The Bates-Fleming Line (1286-1900) - Garrett Family Genealogy

The Bates-Fleming Line (1286-1900) 

A few years ago I prepared “500 Years of Bates Family History” in which I traced the Bates 

line from Richard Bate (1454 AD) in England through the immigrant John Isaac Bates’ 

and his great grandson, Isaac Bates to my wife’s (Frances Bates) family. 

In this document I trace the line through Isaac Bates’ brother John (the Quaker) Bates 

and his wife, Susannah Fleming. John (Quaker) Bates and Susannah Fleming were 

married in 1713. 

I start with her ancestor Robert (of Cumbernauld) Fleming (about 1250 AD) though 

her (Susannah Fleming) and through the Bates line that includes several significant 

political figures ending in Arkansas in about 1900 AD.. 

1 st Generation of Flemings 

1. Robert (of Cumbernauld) FLEMING. 

Children of Robert (of Cumbernauld) FLEMING and (unknown): 

i. 2. Sir Patrick FLEMING was born in about 1286 in Biggar & 

Cumbernauld, Lanark, Scotland. 

ii. 3. Sir Malcolm (1st Earl of Wigtown) Fleming was born 1290 in 

Fulwood and Cumbernauld, and died 1314. 

2nd Generation (Children) of Flemings 

2. Sir Patrick FLEMING was born in about 1286 in Biggar & Cumbernauld, Lanark, 

Scotland. He married Joan Fraser. She was born in about 1290 in Biggar & Cumbernauld, 

Lanark, Scotland. 

Children of Sir Patrick FLEMING and Joan Fraser: 

i. 4. Malcolm FLEMING was born in about 1312 in Biggar & Cumbernauld, 

Lanark, Scotland. 

3. Sir Malcolm (1st Earl of Wigtown) Fleming was born 1290 in Fulwood and 

Cumbernauld, and died 1314. He married Marjory MNU.


Children of Sir Malcolm (1st Earl of Wigtown) Fleming and Marjory MNU: 

i. John Fleming. 

ii. Mary Fleming. 

iii. Majory Fleming. 

3 rd Generation (Grandchildren) of Flemings 

4. Malcolm FLEMING was born in about 1312 in Biggar & Cumbernauld, Lanark, Scotland. 

He married Christian MNU. 

Children of Malcolm FLEMING and Christian MNU: 

i. 5. David FLEMING was born in about 1343 in Biggar & Cumbernauld, 

Lanark, Scotland and died February 14, 1405 in Near Edinburgh At 

Holyrood. 

4 th Generation (Great-Grandchildren) of Flemings 

5. David FLEMING was born in about 1343 in Biggar & Cumbernauld, Lanark, Scotland and 

died February 14, 1405 in Near Edinburgh At Holyrood. He married Isabel STRATHECHIN. 

She was born in about 1347 in Monycabock In Aberdeen, Scot. and died in about 1382. 

Children of David FLEMING and Isabel STRATHECHIN: 

i. 6. Malcolm FLEMING was born in about 1383 in Cumberauld & Biggar, 

Lanarkshire, Scot and died November 24, 1440 in Scotland. 

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5 th Generation (Great(2)-Grandchildren) of Flemings 

6. Malcolm FLEMING was born in about 1383 in Cumberauld & Biggar, Lanarkshire, Scot 

and died November 24, 1440 in Scotland. He married Elizabeth Stewart Before June 28, 

1413. She was born in about 1384 in Argyllshire, Scotland, daughter of Robert STEWART 

and 

Children of Malcolm FLEMING and Elizabeth Stewart: 

i. 7. Robert FLEMING was born in about 1416 in Biggar, Lanarkshire, Scot 

and died 1491. 


7. Robert FLEMING was born in about 1416 in Biggar, Lanarkshire, Scot and died 1491. 

He married Janet Douglas 1436. She was born in about 1420 in Brechin, Lanarkshire, 

Scot.. 

Children of Robert FLEMING and Janet Douglas: 

i. 8. Malcolm FLEMING was born in about 1437 in Biggar, Lanark, Scot. 

(of Monycabo) and died in about 1477. 


8. Malcolm FLEMING was born in about 1437 in Biggar, Lanark, Scot. (of Monycabo) and 

died in about 1477. He married Euphame LIVINGSTONE. She was born in about 1441 in 

Biggar, Lanarkshire, Scot. 

Children of Malcolm FLEMING and Euphame LIVINGSTONE: 

i. 9. John FLEMING was born 1465 in Biggar & Cumbernauld, Lanarkshire, 

Scot and died November 1, 1524. 

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9. John FLEMING was born 1465 in Biggar & Cumbernauld, Lanarkshire, Scot and died 

November 1, 1524. He married Euphame DRUMMOND. She was born 1467 in 

Cumbernauld, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died May 1502 in Perthshire, Scotland. 

Children of John FLEMING and Euphame DRUMMOND: 

i. 10. Malcom FLEMING was born in about 1494 in Cumbernauld, 

Lanarkshire, Scot and died September 10, 1547 in Pinkie Cleugh, 

Scotland. 


10. Malcom FLEMING was born in about 1494 in Cumbernauld, Lanarkshire, Scot and died 

September 10, 1547 in Pinkie Cleugh, Scotland. He married Janet Stewart. She was born 

February 26, 1524 in granted dispensation. 

Children of Malcom FLEMING and Janet Stewart: 

i. 11. John FLEMING EARL was born in about 1537 in Bigger, L, Scot, Bi 

and died September 6, 1572 in Bigger, L, Scot, Bi. 


11. John FLEMING EARL was born in about 1537 in Bigger, L, Scot, Bi and died 

September 6, 1572 in Bigger, L, Scot, Bi. He married Elizabeth ROSS May 10, 1562 in 

Bigger, L, Scot, Bi. 

Children of John FLEMING EARL and Elizabeth ROSS: 

i. 12. John 1St Earl Wigton FLEMING was born 1567 in Of Biggar, 

Lanarkshire, Scotland and died April 16, 1619 in, Scot, Bi. 

