James Bates married Winifred Hicks (Hix) 11 Nov 1746 in Goochland County, Va. Her father is said to be Daniel Hix born 1704 James City, Va and died Goochland Co, Va 1735 but no one knows his wife's name that he married about 1725. Any clues as to James' wife's mother's name would be appreciated, Margaret