↑ 1.01.1Rhode Island Roots. (Cumberland, Rhode Island: The Rhode Island Genealogical Society) 51, September 1985.
John Bates. Will dated 19 March 1803, rec. 4 Feb 1804, pps. 228-229. Wife Hopestill Sons: John, Moray (Mowry?), Nathan Daughters: Hannah Nizh deceased, Mercy Tefft Witnesses: Richard Boon, Seth Terry, Benjamin Barber of Caleb