This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AnneTrousdaleGardner Surnames: BATES, GARDNER, Clark, Funk, Smith Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.tompkins/464.552.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I would be glad to have any information that resolves the parentage of Lydia Bates(1776-1864)or gives me another clue. Is she is a sister of James and a daughter of Steven? 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.