I've approached the question from the Cates side and would appreciate an upcheck from someone on data and sources. Who has a source for birth date of 1776 of Thomas Cate in Orange Co. NC? Where in Niota Tn is Ava Anne Willheit buried? Samuel Cates died after 16 Mar 1849 as a record exists on that date with him still alive. Who has a source for Elizabeth "Betsy" Willheit buried in Dumplin, Jefferson Co, TN. There is a headstone for her in the Pollard Cemetery, Kodak, Sevier Co., where her husband Joshua Cate is buried. Samuel, Thomas and Joshua were all sons of John Cate Sr,who was among the first settlers of Jefferson Co, TN at Dumplin. He came from Orange/Granville Co NC. Thanks, Gene Fricks