In a message dated 97-09-17 08:12:24 EDT, you write: << Hello, Is any one searching Bates in South Carolina or Scotland who might be close to this long ago family? Thanks in advance, Sincerely, Bill Quinlivan >> I have the book "Mississippi Pioneers - A History of the Bates Family 1803-1962" which covers Richard Bates, son of Andrew Bates. [email protected] is researching Jacob Bates, the son of Andrew Bates Wayne Witt Bates, Editor The Bates Booster Newsletter The Bates Family of Old Virginia