Hi, I don't know if this is of interest to you or not, but years ago I sent for a Florida Belle Bates death certificate because she was in an area in OK. that I felt sure that she was mine. But I haven't been able to connect her to my Bates. Her maiden name was Florida Belle Johnston, daughter of Bodine Johnston and Elizabeth Brit, informant was R.B. Bates. At the time of her death she was a widow, born March 15, 1861/62 She was over 87 years old, born Salem, AR. and lived in Midwest City, Oklahoma. Hope this can help you in some way. Bonnie