This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: BruceABaker Surnames: Bates, Baker, Cornish, Woodin, Zobrist Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.tompkins/5053/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have recieved images of the BATES family bible that definitely prove Stephen BATES if the father of JAMES BATES of Ithaca, NY and of Freehold Twp., Warren Co., PA also. I will post it when I get a chance, but if you have emailed me at brucbaker@aol.com in the past, I will send you the images I have of the Family bible to add your ancestry research. 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.