Who's Who of Crow Creek Valley

Cates, James Samuel
"Sam"
Born: March 22 1865
Died: May 27, 1942
Burial  Crownover Cem. Anderson TN
Place of Birth, Near Bowlingreen, Ky
Last place of residence; Chattanooga, TN
Mother Eda (Paralee) Cates
Father: John (Martin) Cates
Spouse: Margaret Peggy Ann Hoosier
Children:
George M Cates
Addie Cates
Claressa Cates
Jessie Cates
Howard Bolton Cates
 

James Sam worked in the Gager mine, for a number of years and was injured by falling limestone.  He moved to Gum Creek Area Franklin Co.  And from there to Chattanooga TN area.  Upon his his death he was buried in Anderson TN.

Submitted by Norman (Ray) Cates