I am searching for information on one J.P. Gates. He was born in PA the year of 1781. It has been theorized that this J.P. Gates is the son of Jost/Yost Goetz, a Prussian immigrant who came to the area in the late 1700's. I am not yet convinced that this gentleman is the father of the J.P. I seek. I have yet to find the complete name for J.P. so that of course hinders my search. J.P. does appear to have removed PA to somewhere in NC. Which again makes him appear to be connected to Jost/Yost who traveled a similar route. J.P. married a NC woman by the name of Elizabeth. I have not yet found proof of her surname or a marriage record in NC. Possibly Bullon or Bullion. Since I lack conclusive proof or source linking Jost/Yost to J.P. I feel compelled to continue my search. I would appreciate hearing from those who might have had an ancestor with a name similar to my possible 5th great grandfather. Thanking you in advance for any information. Gena Gates Lally