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12. John 1St Earl Wigton FLEMING was born 1567 in Of Biggar, Lanarkshire, Scotland 

and died April 16, 1619 in , Scot, Bi. He married Lilias GRAHAM January 13, 1585 in 

Montrose/biggar, Angus/lanark, , Scotland. She was born 1568/1572 in Of Montrose, 

Lanarkshire, Scotland and died After 1605 in Scot, Bi, daughter of John GRAHAM and Jean 

DRUMMOND. 

Children of John 1St Earl Wigton FLEMING and Lilias GRAHAM: 

i. 13. John FLEMING was born December 9, 1589 in Kincardine, Perth, 

Scot. and died May 7, 1650 in Cumbernauld, Lanarkshire, Scotland. 

ii. James Fleming was born in about 1591 in Of Boghall, Lanark, Scot. 

and died October 1623. 

iii. Malcolm Fleming was born 1593/94 in Of Boghall, Lanark, Scot.. 

iv. Alexander Fleming was born 1595/96 in Of Boghall, Lanark, Scot. 

and died 1652. 

v. Fleming was born in about 1605 in Biggar, Lanarkshire, Scot. 

vi. Jean Fleming was born 1616 in Biggar, Lanarkshire, Scot and died 

December 21, 1638. 

vii. Anne Fleming was born 1588/1598 in Of Boghall, Lanark, Scot. and 

died July 1625. 

viii. Jean Fleming was born 1586/1597 in Of Boghall, Lanark, Scot. and 

died March 1612. 

ix. LilliasFleming was born 1598/1602 in Of Boghall, Lanark, Scot.. 

x. Margaret Fleming was born 1592/1599 in Of Boghall, Lanark, Scot. 

and died Bef. 06 1622 Jun. 

xi. Mary Fleming was born 1600/1604 in Of Boghall, Lanark, Scot.. 

xii. Rachel Fleming was born 1602/1606 in Of Boghall, Lanark, Scot.. 

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13. John FLEMING was born December 9, 1589 in Kincardine, Perth, Scot. and died May 7, 

1650 in Cumbernauld, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He married Margaret LIVINGSTON February 

20, 1609 in Scotland. She was born in about 1587 in Of, Callendar, Stirlingshire, Scotland 

and died Alive In 1634, daughter of Alexander LIVINGSTON and Eleanor Or Helen HAY. 

Children of John FLEMING and Margaret LIVINGSTON: 

i. John Fleming was born in about 1610 in Cumbernauld, Lanarkshire, 

Scotland and died February 1665. 

ii. 14. Alexander FLEMING was born in about 1612 in Cumbernauld, 

Lanarkshire, Scotland and died December 30, 1668 in Rappahannock 

Co., VA. 

iii. William Fleming was born in about 1614 in Cumbernauld, Lanark, 

Scot. and died June 26, 1672. 

iv. Eleanor Fleming was born in about 1616 in Cumbernauld, Lanark, 

Scot. and died April 20, 1652 in , Wemyss, Fifeshire, Scotland. 

v. Ann Fleming (alias "Jean Fleming") was born in about 1618 in 

Cumbernauld, Lanark, Scot. ( or in about 1620 in Cumbernauld, 

Lanark, Scot.) and died April 20, 1661 ( or Bef. 10 1646 Oct ). 

vi. Lilias Fleming was born in about 1622 in Cumbernauld, Lanark, 

Scot.. 

vii. Helen Fleming was born in about 1624 in Cumbernauld, Lanark, 

Scot.. 

viii. Margaret Fleming was born in about 1626 in Cumbernauld, Lanark, 

Scot.. 


14. Capt. Alexander FLEMING was born in about 1612 in Cumbernauld, Lanarkshire, 

Scotland and died December 30, 1668 in , Rappahannock Co., VA. He married Elizabeth 

(Elspet) ANDERSON in about 1632 in Scotland. She was born in about 1614 in Of 

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Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died October 6, 1656 in Rappahannock Co., VA, 

daughter of William ANDERSON and MRS. ANDERSON. 

Children of Alexander FLEMING and Elizabeth (Elspet) ANDERSON: 

i. Elizabeth Fleming was born in about 1635 in Cumbernauld, 

Lanarkshire, Scot.. 

ii. Alexia Fleming was born in about 1637 in Cumbernauld, Lanarkshire, 

Scot.. 

iv. 15. Captain John FLEMMING was born 1627 in Cumbarnauld, 

Lanarkshire, Scotland and died April 27, 1686 in Charles Parish, York 

Co., Virginia. 


15. Capt. John FLEMMING was born 1627 in Cumbarnauld, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died 

April 27, 1686 in Charles Parish, York Co., Virginia. He married Mrs. Mercy Or Mary 

FLEMING in about 1658 (div) in, England. She was born in about 1637 in Of Charles 

Parish, York Co., VA and died in , New Kent, VA. 

Burial : April 30, 1686 in St. Peter's Parish, New Kent, VA 

Children of John FLEMMING and Mrs. Mercy Or Mary FLEMING: 

i. 16. Charles FLEMING was born December 10, 1659 in Charles Parish, 

York Co., VA and died October 7, 1717 in St. Peter's Parish, New Kent, 

VA. 

ii. Tarleton Fleming was born in about 1663 in . 

iii. William Fleming was born in about 1663 in Of Charles Parish, York, 

VA and died October 4, 1744. 

iv. Alexander Fleming was born in about 1669 in Of Charles Parish, 

York, VA and died WILL PROVED 1711. 

v. Lydia Fleming was born October 30, 1679 in Charles Parish, York, 

VA. 

vi. John Fleming was born April 14, 1683 in Charles Parish, York, VA and 

died August 30, 1686 in St Peters Parish, New Kent, VA. 

Notes on Capt. John Fleming 

Probably immigrated to America shortly before 1653. 

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16. Charles FLEMING was born December 10, 1659 in Charles Parish, York Co., VA and 

died October 7, 1717 in St. Peter's Parish, New Kent, VA. He married Susannah Tarleton 

(alias "Susanna Tarleton"). She was born October 11, 1661 in New Kent Co, VA, daughter 

of Stephen Tarleton and Susannah Bates. 

