Searching for information on my great great great grandfather Michael Gates, born 1811 in
KY (possibly Muhlenberg area)
Michael and Wife Catherine Ann (Caty Ann) Cline Gates resided in Indiana during the early
to mid 1800's. There is a land record for Michael Gates, Vanderburgh Co IN, cash sale,
80 acres, 1 September 1838. I have not yet been able to see a copy of this record. Below
is a listing of children for Michael and Elizabeth. I hope to find some info proving that
Michael and Catherine did indeed live in Vaderburgh Co during this time frame. My great
great grandfather Simpson Franklin Gates was born in IN on 17 Jan 1837. Could you tell me
if there are any state birth records going back that far, and if so, where could I access
them?
Nelly, born 1831 TN
John Wesley, born abt 1833 TN
Melinda, born about 1835 IN
Simpson Franklin born 17 Jan 1837 IN
Nancy, born 1839-1841? IN
Samuel, born 1841 IL
Elizabeth, born 1842 IL
Emily, born ? IL
Mary, born ? IL
William, born ? IL
George M, abt 1852 IL
James A, born about 1860 MO
Susan C, born 1856, MO
Thank you...
Gena Gates Lally
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