I have only a few BATES folk in my line. George BATES, 1838 - 1904 married Olive R. COBB, 1843 - 1924 son: Byron, b. 28Feb1862, d. 27 Oct1932 buried Spring Creek Cmty, Warren Co Byron married Nellie A. BELDEN, b. 18May1863, West Spring Creek, Warren Co. d. 11June1883 son: Earl, b. 22Apr1882, d. 20July1962 Earl married Goldie JEWEL, 1885 - 1947 Hope it helps somebody. Dale Adams Texas