Carl and Elma (Agnew) Lemmons. Kenneth was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and was employed as a boiler operator at Miami University for 15 years. He was a member of American Legion Post #218 and VFW Post #3809. He is survived by a son, Carl M. Lemmons; two sisters, Lois Messinger of Dayton and Melba (Mryl) Gross of Oxford; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and five siblings, Aletha Loman, Myron Lemmons, Dorothy Bufler, Robert Lemmons, and Mary Pate. A graveside service will be held at Darrtown Cemetery on Monday, October 15, 2012 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Jacob Flannery officiating. www.browndawsonflick.com Published in Hamilton Journal-News on October 13, 2012

Raoul A. Zertuche Sr., 87, entered the kingdom of God on Friday, October 5, 2012. He was a dearly loved husband, father, and grandfather. His love for his family and his country will forever be remembered. He was a fourth degree Knight of Columbus at Council 4204. "We carry your heart with us; we carry it in our hearts." Rudy is survived by his wife Irene; his son Rudy A. Zertuche, Jr. and his wife Linda; his daughter Linda Z. Marsh; his grandchildren Rebecca Zertuche, Rachel Manning and her husband Jason, Christi Marsh, Michelle Marsh, Shaun Zertuche, Alicia Zertuche; his step children Rick Suess, Lucy Pate and husband Gary, Christina Rosas and husband Nestor; and step grandchildren and step great grandchildren. The memorial service will be on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 9:30am at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 705 St. Theresa Boulevard Sugar Land, TX 77498. The family requests that in lieu of flowers please make a donation to the church in Rudy's honor. "We'll meet again, don't know where, don't know when, but I know we'll meet again some sunny day." Published in Houston Chronicle on October 14, 2012

Feild Pogue 1929-2012 Our sweet Dad passed peacefully at home Oct. 2, 2012. Born June 9, 1929 at his family home to Robert Herman and Edna Pogue in Burnet, Texas. Eight years later his beloved sister, Charlotte joined them. Pud, as his family fondly called him graduated from Burnet High School. After High School he and his best friend, Thomas Hullum, attended Barber School then set up shop in their hometown where to this day Thomas is the only Barber in town! Never forgetting his Texas roots, he and his small family moved to Boise in 1955. He worked several years for Harris Bros. Lumber Co. and later worked and retired from Brian C. Rambo Crushing Co. where he was foreman for many years. During the 1960's Dad was a hard working man and a courageous father raising three children on his own. He became a wonderful cook and was well known for his Pineapple Upside Down Cake! Dad married Evelyn Holcomb and in 1986 they bought the Haven Lodge in Lowman, Idaho with Dale and Karen Holcomb. They all fell in love with the community and were very successful until the forest fire of 1989 which devastated the Lodge and their home. Dad loved to hunt and fish. One of his favorite "fishing holes" was Deadwood Reservoir. Many Septembers were spent at Deadwood catching Kokanee. Years after the fire Dad was able to return to his "heaven on earth", purchasing a cabin on the Payette River in Lowman, where he retired to enjoy the great outdoors with many friends. He is survived by wife Evelyn, sister Charlotte Pate, sons Ken (Cheryl), Bob (Rebecca) and daughter Kathy Geach (Joseph), stepson Dale, 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Our Dad was a man of few words but a friend to many. Although he didn't say alot you always knew he felt deeply. You could see a twinkle in his eyes. His quiet demeanor and love will be immensely missed. In respect to his wishes, there will be no service. Published in Idaho Statesman on October 14, 2012 Read more here: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/idahostatesman/obituary.aspx?n=feild-pogue&pid=160394486#storylink=cpy

John Philip Crandell born July 3, 1946 in Ann Arbor, MI, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2012, in Tucson, AZ. John loved the desert and considered himself a native after moving to Tucson with his family in 1947. After serving in the Army during the Viet Nam conflict, John worked for many years at Hughes Aircraft and retired from Raytheon. He loved to be in natural settings and was an enthusiastic hiker, camper, 4-wheel driver, biker and scuba diver. He was deeply happy to spend his last years in the home he built with his wife in the Santa Rita Mountains. John was a big guy with a bigger heart who loved to tell a good joke or a funny story. He leaves behind loving wife, Sandy West; children, Tom and Cathy Crandell; granddaughters, Kimberly Crandell and Riley Brown; sisters, Kay Bingham and Joan Pate along with a huge extended family and many friends. A Celebration of life party will be scheduled at a later date. The family suggests donations in John's name to the Humane Society of Southern Arizona. Arrangements by VISTOSO FUNERAL HOME.

