"Bates, Robert. He was of Wethersfield by 1640, soon rem. to Stamford.
He m. (2) (rec. Stamford) in 1657, Margaret Cross; widow of William of Fairfield.
He d. at Stamford, 11 June 1675. Will 15 May 1675; gr. son John Bates; son John; dau. Mary Ambler and her children; son-in-law John Cross. Inv. June 1675."