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Thomas Franklin Cates (b. February 13, 1873, d. August 1953)

Thomas Franklin Cates (son of C. F. (Doc.) Cates and Rebecca Aileen Oldes) was born February 13, 1873 in Nankipoo,Tenn, and died August 1953. He married (1) Anna Love Olds, daughter of Giddion (II) Olds. He married (2) Love Oldes. He married (3) Mittie Crihfield.

Notes for Thomas Franklin Cates:
Never did convince his car to stop when he said "Whoa" or to "jog" down the road like his horse and buggy used to do. His life was an inspiration to this present generation

More About Thomas Franklin Cates:
Comment 1: one of first to join the Farm Bureau.
Comment 2: leader in Community.
Comment 3: nickname to family, pappy.
Ethnicity/Relig.: Baptist.
Occupation: farmer, operated general store, magistrate.
Personality/Intrst: friends, good schools, good churches.
Residence: Nankipoo, TN.

More About Thomas Franklin Cates and Mittie Crihfield:
Private-Begin: Private

Children of Thomas Franklin Cates and Anna Love Olds are:

+Carrie Bartelia Cates, b. April 11, 1900, Nankipoo, Tenn., d. January 20, 1988, Huntingdon, Tenn.
+Cordie Vai Cates, b. March 21, 1895, d. March 1953.
+Auzie Cates, d. date unknown.
+Fleetwood Cates, d. date unknown.
+Bence Cates, d. date unknown.
+Ruth Cates.
+Auvie Cates, d. date unknown.