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Benjamin F. and Fannie M. (Brown) Bates, 5 North 43 West


In 1900 Smith County, Kansas, Daniel Bates is 42, E. Bates 33 Wife, Franklin Bates 13 Son, Million Bates 12 Daughter, Lamont Bates 9 Son, Laverne Bates 5 Daughter, and Andrew Bates 74 Father.

Fannie is in Franklin County, Nebraska in 1900, George T. Brown 30 Head, Minerva A. Brown 28 Wife, and Fannie M. Brown 6 Daughter.

Minerva is in Long Beach, California, married but no spouse, with Arthur F. Anderson 70 Head, Fannie E. Anderson 59 Wife, Esther A. Anderson 31 Daughter, Minerva A. Brown 57 Sister-in-law, and Bernard Wacherman 44 Roomer.

Daniel B Bates BIRTH 25 Aug 1856 DEATH 29 Dec 1917 (aged 61) Holyoke, Phillips County, Colorado, BURIAL Fairview Stone Cemetery Kensington, Smith County, Kansas, MEMORIAL ID 55199195.
Spouses Sarah T. Yocum Bates 1862–1882 (m. 1881)

Elizabeth Permelia Gruber Bates BIRTH Feb 1867 DEATH 1925 (aged 57–58) BURIAL Fairview Stone Cemetery Kensington, Smith County, Kansas, MEMORIAL ID 55199197

In 1910 Yuma County, B. Franklin Bates is farming, 24 Head Fannie Bates 16 Wife. She was born in Nebraska, her father in Iowa, and mother in Ohio.

April 1913 "Mrs. Frank Bates returned from a visit with folks in Kansas. Mr. Bates' father and little brother came with her."

May 1913 Witherbee items in the Wray Rattler
"Dan Bates went to Holyoke with J. I. Williams.
Frank Bates has his corn all listed."

June 1913 "Mrs. Geo. Brown of Bloomington, Nebr., is here visiting her daughter, Mrs. Frank Bates."

July 1913 "Dan Bates and wife left here for Wyoming last week.
Frank Bates has been helping Dan Outlet lay his corn by the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bates received a visit from the latter's aunt and cousin from Kansas."

July 1913 "Mrs. A. F. Anderson and daughter arrived last Friday from Long Beach California. They will visit Mrs. Anderson's sister, Mrs. Frank Bates of northeast of town. Mrs. Anderson expects to visit points farther east before returning to her home in Long Beach."

November 1913 Wray " Frank Bates and wife wish to express their thanks to neighbors and friends who helped in the search for their child who was lost, and especially Mrs. Florence Thomas who found and cared for him during the night."

December 1914 " Frank Bates took a load of corn to Holyoke Tuesday."

February 1915 "The dance at Mr. Bates Saturday night was well attended and a good time reported."

Benjamin proved up 320 acres in section 27, 5N 43W in 1916.

Benjamin Franklin Bates registered for WWI in Flora Vista, San Juan County, New Mexico, born October 5, 1885, wife Fannie.

In 1920 San Juan County, New Mexico, Frank Bates 34 Head, born in Kansas, Fannie Bates 26 Wife in Kansas George Bates 8 Son in Nebraska, Leona Bates 6 Daughter, Cedric Bates 4 Son, both born in Colorado, Martin Bates 2 Son in Nebraska, and Lloyd Bates 0 Son in New Mexico.

Possibly Fannie May Bates BIRTH 1893 DEATH 1930 (aged 36–37) BURIAL Westminster Memorial Park Westminster, Orange County, California, PLOT i MEMORIAL ID 90774441.

In 1930 Franklin County, Nebraska, Frank B. Bates is 44 Head, Ora A. Bates 21 Wife, Leona M. Bates 16 Daughter, G Cedric Bates 14 Son, Martin A. Bates 11 Son, and H. Lloyd Bates 9 Son.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bates are the parents of a 10 pound boy born Friday, December 4th, 1931.

"Mr. and Mra. Frank Bates announce the arrival of twins, born on July 19, 1934 at Franklin, Neb. Bobby Lee 6 pounds and Betty B. 5 pounds."
October 1935 " Charley Bates wa3 called to Franklin, Neb., Wednesday evening on account of the serious illness of his brother, Frank Bates. He had an operation for appendicitis."

