KAN-HAUL - Key Persons

William W. Pate conducted a stable, and owned his own blacksmith shop at Mt. Calm, a grocery in Pate and before he reached his majority he was employing at times as high as one hundred and twenty men. He branched into extensive business, but never over-reached in his dealings, and was always known to be honest and straightforward, all of which no doubt contributed largely to his success. By subsequent purchases he added lands until he owned 5000 acres, of which 2000 acres were farming lands.