In a message dated 12/6/2001 7:20:38 PM Eastern Standard Time, LeBateman@NetZero.Net writes: > >  I am seeking information on James OATES d.b. 1724 Perquimans County NC. > Married Sarah FELLOW in 1752. He died in Wayne County in 1766. Am looking > for any referrence to him buying or selling land in Lenoir. Or paying taxes > at any period of time there or counties surrounding Lenoir. > Thanks > Le > Hi Le, this may have been a son ??or Nephew of your James, but there was a James Oates , Thomas Wiggins, Wyatt Oates that witness a deed Jan Ct. 1785, in Duplin Co., NC., i do not have deeds but there was a Jesse and a Lowhamah Oates in the index. Hope this helps Good luck Christine Grimes Thacker