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James Thomas Bates 1843–1891 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 November 1843

Birth Location: Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States of America

Death Date: 10 Apr 1891

Death Location: Mayhill, Otero County, New Mexico, United States of America

Father: Henderson Bates

Mother: Eliza Bourland

Spouse(s): Margaret Smith

Children(s): Ralph Bates, Alice Bates, Mary Bates, Lulu Bates, Annie Bates, Kate Bates, Samuel Bates, Dora Bates, Hubert Bates, Florence Bates

In 1843, James Thomas Bates entered the world in Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States of America, born to Henderson W Bates And Eliza Elvira Bourland. In 1850, James Thomas Bates resided in District 6, Itawamba, Mississippi, USA. In 1860, James Thomas Bates resided in Itawamba, Mississippi, USA. James Thomas Bates married Margaret Virginia Smith, and had children including Alice Bates, Annie Bates, Dora Matilda Bates, Florence Pearl Bates, Hubert Edgar Bates, Kate Bates, Lulu Bates, Mary Bates, Ralph Bates, Samuel Hustin Bates. James Thomas Bates passed away in 1891 in Mayhill, Otero County, New Mexico, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1843, James Thomas Bates entered the world in Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States of America, born to Henderson W Bates And Eliza Elvira Bourland.
  • In 1850, James Thomas Bates resided in District 6, Itawamba, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1860, James Thomas Bates resided in Itawamba, Mississippi, USA.
  • James Thomas Bates married Margaret Virginia Smith, and had children including Alice Bates, Annie Bates, Dora Matilda Bates, Florence Pearl Bates, Hubert Edgar Bates, Kate Bates, Lulu Bates, Mary Bates, Ralph Bates, Samuel Hustin Bates.
  • James Thomas Bates passed away in 1891 in Mayhill, Otero County, New Mexico, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Bates's Ancestors

Self
James Bates
1843–1891
Birth Place: Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States of America
Parents
Henderson W Bates
1812–1880
Tennessee
Eliza (Elvira) Bourland
1815–1900
Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
Ebenezer (Jackson Bourland) Sr
1768–1842
Virginia, USA
Abigail Loving
1774–1860
Yadkin County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Sr
1740–
Gabriel Loving
1725–1790
Clara Bond
1727–1779
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Loving
1690–1736
Barbara Foster
1694–1763
William Bond
1701–1779
Clary wife)
1709–

James Bates's Descendants

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James (Thomas) Bates (18 November 1843–10 Apr 1891) m. Margaret (Virginia) Smith (28 Oct 1848–Aft. 1920)
  1. 1. Ralph Bates 1865–
  2. 2. Alice Bates 1873–
  3. 3. Mary Bates 1874–
  4. 4. Lulu Bates 1876–
  5. 5. Annie Bates 1877–
  6. 6. Kate Bates 1882–
  7. 7. Samuel (Hustin) Bates 1885–1949
  8. 8. Dora (Matilda) Bates 1867–1952 m. Jacob (Basil) Mathews 1847–1904 m. Louis (W) Moren 1884–
    1. 1. Edith (T) Mathews 1884–1974 m. Robert (E) Maddux 1870–1955
      1. 1. Bess Maddux 1904–1998 m. Dow –1930
        1. 1. James (R) Dow 1926–
      2. 2. Ruth (Maddux (Denton) Williamson)) 1905–1989
      3. 3. Loulie (E) Maddux 1912–1988 m. Geard (B Armstrong) Jr 1906– m. Richard (H) Rhoades 1909–1932
    2. 2. Ernest (Huston) Mathews 1886–1969
    3. 3. Cora (Lee) Mathews 1888–
  9. 9. Hubert (Edgar) Bates 1887–1966
  10. 10. Florence (Pearl) Bates 1891–1961

James Bates's Timeline

6 Records

1843
18 November 1843
Birth of James Thomas Bates in Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States of America
Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 7
James Thomas Bates resided here in District 6, Itawamba, Mississippi, USA
District 6, Itawamba, Mississippi, USA
1860
1860
Age 17
James Thomas Bates resided here in Itawamba, Mississippi, USA
Itawamba, Mississippi, USA
1880
1880
Age 37
James Thomas Bates resided here in Concho, Texas, USA
Concho, Texas, USA
1885
1885
Age 42
James Thomas Bates resided here in Precinct 09, Lincoln, New Mexico, United States
Precinct 09, Lincoln, New Mexico, United States
1891
10 Apr 1891
Age 48
Death of James Thomas Bates in Elk, Chaves County, New Mexico, United States of America
Elk, Chaves County, New Mexico, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 November 1843
    Event Place: Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] New Mexico, U.S., Territorial Census, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Schedules of the New Mexico Territory Census of 1885; Series: M846; Roll: 2
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Concho, Texas; Roll: 1297; Page: 162B; Enumeration District: 039
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 6, Itawamba, Mississippi; Roll: 373; Page: 340b
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Itawamba, Mississippi; Roll: M653_583; Page: 27; Family History Library Film: 803583
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 6, Itawamba, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 6, Itawamba, Mississippi; Roll: 373; Page: 340b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Itawamba, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Itawamba, Mississippi; Roll: M653_583; Page: 27; Family History Library Film: 803583

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Concho, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Concho, Texas; Roll: 1297; Page: 162B; Enumeration District: 039

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Precinct 09, Lincoln, New Mexico, United States
    Record Source: New Mexico, U.S., Territorial Census, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Schedules of the New Mexico Territory Census of 1885; Series: M846; Roll: 2

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Apr 1891
    Event Place: Elk, Chaves County, New Mexico, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mayhill, Otero County, New Mexico, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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