This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: BruceABaker Surnames: Baker, Bates, Cornish, Woodin, Zobriest Classification: bible Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.tompkins/633.1.1.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: As a follow-up. Information from the Bates Bible pages reveals James Bates is the first child of Stephen Bates of Pownal Vermont, and that Stephen's father is Francis Bates Jr. who comes from Rhode Island and Connecticutt. At least that mystery is cleared up with an ancestry lineage that goes back to England. 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.