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The Cathey's of Rowan Co, NC

Cathey's Creek Settlement / Irish Settlement Area

Mt. Ulla/Mill Bridge, Rowan Co, NC

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This page was last updated 03 Jun 2010

I am not related to the Cathey's.  It was brought to my attention though a historical park and mill; Kerr Mill and Sloan Park.  This mill seems overlooked and unappreciated for it's worth historically, except by elder locals and current caretakers).  I wish to document the history in hopes to learn more about the settlers who founded the communities, including my nearby town, Landis.

SPECIAL NOTE:  This section is under construction & is been developed & updated periodically.

About Cathey's Creek & Kerr Mill

Cathey's Creek's is located in Rowan County on land now considered Mt. Ulla in the South Western area of modern Rowan County.  Other names for this area include "The Irish Settlement", and Mill Bridge (Millbridge).  This was home to the Cathey Family.

The present mill was constructed on Cathey's Creek (names for the original settlers) in the early 1820's by Joseph Kerr.  Long before this mill graced the land another was located on the creek, which is said to be the first mill built west of the Yadkin River.  This mill was built in the mid 1700's and all traces of the mill, and homestead, have been lost (though, in my opinion, excavation by local Universities could possibly reveal the location and artifacts).

Images of Kerr Mill at Sloan Park on Cathey's Creek (original site of Cathey's Mill)

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Kerr Mill	Kerr Mill	Kerr Mill
Cathey's Creek		Cathey's Creek

Data & Sources Relating to the family & land of Cathey's Settlement (& surround)

Alexander, Andrew, Ann, Anna, Elizabeth, George, George Jr, James, John, Margaret, Mary, William.

About Alexander Cathey

• 1706: (or 1707): An Alexander is born⁴.

• 1759: Alexander, different man, is born to George & Frances Henry Cathey^1,2.

• 1766: Alexander Cathey (b. 1706/7) dies & is buried at Cathey's Meeting House (Thyatira Presbyterian Church Cemetery).

• 1776: Alexander Cathey, a Revolutionary war soldier, enlisted as private at Mecklenburg Co, NC, served 16 mos^1,2,5.

• 1786: Alexandr marries Margaret Allen (3 Jan 1768-27 Sep 1842), daughter of John & Agnes Sample Allen¹.

• 1790: An Alexander Cathey is listed in Salisbury District in the Mecklenburg Co, NC census³.

• 1800: An Alexander Cathey is listed in the Mecklenburg Co, NC Census³.

• 1820: An Alexander Cathey is listed in the Mecklenburg Co, NC Census³.

• 1839: Alexander Cathey dies.¹

Brief History of Cathey's Meeting House From:

Pages From the Title "History of Rowan Co, NC Containing Sketches From Prominent Families & Distinguished Men, With Appendix."

By Rev. Jethro Rumple

Sources:

¹Thomas Robert Cathey, Manassas, Virginia.

²Copy of original Revolutionary War Records, including pension claims.

³Federal Census reports.

⁴Thyatira Presbyterian Church at Mill Bridge, Rowan Co, NC cemetery directory & original stone.

⁵Copy of original Revolutionary War Records.

See Also: Thyatira Presbyterian Church Graveyard.

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