The Hon. Frank M. Martin, Editor; Published 1904
Page 156
Josiah Kent was married in 1836, to Lewenna Bates, a daughter of Timothy Bates, one of the early settlers of this county, who died in 1860, having become the mother of four sons. They are: Israel A., a resident of Illinois; Abraham of Colorado; William T., of Iowa; and Timothy B. Two daughters, Ruth and Susan, died in infancy.
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Source: Bates Family History (unpublished)
By Bethel Bates and Madge Bates
Luana Bates, the fifth daughter of Timothy and Ruth Moore Cates was born Mar. 28, 1813. She married Josiah Kent and to this union were born Israel, Abraham, William and Timothy B. Josiah Kent went to California in 1851 and stayed seven years, but did not have the luck to make a fortune. After he returned home he tried farming for a few years. Then his wife, Luana, took sick and died and was buried in the old Bates Cemetery on Wills Creek. After her death he broke up housekeeping and stayed at different places for a few years.
The Hon. Frank M. Martin, Editor; Published 1904
Page 156
Josiah Kent was married in 1836, to Lewenna Bates, a daughter of Timothy Bates, one of the early settlers of this county, who died in 1860, having become the mother of four sons. They are: Israel A., a resident of Illinois; Abraham of Colorado; William T., of Iowa; and Timothy B. Two daughters, Ruth and Susan, died in infancy.
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Source: Bates Family History (unpublished)
By Bethel Bates and Madge Bates
Luana Bates, the fifth daughter of Timothy and Ruth Moore Cates was born Mar. 28, 1813. She married Josiah Kent and to this union were born Israel, Abraham, William and Timothy B. Josiah Kent went to California in 1851 and stayed seven years, but did not have the luck to make a fortune. After he returned home he tried farming for a few years. Then his wife, Luana, took sick and died and was buried in the old Bates Cemetery on Wills Creek. After her death he broke up housekeeping and stayed at different places for a few years.
Family Members
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Susanna Bates Rucker
1804–1891
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Uzal Bates
1806–1806
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Mary Bates Bowersock
1807–1889
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Abigail Bates Stotts
1807–1883
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Bethel Bates
1809–1899
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Luvina Bates Danford
1811–1885
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Barna Bates
1815–1869
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Anna Bates Moore
1817–1895
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Ruth Bates Bowersock
1819–1862
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Timothy Bates Jr
1821–1915
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Lafayette Bates
1824–1868
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Elizabeth Scott
1826–1901
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Nancy Bates Hague
1829–1866
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