Dear Batesers, I wonder if anyone has collected a George Lyman BATES, b. 6 Ap 1865, Hancock, VT, then removed to Waverly, Iowa. He married Amelia Brock. His parents were Frederick William BATES, and Ella F. Brown. Frederick b. Keene, NH, 5 May 1844-son of Jervis BATES and Eliza Ann STONE. Frederick was brother to my ancestor. I may have some info for you, and visa versa. I'd like to hear from you mid-westerners. --Wayne Ambler--