▼ Parentage [9 September 2011]
I see alternate sources listing either (John) Zachariah Fugate or Martin Vogt Fugate as the father of this Benjamin Fugate and I am wondering if there are some sources to help us differentiate the facts. Tsr9651 13:58, 8 September 2011 (EDT)
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There seems to be a difference of opinion regarding Benjamin's parentage. Some believe he MAY have been a son of Martin Fugate (although this may be speculative):
HISTORY ON MARTIN FUGATE - Martin had at least 4 sons, Francis, Henley, Zachariah, and Colbert, which were all mentioned in court records. In addition, Benjamin and William Fugate, all residing in Moccasin Creek are probably his sons. He may also have had a daughter, Ann, married to Samuel Haddix of Moccasin Creek. INDIANS KILLED a possible SECOND DAUGHTER (SARAG), married to JAMES McCARTY, in 1788. Martin's son Colbert, as well as Colbert's son, Isaac Beverly Fugate, who was born May 4, 1804, lived their entire lives in Moccasin Valley, Russell County, VA. Moccasin Valley, where most of the Fugates and Tates settled, is a fertile but rocky farming area located in Southwestern part of Russell County, VA. It extends from Hansonville to near Big Moccasin Gap in Scott County, with Clinch Mountain on the South and Moccasin Ridge on the North. The name of Big Moccasin Creek, attributed to Daniel Boone about 1769, after the first settlers found Indian moccasin footprints in the soft mud of the creek banks. Martin Fugate was recorded in Frederick Co in 1755 (History of Frederick Co). The area he was located was possibly known as Dunmore Co. from 1772 to 1777, renamed Shenandoah Co in 1777, and later divided into Page and Warren Counties. He was also recorded in Culpepper Co VA, in 1761, 1763 and 1775. It is probable that all of his children were born in this area. His brother John Fugate Jr. was recorded as selling his land in the same area on October 9, 1771 then purchasing land in 1772 in the Moccasin Valley in what were then Botetourt Co and later Fincastle, Washington and finally Russell Co. Martin was first noted in Russell Co as exempt from taxation. It was in Russell Co. that Martin’s final belongings were recorded and settled on June 29, 1803. [Source: http://yeahpot.com/gedcom/fugatejames/pafn04.htm}
Also, the following source appears to have Benjamin as Martin's son (I don't have access to this book):
"The Fugate family of Russell County, Virginia: a genealogy of the descendants of Francis, Benjamin, Colbert, Zachariah, Henley & William Fugate, settlers of Moccasin Valley from 1772", by David Faris.
But, there are differing opinions in the following sources:
1. International Genealogical Index (unsourced)
2. "Now and Then - Vol. 19", East Tennessee State University, Center for Appalachian Studies, 2002.
Benjamin had sons named Zachariah and Martin, so it is difficult to look at naming patterns to determine his parentage.
I'll keep looking for records to prove his parentage either way. If you find anything, let me know.
Best regards,
Jim:)
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