Does anyone know anything about Ezra born in NY in about 1827, M. Matilda in IL.? Found them in 1860 census in Cumberland Co., IL. with five children, Serepta age 10, Wilford, age 8, Harriet, age 6, Melissa, age 4 and Edgar age 2. I think they were the parents of my grandfather Cyrus Grant Bates born in IL in 1865/66 and a brother, Albert born after 1860. I know they must be some where!! Thanks, I'm getting closer but it seems so far. Dolores