This news board is currently inoperable due to automated spamming of this website. I apologize for the inconvenience. Hopefully, I will find some time to reinstall a new version of the software. Webmaster - Ron Oates
Date: Friday December 30, 2005
I am a descendant of Carraway Oates. I see you have nothing on your Web Site on his family. Would you like a GEDCOM on his family to add to your web site? I have the three volumes of the Oates History & Family by Addison Oates of Tucson, AZ. Most of this is on other branches of the Oates family & not the one I descend through. I also have a small copy of a copy of a photo of the James Oates Bible taken by my Aunt who got to hold it in San Antonio, Texas, when it was taken out of the bank vault for her to see. This was about 8 or 9 years ago. (My great grandmother was Mary Jane Oates, born Henry Co., Ala. & died Lovelady, Houston Co.,Texas, who married Caleb Gant Summers, Jr.) Contact Me: <joancardon@aol.com>
Date: Monday November 28, 2005
I am the great great granddaugther of Barbara Alice Williams Oates b: 1842 in Magnolia NC and married to William Henry Oates, son of either Jethro D (Old Man Jeez) or David Oates. I had great great Aunts named Clarissa Anne, Leah Jane, Rebecca, Mary Jane, Henry Mag, a great great Uncle named Solomon Oates. I would like to communicate with any and all family members. Contact me Coraetta Kelley Harrelson at cnkharrelson919@yahoo.com. Blessings!
Date: Monday September 12, 2005
Hello, my name is Christina Renée Martinez (Palmer)and I live in Albuquerque New Mexico. My grandfather is AW Palmer married to Doris Emily Oates, daughter of Charles Oates and Minnie Ola Alexander. Charles Oates was the son of Stephen M. Oates and Margaret A. Wilson. Stephen M. Oates was the son of Robert Oates and Sarah Mae Mathews. Robert Oates was the son of Stephen Oates and Mary Shipp. Stephen Oates was the son of James Oates and Mary Ann Wyatt. James Oates was the son of James Oates and Sarah Clayton (Fellows?) James Oates was the son of Joseph Oates and Elizabeth Wyatt, and Joseph Oates was the son of James Oates and Elizabeth Eivens (?) Whew! I just started putting together my families history, and recently began working on my great-grandmother, Doris E. Oates. Doris is deceased but her son, Arthur Wayne Palmer (my grandfather), and daughter Jacqueline Jackson (Palmer) are still alive and living in San Diego California. I hope I've given enough information to help you confirm that I've found the right family. Your website is wonderful, and I would love to find more family for my grandfather. My email is Renee0675@comcast.net, and I hope to hear from someone soon. Thank you!
Date: Sunday September 11, 2005
Hi my name Anna E. Oates and Raymond Oates is my father..I'm wanting to know how I can and this information and my childrens names under his name along with pictures of myself and my children. I have asked this several times and have gotten no responce to any of this.. If you woould be kind and let me know what I need to do I would be so happy.. You can e-mail me at bayliebugs@yahoo.com or you can e-mail me at jade197132@yahoo.com ... I check my e-mails every two days or so ... PLEASE let me know what I need to do ... Thank You, Anna E. Oates
Date: Monday August 08, 2005
From the Sampson Independent: OAK ISLAND - Mr. James David Gregory, 74, of 114 N. E. 7th Street, died Friday, Aug. 5, 2005 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The prayer service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8 at Crumpler-Honeycutt Funeral Home with Father Phil Tighe officiating. Burial will be in Clinton Cemetery. He was a veteran of the U. S. Marines having served in the Korean War and was a retired maintenance supervisor for Pilgrim State Hospital. Mr. Gregory is survived by two sons, Scott Gregory of Wilmington an David Gregory of Supply; one daughter, Debbie Hanny of Riverhead, New York; one brother, Bobby Gregory, Atlanta, Ga.; one grandson; and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Crumpler-Honeycutt Funeral Home. J.D. was the son of Ruth Oates and grandson of Minnie Martin and David Jethro Oates of Sampson County, NC.
Date: Friday August 05, 2005
My new e-mail address: lnhdavis@acmenet.net I am Loretta Oates (Mullen) (Davis), oldest daughter of Herbert Koseuth Oates.
