Hello I am seeking information on land holdings of Stephen Oates d.b.1783 d.d. 1835. If there is anyone doing research on this family please contact me. I am descended from Stephen's son Ephriam d.b. 27/Jan/1826 perhaps in Sampson County. Stephen died at the age of 52 in Sampson County, while his family was preparing to move to Alabama. please email me LeBateman@NetZero.Net or write me Jacob L. Bateman III 3870 Strathmore Drive Montgomery Alabama 36116-4614. Le or write me Jacob L. Bateman III 3870 Strathmore Drive Montgomery Alabama mery = Alabama