Keywords: George Tate
Item 100299
Letter from George Tate II to Robert Tate, Cronstat, 1801
Contributed by: Tate House Museum Date: 1801 Location: Portland; Cronstat Media: Ink on paper
Item 23308
Tate House, Portland, ca. 1895
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1895 Location: Portland Media: Glass Negative
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The Life and Legacy of the George Tate Family
Captain George Tate, mast agent for the King of England from 1751 to the Revolutionary War, and his descendants helped shape the development of Portland (first known as Falmouth) through activities such as commerce, shipping, and real estate.
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Britain was especially interested in occupying Maine during the Colonial era to take advantage of the timber resources. The tall, straight, old growth white pines were perfect for ships' masts to help supply the growing Royal Navy.
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