Dear Wendy,

Thank you for your inquiry. The DAR Patriot Index lists the following Patriots with surnames Cates and first name John, Isaiah,or Joshua in NC. (Tennessee was not admitted to the Union until after the Revolution):

CATES, John
Birth: NC Circa 1751
Service: NC
Rank: PS
Death: TN 1827-28
Patriot Pensioned: No Widow Pensioned: No
Children Pensioned: No Heirs Pensioned: No
Spouse: (1) X

CATES, Joseph
Birth: Circa 1756
Service: NC
Rank: PS
Death: NC Before (ante) 8- -1794
Patriot Pensioned: No Widow Pensioned: No
Children Pensioned: No Heirs Pensioned: No
Spouse: (1) Ann X

CATES, Joshua
Birth: NC Circa 1741
Service: NC
Rank: PS
Death: NC p 2-3-1829
Patriot Pensioned: No Widow Pensioned: No
Children Pensioned: No Heirs Pensioned: No
Spouse: (1) X

If you can send me the name of your cousin who is a DAR member, I may be able to narrow the field for you.

In any case, if you would like a copy of the application with a patriot's information, you may request a copy from DAR National Headquarters. Send the above information with a $10.00 check for each application made payable to: Treasurer General NSDAR
and mail to:
Library Copy Services, DAR
1776 D Street NW
Washington, DC 20006-5303
Please send only one check and one request per envelope. It may take 4 to 6 weeks to receive your copy as the office is very busy.

The application may contain names, dates, locations, service and reference sources that may be of interest to you. If you or any member of your family is interested in joining the DAR or the SAR, please let me know. I will be happy to put you in touch with someone in your area who will help you with the application process.

If we can assist further let us know!

Regards,
CNelson
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