I have just learned that my 4th gr grandfather may have been in Vanderburgh
Co INring the years 1830-1850.
His name was J.P. Gates, possibly John Philip Gates, b. possibly 6 Oct 1781
in PA. M. to Elizabeth "Betsy" Bullon, b. abt 1784 in NC. They married on
11 Jul 1803 in Rowan Co NC.
They had the following children
1. Sarah Gates, b. abt 1803 in NC
2. Susanna Gates, b. abt 1805 KY, m. John Cline, b.abt 1810 in VA
3. Valentine Gates, b. abt 1808 NC, m. Anna May 1 Jul 1830 Sumner Co TN
4. Michael Gates, b. abt 1811 KY, m. Catherine "Caty Ann" Cline, 28 May
1830 Sumner Co TN.
There may have been children by the following names, William, John and
Elizabeth.
I also seek info regarding the marriages of Christian Naas to Maude Gates
in Vanderburgh Co on 1 Jan 1840 and Christopher Naas to Amanda Yates
(Gates?) on 31 Dec 1840. These marriages are listed on the Vanderburgh Co
GenWeb site.
Any info will be of help to me as I am trying to prove a connection to this
line, so far I have nothing concrete. Thank you
Gena Gates Lally
Mesa AZ
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