Date: Thursday July 21, 2005
Hi Everyone, want to update my email address: amhatchell@comcast.net. Ann Marie Hatchell- Granddaughter of Minnie Rebecca Elizabeth Oates
Date: Tuesday May 31, 2005
I THINK I AM RELATED TO YOUR FAMILY. MY MOTHER WAS BARBARA A. OATES. HER FATHER WAS JEWEL "JOE" OATES. SOME OF YOUR NAMES MATCH MINE AND MY FAMILY AND YOURS LOOK ALOT ALIKE. I GREW UP IN CALIFORNIA WITH A LARGE GROUP OF OATES DECENDANCE. NOW I LIVE IN MINNESOTA. I NEED HELP COMPLETEING MY FAMILY TREE. CAN YOU HELP ME? LEONARD KING LEONARD.E.KING@LMCO.COM
Date: Tuesday March 22, 2005
I am Junius Kennedy Oates Jr. M. D. son of Sr. M. D. This will be my first post on this family site. Our line, to the best of my knowledge, is as follows: Michael 1858-1945, Oliver Wyatt, Michael, Jethro. I do lack some documentation and a sense that I completely understand the connections. Of course I also am concerned as to the names of the wives and children. Beyond my granddad, these are vague to me. If any can help, I would sincerely appreciate it. Email--jkoates@cableone.net
Date: Saturday February 05, 2005
Ron- please update my email address to Elizabeth Oates liz4ot@yahoo.com Im living in Utah now- thanks
Date: Saturday January 08, 2005
for Colleen Daggert: Have you tried right-clicking on the picture on the screen, saving it into your photo program and enhancing it? My experience using that route has been fairly successful. Of course there are always professional photography shops that can restore old photos. The original may not have been perfect. I'm tickled to have found the pictures of my great great grandparents Sallie and Arthur Barfield, even if the quality is poor; my great grandmother Lindy Pennington and grandfather David Jethro Oates--none of whom I'd ever seen a picture of. Sorry, but I have no idea who owns the originals. Loretta Oates Davis (near Richmond, VA)
Date: Thursday January 06, 2005
Interested in getting a clearer copy of picture of James Seavy and Mary Mariah Oates. They were my 2nd great-grandparents. My e-mail address is cwfrd507@yahoo.com. Thanks. Colleen Daggett Weatherford, Richmond, TX.
Date: Friday December 17, 2004
This site has been really wonderful to peruse. My line is through James Seavy and Mary Mariah Oates--daughter Ann Dowling Oates married Allen Dusky King, Shelby Cty, TX--daughter Sarah Amanda King married Bonner Moreland Doggett, Shelby Cty, TX, my paternal grandfather. I had never before known much about the Oates line, or seen a picture of Oates forebears. Would love to get a copy of the picture of James Seavy and Mary Mariah Oates to share with my five siblings. Whom do I contact? Sincerely, Colleen Joy Daggett Weatherford Richmond, TX
Date: Thursday December 16, 2004
Good new, good news. I have chased the lines of time and my daughter is the 6th great-granddaughter of Amy Oates and Stephen King. My site can be seen at: http://bellsouth.net/p/s/community.dll?ep=16&groupid=24391&ck Thanks Wayne Edge
Date: Thursday December 16, 2004
Good new, good news. I have chased the lines of time and my daughter is the 6th great-granddaughter of Amy Oates and Stephen King. My site can be seen at: http://bellsouth.net/p/s/community.dll?ep=16&groupid=24391&ck Thanks Wayne Edge
Date: Thursday December 16, 2004
Good new, Good new, I have chased the lines and found out that my daughter is the 6th granddaughter of Amy Oates King b.1761 to Jethro & Artsha Oates. The site is online at: http://home.bellsouth.net/p/s/community.dll?ep=16&groupid=243911&ck It makes me happy to fine such a fine site, as the oates family. Happy hunting to all. Wayne Edge
Date: Thursday December 09, 2004
does anyone know if son of jethro and artisha Oates, Michael middle initial P>???is the one settled in Mecklenburg N.C. I believe he is Michael P. Otts whose sons Michael and William came to settle in Alabama Lamar, Sanford and fayetta county and has a very large family still here. He used both names on legal papers on record there and I believe he is my gggggreat grandfather. HELP, MACKEY OTTS, 334-272-2762, MONTGOMERY AL.