Children of Charles FLEMING and Susannah Tarleton: 

i. 17. Susannah FLEMING was born October 23, 1688 and died November 

1756 in Goochland, VA. 

ii. 18. Tarleton Fleming was born December 12, 1699 in York Co., VA and 

died December 18, 1750. 

iii. 19. Elizabeth Fleming. 

iv. Ursula Fleming. 

v. 20. Col. John Fleming. 

vi. 21. Judith Fleming. 

Notes on Charles FLEMING 

CHARLES FLEMING, of St. Peter's Parish, New Kent, (whom Mr. Brown, in "The Cabells and 

their Kin," styles Colonel Charles Fleming) patented land in that county in 1688, and in King 

and Queen Co. in 1701. He also possessed considerable landed estates in the present 

county of Goochland (then Henrico). Accounts of surveys by Rich'd. Ligon, surveyor of Henri 

co, include, on Nov. 15, 1706 one of 1430 acres for Chas. Fleming; on Aug. 11, 1709, one 

of 1429 acres, and in Nov. 1709, another of 670 acres. There is on record in Henrico, a 

deed, dated Oct. 1717, from Charles Fleming of New Kent and Susanna his wife, conveying 

to John Thornton, of New Kent, 1278 acres on James River [now in Goochland] called Elk 

Island, which had been patented by Fleming in 1714. By deed, Henrico, Oct. 1717, Tarlton 

and John Woodson conveyed to Chas. Fleming, of New Kent, 500 acres in Henrico, adjoining 

Fleming's Plantation. In Dec.1720 there was a suit in Henrico by John Fleming, executor of 

Chas. Fleming. The latter died between 1717 and 1720, and by his marriage with Susanna - 

had issue 

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16 th Generation (Great(13)-Grandchildren) of Flemings and the 

intersection with the Bates 

17. Susannah FLEMING was born October 23, 1688 and died November 1756 in 

Goochland, VA. She married 1st (1) John Quaker Bates III August 5, 1713. He was born 

March 10, 1685 in York Co., VA and died June 14, 1723 in York Co., VA, son of John BATES 

II and (1) Elizabeth Daniel. She married 2nd (2) John Woodson. 

Note: Ties in with page 14 of “700 Years of Bates Family History –Part 1.” 

Children of Susannah FLEMING and (1) John Quaker Bates III: 

i. 22. Fleming Bates was born in about 1714 and died in about 1784. 

ii. 23. John Forest Bates was born 1715 in York Co., VA and died 1766 in 

Halifax Co. Virginia. 

iii. 24. George or Charles Bates was born 1719 in York Co., VA and died 

May 16, 1790. 

iv. 25. Hannah Bates was born 1723 and died After June 8, 1773 in Henrico 

Co, VA. 

v. 26. James Bates was born March 7, 1721 in York Co., VA and died 

November 11, 1785 in Halifax Co, VA. 

Children of Susannah FLEMING and (2) John Woodson: 

vi. Six Children. 

18. Tarleton Fleming was born December 12, 1699 in York Co., VA and died December 

18, 1750. He married Hannah Bates. She was born 1688 in York Co., VA or New Kent Co., 

VA and died 1725 or 1750 in Goochland, VA, daughter of John BATES II and (1) 

Elizabeth Daniel. 

Children of Tarleton Fleming and Hannah Bates: 

i. See note. 

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Notes on Tarleton Fleming 

He had three sons Tarlton, George and Charles and several daughters. Tarleton Fleming 

married Miss Bates, of Williamsburg, (of the same family was Edward Bates of Missouri), 

and had three sons, of whom Tarleton married Mary, sister of Thomas Mann Randolph, of 

Tuckahoe. 

Tarleton Fleming, of "Rock Castle," Goochland, was one of the justices of that county at 

its formation in 1728, and sheriff in 1730 and 1731 (Goochland Records). He is stated to 

have married Hannah Bates, probably a daughter of John Bates of York Co. There is 

recorded in Goochland a deed dated 1744, from "Mrs. Jane Fleming" to Capt. Robert 

Moseley, conveying an island of 28 acres in James River, opposite "Fleming's Rock Castle 

tract." As it was the custom in that day to address unmarried women as "Mrs.," she was 

probably a sister of Tarleton Fleming, for in 1742 Tarleton and Hannah Fleming witnessed 

the will of Isham Randolph. The will of Tarleton Fleming was dated Oct. 30, 1750, and 

proved in Goochland Dec. 18, 1750. He gives all his lands, stock, interests, furniture and 

other estate, real and personal, to his son Tarleton, except what was otherwise devised. to 

his daughters Susannan, Hanna, Elizabeth and Judith 500 (english pounds) current money 

each. Appoints his son Tarleton, Jno. Fleming, Jr., Tarleton Woodson, Jr., Tarleton 

Woodson, Sr., and Jacob Woodson, executors. Elizabeth Bates, Elizabeth Woodson, John 

Bates, Wm. Fleming, and James Meredith, witnesses. 

19. Elizabeth Fleming. She married Samuel Jordan. 

20. John Fleming. 

Notes on John Fleming 

There is on record in Goochland a deed dated Apr. 17, 1736, from Tarlton Woodson of 

Henrico, to Co!. John Fleming, of Goochland, conveying 1290 acres in Goochland (part of 

"what is known as the Licking hole survey") - 500 acres of said land had been given by the 

will of Charles Fleming to his grandsons Charles Jordan and George Bates. And also a 

deed in Goochland, dated ApI. 1736, from John Fleming to his "cousins" [nephews] Charles 

Jordan, George Bates, Samuel Jordan, and Matthew Jordan, conveying 500 acres in 

Goochland, which he had bought from Tarlton Woodson. 