Funeral services were held at the Christian church in Wray Saturday afternoon at two o'clock for Charles A. Bates. The Rev. G. Arland Johnson officiated and the service was followed by interment at Grandview cemetery.
Charles Acres Bates, a resident of this area since 1931, died at the Wray Community hospital on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 1959. At the time of his death he was 57 years, four months and eight days old. He was born on June 5, 1902, at Smith Center. Kan. On April 5, 1923. he was married to Vida A. Reed of Franklin, Neb. They came to Colorado in 1931 and made their home on a farm in the Alvin community where they lived until 1944 when they moved to Wray. They continued their residence here until Mr. Bates' death.
Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Bates. They are Arthur Bates of Grand Junction, Twila Smith of Holyoke, and Ethel Penton of Derby.
Mr. Bates was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and one brother. Survivors include his wife, Vida; his children, Arthur and wife Dorothy, Ethel and husband, George Penton, and Twila and husband, Bob Smith; one sister, Lavern Beach of Franklin, Neb.; one brother, B. F. Bates, of Montrose; and four grandchildren."

In 1940 Franklin County, Nebraska, Frank Bates is a cement worker, 54, Ora Bates 29 Wife, Martin Bates 22 Son, Harry Bates 20 Son, Moreen Bates 9 Daughter, Benjinum Bates 8 Son, Betty Bates 5 Daughter, Robert Bates 5 Son, O'dell Bates 4 Son, and James Bates 9/12 Son.

In 1945, related to a lot in the town of Eckley, TREASURER'S NOTICE ON REQUEST FOR TAX DEED To every person In actual possession or occupancy of the hereinafter described land, lot or premises, and to the person In whose name the same was taxed or specially assessed, and to all persons having an Interest or title of record in or to the same and to whom it may concern and more especially to Benjamin F. Bates, Flora Vista, New Mexico, Jennie M. Cook, Howell, Livingston Co.. Michigan,"

1947 related to "The Southwest Quarter of Section 27, Township 5 North, Range 43 West. That from said petition it appears that Clarissa Laverna Beach. Cordilla M. Jacobs, Benjamin F. Bates, Daniel L. Bates, Charles A. Bates and Elizabeth Permelia Bates were the heirs at law of the said Daniel Bates, deceased; And that from the said petition it appears that Clarissa Laverna Beach, Cordilla M. Jacobs, Benjamin F. Bates, Daniel L. Bates and Charles A. Bates are the heirs at law of Elizabeth Permelia Bates, deceased. "

Benjamin Franklin Bates BIRTH 5 Oct 1885 DEATH 2 Sep 1962 (aged 76) BURIAL Cedar Hill Cemetery Ouray, Ouray County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 116979283



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Ora Ellen Bracher Terrill BIRTH 13 Oct 1909 Smith County, Kansas, DEATH 30 Oct 2003 (aged 94) Montrose, Montrose County, Colorado, BURIAL Cremated, Location of ashes is unknown MEMORIAL ID 93911662.
Ora Ellen Terrill, a very talented homemaker and resident of Montrose, died Thursday evening, Oct. 30, 2003, at the Montrose Memorial Hospital, 17 days after celebrating her 94th birthday.
Ora Ellen Bracher was born in Smith County, Kan., on Oct. 13, 1909, the daughter of Hardy and Geneva (McCartney) Bracher. Ora grew up in Franklin, Neb., where she graduated from Franklin High School and grew to adulthood.
She married Frank Bates, who preceded her in death. Ora married Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Terrill in Helena, Montana. Ben preceded Ora in death in 1980 at Montrose.
She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Montrose. Ora served her Lord as a Sunday school teacher for 27 years.
In her younger years, Ora enjoyed riding horses. She also enjoyed collecting rocks and dolls. She loved raising pigs, having her own garden and feeding her family from her garden. Ora was an avid seamstress. She sewed many of her children's clothing including suits using her own patterns. Her children and grandchildren held a very special place in her heart and life. Ora passed away peacefully in the arms of God. She died as beautifully as she lived. Cherished memories of this beautiful, precious lady will always be a part of those who loved her.
Survivors who were greatly honored to share in Ora's life include nine children, 54 grandchildren, 71 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren, one daughter-in-law, and two sisters.
In addition to her parents and two husbands, Ora was also preceded in death by nine children.
At Ora's request, cremation has taken place. A celebration of life was held Monday, Nov. 3, at the family home in Montrose.

MARTIN

Martin Arthur Bates BIRTH 11 Sep 1917 DEATH 21 Sep 1977 (aged 60) BURIAL Cedar Hill Cemetery Ouray, Ouray County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 103799759

KAY

In 1961 Bob L. Barnes (Carolyn) are living at 2329 Curlew in San Diego He is in the Navy.

In 1964 Kaye Barnes was living in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Carolyn Kay Bates and Robert Earl Barnes had a baby boy on April 23, 1962 at the naval hospital in Portsmouth, who died April 25.

Carolyn Kay Bates Birth Date: 11 Apr 1941 Marriage Date: 11 Apr 1959 in San Diego, California Divorce Date: 2 Jul 1973 Divorce Place: Virginia, Spouse: Robert Earl Barnes

Robert Earl Barnes BIRTH 16 Feb 1936 Oregon, died at his home in Virginia Beach from a gunshot wound to the head on 10 Nov 1973 (aged 37) BURIAL Woodlawn Memorial Gardens Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA MEMORIAL ID 42226567

In 1990 Kay Barnes was living in Sommerville, South Carolina


MOREEN

Moreen Bates and Leonard Barnes married in Mesa County, Colorado on October 7, 1948.
Ben's obituary in 1964 said Mrs. Noreen Barnes was living in Montrose.

