This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.bertie/151.158.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Katrina -- it's been quite some time since your post, hope this info. gets to you. Through the magic of genetic testing, i appear to descend from William. I've been corresponding with some other Fraziers and may have information that will be helpful.

I am seeking information on the family of Joseph OATES born in 1726 possibly in Perquimans County. His father purchased land in Bertie at one time or the other. His father lived between 1697 and 1747. If the date of the deeds go beyond 1747 it is his son. Le