In Vol. 6 # 5 Sept 1977 of the BatesBooster there is a three page history of James Bates written by Abel Bates and contributed by Genevieve Tobin. It says that James Bates b. 1750 Halifax Co.Va. m Mrs. James Bates and goes on to list children, g children and so on. Can someone please tell me who James father was? Our line is: John George John John John John Matthew James James Addison Albert James L. William Albert Lena William R. Carver But, I am interested in all of the JY family and want to inter it correctly in my computer. Thanks to anyone that will help, Eva