Question

How can I get past Abimilech Pate?

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From the first time I discovered this ancestor, my question is: Why on earth would parents burden their child with the name of a very problematic person in the Old Testament? Has anyone explored this? The name does not seem to be common, even in 1800. I can't believe they simply chose it at random.

Answer 1

Probably not what you want to hear, but...

Leave Abimelech, and work on another ancestor or line, not for a day or a week, but for at least a month.  Then come back to Abimelech with fresh eyes, and you may notice something you didn't see before which gets you past him.  Works for me, a large percentage of the time. 

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Actually, it does work for me. Thank you Ros.

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Somebody, please God, figure this out.  It is maddening!!

Email me at" Christian.pate11@gmail.com if someone figures it out!! Thanks!!

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I need answers!!. haha!!  If anyone solves this then please email me: christian.pate11@gmail.com

Answer 2

Abimileck Pate served in the War of 1812 3 Reg't (Wimberley's) Georgia Militia as a Private.

United States War of 1812 Index to Service Records, 1812-1815, database with images, FamilySearch.

Answer 3

Abimelech Pate born circa 1794 in NC died circa 1835 Butler Co., AL     Son of Bennett Pate, husband of Susannah Brimley                               Father of Jospeh B. Pate and Elijah Pate

Last Updated January 27, 2019                Source: Geni

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On the profile of Abimelec Pate there is a note saying:

"Abimilech's parents are not known. There have been several trees on ancestry.com linking him to Bennet Pate. These trees list no sources"

I don't think there are any sources on the Geni tree either, are there?

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Beat me to it Eva! Just been re-reading the profile.

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My cousin,Kelly Hardcastle, doesn't agree with this. However, I found a census record for Charles Pate in Robeson County,North Carolina in 1800 that fits perfectly to be the father of Abimilech Pate.