In 1990 Maurine Barnes was living in LaCenter, Washington.

She died, age 83, on February 11, 2014 in Clark County, Washington.

BEN

In 1964 Ben was living in Conway, Arkansas.

Benjamin Hartford Bates Birth Date: 4 Dec 1931 Birth Place: Wray Yuma, Colorado Death Date: 15 Sep 1990 Father: Benjamin F Bates Mother: Ora E. Brachear
Benjamin Hartford Bates BIRTH 4 Dec 1931 Wauneta, Chase County, Nebraska, DEATH 6 Sep 1990 (aged 58) Texarkana, Bowie County, Texas, BURIAL Bates Family Cemetery Cass County, Texas, MEMORIAL ID 93907146

LEONA

In 1940 Cass County, Nebraska, Joseph R. Murphy is 29 Head, Leona M. Murphy 26 Wife, Charles Henry Murphy 8 Son, Charlotte Murphy 6 Daughter, and June Marie Murphy 4 Daughter.

Ben's obituary in 1964 said Mrs. Leona Ahlstedt was living in Portland, Oregon.

Leona Marie Bates Ahlstedt BIRTH 12 Jun 1913 Colorado, DEATH 23 Aug 1983 (aged 70) BURIAL Fort Smith National Cemetery Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, PLOT 14, 0, 502 MILITARY SGT, US ARMY MEMORIAL ID 263179

Harold Berline Ahlstedt BIRTH 9 Jul 1914 Greenwood, Cass County, Nebraska, DEATH 4 Nov 1992 (aged 78) BURIAL Fort Smith National Cemetery Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, PLOT 14, 0, 502 MILITARY SGT, US ARMY MEMORIAL ID 263177


CEDRIC

Glen Alton Cedric Bates registered for WWII in Port Huenenenme, Lost Angeles, born June 25, 1915 in Yuma, COlorado.

In 1964 Glen was living in Montrose.

Glen Cedric bates, born June 25, 1915, died in June 1980, last residence Mean, Arkansas, last benefit Twin Falls, Idaho.
Glen A. Bates BIRTH 1915 DEATH 1980 (aged 64–65) BURIAL Ridgefield Cemetery Ridgefield, Clark County, Washington, MEMORIAL ID 47981560

HARRY LLOYD

In 1964 Lloyd was living in Lincol, Nebraska.

Harry Lloyd Bates BIRTH 2 JUL 1919 New Mexico DEATH 7 MAR 2001 Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, United States

ISA FAY

One niece posted "My dad, Martin A. Bates, said that he and his brothers were in an orphanage adjacent to where his sisters (Zelda & Fay) were kept."

In 1930 Isa, 5, and Zelda Bates, 6 are in a Catholic institution in Los Angeles.

In 1945 Lincoln, Nebraska, Isa F. Webber is a tank builder for Goodyear, living at 5613 Ballard.

In 1964 Mrs. Faye Moosey was living in Baltimore, Maryland.

In 1980 Glen's obituary mentions Isa Fay Schilling.

"Isa Fay Schilling, 85, of Slater, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2011, at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall. Funeral arrangements are pending at Merten-Butler Mortuary in Blue Hill, Neb.."

Isa Fay Bates Schilling BIRTH 3 JUNE 1925 • New Mexico DEATH 25 FEB 2011 • Saline County, Marshall, Missouri.
BURIAL East Lawn Cemetery Bladen, Webster County, Nebraska, MEMORIAL ID 117814188.

One tree had a husband as Phillip Leland Webber BIRTH 11/16/1922 Alma, Nebraska, DEATH 04/04/1999 Franklin, Franklin, Nebraska,

Philip married Valjean Leah Secrest on May 26, 1947 in Smith Center, Kansas.

BETTY

Betty B. Bates Age: 20 Marriage Date: 23 Oct 1954 Marriage Place: Los Angeles, California, Spouse: Robert M. Beamon Spouse Age: 22

In 1964 Mrs. Betty Beamon was living in Sunland, California.

In 1992 Betty Beamon was living in Amboy, Washington.

Robert passed away on August 10 2006.
"Henleigh Grace Manhattan Berndt born at Hudson Hospital in Minesota Sept. 27, 2010, weighing eight pounds, 14 ounces and was 20 inches long. She is the daughter of Brian and Tianna Berndt of Baldwin. Also welcomed by sister, Greta; grandparents: Bill and Cindy Berndt of Rugby, N. D., and Butch and Laurie Ostman of Baldwin; and great-grandparents: Melvin and Carol Ostman of Cottage Grove, Jan Bolen of Two Harbors, Minn., and Betty Beamon of Battle Ground, Wash."

