I am trying to do my husbands genealogy and I am having trouble. So, I thought I would see if any of you Bates can help. I'll take any help I can get, any info, myths, stories, or even assumptions would be greatly appreciated. Of course the facts would also be nice. This is what I have: My father-in-law is: Freddie Lee Bates (no siblings) b. 7/5/1928 (Ponca City, Ok) - d. 1/13/1998 (Houston,Tx) Freddie's father is: Newell Lee Bates b. - d. (Houston, Tx) Newell's wife is: Leoladean Ruth Kindall b. - d. (Houston, Tx) Thanks, Laura