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I. GEORGE TATE. 1 b. ? , in the neighborhood of Aberdineshire, Scotland. In company with his brother WILLIAM N. TATE, emigrated to America prior to 1746. They were among the first settlers of Hawfields, Orange Co., NC. George married and spoke only of her as his “beloved wife” as he called her in his will dated 1774. (see Last Will and Testament.)

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1774 TATE, GEORGE, wife, James, George, Ketturah, Agnes, Mary, Elizabeth, Lettice, Janet, Margaret.]


They had issue:

3. i. JAMES, b. ? , m. MARGARET NELSON May 16, 1785.
ii. George, b. ? , m. Nancy Woods August 4, 1795 in Orange Co.
iii. Kitturreh.
iv. Akup.
v. Mary.
vi. Elizabeth, m. John Reed March 5, 1787.
vii. Listen(Littice), m. William Allen Jan. 3, 1792.
viii. Janet(Jannet), m. Col Hohn (I think the”H” is just a typo-should be J) Nelson (Revolutionary war) son of DAVID NELSON and ISABEL CRAIG.
ix. Margaret, m. George Allen June 1793 in Hillsboro, Orange Co.

II. WILLIAM, b. ? , m. MARY ROAN in Pennsylvania and by her reared a large family

III. JAMES TATE, SR.2, (George1) b. about 1760, d. April 28, 1838; m. May 16, 1785 MARGARET NELSON of Hawfields, Orange Co.; daughter of DAVID NELSON and ISABEL CRAIG.

Marrriage License copied from Hillsboro, NC Records - State of North Carolina

James Tate and Edward Wilson acknowledge themselves indebted to his Excellency, Alexander Martin Esq. Governor etc. or his successors, in the sum of five hundred pounds to be void on condition that there is no cause to obstruct a marriage between James Tate and Margaret Nelson.

As witness whereof we have here to set our hands and seals the 16th day of May A.D. 1785 and in the ninth year of American Independence.

Signed, sealed and
delivered in presence of James Tate (Seal)
J. Benton - C.C.C. Edward Wilson (Seal)

They had issue:

i. Jane, M. Hugh Willson Feb. 5, 1812.
ii. Elizabeth, m. William Harris March 28, 1811.
iii. Margaret.
iv. Katie.
v. George, b. May 3, 1790, d. July 19, 1853, m. Dec. 4, 1813 Nancy Strain of Hawfields; daughter of Alexander Strain.
vi. James.
vii. David.
4. viii. Samuel N., b. about 1799

IV. SAMUEL NELSON TATE3, (James2, George1) b. about 1799, d. Jan. 29, 1856, age 57. He was a farmer and merchant. He m. Feb. 24, 1835 MARY (POLLY) SQUIRES in Orange Co., b. about 1807, d. March 1863 at 56. They had issue:

i. Margaret-Jane, b. Dec. 27, 1825, d. April 30, 1893, Centre Valley, Ind.,
m. Thomas Thompson, Jan. 11, 1847, in Orange Co.
ii. Elizabeth-Ann, b. Nov., 19, 1827, d. May 5, 1828
iii. GEORGE-WASHINGTON, b. 1829, m. RACHEL WHITAKER.
iv. CATHERINE, B. Jan 23, 1833, d. ? , m. April 3, 1849 Charles Wynne.
v. James-Paisly, b. May 29, 1835, d. ? , m. Feb. 12, 1856 Elizabeth J. Paul, b. 1836, d. May 2, 1878. They moved to Kansas City, Mo. and had 9 children.
vi. Mary-Frances, b. May 21, 1838, m. Stephen Mays.
vii. Thomas, b. Jan 6, 1841, m. ? , Tarpley, removed to Jackson, Tenn. There he was an Elder in the Presbyterian church.
viii. Sarah-Ann, b. May 8, 1844, d. Aug. 30, 1868.


I'm not sure if I have much about Samuel, but will try to look for any additional over the next few days.

