The Martin Bates I'm looking for was from Mass. He had a son, Charles Sweetser Bates, who moved to Westchester County, NY where he died early 1900s. Different martin Bates, I fear-- Bill Bates billb@microdsi.net Sooz2unme@aol.com wrote: > My Martin Bates died at 75 years, 7 months and 13 days. I have no idea where. > I have always presumed Onandaga County, New York. He died on January 28, > 1891. Now, I know that he had daughters named Mary, Nettie and Carrie. Mary > F. Bates was married in Syracuse, New York on May 20. 1890. > Well, that is all I have. Any ideas? I have checked census, etc.....brick > wall! > > Thanks, if anyone can help! > > Sooz