Hi, I am new to the Bates List and have been lurking around checking messages. I am looking for info on the parents of Maria Bates Woodard of Romeo, Macomb Co. MI. She was married to Willard Woodard. I believe Maria had a brother, Conley M. Bates, born 1810 NY and died May 1891, Washington, Macomb Co. MI. Wife Irenia Galpin Bates, born 1810 Canada, died 1897, Washington, MI. He owned a Hotel in Macomb Co. in 1850, and his mother was possibly Mary Bates, born VT.1781. She appeared with him on 1850 Census. I have no proof that Conley and Maria were siblings, info just points in that direction. Any help appreciated Nita Pearce