Alvin Tate, farmer, of Perry County, Tenn., was born February 14, 1851, and is one of nine surviving members of a family of twelve children born to Lomuel and Polly Ann (Stricklin) Tate, both natives of Perry County, where they lived and followed farming during the father's life. The father was born September 13, 1822, and the mother February 25, 1825. The former died February 6, 1882. The mother is yet living and makes her home with one her of sons. Alvin Tate, our subject, made his home with his parents until his marriage to Nellie Loveless, which took place March 3, 1872. He farmed the home place until 1880, when he purchased the farm, consisting of 350 acres of land, where he now resides and has been a successful tiller of the soil. To his union with Miss Loveless seven children were born, all of whom are living. Mr. Tate gives his support to the Democratic party, and is one of the prosperous and well respected citizens of the county.