James Alexander Bates

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From the book" Ancestors and Descendants of George and Margart e Bates MARTIN"
by - Lois Firmin

James Alexander Bates 1764 - 1814

Bates, James Alexander b December 11 1764 in Prince Edward Count y, the county in which his mother Annabel Alexander (and for who m he was named) was born, Virginia. d 1814 Knox County, Tenn., m 8- 10-1786 Mary Murphy, the senior daughter of Edward (Edly) and El izabeth Murphy b 7-1-1766 in Va., d 1-3-1845 in Bradley County, Ten n., buried Cleveland, Tenn. Edly (Edward) Murphy served in the R evolutionary war.

Notes:

From Lois Frimin's book: " Ancestors and Descendants of George a nd Margarte Bates MARTIN"
by - Lois Firmin

Land Patents

05 Jul 1785 William Bates of Washington Co VA Patent Book " Q" Page 356 for 390 acres of both
sides of Kalocks Cr., a branch of the middle fork of Holstein Ri ver. adj. Russell, and
Thompson.


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From "Robert Young, Sr. Patriot and Pioneer" by Dessie Little S immons and Fred Simmons

Chapter XI (page 485-6)

Margaret Young and William Bates

Margaret Young (? - 7-11-1793) married William Bates (2-02-173 7 - 2-03-1811). Margaret was reared on Buffalo Creek "in the Fo rks of the James River", which at the present time is Rockbridg e County, Va. The actual date and place of birth is unknown. Sh e was a daughter of Robert and Mary Young and so named in the wi ll of Robert Young, Sr. dated February 8, 1792 (Washington Count y, TN).

According to Bates Descendants, William Bates was born in the sa me general area "of the then Montgomery County that was formed i n 1789 into Wythe County, along the Middle fork of the Holston R iver, possibly as far downstream as Seven Mile Ford." [William Bates might be the son of Joseph Bates of Virginia, but no primary document supporting this relationship has been found.]

The Marriage Records of Augusta County, VA, which were recorded b y the Clerk for the years 174801774, on the fly leaves at the en d of the Fee Books, show the names of the groom who applied fo r license during these years. William Bates secured a license t o marry January 15, 1765. Although Margaret Young was not liste d as the intended bride, there is strong and conclusive evidenc e that she was the bride as she was the mother of all his childr en.

From a deed recorded in Montgomery County, VA, it is likely Margare t Young Bates died in that county. William made his will in Wyt he County, VA, and his estate was settled in that county, so it i s assumed he died in Wythe County. Where they were buried is un known.

From the records in Virginia State Library, William Bates serve d from Fincastle County, VA (now defunct and renamed Montgomery Co. ) in Capt. William Cocke's Company for 30 days and was paid 2 lb . 5 shillings for his services. In the LIST OF ACCOUNTS, same c ounty, William Bates was shown as being paid for 107 days "horse hire." This conflict was known as Lord Dunmore's War (SHLDIERS O F FINCASTLE County, VA 1774 by Mary B. Kegley, 1974, pp 13 and 57 , reproduced by Copy Cat, 1941 Franklin Road, S.W. Roanoke, VA) . Other services records by a descendant, Elisabeth Bates Nisbi t, Houston, TX: "Richmond, VA, 6-09-1784, AUDITOR'S ACCOUNTS XXI I, 1784, p 76, Reg. 8383 - Sundry Accounts (Militia), Warrant t o William Bates, 2 lb. 4 shillings, 8 pence. HISTORICAL REGISTE R OF OFFICERS OF CONTINENTAL ARMY 1775-1783 - William Bates (VA ) Ensign, 3rd VA, 8-15-1777, Retired 9-14-1778 (by Heitman, p 91 ). Gwathmey, p 47 states: William Bates, Ensign 3 CL (Continenta l Line) 8-15-1777, Retired 9-17-1778."

William Bates, Henry Bates, Sr. and Henry Bates, Jr. were amon g those who signed the undated Petition to the N. C. Council, en dorsed August 22, 1776 by N.C. Their signatures at the end of t he petition are among those of many pioneer settlers tot what i s now Tennessee. The petition is entitled "to the Hon. the Prov incial Council of North Carolina," a verbatim copy of which is r eproduced in ANNALS OF TENNESSEE TO THE END OF THE EIGHTEENTH CE NTURY, by J. G. M. Ramsey, originally printed 1853.

William Bates was listed in the records of Washington County, N. C. (TN as early as 1776.) According to the deeds in Washington Co., VA (Deed Book 1, p 183). William and Margaret Young Bates li ved in Washington County, VA on 390 acres of land which William rec eived a patent for July 5, 1785. The land was described as "bei ng on both sides of Carlocks Creek on a branch of the Middle For k of Holston River." William Bates paid "two hundred and sixty f ive pounds current money of Virginia" for this land.

After the death of Margaret Young Bates, July 11, 1793, Willia m Bates married Annabel Oates. They were married July 7, 1796 b y the Presbyterian Minister, Edward Crawford. (Marriage recor d contributed by Edna Ann Raiter taken from Fleet's MARRIAGE REG ISTER, COLONIAL ABSTRACTS, p 17.) There were no children by thi s marriage. As far as we have been able to document, William Ba tes was married twice: first to Margaret Young, second to Annabe l Oats.