On Monday, October 8, 2012, God dispatched a Heavenly angel to the home of Karl Nathan (Nay) Paige, telling him that he had come to answer his prayer to give his soul peace. He was born in Bent Mountain, Va., on September 14, 1950, to the late King and Lenora Page. Karl received his education at George Washington Carver School, Salem, Va. He was formerly employed by Salem Parks and Recreation Department and Sam's Club. Karl accepted Christ at an early age and attended Positive Impact Ministries. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Sherman, William (Willie), and Thomas (Snookie) Page; sister-in-law, Edith Page; and brother-in-law, George Pate. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Kathy Paige; son, Tony (Nicole) Paige; daughter, Latonya (Thornton) White; stepson, Anthony (Dee) Lark; five grandchildren, Emani, Ny'Ja and Gabrielle Paige, Asja and Thornton White III; one great- grandchild, Toni Paige, all of Georgia; former wife, Rosa Paige, of Roanoke, Va.; three brothers, Len Page, of Altadena, Calif., Wayne (Carolyn) Page, of Roanoke, Va., and Glenn Page, of Richmond, Va.; five sisters, Mary Webb, Geneva Pate, Alice Reed, Sallie Paige, and Nancy (Wayne) Brown, all of Roanoke, Va.; three aunts, Fannie Webb, of Bent Mountain, Va., Moe Paige, of Newark, N.J., and Ruth Brewer, of Roanoke, Va.; a host of nieces and nephews; special nieces, Luecreasia Paige and Janet Beckner; special nephews, Charles Page, Thomas (T.J.) Paige, Calvin Paige and Darryl Manns, all of Roanoke, Va.; and a host of other relatives and friends. The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Carilion Clinic Hospice and a special thanks to Alan Mabry and Clara Crowder. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, October 15, 2012, in the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel with the Rev. Robert W. Shepherd officiating and the Apostle Samuel R. English, Eulogist. Interment will be held in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, October 14, 2012, at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.Hamlar-Curtis.com. Published in Roanoke Times from October 12 to October 14, 2012

PATE, LAURENCE H. "Larry"; of Bloomfield Hills; died October 6, 2012; age 87. He is survived by his wife, Joan (Jo); children, Steven (Teresa Wojciechowski), Michael (Marcia Heronemus), and Judi (Carlos Rodriguez); grandsons, James (Meagan Anderson), and Andrew; and sister, Mary E. Keiser. He served in the U.S. AAF from March 1943 through February 1946. He graduated from Michigan State College in 1950 with a degree in Civil Engineering. He was President of Pate, Hirn and Bogue, Consulting Engineers until his retirement in 1995. There will be no public services. A.J. Desmond & Sons, 248-362-2500.   Published in The Oakland Press on October 14, 2012

Gerald B. Pate December 2, 1942 ~ October 9, 2012 Louisburg Gerald Baxter Pate, 69, formerly of Zebulon, died Tuesday. A native of Wake Co., he was son to the late Calvin McCoy & Aldona Brannan Pate. Gerald was a car salesman for many years and then joined the N.C. Department of Corrections as a probation officer in Vance County until his retirement. Gerald was an avid lover of Country Music. Anyone who knew him was a friend. He would talk Chrysler & Dodge cars as well as politics all day long. He lived life to it's fullest but on his own terms. He is survived by siblings, Kay Gray (John) of Virginia, Michael Pate (Frances) of Zebulon, Phillip Pate (Gail) of Zebulon, Kay Gray (John) of Virginia, and numerous other nieces, nephews & cousins. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the National Republican Party or to a charity of choice . Michael will receive friends, Monday, October 15, from 2:00-4:00 p.m., 8000 Riley Hill Rd. and formal visitation will be from 2:00-3:00 p.m., with memorial service at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, October 20, in the Strickland Funeral Home Chapel, 211 W. Third St., Wendell. http://www.stricklandfuneralhomes.net/ Published in The News & Observer from October 13 to October 14, 2012 Read more here: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newsobserver/obituary.aspx?n=gerald-b-pate&pid=160388372#storylink=cpy