21. Judith Fleming. She married Thomas Randolph. 

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Notes on Judith Fleming 

Judith married (1) Oct. 16, 1712 (St. Peter's Register) Thomas Randolph of "Tuckahoe", 

and (2) m 1733, Nicholas Davies, of Goochland. Their marriage contract, in which John and 

Tarleton Fleming, gentlemen, were trustees, was dated Dec. 24, 1733, and recorded in 

Goochland 

17 th Generation (Great(14)-Grandchildren) 

22. Fleming Bates was born in about 1714 and died in about 1784. He married Sarah 

Jordan May 1, 1737 in house of John Pleasants, Henrico Co, VA. She was born in 

Nansemond Co., VA and died March 1, 1787 in York Co., VA. 

Children of Fleming Bates and Sarah Jordan: 

i. 27. Edward Bates. 

ii. 28. Elisha Bates. 

iii. 29. Mary Bates. 

iv. Isaac Bates. 

v. Sarah Bates. 

vi. 30. Thomas Fleming Bates was born November 1, 1741 and died May 

26, 1805. 

vii. Benjamin Bates. 

23. John Forest Bates was born 1715 in York Co., VA and died 1766 in Halifax Co. 

Virginia. He married 1st (1) Elizabeth Alford 1735 in Gooch, VA. She was born July 1, 

1719 in New Kent Co, VA (St. Peters Parish) and died 1757. He married 2nd (2) Martha 

Moore. 

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Children of John Forest Bates and (1) Elizabeth Alford: 

i. 31. John Bates was born 1736 in New Kent Co, VA and died 1777 in 

Halifax Co. Virginia. 

ii. William Bates was born 1735 in New Kent Co, VA. 

iii. Elizabeth Bates was born 1737 in New Kent Co, VA. 

iv. Susannah Bates was born 1738 in Goochland, VA and died April 1771 

in Charlotte County, Virginia. 

v. 32. Ursula Bates was born 1739 in New Kent Co, VA. 

vi. Anne Bates was born 1741 in New Kent Co, VA. 

vii. Hannah Bates was born 1742 in Charlotte County, Virginia. 

viii. 33. Martha Bates was born 1745. 

ix. Joseph Bates was born 1748. 

x. Unity Bates was born 1754 and died 1824 in Kentucky. 

Notes on John Forest Bates 

Both John Forest Bates and wife, Elizabeth were Quakers. John serves in the House of 

Burgesses from 1753-1758. 

24. George or Charles Bates was born 1719 in York Co., VA and died May 16, 1790. He 

married Elizabeth Branch May 15, 1743 in Goochland, VA. She died November 7, 1789. 

Other events in the life of George or Charles Bates 

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Will : Inherited from Grandfather Charles Fleming 

Children of George or Charles Bates and Elizabeth Branch: 

i. 34. Daniel Bates was born March 4, 1744. 

ii. Molly Bates was born February 27, 1746. 

iii. Charles Fleming Bates was born 1749. 

25. Hannah Bates was born 1723 and died after June 8, 1773 in Henrico Co, VA. She 

married Robert Easley December 23, 1743. He was born before 1725 in Goochland, VA 

and died between July 1750 and February 1751 in Chesterfield Co., VA. 

26. James Bates was born March 7, 1721 in York Co., VA and died November 11, 1785 in 

Halifax Co, VA. He married Winfred "Susanna" Hix November 11, 1746 in VA. She was 

born January 18, 1728 and died February 7, 1790. 

Military : After 1776 in Revolutionary War soldier 

Children of James Bates and Winfred "Susanna" Hix: 

i. John Bates. 

ii. Fleming Bates was born November 22, 1747 and died June 22, 1804 

in Abbeyville, SC. 

iii. 35. William Bates was born November 23, 1749 in Halifax Co, VA and 

died 1821 in Pendleton, SC. 

iv. Samuel Bates was born May 24, 1752 in Goochland, VA. 

v. 36. Stephen Bates was born March 24, 1754 in Goochland, VA and died 

October 8, 1788 in Ringwould, Kent, England. 

vi. 37. Daniel Bates was born July 6, 1756 in Goochland, VA and died 

October 28, 1826 in Pendleton, SC. 

vii. 38. Sarah Fleming Bates was born March 15, 1759 in Halifax Co. 

Virginia. 

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viii. 39. James Bates was born May 10, 1761 in Halifax Co. Virginia and died 

September 2, 1847 in Halifax Co. Virginia. 

ix. 40. Nathaniel Bates was born April 30, 1763 in Halifax Co. Virginia and 

died 1824. 

x. 41. Matthew Bates was born August 7, 1765 in Halifax Co. Virginia and 

died September 6, 1800 in Halifax Co. Virginia. 

xi. 42. Charles Bates was born May 25, 1768 in Halifax Co. Virginia and 

died 1827. 

xii. 43. Elizabeth Bates was born October 20, 1770 in Halifax Co. Virginia. 

Notes on James Bates 

James died intestate but a copy of his family bible has been found and information from it 

was used to put together the information on His children. James Bates is listed in the DAR 

Patriot index as having done public service during the revolutionary war. It is stated that He 

assisted in establishing American independence while acting in the capacity of delegate of 

Virginia general assembly. 


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27. Edward Bates. He married Harrison. 

28. Elisha Bates. He married Harrison. 

29. Mary Bates. She married Unknown Ratcliffe. 

30. Thomas Fleming Bates was born November 1, 1741 and died May 26, 1805. He 

married Carolina Matilda Woodson. She was born October 17, 1751 and died October 

15, 1845. 

Children of Thomas Fleming Bates and Carolina Matilda Woodson: 

i. Charles Bates was born 1772 and died 1808. 

ii. Matilda or Ursala Bates was born in about 1773. 

iii. Tarleton Bates was born 1775 and died 1806. 

iv. 44. Gov. Frederick Bates was born June 23, 1777 and died August 4, 

1825. 

v. Fleming Bates was born 1779. 

vi. Richard or George Bates was born in about 1781. 

vii. 45. James Woodson Bates was born August 25, 1788 in Belmont, 

Goochland Co., VA and died December 26, 1846 in VAn Buren, 

Crawford Co., AR. 

viii. 46. Edward (Hon.) Bates was born 1793. 

ix. Margaret Bates. 

x. Nancy Bates. 

xi. Sarah Bates. 

xii. Susan Bates. 