Date: Thursday November 11, 2004
Placed a photo of Betsy d'Emidio singing at the reunion. You can find her at: http://168.144.145.57/p/bade3.jpg It was very nice to see everyone on Saturday. Let's do it again Tom Hopkins This replaces a bad link.
Date: Thursday November 11, 2004
The John Martin Oates and Edwin Oates family Christmas Dinner, will be held at the usual place in Faison, NC, date: Saturday the 4th of December 2004, time around 5 to 5:30PM. Tom Hopkins
Date: Friday October 29, 2004
My wife and I would like to announce the birth of our daughter, Kayla Marie Oates, born Octber 25, 2004 at 5;37 pm. She was born premature by c-section at 26 and 1/2 weeks. My wife Claudia Myra came down with toxemia very rapidly and it threatened both her and the babys life. Thank God I now have two very healthy girls. Kayla weighs in at 1 pound 3 ounces and stands 11 3/4 inches tall. She is doing very well for a premature baby. More updates later. Herbert John Oates
Date: Friday October 15, 2004
I am new to genealogy and have learned that I am an Oates descendant. My grandfather's mother was Verna Irene Kirby, who was great-granddaughter of Robert Mason Randolph and Harriett Oates Gough. I'd be interested in any information about Oates family through Harriett's line. Thanks, Julie Brooks brooks1986@highstream.net
Date: Thursday October 14, 2004
I am great granddaughter of Mollie (Mary Jane) Oates Adkins. She lived w/husband Hilan Herman Adkins in Muhlenberg Co, Greenville, KY. I believe there is an Oates cemetary there too. Am planning on going there before end of year. Will take digital pics and submit. MOllie's father was George Washington Oates. Kit Krengel Sinyard Nashville, TN
Date: Thursday October 14, 2004
My maiden name is Oates and I would like to know when and where the next Oates family reunion will be held. Paula Oates Lee paulalee@conwaycorp.net
Date: Wednesday September 15, 2004
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Date: Thursday September 09, 2004
Jennifer and Mike Gratten announce the birth of their daughter Kylee born on September 3rd 2004. Jennifer is the great-granddaughter of Minnie Rebecca Elizabeth Oates.
Date: Tuesday August 17, 2004
Please make corrections to Minnie Edna Sullivan Chapman's daughter Deborah Kay Chapman Jarrells-- DOB-07-18-1958. Thank you Frances Sullivan P.S. New e-mail address: franny85@comcast.net
Date: Thursday May 27, 2004
Date: Thursday May 27, 2004
Date: Saturday February 07, 2004
February 7, 2004 To: Webmaster From: Herbert John Oates Re: Records located in email family tree Greetings to the Webmaster of this site. I have a request for a few changes to be made. These would be an address change from Beaverdam to that of 924 Swan Lane Dr. , Ruther Glen, VA. 22546; and remove Friend, Jennifer Durrette from the listing. She and I parted ways in March of 2003. However, I met Claudia Myra Boucher in October 2003. In the time that has passed, I have come to love her very much. I believe that I will ask her to marry me when the time is right. If you wish to insert her name there, that is okay by me. Thank You for your attention to this request. Any questions you can email me @ hjohnoates@msn.com or call me @ (804)852-8756. Thanks again. HJO
Date: Saturday February 07, 2004
February 7, 2004 To: Webmaster From: Herbert John Oates Re: Records located in email family tree Greetings to the Webmaster of this site. I have a request for a few changes to be made. These would be an address change from Beaverdam to that of 924 Swan Lane Dr. , Ruther Glen, VA. 22546; and remove Friend, Jennifer Durrette from the listing. She and I parted ways in March of 2003. However, I met Claudia Myra Boucher in October 2003. In the time that has passed, I have come to love her very much. I believe that I will ask her to marry me when the time is right. If you wish to insert her name there, that is okay by me. Thank You for your attention to this request. Any questions you can email me @ hjohnoates@msn.com or call me @ (804)852-8756. Thanks again. HJO
Date: Tuesday December 02, 2003
Just a reminder. The Edwin & John Martin Oates annual Christmas dinner, will be held at the usual location in Faison, NC. Saturday the 6th of December 2003, at about 5 PM. Tom Hopkins
Date: Saturday September 13, 2003
Kathleen Hines Grice Hatcher, 85, of 105 Second St., Calypso and formerly of Faison, died Sunday, August 31, at her home. Born April 25, 1918, in Duplin County, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Laughten and Inez Oates Hines and the granddaughter of David Jethro and Minnie Martin Oates. She is survived by her three children: Sandra Yaun of Leland, Kaye Lanier of Calypso, and Nicky Grice of Pleasanton, CA. She is also survived by five sisters: Theonia Bumgardner, Melinda Sutton, Sallie Britt, Evelyn Warren and Gwen Jones. A memorial service will be held September 18.