I would like to contribute. I'd like the address to make a contribution. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile -----Original Message----- From: "A. J." <a12j02@sbcglobal.net> Sender: pate-bounces@rootsweb.com Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2012 17:48:27 To: <Pate-L@rootsweb.com> Reply-To: pate@rootsweb.com Subject: [PATE] Gloucester Hall marker dedication: official press release Below is the official press release regarding the dedication of the Gloucester Hall historical highway marker. The release was sent to the Associated Press and many media outlets in the state and local area. To date, a total of $450 has been donated toward the cost of the marker by 10 contributors. Two of the contributors gave very generous donations of $100 each, comprising almost half of the total receipts. I am grateful to all the contributors for their generosity. For any who plan to attend the dedication, please send me an email giving me the names of those in your party with their city/state and cellphone numbers. By October 21, I will send a list of all attendees, with the above information, to those who will be at the dedication. A. J. Pate __________________________________________ Department of Historic Resources (www.dhr.virginia.gov) For Immediate Release October 10, 2012 Contact: Randy Jones Department of Historic Resources 540.578-3031 (cell) Randy.Jones@dhr.virginia.gov. State Historical Highway Marker “Gloucester Hall” To Be Dedicated —Marker commemorates the plantation where Gloucester Hall once stood, the first Virginia residence of Royal Governor Francis Howard, and where Nathaniel Bacon died in 1676 — —The marker’s text is reproduced below— RICHMOND – A state historical marker issued by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources to commemorate the now-vanished 17th-century manor house Gloucester Hall will be dedicated in Gloucester County later this month. The dedication and unveiling of the new “Gloucester Hall” marker will begin at 1 p.m., Friday, October 26, at the sign’s location near the intersection of US 17/Va. 14 (George Washington Memorial Highway) and Bacons Fort Road, about 7.5 miles northwest of the Town of Gloucester. Keynote remarks during the ceremony will be provided by Dr. Warren M. Billings, a visiting professor at the College of William & Mary, and a historian, author, and editor of several books on early colonial Virginia history including The Papers of Francis Howard, Baron Howard of Effingham, 1643-1695 and Virginia's Viceroy, Their Majesties' Governor General, Francis Howard, Baron Howard of Effingham. Others speakers will be David Brown and Thane Harpole, archaeologists and co-directors of The Fairfield Foundation; A. J. Pate, sponsor of the marker; the Rev. Theodore H. McConnell, interim rector of Ware Episcopal Church in Gloucester, and a representative of the Department of Historic Resources (DHR). Gloucester Hall was built around the 1660s by Col. John Pate on his 2,100-acre plantation, which he inherited in 1672. In 1676, Nathaniel Bacon, the leader of an uprising of colonial frontiersmen and planters against Native Americans and the colony’s authorities, which came to be known as Bacon’s Rebellion, died at Gloucester Hall of a fatal illness that “effectively ended” the rebellion, according to the marker. The house also served in 1684 “as the first Virginia residence of Royal Governor Francis Howard, baron Howard of Effingham, whose wife, Lady Philadelphia Pelham Howard, died there in 1685,” in the marker’s words. Virginia’s historical highway marker program, which began in 1927 with the installation of the first historical markers along U.S. Route 1, is considered the oldest such program in the nation. Currently there are more than 2,200 official state markers, most maintained by the Virginia Department of Transportation, as well as by local partners in jurisdictions outside of VDOT’s authority. Text of the marker: Gloucester Hall Near here stood Gloucester Hall (built ca. 1660s), where Bacon’s Rebellion effectively ended with the fatal illness of its leader, Nathaniel Bacon, in 1676. In 1684, this house served as the first Virginia residence of Royal Governor Francis Howard, baron Howard of Effingham, whose wife, Lady Philadelphia Pelham Howard, died there in 1685. Col. John Pate, a member of the Council of State, built the house on his 2,100-acre plantation, including 1,141 acres that his uncle Richard Pate had patented in 1650. Col. Thomas Pate inherited the plantation in 1672. Both Richard Pate and Col. Thomas Pate represented Gloucester County in the House of Burgesses. ### ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PATE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message