This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: macevelyn Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.bateson/84.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am sure that this is probably way too late as you posted your message 4 years ago! I too have Abraham Bateson in my family tree, as father of James, my great great grandfather James Bateson. There are a great number of Batesons in Yorkshire and I am now trying to sort them all out. I believe Abraham was the son of William - he is listed in the Horswforth census on 1795 as being married with a household of 7. He was also a "milner" according to some records I have seen, In 1882 Abraham as shown as in Rawdon and was a plumber and glazier. Most of this information comes via the Rootschat lookup facility. regards Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.