Date: Saturday September 13, 2003
Kathleen Hines Grice Hatcher, 85, of 105 Second St., Calypso and formerly of Faison, died Sunday, August 31, at her home. Born April 25, 1918, in Duplin County, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Laughten and Inez Oates Hines and the granddaughter of David Jethro and Minnie Martin Oates. She is survived by her three children: Sandra Yaun of Leland, Kaye Lanier of Calypso, and Nicky Grice of Pleasanton, CA. She is also survived by five sisters: Theonia Bumgardner, Melinda Sutton, Sallie Britt, Evelyn Warren and Gwen Jones. A memorial service will be held September 18.
Date: Friday September 12, 2003
Yoooo! Mrs. D What's up this is Colby P. Remember ME? How could U 4get a Balla Like me. I had to go on this site 4 You're class before. It is off the HOOK. How is Ringgold Misss D? Rams Rule!!! Remember CJ? He's my best bud we live together now and He's got his girlfriend pregnant. We gonna name the baby after you if it is girl. If it is a boy we gonna names it aftr Jay-Z. A true Balla. Mrs. D email me at Colby_steelerz@Yahoo.com !!!
Date: Wednesday September 03, 2003
Brian, Lynn and Lauren Caveness announce the birth of a son and brother, Jarrett Douglas Caveness, born August 31, 2003 @ 7:03 a.m., weighing 8lbs 13 oz and 20 1/4 inches long. He is the grandson of Jimmy and Linda Oates Pate, and great grandson of the late Joe and Margaret Oates.
Date: Wednesday September 03, 2003
Brian, Lynn and Lauren Caveness announce the birth of a son and brother, Jarrett Douglas Caveness, born August 31, 2003 @ 7:03 a.m., weighing 8lbs 13 oz and 20 1/4 inches long. He is the grandson of Jimmy and Linda Oates Pate, and great grandson of the late Joe and Margaret Oates.
Date: Tuesday June 10, 2003
Danny, Mary Martin and John Matthew Holloman announce the birth of a son and brother, Martin Grimes. Martin was born on April 12, 2003. He weighed 6 lbs 14 oz and was 21 inches long. He now weighs around 12lbs and doing great.
Date: Tuesday June 03, 2003
Funeral services for Kathleen Oates Hopkins will be held at 3 PM on Wednesday, June 4, 2003 in the Oates Family Cemetery in Sampson County, N.C. Visitation will be held Tuesday evening, June 3, 2003 (time not specified, but assume around 7 PM)at the West and Dunn Funeral Home in Newton Grove, N.C.
Date: Monday June 02, 2003
This is to advise that Kathleen Oates Hopkins, daughter of Laura and Edwin Oates, passed away at 5:30 PM on Sunday, June 1, 2003. Kathleen was 91 years old, having been born on February 21, 1912. She was the oldest living descendant of Jethro William and Mittie Martin Oates. Kathleen will be buried in the Oates Family Cemetery, on the Home Place, in Sampson County, North Carolina. Webmaster
Date: Sunday June 01, 2003
Raymond and Jenny Overman, son and daughter-in-law of Glenda Jones Overman, grandson and grandaughter-in-law of Hilda Oates Jones have purchased a house and moved to Fort Mill, SC. They are expecting a new baby girl ~October 22nd, 2003. You can see pictures at http://www.trustpeople.com/Katherine_Photos.asp We are very excited and hope to see you soon. If you're in the Fort Mill, SC area please look us up.