There is a Rev. Craig who writes about some of these families and mentions among other things, Pennsylvania, the Strayhorns and New Hope Church. Have you been to: http://members.fortunecity.com/mcbride_clan/journals.htm
". I will now turn to the next in order (Isabel) (see page 11) (no longer page 11) and try my hand on the Nelson Family. Isabel Craig This woman was the only daughter of William Craige the Patriarch, and it is impossible to say whether she was older or younger than some of her brothers, but judging from the age of her family, she must have been among the eldest. I have heard that she was a very beautiful woman, of exceedingly fair complexion, deep blue eyes, and golden hair. I have also been told that she was a very pious woman, and one of the leading women in the old Hawfields Church. She must have been quite a girl during the time her father lived in the Hawfields before coming on New Hope, and perhaps her acquaintance with her husband began at that time. She was doubtless born in Ireland, but I do not know the date of her birth, marriage or death. She married David Nelson of the Hawfields, N. C., by whom she had a large family. Her mortal remains together with her husband, in some unknown spot, lie buried in the old Hawfields burying ground. I do not know the number of their children, nor the place just where they lived in the Hawfields. The only children I have any knowledge of were: 1 Samuel Md. A Miss Tate 2 Lettie Md. Samuel Tate 3 Margaret Md. James Tate 4 John Md. Jennie Tate I suppose these Tate's were brothers and sisters. The Nelson's and Tate's have always been closely connected both by marriage and blood relationship. It has always been a sort of puzzle and muddle with me to separate a Nelson from a Tate. The aforesaid Tate's were also closely connected with the early Strayhorn's on New Hope, as well as with the Craig's. The mother of my Grandfather (Samuel Strayhorn) was Mary Tate, who possibly may have been a daughter of the above James Tate, son (in- law) of Isabel Craig. There is a large connection of the Tate's in the Hawfields, and they are all "kin" to the Nelson's and Strayhorn's. Of the above named children of Isabel Craig, I can only speak in a very limited way for lack of data. 1 Samuel Nelson: Married a Miss Tate. I have no knowledge whatever of this man and his family. I am under the impression, however, that he moved away to the west - either to Missouri or Arkansas. 2 Lettie Nelson: Married Samuel Tate. 3 Margaret Nelson: Married James Tate of the Hawfields, and great numbers of here descendants still live in the Hawfields. I do not know the connection, and cannot trace the families. 4 John Nelson: This man married Jennie Tate of the Hawfields. He lived and died in the Hawfields. He was a Ruling Elder, and ruling spirit in the old Hawfield Church. He was a very prominent and influential man in his day. He was a "Captain" in the 4th Regiment of N. C. Troops in the Revolutionary War; commissioned by the Provincial Congress, April 22, 1776 - See Colonial Records. His descendants, as well as the Tates, have always been a military people, which I suppose they have inherited from their forefathers. In his old age, I think he was known as "Colonel" John Nelson. He had a numerous family of children - thirteen! Nine sons and four daughters. Most of them married and moved away, to the west. Their names were as follows: 1 William - He was an eccentric old bachelor, and was known as "Uncle Buck". He lived for many years alone, and died in Greensboro, N. C. an old man. He had considerable money before the Civil War. My Father settled his estate. 2 George - Was also an old bachelor. I remember seeing him once. 3 David - went west. 4 John - went west. 5 Alfred - went west. 6 Josiah - went west. 7 James - went west. 8 Janette - died unmarried. 9 Samuel - Married Sarah Burnsides, and lived in Guilford County. He had large cabinet and machine shops in his day. He had two children - sons (Benjamin and John). John died in the Civil War, and Benjamin died without children. Rev W. F. Thom, a Presbyterian Minister, married his widow. 10 Mary - married John Paul of the Hawfields. I remember her well, when I was a child. They lived about twenty miles from us, and I remember riding - "behind" my Father on horseback to their house, at one time; and the long ride cramped my legs, and that night I cried bitterly, and she (Aunt "Polly") bathed my legs in hot water and put me to bed. She had two Sons - Alfred and David Paul - both of them went west. Her daughters were Mrs. James Tate - moved west; Mrs. James Squires who has a family; Mrs. George Miles; and perhaps one daughter still live unmarried. Two of the daughters were twins. 11 Margaret - who married John Hart and moved to Little Rock, Ark. She had a large family in Ark. 12 Isabel - Married David Wilson Craig, my Grandfather. I think she was the eldest child of John Nelson. I have not observed the order in which they were born. My Grandfather D. W. Craig and John Nelson were first cousins, or brother and sister's children: so it will be seen that my Grandfather and Grandmother (his wife) were first cousins, one step removed. He was a son of James Craig, and she a Granddaughter of Isabel Craig, who were brother and sister. This woman, Isabel Nelson - my Grandmother, was married to my Grandfather, D. W. Craig, April 28, 1814. I do not know the date of her birth, or the exact date of her death. She died, however, soon after, or perhaps at the time, of the birth of her last child - Wiley, which was Sept. 1, 1823. She only lived about nine years after her marriage, and within that period she gave birth to six children, one of whom was my Father. These children will be noticed at the proper time under James Craig's line. My Grandmother is said to have been a very delicate, as well as beautiful woman. Her complexion was fair and her eyes blue. She is said to have died from pulmonary troubles or weakness about her lungs, but perhaps it was rapid child bearing. She is said to have been an exceptionally gentle and good woman, but her children were bereft of her influence, and grew up practically without her impress and training. My Grandfather never married again. They both lie side by side in the old New Hope graveyard under the Cedar Trees. 13 Paisley - He was the youngest child of John Nelson. He was only a very little older than my Father who was his Nephew, and they were great cronies and friends. He married Margaret Smith and lived and died in the Hawfields, where his son Samuel still lives. I am not sure, but I think this is the old Nelson settlement. He left three children - Samuel, Umstead, and Margaret. The latter married a Mr. Thompson and has a large family, and lives in the Hawfields. Umstead died in the Civil War. Samuel married and has quite a family, and lives at the old house in the Hawfields. I have not seen him in many years, and do not know his immediate family. He alone, of all the male line of this once large family of Nelson's, has lived to perpetuate the name in North Carolina. Thus ends my story of the Nelson Family. Many of them are, no doubt, in the Western States, but they are unknown to me. I have often heard of "Uncle John's" and "Uncle Alfred's" families "in the West". I think I have some old letters from them written a long time ago, and I think their house was in the state of Arkansas. I am quite sure the "Hart" family lives in that state, and it is probable that they all went to the same point. Wherever they are, I have no doubt they are a respectable and substantial people, for such they were in North Carolina, and they come of a good stock." D. I. Craig Reidsville, N. C. January 17, 1899