Notes on Thomas Fleming Bates 

Two of Thomas Fleming Bates’ sons, Frederick and Edward will become famous, 

politically. 

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Thomas Fleming Bates was a young man during the Revolutionary War, and he (like his 

uncle James) defied his family's religion to pick up arms for the purpose of war. A family 

member explains: “His love of country and hatred of tyranny caused him to break faith with 

[his Quaker] sect and he enlisted as a soldier, and continued as such until the patriot armies 

of the colonies conquered a peace.” While the families were skilled at writing to each other, 

and there are collections of family papers, Fleming’s reaction to his son’s break with their 

faith is unknown. Thomas was an pioneer settler of Goochland County, Virginia. He married 

Caroline M. Woodson and fathered 12 children: Charles, Matilda, Tarleton, Fleming, 

Nancy, Richard, James W., Sarah Margaret, Susan, Frederick and Edward. 

Thomas F. Bates was an early settler of Goochland County, Virginia. He was a Quaker, but 

when the war of the Revolution commenced he buried his religion in patriotism and became 

a soldier. He married Caroline M. Woodson, and they had twelve children: Charles, Matilda, 

Tarleton, Fleming, Nancy, Richard, James W., Sarah, Margaret, Susan, Frederick and 

Edward. Charles lived and died in Virginia, where he became eminent in the profession of 

law. Matilda married Captain Gett, and died leaving a daughter, Caroline M., who was 

adopted by her uncle, Edward Bates, and died in St. Louis, Missouri. Tarleton was killed in a 

duel at Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Fleming lived in Northumberland County, Virginia, of which 

he was county clerk. He left several children at his death. Nancy married Thomas H. Walton, 

who was killed by lightning. He left one son, Robert A., who came to Missouri and married a 

daughter of the Hon. Frederick Bates. Richard studied law, but died young. He was an 

intimate friend of Gen. Winfield Scott, and had the promise of becoming a distinguished 

man. James W., lived and died in Arkansas. He was a delegate to Congress from that 

Territory before its admission as a State. Sarah never married, but she came with her 

mother to Missouri in 1818. Mrs. Bates died in 1845, aged ninety years. Margaret, was 

married twice; first to John Speers, and second to Dr. Orton Wharton, both of Virginia. She 

was left a widow the second time and came to St. Charles County, Missouri in 1838. Susan 

died while a young lady, in Virginia. Frederick Bates was well educated and became a 

distinguished man. President Jefferson appointed him Secretary of the Territory of Michigan, 

and in about the commencement of the Aaron Burr conspiracy, he was transferred to Upper 

Louisiana, as Secretary of that Territory. He afterwards became Governor of the Territory of 

Missouri, and was the second Governor of the State after its admission. He was married to 

Nancy Ball, a daughter of Colonel John S. Ball, who was a soldier of the War of 1812. Mr. 

Bates died in 1825, leaving four children: Emily C., Lucas Lee, Woodville and Frederick, Jr. 

During the latter part of his life he resided in Lincoln County. His daughter, Emily C., 

married Robert Walton, and is now living in St. Charles, a widow. Lucas Lee married a 

daughter of Samuel Conway, and lives in St. Louis County. Woodville died in his youth. 

Frederick, Jr. married Lavinia Merideth, and died, leaving one child. His widow married 

Samuel Conway, who also died, and she then married a Mr. Kerney. The Hon. Frederick 

Bates was Governor of the Territory of Upper Louisiana from May, 1807 to October, 1807; 

from September, 1809 to September, 1810; from November 29, 1812 to December 7, 

1812; and he was Governor of the Territory of Missouri from December 12, 1812 to July, 

1813. He was elected second Governor of the State of Missouri in 1824, and died in 1825, 

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before the expiration of his term. Edward Bates, brother of Frederick Bates, served as a pri 

vate soldier in the War of 1812, having enlisted before he was of age; but he was promoted 

to sergeant before the expiration of his term. He settled in St. Charles County, in 1814, and 

on May 29, 1823, he was married to Julia D. Coalter, daughter of Hon. David Coalter. They 

had seventeen children. Mr. Bates was a man of superior order of talents, and held many 

positions of trust and influence during his life. He studied law under Hon. Rufus Easton, and 

became eminent in his profession. He was distinguished for a faithful and conscientious 

discharge of every duty entrusted to him, whether great or small, and he possessed the 

confidence of all classes of his fellow citizens in the very highest degree. He represented St. 

Louis as a delegate in the first Constitutional Convention of Missouri; served in the 

Legislature and State Senate for a number of years, and was a member of Congress in 

1826. At the commencement of President Lincoln administration he was honored with a seat 

in the cabinet as Attorney General. He died in 1870, in his seventy sixth year. His widow is 

still living, in her seventy eighth year. 

31. John Bates was born 1736 in New Kent Co, VA and died 1777 in Halifax Co. Virginia. 

He married Chloe Ann Mays 1760 in Halifax Co., VA. She was born 1724 in Halifax Co., 

VA and died 1825. 

Children of John Bates and Chloe Ann Mays: 

i. Susannah Bates. 

ii. 47. David Bates was born in about 1759 in Halifax Co., VA and died 

February 1807 in Wilkes Co., GA. 

iii. John Bates was born in about 1756. 

iv. James Edward Bates was born in about 1758. 

v. Matthew Bates was born in about 1760. 

vi. 48. Fleming Bates was born in about 1762. 

32. Ursula Bates was born 1739 in New Kent Co, VA. She married John Wells January 19, 

1763. He was born 1735. 

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33. Martha Bates was born 1745. She married John Lawson December 18, 1778 in 

Halifax Co, VA. 

34. Daniel Bates was born March 4, 1744. He married Elizabeth Bell in Buckingham Co 

VA. 

Children of Daniel Bates and Elizabeth Bell: 

i. John Bates. 

35. William Bates was born November 23, 1749 in Halifax Co, VA and died 1821 in 

Pendleton, SC. He married Mary Royall Barton. She was born in about 1750 and died 

1830 in Pickens Co., SC. 

