The clause from the 1804-1805 LWT of Edward Pate of Sussex Co VA that addresses his dau, Rebecca and her son Burrell provides- Item. It is my Will and desire that my Executors retain in their hands 10 pounds of my daughter REBECCA PATE's part of my estate which I do hereby give to my grandchild, BURRELL PATE, son of my said daughter, REBECCA PATE, and which I do desire may be laid out in his education. What conclusion can be drawn from this clause? Questions: 1. Was PATE both Rebecca's maiden and married name? 2. If so, who was her PATE husband. 3. Who was the father of Burrell Pate? 4. Did Burrell Pate use PATE as a surname because his father was unknown or at least unnamed? 5. Was this Burrell Pate the same as Burwell S Pate who married Nancy IVEY in Southampton Co VA 4 Nov 1820? Burrell Pate and Nancy Anne Ivey relocated about 20 miles south into Northampton Co NC and raised a large family. There were traces of this line in Northampton Co NC as late as 1930. Joel