Hi to all -- Here is how I now see the Joseph Bates family... 1. JOSEPH2 BATES (ISAAC1) was born 29 August 1733 in Cohasset, Norfolk, Massachusetts (Source: Records of Alice Palladini of Milford, MA.), and died 1 April 1793 in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts (Source: (1) Records of Alice Palladini of Milford, MA., (2) New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Mendon, MA, to 1850, (1920), page 449, [this source shows 1 April 177[torn].). He married (1) SARAH HAYWARD 25 November 1762 in Medway, Norfolk, Massachusetts (Source: FTM CD #231, Marriage Index, Massachusetts, 1633-1850.). He married (2) MARTHA CHILSON 8 April 1779 in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts (Source: (1) New England Historic Genealogical Society, Mendon, MA, Vital Records to 1850, (1920), page 268., (2) New England Historic Genealogical Society, Milford, MA, Vital Records to 1850, (1917), page 214, Taken from a church record, church formerly in Mendon.), daughter of JOSEPH CHILSON and MERCY SHUTTLEWORTH. She was born 13 April 1746 in Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts (Source: New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Bellingham, MA to 1850, (1904), page 21.), and died 13 August 1824 in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts (Source: New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Mendon, MA, to 1850, (1920), page 449, This record says Martha BATES widow of _____; I am assuming it is the death of this Martha BATES.). More About JOSEPH BATES: Baptism: 30 September 1733, Cohasset, Norfolk, Massachusetts (Source: FTM CD #220, Vital Records, Massachusetts, 1600s to 1800s.) Marriage Notes for JOSEPH BATES and SARAH HAYWARD: Sarah is listed as Mrs. Sarah Hayward in both the Bellingham record and the Medway record. Was she actually a widow? Alice Palladini has her listed as a daughter of Eleazer Hayward and Mary Daniels. More About JOSEPH BATES and SARAH HAYWARD: Intention filed: 15 October 1762, Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts (Source: New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Bellingham, MA to 1850, (1904), page 86.) Children of JOSEPH BATES and SARAH HAYWARD are: i. ISAAC3 BATES, b. 28 February 1763, Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts (Source: New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Bellingham, MA to 1850, (1904), page 14.). ii. MARTHA BATES, b. 20 December 1764, Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts (Source: New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Bellingham, MA to 1850, (1904), page 15.). Notes for MARTHA BATES: She may be the Martha Bates who m. David Chapin of Milford, intention filed Mendon, 28 Jan 1784. iii. MICAH/MICHAEL BATES, b. 13 May 1769, Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts (Source: New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Bellingham, MA to 1850, (1904), page 15, Birth record shows his name as Micah.); m. CHLOE ATTWELL, 18 January 1793, Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts (Source: New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Mendon, MA, to 1850, (1920), page 245, Date and place of intention; she is of Attleboro.). iv. CLARK BATES, b. 21 October 1771, Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts (Source: New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Mendon, MA, to 1850, (1920), page 27.). v. HANNAH BATES, b. 20 April 1776, Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts (Source: New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Mendon, MA, to 1850, (1920), page 27.). Children of JOSEPH BATES and MARTHA CHILSON are: vi. JOSEPH3 BATES, b. 4 September 1779, Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts (Source: New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Mendon, MA, to 1850, (1920), page 27.). vii. BENJAMIN BATES, b. 6 December 1780, Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts (Source: New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Mendon, MA, to 1850, (1920), page 27.); d. 16 February 1867, Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts (Source: Susan Salisbury, Southern Massachusetts Cemetery Collection, Vol. I, (Heritage Books, 1995), page 240, Bicknell Cemetery.); m. RHODA KILLEY, 23 February 1806, Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts (Source: New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Mendon, MA, to 1850, (1920), page 244.). More About BENJAMIN BATES: Burial: Bicknell Cemetery viii. JOSHUA BATES, b. 20 March 1782, Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts (Source: New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Mendon, MA, to 1850, (1920), page 27.). ix. JOHN BATES, b. 15 June 1784, Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts (Source: New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Mendon, MA, to 1850, (1920), page 27.); d. 16 June 1784, Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts (Source: New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Mendon, MA, to 1850, (1920), page 449.). x. JEDEDIAH BATES, b. 10 July 1786, Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts (Source: New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Mendon, MA, to 1850, (1920), page 27.); d. 20 April 1857, Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts (Source: Susan Salisbury, Southern Massachusetts Cemetery Collection, Vol. I, (Heritage Books, 1995), page 240, Bicknell Cemetery.). Notes for JEDEDIAH BATES: Probably never married. More About JEDEDIAH BATES: Burial: Bicknell Cemetery xi. REBECCA BATES, b. 18 December 1787 (Source: (1) New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Mendon, MA, to 1850, (1920), page 28, Entry says b. 18 Dec 17[torn]., (2) Records of Alice Palladini of Milford, MA, She shows this full date of birth.); d. 1 June 1872, Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts (Source: Susan Salisbury, Southern Massachusetts Cemetery Collection, Vol. I, (Heritage Books, 1995), page 241, Bicknell Cemetery.); m. SIMON T/P BICKNELL, 28 February 1828, Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts (Source: New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Mendon, MA, to 1850, (1920), page 245, Simon T. Bicknell of Milford.); d. 29 November 1882, Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts (Source: Susan Salisbury, Southern Massachusetts Cemetery Collection, Vol. I, (Heritage Books, 1995), page 241, Bicknell Cemetery.). More About REBECCA BATES: Burial: Bicknell Cemetery Notes for SIMON T/P BICKNELL: Marriage records gives his name as Simon T.; cemetery record gives his name as Simon P. More About SIMON T/P BICKNELL: Burial: Bicknell Cemetery Marriage Notes for REBECCA BATES and SIMON BICKNELL: She of Mendon; he of Milford. Compiled by Susan M. Hillier Roe Seal Beach, CA SueMHR@aol.com "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead, 1901-1978