Lydia married James Shockley Bates about 1827. James was born on 15 Jun 1810 in Pendelton District, SC; died in 1884 in Covington, Newton Co.GA; was buried in 40 miles from Athens ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Samuel Allen Bates was born on 22 Nov 1828.
2. Sarah Adeline Bates was born on 07 Feb 1829; died in 1890.
3. William E.F. Bates was born on 17 Oct 1833.
4. John C Bates was born on 31 Jul 1836.
5. James Charlton Bates was born on 28 Feb 1839; died on 22 Dec 1904 in Newton Co. GA.