Magnus Tate (September 1, 1767 – March 30, 1823) was an American politician who served in the Virginia General Assembly and the U.S.
He married and had a large family, including a son, Magnus Tate, Jr., who also served in the Virginia House of Delegates.
[3] A farmer who lived on the Dry Run Road about three miles outside Martinsburg, the Berkeley County seat, Tate was also admitted to the bar.
Berkeley County voters first elected Tate to the Virginia House of Delegates (a part time position) in 1797 and re-elected him in 1798.
[6] His son Magnus Tate Jr. also became a member of the Virginia House of Delegates in 1802 and was re-elected in 1803.