History of southwest Virginia, 1746-1786, Washington County, 1777-1870 | ||
THOMAS M. TATE.
Was born in Rich Valley in 1801. Son of Chas. Tate and Mary Tate, who
was a daughter of General Wm. Tate, who was a general in the Revolutionary
army. His father lived near Broad Ford (now in Smyth county,
Virginia). He was by profession a physician. Sheriff of Washington
county. Was several times a member of the Legislature from Smyth county.
Was a member of the State Senate from this district in the years 18521857.
Was appointed Sixth Auditor in the Postoffice Department by President
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of the Constitutional Convention in 1850-1851.
History of southwest Virginia, 1746-1786, Washington County, 1777-1870 | ||