Date: Wednesday May 21, 2003
I would like to add some information for input to the famley tree. I am the grandson of Robert Henry "Bob" Oates B 12-23-1876 D 12-27-1970 He was son of Stephen Henry son of James son Of Stephen son of James son of James son of Joseph son of old James. If someone would contact me at steve529@msn.com i will give all the info. Tks. Steve Watson
Date: Monday May 12, 2003
Just to let folks know, I am still working in Ohio and making the commute home by air, about twice a month. Hope to finish my work at the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Plant in time to spend the Summer in Raleigh. I am beginning to have a little more free time. I have a "backlog" of things that need to be done to the OatesFamily website, such as posting photographs from the 2002 Oates Family Reunion and hope to begin that "project" soon. Ron Oates/ Webmaster (of Raleigh, N.C.)
Date: Monday May 12, 2003
Kathy Oates Parzygnat and husband, Mark (of Wake Forest, N.C.) announced the birth of daughter, Casey Lynn on January 19, 2003. Casey, who was born at 8:33 AM, weighed 7lbs-8ozs and measured 20-3/4 inches. Proud Oates Family grandparents, Ron and Linda Oates. Kathy said to say that she required no pain killer.
Date: Monday May 12, 2003
Ron and Linda Oates (of Raleigh, N.C.) took a short vacation to Jacksonville, Florida on New Year's Day to watch the N.C. State Wolfpack football team defeat Notre Dame in the Gator Bowl. Daughter, Nancy, is an N.C. State Cheerleader.
Date: Monday May 12, 2003
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Date: Monday May 12, 2003
The Family News Board was fixed on 5/12/03. Please submit your news items now. Sorry for the inconvenience. Webmaster.
Congratulations to Kathy Oates Parzygnat on her graduation from N.C. State University on December 18, 2002. Proud parents: Ron and Linda Oates.
Eddis L. Jones (husband of Hilda Oates Jones) has been moved, after a 27-day stay at Wake Med Rehab, to Sunbridge in Mt. Olive. Please continue to pray for comfort and strength for Eddis. Mailing address: EDDIS L. JONES Sunbridge Care & Rehab 228 Smith Chapel Rd., Box 569 Mt. Olive, NC 28365
Your prayers are appreciated for Eddis L. Jones, 86 yr. old husband of Hilda Oates Jones. Eddis suffered a massive stroke on Oct. 20,leaving him paralyzed on his left side. He is able to talk, hug Hilda and the girls and use his right side. Eddis has maintained a good attitude, but this is a difficult time. He is at WakeMed Rehab, Rm#2D09,3000 New Bern Ave., Raleigh, NC 27610 until Nov. 26 or 27. Keep those prayers coming!
DUFFY and BRYAN'S BABY Noah Daniel Huffman was born 2 1/2 wks. ago in Guatemala City, a healthy 7lb. baby boy!! The adoption process (government red tape- U.S. & Guatemalan) is ongoing and it will be 3 to 6 months before little Noah will be at home with Mommie Duffy and Daddy Bryan. PLease pray that Noah thrives in the foster home and the proceedings go well. Also, pray for Duffy and Bryan as they "patiently" await this little miracle!
Ron reports that my email via this server is fixed. Address is: TomHopkins@OatesFamily.com What you are viewing on the posted links are video captures from an extended resolution 8 mm camcorder. Here is one of Betsy in black & white: http://168.144.206.13/p/bde4.jpg Will send more for Ron to place on the website.
Tom Hopkins
The Oates Family Reunion was a great success. My family and I had a wonderful time and felt at home with such fine relatives. Thank you for being there and all the terrific help. Hope to see all of you again very soon. Good job Ron.
Ann
Placed a photo of Betsy d'Emidio singing at the reunion. You can find her at: http://168.144.206.13/p/bde5.jpg Another note, my OatesFamily.com address does not work. Maybe Ron can fix it when he gets a break. It was very nice to see everyone on Saturday. Let's do it again! Tom Hopkins
Kathy posted Mark's and her (and Linda and my) good news before I could. This is an excited time for Mark asnd Kathy; they move into a new house in July, Kathy graduates from N.C. State University in December, and becomes a mom in January. Great planning!!