Children of William Bates and Mary Royall Barton: 

i. 49. Royal Bates was born 1776 in Halifax Co. Virginia and died January 

30, 1863 in Monticello, Wayne Co, KY. 

ii. 50. Stephen Bates was born 1778 in Halifax Co, VA and died July 1851 in 

Cherokee Co., GA. 

iii. 51. Fleming Bates was born 1780 in Halifax Co, VA and died in about 

1855 in Paulding Co., GA. 

iv. 52. Thomas Bates was born 1780 in Halifax Co. Virginia and died in 

about 1844 in Wayne Co., KY. 

v. James Bates was born in about 1780 in Halifax Co. Virginia. 

Notes on William Bates 

One of VA's wealthiest individuals, pre-revolution. Captain in revolution member of VA 

Legislature. Lost everything in revolution. 

Family tradition has it that he was a captain in the American revolution, but proof has not 

been found. It was also said that he was a man of wealth and a member of the Virginia 

Legislature. again proof has not been found. From a SAR application it is stated William 

Bates assisted in establishing American independence while acting in the capacity of Public 

servant, supplied corn to the Continental army. 

36. Stephen Bates was born March 24, 1754 in Goochland, VA and died October 8, 1788 in 

Ringwould, Kent, England. He married Anne Clark (alias "Ann Clark"). 

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37. Daniel Bates was born July 6, 1756 in Goochland, VA and died October 28, 1826 in 

Pendleton, SC. He married Elizabeth Cary Bell. 

Children of Daniel Bates and Elizabeth Cary Bell: 

i. 53. Sarah Langhorne Bates was born 1781. 

38. Sarah Fleming Bates was born March 15, 1759 in Halifax Co, Virginia. She married 

Philip Vaughn. 

39. James Bates was born May 10, 1761 in Halifax Co, Virginia and died September 2, 

1847 in Halifax Co, Virginia. He married Lavina Frances Nance. 

40. Nathaniel Bates was born April 30, 1763 in Halifax Co, Virginia and died 1824. He 

married Martha (Patty) Unknown. 

41. Matthew Bates was born August 7, 1765 in Halifax Co. Virginia and died September 

6, 1800 in Halifax Co, Virginia. He married Mary Brooks Jones. 

42. Charles Bates was born May 25, 1768 in Halifax Co. Virginia and died 1827. He 

married Mary Martin. 

43. Elizabeth Bates was born October 20, 1770 in Halifax Co. Virginia. She married 

Presley Dodson. 


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44. Gov. Frederick Bates was born June 23, 1777 and died August 4, 1825. He married 

Nancy Opie BATES March 4, 1819. She was born April 19, 1802 in Lancaster Co., VA and 

died March 16, 1877 in Thronhill Estate. 

Children of Gov. Frederick Bates and Nancy Opie BATES: 

i. 54. Dr. Fredrick Bates was born February 1, 1826 in born after death of 

father and died October 18, 1862. 

ii. Emily C. Bates was born January 5, 1820. 

iii. 55. Lucas (Lucius) Lee Bates was born March 18, 1821 and died 

October 24, 1898. 

iv. 56. Woodville Bates was born February 10, 1823 and died February 12, 

1840. 

On the left – 

The Thornhill farm includes the home and utility 

buildings of Frederick Bates, his wife Nancy and 

their children, and shows how this family lived 

on the frontier in the early 1800s. But Frederick 

Bates was more than just a farmer; he played a 

pivotal role in bringing the Louisiana Territory 

under the control of the United States 

government. The site includes his 1820s home, 

barn, reconstructed summer kitchen, ice and 

smoke house, orchard and herb garden, and 

family cemetery. The home has been restored and partially furnished to look as it did when 

Governor Bates would set off on a one to two-day trek to St. Charles, Missouri, then the 

first capital of the state. 

Frederick Bates' contributions to this growing area began when he came to St. Louis in 

1807, just one year after the return of Lewis and Clark's "Tour of Discovery" opened the 

west. He began as the Secretary, Recorder of Land Titles and a member of the Board of 

Land Commissioners in the new territory. In these posts he helped determine whether 

Spanish, French or American claims and customs would predominate. As Secretary, he 

served as acting Territorial Governor for much of the time. He was also responsible for 

codification of territorial laws and compiled the first book published in Missouri. On 

November 17, 1824, in St. Charles, Bates was sworn in as second governor of Missouri, 

succeeding Alexander NcNair. On August 4 the following year, however, he died of pleurisy. 

He is buried in the family cemetery near his house with his wife and two of his children. 

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On the left is an oil portrait of Gov. Fredrick 

Bates 

Notes on Gov. Fredrick Bates 

He was well educated and became a 

distinguished man. President Jefferson 

appointed him Secretary of the Territory of 

Michigan, and in about the commencement of 

the Aaron Burr conspiritory, he was 

transferred to Upper Louisiana, as Secretary 

of that territory. He afterward became 

Governor of the territory of Missouri, and was 

the second Governor of the State after its 

admission. He was Governor of the territory of 

Upper Louisiana from May 1807 to October 

1807; from September 1809 to September 

1810; from November 29, 1812 to December 

7, 1812; and he was Governor of the Territory 

of Missouri from December 12, 1812 to July 1813. He was elected second Governor of the 

State of Missouri in 1824, and died before the expiration of his term. 

Bates County, Missouri was separated from Cass County and organized in 1841. Butler is 

the County Seat. The present county population is 16,653. The first county seat was at 

Harmony Mission until 1847 when the county seat was moved to nearby Papinville. The 

county seat was moved to Butler in 1856. Bates County is named for Frederick Bates, the 

second governor of Missouri. 

History of Thornhill: Home of Missouri 2nd Governor, Frederick Bates, and his family. The 

governor died at the home in 1877, at the age of 48. Governor Bate, his wife and 2 of their 

children are buried in a cemetery on the property. Location: 15185 Olive Blvd. 