(Wilhelm ( Bill) Fredrick Berndt of Fargo, ND formerly of Rugby Born February 3, 1954 died September 7, 2017
Survived by wife of 43 years Cindy Berndt Sons- Clarence (Elisa) Berndt, Joshua ( Jennifer) Berndt, Brian ( Tianna) Berndt , Robert ( Clarissa) Berndt Daughter- Jamie ( Joshua) Hagensen Sister- Donna ( Nick) Deplazes Brothers- Richard ( Donna) Berndt, David ( Roxann) Berndt 8 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by his parents- Clarence and Phyllis Berndt and sister Alma Marie
Date of service September 17 2017 at 4:30 pm Fargo Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 2207 18th St South Fargo ND 58103.


2014 Battle Ground, Washington


ROBERT

In 1964 Robert was living in Long Branch, New Jersey.

"Robert Bates, 76, of Long Branch, New Jersey, died Sunday, March 6, 2011, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. He was born in Franklin, Neb. and lived in Montrose, Colo. before moving to Long Branch in 1961. He was a machine operator for Dart Industries in Eatontown before retiring. He was a member of the Elks, VFW, LBCC and St. Luke's United Methodist Church, Long Branch. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict.
Predeceased by his wife, Patricia Dumas Bates on Dec. 28, 2010; his parents, Benjamin and Ora Bates; and his step-father, Benjamin Terrell; his 11 brothers and sisters; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Raymond and Jennie Dumas; and his brother-in-law, Raymond Dumas Jr. Surviving are his children, Gina Marie and her husband Jon Faine, Robert Bates Jr., and Jodi and her husband Mark Weyhknecht, all of Long Branch and two grandsons, Mark Jr. and James Weyhknecht; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Richard and Kathleen Dumas and Mary and Howard Kingsley; and two nieces, Danielle and Kristen; and his seven brothers and sisters.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 10 at the Fiore Funeral Home, 882 Broadway, West Long Branch. Funeral service 10 a.m. Friday, March 11 at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, Broadway, Long Branch. Burial will follow at Woodbine Cemetery, Oceanport. "

ODELL

Odell Bates Age: 19 Marriage Date: 20 Apr 1955 Marriage Place: Los Angeles, California, Spouse: Hazel L. Beanon Spouse Age: 21

In 1964 O'Dell was living in Montrose.

Hazel Louise Beamon BIRTH 20 OCT 1932 • Kansas, DEATH 05 NOV 2014 • Fresno, Fresno, California,

Per one tree, Odell died in January 2021.

JAMES
In 1964 James was with the Army in Hawaii.

James Dean Bates BIRTH 3 Jul 1939 DEATH 18 Sep 1992 (aged 53) BURIAL Mesa View Cemetery Delta, Delta County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 88985503.



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WINSTON

"Winston D. Bates, 26, and his passenger, John A. Schmidt, 21, died in a four-fatality head-on collision on Pacheco Pass Highway over the weekend. Also killed in the accident were driver John Mehia Jr. 44, of Fresno, and his passenger, Joe Briamo Mehia, 41, Fremont. All were taken to a Gilroy hospital and pronounced dead on arrival. The crash occurred Saturday evening when Bates' westbound car reportedly drifted into the eastbound lane of a curve 2,000 feet east of the division and had been driving erratically, often on the wrong side of the highway, for at least two miles before his pickup ran across the dividing strip and into the Pattee car."
Winston D. Bates Birth Date: 21 Feb 1943 Birth Place: Nebraska Death Date: 11 Jan 1970 Death Place: Santa Clara County, California.
BURIAL Cedar Hill Cemetery Ouray, Ouray County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 103799611.



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ZELDA

"Zela" M. Bates, 21, married W. P. Newsome in 1943 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

In 1964 Zelda Newsome was living in Slater, Missouri.

Zelda M Newsome BIRTH 21 Nov 1923 DEATH 22 Sep 1988 (aged 64) BURIAL Slater City Cemetery Slater, Saline County, Missouri, PLOT Memorial Garden Section B MEMORIAL ID 220169457.

PHYLLIS

In 1991 Phyllis L. Poss had a post office box in East Carbon, Utah.

In 1991 Phyllis Poss was living at 1421 E. 240th S. in Price, Utah.

In 1992 she was at 139 Garden road in East Carbon.

JOANNE

Possibly in 1984 Provo Utah, there's a Joann A. Bates born July 1941.

In 1964 Joanne was living with her parents in Montrose.

In 1992 Joann Alstead was living in Oregon.

JERRY ANNE

In 1990 Jerri Ann Martin was living in Montrose.


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