Posted on: Lee Co. Ar Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ar/Lee/10027 Surname: Bates ------------------------- Frances Bates was my great grandmother and I'm told that she gave birth to my grandfather Jim Bates in Haynes Arkansas in Lee County in 1893.MY father was James Bates born in Brickeys in 1926. If anyone can help me I would be very grateful.Thanks. DONNA BATES HORNSBY!