This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hV.2ADE/1697 Message Board Post: Would like information on a son of James Cates. His name is John Rufus Cates, he served in the Civil War. My understanding is received his pension in Arkansas and died their. Would like more information on him and his family.He was born around 1844 and died after 1900. Would appreciate any help.