I know this is not the Robert Tate you are speaking of, but found this obit and I feel that we tend to overlook the new England Tates. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ TATE A 4-page Portland, Maine newpaper dated May 14, 1822; PORTLAND GAZETTE which contains the following item: DIED At Westbrook on the 3d of April last, Mrs. Martha Tate, widow of the late Capt. Robert Tate, aged 71 years. - She was much endeared to her family, as a very tender and affectionate parent; and to her acquaintance, generally, as a social, sober, benevolent and discreet lady; whose example we hope will do good, though she is no more; and whose death we trust was the death of the righteous. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ This came from the following URL: http://www.genbay.com/index.htm -----Original Message----- From: David Stewart <dstewart@sioux-lookout.lakeheadu.ca> To: TATE-L@rootsweb.com <TATE-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Monday, July 31, 2000 5:22 PM Subject: [TATE-L] John Tait 1744 >I agree that it's not likely to be the father of Robert and John born in >Augusta County. However, I thought that Robert was Robert Jr. and (so) >his father was Robert Sr. Please let me know if I have that wrong. Also, >does ANYBODY have info. re: who and what came before Robert and (Col.) >John Tate (e.g., grandparents, roots in Ireland, etc.)? > >David Stewart > > >==== TATE Mailing List ==== >Are you a "lurker" (someone who 'reads' all the messages but never posts >his/her own queries). Why not go ahead and post your question to the >list...it's highly likely that someone can help you!!!! >