Proud mom and dad - Linda and Ron Oates (grandparents; that sounds old)
Nancy Oates has finished her Freshman year at N.C. State and first season as an NC State cheerleader. She was voted "MVP" of the White Team (JV squad). In March, Nancy was "pulled up" to the RED Team (Varsity) to be used as a "flyer" in the Wolfpack routine at the Collegiate National Championships (team finished 5th in the nation). She also recieved the "Rookie of the Year" (top Freshman" plaque and awarded an NC State letter and red & white athletic jacket.
Proud mom and dad - Linda and Ron Oates.
Hi, Family.
I wanted to share some happy news with all of you. Mark and I are going to have a BABY! Our due date is January 8, 2003. This will be our first child and we are both very excited.
Love, Mark and Kathy Oates Parzygnat (Ronald, Jr.'s oldest daughter)
Brad Connell and "bride-of-one-year" Melinda have recently relocated to Beaufort, NC. Brad is excited about a new job, still with the NC Division of Marine Fisheries, in Morehead City. Melinda is currently getting them settled in their home and job hunting! Melinda says to feel "free" to send any possible job connections her way. Brad's e-mail address is: connell.bradley@excite.com
Bill Oates joined RV Care-A-Vanners and is on a 2 week build for Habitat for Humanity in Battle Creek, MI. He and the other Care-A-Vanners are living in their RV's.
Minnie Edna Sullivan Chapman-Born: Nov. 8th. 1922- Died: July 19th 1982. Has 3 girls: Frances Sullivan- Born: July 26th 1942-Anne Apple- Born: November 25th 1955-Deborah Jarrells- Born: July 18th 1957- Died: July 30th 1998
Irene Oates---Four children-David-Minnie-Virginia-Sallie
Announcement: On Monday, December 3, 2001, Doris Oates fell and broke her ankles. She will be in a wheel chair for a several weeks.
Wanted to remind all the Oates cousins that Jan 16, 2002 is the start date for the new virtual reality TV show, "Combat Missions", on the USA Network. Scott Oates, son of Hugh Oates, Jr. and a great-great grandson of Jethro William Oates will be one of the stars of the program. Scott was a former Navy Seal and will be one of the members of the Navy Seal team on the show. The show is produced by Mark Burnett who directed Survivor I and II. The program will air at 10 PM. webmaster.
Following is the schedule of events for the 2002 Oates Family Reunion
Friday, June 28, 2002:
Oates Family Reunion Golf Classic
Tours of "Oates Landmarks" (upon request).
Oates Pioneers Reception
Saturday, June 29, 2002:
Sampson County History Museum & Oates Display
2002 Oates Family Reunion Dinner - Sampson County Agri-Expo Center
Sunday, June 30, 2002:
Piney Grove Baptist Church Services - church attended by Oates family in early 1800's (upon request)
Tours of "Oates Landmarks" (upon request)
Oates Family Reunion June 29, 2002 Sampson County Agri-Expo Center Clinton, North Carolina
Mark your calendar Details to follow
Web Postcard from Saline, Michigan October 13, 2001
Dear Oates family cousins in North Carolina. Currently, in Michigan visiting Bill, John, and Gary Oates. We just returned from lunch at the "Bridgewater Bank - Tavern and Restaurant". Just finished looking at aerial photos of the Oates farm on the web and where John and Butch played in the cow pasture.
Bill, John, and Gary send their regards.
Wish you were here.
Ronald Jr.
On other news, I would greatly appreciate any information on Joseph Oates, son of George and Hannah Christened in St Michael, Barbados, 4/25/1697 and what appears to be his siblings and their Christening <C> or other dates listed below: Mary Oates <f> C 1/1/1687 St Michael Aphia Oates <f> C 3/6/1680 St Michael Apphia Oates <f> 2/26/1692 St Michael Wm. Oates <m> 10/18/1654 St Michael
Any information would be a huge help since my Father was certain that these were direct ancestors from a missing/unknown James <the Elder> son or grandson but died without any substantiation. TXsueMOM@aol.com
I have been unable, as of yet, to substantiate an exciting tidbit that I have been hunting for over the years... According to LBate18495@aol.com he has substantiated that James <the elder> Oates was born in Rauceby, Lincolnshire, England in 1660 and he was christened there in 1662.
