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James William "Bate" Bates, 1582 - 1655
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James Polk Bates, 1843 - 1921
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James Joseph Preston (Prestridge) Bates, 1814 - 1899
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James Samuel Bates, 1829 - 1909
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James Frederick BATES, 1835 - 1923
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James Preston Prestridge Bates, 1814 - 1841
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JAMES JOHN Edmund Ward Bates, Sr., 1562 - 1614
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James Bates, 1624 - 1689
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James Bates, 1621 - 1689
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James Bates, 1853 - 1930
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James Henderson Bates, 1867 - 1940
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James Henry BATES, 1852 - 1916
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James Jefferson Bates, 1831 - 1917
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James Bates, 1624 - 1706
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James Adam Bates, 1867 - 1954
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James L. Bates in The Boston Post - Mar 13 1868
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and Australia
James Bates in Toledo Blade - Mar 18 1998
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James Bates, 1721 - 1785
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James Bates (born Bate), 1582 - 1655
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John Bates, 1562 - 1614
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John James Bates, 1907 - 1991
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James Monroe Bates, 1919 - 1938
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
James Norman Bates, 1869 - 1941
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
James Franklin Bates, 1856 - 1931
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
James Moore Bates, 1867 - 1926
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
James L Bates, 1882 - 1956
West Virginia, Deaths
James Bernard Bates, 1920 - 1935
West Virginia, Deaths
James Thomas Bates, Circa 1874 - 1941
West Virginia, Deaths
James Charles Bates, Circa 1871 - 1949
West Virginia, DeathsJames Edward Bates, 1965 - 1994
BillionGravesJames William Bates, 1911 - 2005
BillionGravesJames Wendel Bates, 1930 - 2016
BillionGravesJames Adron Bates, 1919 - 2000
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James Henry Bates, 1919 - 1919
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
James E. Bates, 1860 - 1925
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
James Loyd Bates, Circa 1930 - 1930
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
James Bates, Circa 1845 - 1925
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
James Henry Bates, 1888 - 1945
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
James Bates, died 1905
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
James W Bates, 1883 - 1938
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
James BATES, 1839 - 1898
France, Nord Civil Deaths, 1820-1935
James BATES, 1871 - 1926
France, Nord Civil Deaths, 1820-1935
James Mack Bates, 1878 - 1949
Arizona Death Certificates, 1870 - 1963
James I. Bates, 1882 - 1954
Arizona Death Certificates, 1870 - 1963
James Raymond Bates, 1957 - 1957
Arizona Death Certificates, 1870 - 1963
James Bates, 1899 - 1959
Arizona Death Certificates, 1870 - 1963
James G. Bates, 1865 - 1936
Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937
James Byron Bates, died 1936
Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937
James Bates, 1862 - 1930
Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937
James Bates, 1865 - 1932
Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937
James W Bates, 1928 - 2015
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
James Bates, 1940 - 2010
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
James Earl Bates, 1923 - 2007
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
James R Bates, 1926 - 2016
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
James L. Bates, 1827 - 1895
Rhode Island Historical CemeteriesJames Henry Bates, 1860 - 1863
Rhode Island Historical CemeteriesJames F. Bates, 1828 - 1830
Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries
James V. Bates, 1828 - 1879
Rhode Island Historical CemeteriesJames C. Bates, 1837 - 1891
Famous People Throughout History
James T. Bates, 1844 - 1914
Famous People Throughout HistoryJames Bates Thomson, 1808 - 1883
Famous People Throughout HistoryJames Bates, 1789 - 1882
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James Bates, Circa 1908 - 1940
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
James Andrew Bates, Circa 1881 - 1915
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
James Bates, Circa 1918 - 1943
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
James Fitzgerald Bates, Circa 1898 - 1916
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The first name James has its origins in the Hebrew name Yaakov (Jacob), which means "supplanter" or "one who follows." It first appeared in the regions of the ancient Near East and gained prominence in the Christian world through the New Testament, where James is the name of several apostles, notably James the Greater and James the Less. The name became widely used in medieval Europe, particularly in England and France, where it was popularized by the influence of saints and royalty. Variations of the name include Jacques in French, Diego in Spanish, and Giacomo in Italian, each reflecting the linguistic and cultural adaptations of the name across different regions. The name James has historically been associated with leadership and strength, often linked to figures in history such as kings and scholars, which has contributed to its enduring popularity in various cultures.
The last name Bates has its origins in England, derived from the medieval given name "Bate," which is a diminutive form of "Bartholomew." The name is believed to have first appeared in the 13th century, particularly in the regions of East Anglia and the Midlands. The meaning of Bates is often associated with "son of Bate," indicating a patronymic lineage. Historically, those who bore the name may have been linked to agricultural or rural occupations, as many surnames of that era were derived from the trades or roles of individuals within their communities. Variations of the surname Bates can be found in different cultures and languages, including Bate, Bateman, and even the French variant "Bâtis." In some cases, the name has also been spelled as "Bateson," which means "son of Bates." Overall, the surname Bates reflects a rich historical background and a connection to familial lineage in medieval England.
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