The Bates brothers of Virginia, also early politicians of Pittsburgh, mentioned Peter Audrain 

time after time in their accounts. Later, in Michigan territory, Frederick Bates lost office 

after office to Peter Audrain. Finally, Bates moved on to Missouri Territory, where he 

became the second Governor when the State of Missouri was formed. At the same time, 

Peter Audrain’s son James H. was serving in the Missouri Legislature. Another of the Audrain 

sons was a pioneer in the Indian Territory south and southwest of Missouri. In the next 

generation, a grandson went west in the Gold Rush. The adventurous spirit of Peter Audrain 

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Thornhilll 

45. James Woodson Bates was born August 25, 1788 in Belmont, Goochland Co., VA and 

died December 26, 1846 in van Buren, Crawford Co., AR. He married Elizabeth W. Moore 

December 12, 1827 in Crawford Co, Arkansas. She was born between 1800 and 1810 in VA 

and died in about 1848 in Crawford Co, Arkansas. 

Children: None 

Burial : 1846 in Burial: family graveyard, Moores Rock, Sebastian Co., AR 

Notes on James Woodson Bates 

When quite young he attended the trial of Aaron Burr, at Richmond, [p.735] for treason. 

Congressional Record - "BATES, James Woodson, (brother of Edward Bates), a Delegate 

from the Territory of Arkansas; born in Goochland County, VA., August 25, 1788; attended 

Yale College and was graduated from Princeton College in 1807; studied law; was admitted 

to the bar and commenced practice in Virginia; moved to St. Louis, Mo., in 1816, and 

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thence to the Post of Arkansas in 1819; elected as first Delegate from Arkansas to the 

Sixteenth and Seventeenth Congresses and served from December 21, 1819, to March 3, 

1823; unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1822 to the Eighteenth Congress; resumed 

the practice of law in Batesville, Ark.; judge of the fourth judicial circuit of Arkansas 

Territory 1824-1828; judge of the superior court of Arkansas 1828- 1832; delegate to the 

Arkansas state constitutional convention in 1835; judge of the probate court of Crawford 

County in 1836; register of the land office in Clarksville 1841-1845; died in Van Buren, 

Crawford County, Ark., December 26, 1846; interment in the family burying ground at 

Moores Rock, Crawford (now Sebastian) County, Ark. " 

---The first settlement at Batesville, at first called Poke Creek and Polk Bayou, is usually 

attributed to John Reed in 1810. The place was not called Batesville until 1820, after James 

Woodson Bates had settled there and Independence county was formed. 

History: Batesville is the second oldest city in the state of Arkansas. It was named for 

James Woodson Bates who settled in the town and was the first territorial delegate from 

Arkansas to the Congress of the United States. The town has also gone by the names 

of Napoleon and Polk Bayou. In early days, 

Batesville was an important port on the White 

River and served as an entry point to the 

interior of northern Arkansas. Batesville 

played a large role in the settling of the Ozark 

Mountains region and served as the central 

land office for northern Arkansas. The first 

known settlement of the Batesville area was 

in 1810 near the mouth of Polk Bayou, and by 

1819 the town had a ferry across the White River. 

Scenes of Batesville, Arkansas 

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46. Edward (Hon.) Bates was born 1793. He married Julia Davenport Coalter. 

Children of Edward (Hon.) Bates and Julia Davenport Coalter: 

i. Onward Bates was born 1850 and died April 4, 1936. 

ii. Julian Bates was born in about 1851. 

iii. Richard Bates was born in about 1852. 

On the left is a statue of Edward Bates located in St. Lois. 

Dedicated June 24, 1876; at SE entrance to Forest Park near Kings 

highway and Oakland Ave., Moved due to loss of ground for 

construction of US Highway 40, to Fine Arts Dr. & Lagoon Dr., 

Forest park.. Located in the City of St. Louis. 

Below is a drawing and a photo of the Honorable Edward Bates. 

Notes on Edward (Hon.) Bates 

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Lincoln's attorney general, Edward Bates, was born in 1793 in Virginia, the son of a planter 

and merchant. His formal education was limited, but he received instruction from his father 

and relatives. He served briefly in a volunteer militia company during the War of 1812. 

At the suggestion of his brother, who was secretary of the Missouri Territory, Bates went to 

St. Louis in 1814, studied law, and was licensed to practice two years later. He became 

involved in politics, holding several local offices, including attorney general, before being 

elected to Congress in 1826. As a National Republican, he opposed Andrew Jackson, a stand 

that contributed to his defeat for reelection in 1828. Bates returned to the state legislature 

and private law practice for a number of years. In the late 1840s, he established a national 

reputation as a leading spokesman for internal improvements and was offered a position in 

President Millard Fillmore's cabinet. Bates declined the post, however. 

As the issue of slavery expansion intensified during the 1850s, Bates took his stand with 

those who favored keeping the territories free. He remained a Whig through its 1856 

convention, but inevitably gravitated to the Republican party. As a border state conservative, 

Bates was widely mentioned as a presidential candidate for the 1860 Republican 

nomination. But at the Chicago convention, he never received more than forty-eight votes, 

and with the nomination of Lincoln, his candidacy collapsed. While Bates's border state and 

conservative credentials came up short at Chicago, they served him well when Lincoln 

selected his cabinet. Lincoln appointed him attorney general, and Bates became the first 

cabinet member to be chosen from the region west of the Mississippi River. 

Note: Data provided by Beverly Martin Jordan Sprehe in September 2002. Edward was born 

at the family home, "Belmont" and was the youngest of 12 children. He studied law in St. 

Lois under Rufus Easton. 

47. David Bates was born in about 1759 in Hallifax Co., VA and died February 1807 in 

Wilkes Co., GA. He married Drucilla Echols February 2, 1782 in Hallifax Co., VA. She was 

born 1763 in Halifax, Virginia, USA and died 1863 in Williams, Tennessee. 

Children of David Bates and Drucilla Echols: 

i. 55. Anderson Bates was born April 5, 1788 in Halifax, Virginia, USA and 

died October 8, 1866 in Sumpter, GA. 

ii. Susannah Bates. 

iii. James Bates. 

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iv. 56. John Bates was born in about 1783 in VA and died Before 1840. 

v. Fleming Bates. 

vi. Randolph Bates. 

