In 1838 Thomas Bate became a beneficiary of his father's Will, receiving £150.
In 1841 Thomas Bate, aged about 55, farmer, and wife Mary, aged about 40, were living in Church Town, Tresmeer Cornwall. With them was son William (20).
In 1851 Thomas Bate, aged 67, born in Egloskerry Cornwall, retired farmer, and wife Mary, aged 54, born in Tresmeer Cornwall, were living in Church Town, Tresmeer. Thomas's son William and his family were living nextdoor.
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Thomas Bate died aged 77 years. 2
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The Will of Thomas Bate late of the parish of Tresmeer in the county of Cornwall, yeoman, deceased, who died 1 May 1860 at Tresmeer aforesaid, was proved 1 November at Bodmin by the oath of William Bate of Tresmeer aforesaid, yeoman, the son and the sole executor. Effects under £450. 3