John Tate was a son of Robert Tate and Mary. About 1766 in Virginia, he married Mary Bracken, daughter of John Bracken and Martha Green.
In November of 1772, at age 29, John and his family settled in the Moccasin Valley of what is today known as Russell County, Virginia, about 15 miles southwest of present Lebanon.
Sometime around 1776, John and his neighbors built a fort on his land for protection against Indians. It was known as Tate's Fort, and is mentioned by early emigrants to both Kentucky and Tennessee.
In 1795, John became Major in the 2nd Bat., 72 Reg. Of the Virginia Militia.
By 1801, John became Sheriff and Collector of Revenue for Russell County, and served two years.
In 1802, John became Lt. Col. Commandant of the 72 Reg., 3rd Division of the Virginia Militia, and since had become known as Col. John Tate. His appointment was by James Monroe, Governor of Virginia, and later President of the United States.
In 1826, over 80 years of age, John again became Sheriff and Collector of Revenue for Russell County, and served another two years.
Child: Hannah Tate, b. 1772 Moccasin Creek VA, d. 3 June 1844 Tateville Pulaski KN, m. Colbert O Fugate, b. 1759 Virginia, 15 Aug 1819 Russell County VA
DAR# A112148
In November of 1772, at age 29, John and his family settled in the Moccasin Valley of what is today known as Russell County, Virginia, about 15 miles southwest of present Lebanon.
Sometime around 1776, John and his neighbors built a fort on his land for protection against Indians. It was known as Tate's Fort, and is mentioned by early emigrants to both Kentucky and Tennessee.
In 1795, John became Major in the 2nd Bat., 72 Reg. Of the Virginia Militia.
By 1801, John became Sheriff and Collector of Revenue for Russell County, and served two years.
In 1802, John became Lt. Col. Commandant of the 72 Reg., 3rd Division of the Virginia Militia, and since had become known as Col. John Tate. His appointment was by James Monroe, Governor of Virginia, and later President of the United States.
In 1826, over 80 years of age, John again became Sheriff and Collector of Revenue for Russell County, and served another two years.
Child: Hannah Tate, b. 1772 Moccasin Creek VA, d. 3 June 1844 Tateville Pulaski KN, m. Colbert O Fugate, b. 1759 Virginia, 15 Aug 1819 Russell County VA
DAR# A112148
John Tate was a son of Robert Tate and Mary. About 1766 in Virginia, he married Mary Bracken, daughter of John Bracken and Martha Green.
In November of 1772, at age 29, John and his family settled in the Moccasin Valley of what is today known as Russell County, Virginia, about 15 miles southwest of present Lebanon.
Sometime around 1776, John and his neighbors built a fort on his land for protection against Indians. It was known as Tate's Fort, and is mentioned by early emigrants to both Kentucky and Tennessee.
In 1795, John became Major in the 2nd Bat., 72 Reg. Of the Virginia Militia.
By 1801, John became Sheriff and Collector of Revenue for Russell County, and served two years.
In 1802, John became Lt. Col. Commandant of the 72 Reg., 3rd Division of the Virginia Militia, and since had become known as Col. John Tate. His appointment was by James Monroe, Governor of Virginia, and later President of the United States.
In 1826, over 80 years of age, John again became Sheriff and Collector of Revenue for Russell County, and served another two years.
Child: Hannah Tate, b. 1772 Moccasin Creek VA, d. 3 June 1844 Tateville Pulaski KN, m. Colbert O Fugate, b. 1759 Virginia, 15 Aug 1819 Russell County VA
DAR# A112148
In November of 1772, at age 29, John and his family settled in the Moccasin Valley of what is today known as Russell County, Virginia, about 15 miles southwest of present Lebanon.
Sometime around 1776, John and his neighbors built a fort on his land for protection against Indians. It was known as Tate's Fort, and is mentioned by early emigrants to both Kentucky and Tennessee.
In 1795, John became Major in the 2nd Bat., 72 Reg. Of the Virginia Militia.
By 1801, John became Sheriff and Collector of Revenue for Russell County, and served two years.
In 1802, John became Lt. Col. Commandant of the 72 Reg., 3rd Division of the Virginia Militia, and since had become known as Col. John Tate. His appointment was by James Monroe, Governor of Virginia, and later President of the United States.
In 1826, over 80 years of age, John again became Sheriff and Collector of Revenue for Russell County, and served another two years.
Child: Hannah Tate, b. 1772 Moccasin Creek VA, d. 3 June 1844 Tateville Pulaski KN, m. Colbert O Fugate, b. 1759 Virginia, 15 Aug 1819 Russell County VA
DAR# A112148
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