48. Fleming Bates was born in about 1762. He married Margaret Milner September 8, 

1791. She was born 1769 in VA. 

Children of Fleming Bates and Margaret Milner: 

i. 57. John Maston Bates was born 1792 in VA and died 1853 in Hermando 

Co., FL. 

ii. George Wilson Bates was born 1794. 

Notes on Fleming Bates 

Name on report in 1800, Charlotte Co and Halifax Co, VA of Virginians who had moved to 

SC. Appointed administrator of the estate of John Bates (Jr ?) in 1803 Wilkes Co, GA - wife 

Mary Jones? 

1805-1809 Wilkes Co, GA 

1817-1820 Warren Co, GA 

1830 Census Lowndes Co, GA (at FL line) pg. 88 

49. Royal Bates was born 1776 in Halifax Co. Virginia and died January 30, 1863 in 

Monticello, Wayne Co, KY. He married Ann Tuttle February 5, 1814 in Wayne Co., KY. 

50. Stephen Bates was born 1778 in Halifax Co, VA and died July 1851 in Cherokee Co., 

GA. He married Sarah Cox 1801 in Pendleton, SC. She was born 1785 in SC and died 1860 

in Montgomery, Arkansas. 

Children of Stephen Bates and Sarah Cox: 

i. 58. William Fleming Bates was born 1802 in Pickens Co., SC and died 

September 1879 in Big Fork, Polk, Arkansas. 

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51. Fleming Bates was born 1780 in Halifax Co, VA and died in about 1855 in Paulding 

Co., GA. He married Elizabeth Echols. 

Children of Fleming Bates and Elizabeth Echols: 

i. 59. Royal Bates. 

Notes on Fleming Bates 

Fleming an Elizabeth resided in Cherokee Co., GA during the 1830 and 40's. 

52. Thomas Bates was born 1780 in Halifax Co. Virginia and died in about 1844 in Wayne 

Co., KY. He married Patricia Tuttle. 

53. Sarah Langhorne Bates was born 1781. She married Joel Estes October 13, 1801 in 

Chesterfield Co, Virginia. He was born January 22, 1780 in Bedford Co., VA and died 

September 16, 1833 in Stewart Co., TN, son of Benjamin Estes and Cecilia Rebecca 

Thorpe. 

Children of Sarah Langhorne Bates and Joel Estes: 

i. Albert Monroe Estes was born November 19, 1804. 

ii. 60. Moreau Pinkney Estes was born November 14, 1806 in VA and died 

October 16, 1871 in Brownsville, Haywood, TN. 

iii. Henry Carey Estes was born January 9, 1809. 

iv. Virginia Thorpe Estes was born May 11, 1811. 

v. Eliza Jane Estes was born November 15, 1815. 

vi. Cornelia Sarah Estes was born February 14, 1818. 

vii. Judith Belle Estes was born March 10, 1821. 

viii. Sarah Ann Estes was born November 24, 1823. 

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54. Dr. Fredrick Bates was born February 1, 1826 in born after death of father and died 

October 18, 1862. He married Lavinia Merideth. 

Children of Dr. Fredrick Bates and Lavinia Merideth: 

i. None 

55. Anderson Bates was born April 5, 1788 in Halifax, Virginia, USA and died October 8, 

1866 in Sumpter, GA. He married Hannah E vans in about 1810 in Willkes Co., GA. She 

was born 1788 in VA and died Before 1819 in Wilkes Co., GA. 

56. John Bates was born in about 1783 in VA and died Before 1840. He married Sarah 

Evans. She was born in about 1784 in VA. 

57. John Maston Bates was born 1792 in VA and died 1853 in Hermando Co., FL. He 

married 1st (2) Elizabeth GHESLING December 21, 1813 in Warren Co, GA. He married 

2nd (1) Louisa T Paxton April 8, 1824 in Camden Co., GA. 

Notes on John Maston Bates 

May have been married to Louisa T Paxton on April 8, 1824 in Camden Co, GA. 

1821 - was Capt. in militia, 32nd District, Camden Co, GA. 

1831 - was Justice of the Peace, Lowndes Co, GA. 

58. William Fleming Bates was born 1802 in Pickens Co., SC and died September 1879 in 

Big Fork, Polk, Arkansas. He married Mary A Whisenant. She was born 1808 in Big Fork, 

Polk, Arkansas, and died 1882 in Big Fork, Polk, Arkansas. 

59. Royal Bates. He married Sarah Ann Martin. 

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60. Moreau Pinkney Estes was born November 14, 1806 in VA and died October 16, 

1871 in Brownsville, Haywood, TN. He married Mary Quarles Noel Before 1839. She was 

born November 13, 1820. 

61. Lucas (Lucius) Lee Bates was born March 18, 1821 and died October 24, 1898. He 

married Dulcinea Conway November 28, 1854 in St. Louis Co., Missouri. She was born 

11833 in Bonhomme, St. Louis Co., Missouri. 

Children of Lucas (Lucius) Lee Bates and Dulcinea Conway: 

i. Lucia Lee Bates. 

ii. 62. Conway BATES was born August 16, 1856 in Missouri and died May 

2, 1934 in Ironton, Missouri. 

Notes on Lucas (Lucius) Lee Bates 

In 1850 Census 

Lucius and Frederick appear in the household of Nancy C. Ruby in1850 in St. Louis County, 

MO, 82nd District, page 524 

Lucius is a farmer, and Frederick is a medical student. 


Lucius appears in St. Louis County, MO, Bonhomme Twp. 6 Jul, p. 529: 

Lucius L. Bates 39M farmer $25,0 

00/$8060 b. MO Cone C. 27F b. MO Conway 3M b. MO 


St. Louis County, MO, Bonhomme Twp, Ballwin P.O. 4/4 


62. Conway BATES was born August 16, 1856 in Missouri and died May 2, 1934 in Ironton, 

Missouri. He married Sophia WRIGHT October 10, 1895. She was born March 18, 1875 in 

Missouri and died May 22, 1911. 

Children of Conway BATES and Sophia WRIGHT: 

i. Eleanor BATES was born in about 1900. 

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