This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jasmag Surnames: Bates Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.vermont.counties.addison/561.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm not doing Bates research, but two people named Bates, Jahiel or Jehiel Bates and Miles B. Bates, appeared in the listings of customers accounts in my gggrandfather's blacksmith account book, 1828-1832 in Addison County VT. If you are interested in the info, I am glad to share. Write me at ivjuma@aol.com Judy 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.