BIOGRAPHICAL
| First Name | Cate |
| Surnames | |
| Gender | Female |
| Death Information | After 1779 Last mentioned in Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 19 |
AS PROPERTY
| First Name | Cate |
| Surnames | |
| Gender | Female |
| Death Information | After 1779 Last mentioned in Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 19 |
| Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves across his properties, noting if someone is engaged in agriculture, a tradesperson, or is unable to work. 74 people are recorded at Elk Hil. Marked as "a labourer in the ground." | |
| Role | Enumerated |
| Occupation: | Farm Laborer |
| Listed With | CuffeyStephenSally (b. 1764)Phillip (b. 1766)Daniel (b. 1772) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 17 Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 18 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of blankets and beds to people at Elk Hill. | |
| Role | Receives Provisions |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 19 |
| Eight people at Angola are transferred to Thomas Jefferson in the division of his father’s estate. Marked as "a labourer in the ground." | |
| From Enslaver | John Wayles (1715-1773) |
| To Enslaver | Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) |
| Role | Sold Or Transferred |
| Occupation: | Farm Laborer |
| Listed With | CuffeyStephenSally (b. 1764)Phillip (b. 1766)Daniel (b. 1772) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 11 |
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