William Bates died February 3, 1811 in Wythe County, VA. He lef t a will in that county dated January 11, 1811, proved March 12 , 1811. The Inventory of Sales shows two Negroes, Nanci and All en in addition ot the Negro girl, Fillis. These, William had se t aside in his will for the use of his second wife, Annabel. Hi s personal estate was valued at $1,138.71 on June 11, 1811. Th e Inventory and Appraisment of his estate on March 20, 1811 show ed seven outstanding notes and the value of the two slaves a t $ 626.67. However, in the June 11, 1811 Inventory of Sales, t he two slaves were sold for $807.00 and the outstanding notes ha d evidently been paid, as they were not shown outstanding at thi s time. Joseph and John Bates were Executors, but Charles Bate s and Patrick Bates Buchanan were the securities in the sum of f our thousand dollars.

After the death of William Bates, Annabel Bates married 11-12-18 12, Jonas Smith with Nicholas Regan, Minister. She left a wil l in Washington County, VA, Will Book 6, p 118:

I Annabel Smith of Washington County, Virginia do hereby make m y last will and Testament in manner and form following, that i s to say:

Ist I desire that all the money with the exception of $ 21.00 re ceived by me, that I may have in hands of Joseph Bates, Executo r of William Bates, dec'd, and willed to me by said William Bate s, dec'd, with all legal interest accruing thereto may be give n to Elijah Bates.

2nd I desire that the said Elijah Bates have my large Bible.

3rd If there remain any property of any kind in the hands of sai d Executor or any other person that willed to me by said Willia m Bates, dec'd, and undisposed of by me I give the same to sai d Elijah Bates.

And Lastly, I appoint said Elijah my Executor of this my Last Wi ll and Testament, hereby revoking all other wills thereto made b y me.

In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my se al this 14th October 1829.

Signed - Annabel Smith (Seal)

Witnesses: Robert Stewart, James Heron and Jno. Smyth

At a court held for Washington County, 16 February 1830 - The Las t Will and Testament of Annabel Smith was produced in it and pro ved by the oath of Robert Stewart, a subscribing witness, and or dered to be recorded.

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From " Bates Booster" January 1974 Volume 3., No. 1

Personal Property Tax List for Wythe County, VA

over 16 BLACKS horses/mules
Year Name white men over 12/over 1 6 colts/mares

1794 -William Bate s 2 1 1 7
1795 - William Bate s 1 0 2 9
1796 - William Bate s 1 0 1 8
1797 - William Bate s 1 1 0 6
1798- William Bate s 1 0 2 5
1800 - William Bate s 1 2 2 5
1801 - William Bate s 2 0 3 5
1802 - William Bate s 2 0 3 9
1803 - William Bate s 2 0 3 7
1804 - William Bate s 2 0 2 5
1805 - William Bate s 1 0 2 4
1806 - William Bate s 1 1 2 3
1807 - William Bate s 1 1 2 5




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Will of William Bates of Wythe County, Virginia

In the Name of God amen

I William Bates of the County of Wythe and State of Virginia bei ng sick in body but in perfect mind and memory and knowing tha t it is appointed for all men once to die do make this my last w ill and Testament and first of all who give it (sic) and my bod y to the dust And as for my temporal Estate of such goods chatle s and it hath pleased God to bestow upon mee I give and bequeat h in manner following viz first all I give and bequeath to my we ll beloved wife Anable one negro girl named Fillis to dispose o f as she thinks proper her life time. Also the Dwelling house a nd one third of the plantation hur life time and two beds and fu rniture and all the household furniture Except the rest of the b eds and furniture. Also six Cows and claves. And mare named Bon . And two hundred dollars in cash the above mentioned Fillis an d her Increase is to gow to my Ears and all that Remains in hu r hands at hur death. The negro girl and hur increase to be div ided Amongst the Ears and the Ballance of that Remains in hur h ands to dispose of whome she seas proper of my Children. I g ive and bequeath to my two sons Thomas and Charles After my wif e's desease my plantation to be eqully divided between them an d Charles shall have the dwelling house and the lower end o f the place. I give and bequeath to my Children all the Ballanc e of the Estate to be equally divided Amongst them James, Robe rt, Joseph I give and bequeath the Elijah 120 dollars out of t he Estate. Henderson, Molly and Jane and Charles Joseph Bats a nd John Bats my true and lawful Executors of this my last will a nd Testament to see that the same bee performed According to m y true intent and meaning And I do hereby disanull and Revoke al l former Wills maid by mee and Constituted this only to bee my l ast Will and Testament in witness whareof I have hearunto set m y hand and seal this 11th day of January 1811.

Signed Sealled and Acknowlledged William Bat s (seal)
by the said William Bates is and for
his last will and Testament in the presants of us
Attest
Jacob Hays Ander McDaniel William Harrell


At a Court of Quarterly Session held for Wythe County on Tuesda y the 12th day of March 1811. The last Will and Testament of Wil liam Bats deceased was exhibited in Court and proved by the Oath s of Jacob Aman McDaniel and William Harrell the Subscribing Wit nesses thereto and ordered to be Recorded.

And on the Motion of Joseph Bats and John Bats the Excutors name s in the sd will who entered into bond with Charles Bats and Pat rick Buchaman their securities in the Sum of four Thousand dolla rs conditioned as the law directs and took the Oaths required b y law. Probate of the said Will is granted them in due form.

Will Book #2, page 9 Teste David M Croy DC

William married Annabel Alexander on 17 Jul 1763 in Virginia. Annabel was born in in Prince Edward County, Virginia; died before 1765. [Group Sheet]