Samuel Pate is found in the 1870 census,Lourel Hill,Richmond,Co. NC. in the house of Malcom Blue. His wife,Esther 28 ,son John 1 year Samuel was 28.put hem to be born 1843. samuel shows up 1880 in stewartsville,NC.with his clan. Easther,John 11,Alexander 10,James 7 Againore 3 Pate 3 daugh, Pate 6mos son. Alexander's clan was , Hariet, John T. Samuel, GeWood ,William, Keller. Florence, Cerry,Pearland Lizzy. GeWood's clan was Nancy, Alton, Walter, Frederick, Reedy, Mabel, William A. , James E. Cora, Bessy, Emmy and John.>> What is samuel doing in the house of Malcom Blue??? Was he hird to farm? Malcom was over 60 years old.Realy too old to plow. Census can't pick him up in his household because he is not at HOME>> Who is his father??? Thanks for any info. Jimpate8wmconnect.com