This is in reply to (Bates-L) Southern Bates (Polk Co., AR) The Bates Family of Old Virginia has a Lending Library of over 70 books. It's undergoing inventory and is closed for the moment. When open for business, it has Book No. 11 titled "Bates - Goss - Looney," which provides coverage of the Polk County, Arkansas Bates. These Bates descend from 5th generation James Bates (1721-1785) & wife Winifred Hicks of Halifax Co., VA. Visit web site for Bates Family of Old Virginia http://www.halcyondays.com/bates.htm Click-on "How to Join" Membership will have access to new Bates "Research" web site, which will contain, in time, all 168 past editions of The Bates Booster newsletters Wayne Witt Bates Corresponding Secretary The Bates Family of Old Virginia