update, found new info
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In reply to:
Native American Bates NY
Dennis Bradley 7/02/99
I just recently took a trip to Van Buren Co Mich and found a book in the South Haven library, 'History of Van Buen County' by the Van Buren Historical Society 1982.In it it states that Macia Bate's mother was captured by the indians and Marcia's father was the Indian Chief.And that later they escaped.Marcia married Orrin B Cummin(g)s inErie Co Ny 1834.Now my questions would be.What was Marcia's mothers name,what was the Indian Chief's name, what tribe, did Marcia take her mother's maiden name, is Marcia's last name her stepfather's.It seems the more you find out about your ancestors the more blanks you run into.Thanks to all who responded to this post so far.Denns