Don't know about you researchers, but I am carrying on the life-work of my Grandfather, John Melvin Oates in TX and this is a huge missing piece of the puzzle.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY UNCLE EDDIS!! On August 11 some 75+ family and friends gathered at Smith Chapel UM Church Fellowship Hall in Mt. Olive to celebrate the 85th B'day of Eddis Jones, husband of Hilda Oates Jones. His 3 daughters honored him with a delicious BBQ Pork and chicken lunch. Family pictures, a Birthday Historical Timeline, music from the '40's, festive balloons and table decorations and a special birthday cake made for a memorable occasion! Eddis looks great at 85 years young!!
John Martin Oates, Jr. was admitted to Goldsboro Hospital on Monday, due to swollen legs and inability to walk. On Wednesday, he was transfered to the Sunbridge facility in Mt. Olive. Uncle Jack will be 80 years old on 2-3-2002. The main number at Sunbridge is 919-658-9522. It is uncertain at this time, if he will be able to return home.
The Oates family makes its TV debut! Scott Oates will be seen this fall on the new reality show "Combat Missions"--produced by Mark Burnett who did Survivor I and II. The show is a contest among 4 teams of six special forces men (Green Berets, Navy Seals, swat team law enforcement, Rangers, etc) who will compete in real life combat scenarios. The contest will continue for 15 weeks and end with two men competing for the $250,000 grand prize as well as other prizes along the way. Scott, son of Kate & Hugh and grandson of Hugh Sr. and Doris, is an ex-Navy Seal (out last January) now living in Virginia Beach. Commander at the TV base will be Rudy Boesch--the crusty old ex-Navy Seal who you may remember came in 3rd place on the first Survivor show. The show will air September 12th @ 10pm on the USA channel and run every Wednesday for 3 months. Scott is one of 4 "poster boys" for the show so you are likely to see his picture on quite a few magazines, etc. Hope everyone watches and cheers for Scott!
During June, 2001, Laura (Jim) Oates Smith and Philip Smith celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a return to Nassau in the Bahamas where they spent their honeymoon in 1951. This time, however, they were joined by three children (11 family members in all) on a cruise ship from Port Canaveral, Florida. Even though, they discovered in their search for the honeymoon hotel, that it had been torn down many years ago, they have provided for the Edwin Oates family 1950-1969 page, a photograph of that romantic location from 1951. Webmaster.
I would like to express my appreciation to everyone that has made this web page possible. It is GREAT. This web site is exactly the reason I went to the trouble to post the information and sometimes mis-information on the web and on the FamilyTreemaker Homepages. I was unhappy that so much research had gone into the Oates line only for the researcher to die and the information was not avaliable to anyone else research....This site is the ultimate...Thanks for doing such a good job. Johnny E. Oates, Bryan, Texas jeo55@aol.com and JohnnyOates@hotmail.com.
Hello!
Just thought I would let everyone know that I graduated from Hobbton on May 25, 2001. And I start Sampson Community College in August pursuing a degree in Business Administration.
Jennifer Oates
Bradley Eddis Connell, son of Gail and Dan Connell, was married to Melinda Allison Meadows in a beautiful ceremony at Asbury United Methodist Church in Raleigh, NC on Sat., May 26, 2001. Keep watch on the family web site for some great wedding pictures coming soon! Please keep Brad and Melinda in your prayers as they begin their married life together.
Melinda Meadows Connell, new wife ( as of May 26), of Bradley Eddis Connell and new granddaughter-in-law of Hilda Oates Jones and Eddis L.Jones, recently graduated from Barton College in Wilson. Melinda graduate Cum Laude in English! CONGRATULATIONS MELINDA!!
