Hello I'm new to this list. My earliest known Bates ancestor is Daniel Bates (Born Nov. 17, 1790 in RI, Died August 31, 1870 in Yankeetown, IN). He married Frances Emerson (Born Mar 5 1790 in MA and Died July 23, 1868 in Yankeetown, IN), who is believed to be the daughter of Samuel Prescott Emerson and Sarah Nutt. Any information on Daniel's ancestors would be appreciated. I am willing to share what I have on his descendants. Janet W. May