Hi, I read in one of the postings of several weeks back, mentioning an epidemic in 1860. Does anyone have any information about this. My husband's great-great- grandmother, Jane Whitlock Bates (wife of Thompson G. Bates, SR.) died in 1860 and I was wondering if there is any relationship. She was still fairly young. Also, does anyone have any information about Francis Marion Lynch and wife, Perimah Bates Lynch. I am looking for when they died and were they are buried. I have last found them in the 1900 Scott County Census in Brawley. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Lynne Bates