In a message dated 98-02-02 10:29:06 EST, you write: << am searching for the parents/ancestors of Hanna Bates b. 11 March 1770. She married in March 1790, Franklin Co., VA to Charles Bradshaw. Charles and Hanna moved to Edgar County, Illinois (probably in the mid 1830's). Hanna died in Edgar Coiunty on 12 January 1844. Hope to hear from some of you. >> RESPONSE Source: Serial No. 134 of the March 1994 Bates Booster Newsletter, published by The Bates Family of Old Virginia which has thise query..... There are a number of Bates marriages in Franklin coVA where participants have not been identified include the Bates - Bradshaw connection. 13 Jul 1787 Lucy Bates & John Renfro; Surety William Renfro. 09 Mar 1790 Hannah Bates & Charles Bradshaw; Surety, John Bates 22 Aug 1793 Daniel Bates & Lydia Bradshaw. 15 Mar 1798 Sarah bates & Moses Bradshaw 07 Jan 1793 William Bates & Eliz. Harris, dau. John Harris; Surety Jonas Turner 04 Nov 1800 Eliza Bates & Rolen Harris 24 Dec 1804 Polly Bates & John Derben Stephen, Surety Isaac Bates Note the above BATES - STEPHEN marriage in conjunction with marriage in 1796 in nearby Patrick CoVA of ....... John Bates & Frances Burnett, the stepdaughter of Philip Stephens and dau. Mary Burnett Stephen. William Fuson, husband of Hannah Bates (b ca 1759) was witness to the wedding. Seek information as to lineage of the above people. Wayne Witt Bates