Posted on: Wilkes Co. Ga Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ga/Wilkes/10848 Surname: Bates ------------------------- Do you know of any Bates that were in Wilkes Co., Ga in the early 1800 to 1860's. My GGgrandfather was supposed to have been born there. His name is Evan Bates, His father was possibily named David BAtes. Any info would be helpful. thanks john bates