In records of Old Macon County I found a John BATES purchasing a mare in 1833, and a William BATES purchasing land in 1840. Does anyone on the list have any information of these BATES names in Macon County, NC? My John BATES married Margaret "Lou" CUNNINGHAM and settled in Cherokee County, NC. He was born about 1790/1800. Carol BB --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.166 / Virus Database: 79 - Release Date: 6/20/00