This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gates Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/BOY.2ACIB/114.291.292.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I have family from that general area. Herkimer and Oswego counties to be more specific. Have a Charles Abner listed in 1838 with father Elisha. Don't know what happened to Charles or his brothers George A. or Wiliam. If you think we might find a connection let me know. Natalie