This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LoBates Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.columbia/2179.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Kelly, Lucretia and Reuben Bates are my husband's gr-gr-grandparents. I would appreciate any info you can share and I'm willing to do the same. We have a problem with this side of his family, Lucretia and Reuben raised their grandson Homer and we can't be certain who his parents were. Their son William is with them through all the censuses but never with a wife. Am anxious to hear from you. Loretta Bates Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.