Other sites: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~russell/page4.html
http://www.gendex.com/users/kcates/orange/dataview/tree/d0011/g0001179.htm
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/9791/wmped.htm
http://members.aol.com/STWEETY/Craigindex.html

The following info might be especially of interest to you:
http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~russell/page9.html

Descendants of Samuel Nelson


Generation No. 1

  1. Samuel Nelson, born  abt. 1717, married Margaret.
Child of Samuel Nelson and Margaret is David Nelson.


Generation No. 2

  1.  David Nelson, born Bef. 1737, died 1779 in Orange County, NC, married Isabella Craig, daughter of William Craig and Margaret Logan.
  Children of David Nelson and Isabella Craig are:

1. John Nelson, born 1762; died June 09, 1822 in Orange County, NC.

2. Samuel Nelson. married Tate.

3. Margaret"Lettie" Nelson,  married James Tate May 16, 1785.


Generation No. 3

  2.  John Nelson, born 1762, and died June 09, 1822 in Orange County, NC, married Jennet Tate May 01, 1789 in Orange County, NC, daughter of George Tate and Jennet Scoby.
  Children of John Nelson and Jennet Tate are:

1. John Nelson, born July 29, 1799 in Hillsboro, NC, died May 16, 1871 in AR.

2. Isabella Nelson.

3. Margaret Nelson.

4. William Nelson.

5. David Nelson.

6. Samuel Nelson.

7. Alfred Nelson.

8. James Nelson.


Generation No. 4

  5.  John Nelson, born July 29, 1799 in Hillsboro, NC, died May 16, 1871 in AR, married (1) Nancy Burnside October 28, 1824 in Orange County, NC, and (2) Lucinda Abt. 1850.
  Children of John Nelson and Nancy Burnside are:

1. Sarah Ann Nelson, born March 27, 1829 in NC, died August 25, 1899 in AR, married Alexander Russell August 01, 1850 in Saline County, AR.

2. Jane Nelson, born 1826; died November 30, 1893, married Patrick Scott.

3. Mary Nelson, born 1831, died 1834.

4. Emily Nelson, born 1838, died May 31, 1895, married George Tarpley.

5. Mary Elizabeth Nelson, born 1840, married (1) William Dixon and (2) William Brown.

6. Margaret Nelson, born 1842, died September 15, 1918, married James Monroe Dixon.

7. Elizabeth Catherine Nelson, born January 13, 1836, died November 08, 1906, married Alford Wright.

8. Ruthie Ann Nelson, born 1833 in Orange County, NC, died January 08, 1904 in Clark County, AR, married James Wilson.

This info was recorded by another cousin: [email protected]

I hope some of this information is new to you.

I'm curious about the origins of George Tate in Scotland and also the origins of his wife, would also be curious to know what you find out about Samuel Nelson. Please let me know if you have any additional info to share.

Thanks, Martha

For Genealogy Research Only
June 2002