Hello My name is Rob Bates and I live in Norfolk, England. I am researching my ancestry here in Norfolk. I have traced my BATES line back in 1736. My ancestor was a Joseph BATES, died 1766, who had surviving children: John (born 1738), Joseph (b.1740), Thomas (b.1741), Benjamin (b.1750) and Susan (b.1751). I have a number of individuals on the tree who 'disappear' and I wonder if any of your members may have the answers to where they went. Perhaps they emmigrated to the States? I look forward to hearing about your group. Good luck! Rob Bates