There is a G. W. BATES in the census for Washington Co in 1870.( the index says G. H. but I have looked at the film and am convinced that it is G. W. ) He is listed as 33 years old, born in KY with wife M. A. (age 22 b. AR) and dau W. A. (age 1 month b. AR). I am pretty sure this is the same as George W. Bates who is in Lincoln Co in 1880 (age f52 b. KY) with wife Martha (age 32 b. AR) and children, Willie ( F age 10 b. AR), Robert ( M age 8 b. AR), John ( M age 5 b. AR) and George ( M age 2 b. AR). There is an age discrepancy but we all know that is common. Does anyone have a connection to this family or know any thing else about them? I need to know where they were in 1860, her maiden name, marriage date, etc. Any hint whatsoever would be greatly appreciated. Frances