I an looking for info on the families of Christopher/Christian Naas/Noss
and Manda (possibly Nancy Amanda Gates. They married in Vanderburgh Co. IN
30 Dec 1840. There seems to have been some errors in copying the info to
the original record in one place Manda is referred to a Maude, and in
another her last name is given as Yates. I feel quite certain that this
record should read MANDA GATES. There is a notation that her mother Susanna
Gates gave permisson for the marriage. My gr gr gr aunt was Susanna Gates,
b. NC as was Manda. I have a distant cousin whose connection was by
Christopher Noss daughter, who married my gr gr grandfather....a muddle for
sure. We are having a devil of a time unraveling this mess. If any one has
knowledge of this marriage, family or can do a census look up for Susanna
Gates, or her father J.P (possibly John Phillip) in the 1840 Vanderburgh
census we sure would appreciate the help. Thank you
Gena Gates Lally
Mesa AZ
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