Melinda Meadows Connell, new wife ( as of May 26), of Bradley Eddis Connell and new grandaughter-in-law of Hilda Oates Jones and Eddis Jones recently graduated from Barton College in Wilson. Melinda graduate Cum Laude in English! CONGRATULATIONS MELINDA!!
Just wanted to let folks know two pieces of news. 1) Nancy Oates was named to the 40 member North Carolina All-State cheerleading squad. The team was selected from cheerleaders from 1A, 2A, 3A, and 4A high schools across the state. Nancy had the high score in the state and 2) Nancy just recently made the N.C. State cheerleading squad during tryouts for the 2001/2002 season. In April, N.C. State cheerleaders won the Collegiate Grand National Championship in Daytona Beach, Fla. Ron and Linda have already ordered season football tickets. Yea!
Roger and Ann (Oates) D'Emidio will be coming from PA to attend the wedding on Saturday and will pickup Tiffany in Washington, D.C. They will stay over Saturday night in Raleigh with the Ron Oates family.
Ron and Linda
Wanted to let everyone know that I graduated and received by BS in Business Administration on Sunday, May 20 from Barton College. Thanks to all for the support and love through the years.
Love, Mary Martin Grimes Holloman
Hi everyone. Mark and I got a male German Shepherd puppy on Mother's Day. He is black and tan and just turned 3 months old. We are training him non stop and he has proved to be a "quick learner". If you are interested in seeing a picture of him, email me at kop1994@yahoo.com
Love you all! Mark and Kathy Parzygnat (Kathy Oates)
Congratulations to Kathy Oates Parzygnat on induction into the Golden Key National Honor Society, as a Junior at N.C. State University.
Congratulations to Nancy Oates on selection by the Millbrook High School (Raleigh, N.C.) faculty and Senior Class as a "Top 15 Outstanding Senior". Nancy will attend North Carolina State University in the fall.
New e-mail for sandra and paul sasser
sandrapaul@msn.com
I am in the process of adding Lillie, Edwin, and Jethro David Oates families to the web page. Plans are to have that part completed by March 3, 2001 BILL
Oates Family - I have at long last put our family tree on a web page named Oates Family etc., Ronald Jr. will be putting a link on the Oates Family web page to go there. To go there directly type: http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/o/a/t/William-P-Oates/index.html Please e-mail me with any additional information so that I can update our TREE. Stay tuned as there is more to come. Bill Oates e-mail: boates@peoplepc.com
We were excited to have a visitor from Michigan come by on December 24. Bill Oates was visiting in Newton Grove and slipped away to share some time with us in Raleigh. We looked at photos of Bill's beautiful granddaughter, Bethany, and of course, we spent time looking at the website and discussing some new ideas for the site. Bill is planning to setup the Jethro William Oates family tree at FamilyTreemaker.com. He already has most of the necessary information on diskette. Ronald Jr.
Lynn Caveness(granddaughter of Joe T. Oates) and her husband, Brian announce the birth of their daughter, Lauren Rachel, born Friday, November 10, 2000 at 6:56 pm at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Brad Connell and Melinda Meadows became engaged this past weekend! Brad is the son of Dan and Gail Jones Connell and grandson of Eddis and Hilda Oates Jones. Brad and Melinda will be married at Asbury United Methodist in Raleigh, NC on May 26, 2001! MARK YOUR CALENDARS TODAY!!
Another addition to the Oates family arrived this afternoon. Michele and Mike Hewitt had a girl Bethany Kane Hewitt,she weighed in at 6 lb 1 1/2 oz, 20 inches long at 1:56PM. The proud Grandfather Bill will be arriving in College Park, MD to see this bundle of joy Friday.
If you would like to talk to the new addition to the family our email address is scottoates@aol.com. Alex is anxious to meet you all!
Scott and Vanessa
There's a new "bud" on the Oates family tree! William Alexander Hugh Oates ("Alex") was born to Scott and Vanessa Oates August 20th and weighed 7 pounds and 5 ounces (20 inches long). His grandfather Hugh Jr and Great grandfather Hugh Sr. were there to welcome him to the world as well as great aunt Linda and her daughter Lindsay, greatgrandmother Doris, Grandmother Kate, aunt Katharine and Uncle Trey and a host of other welcomers. You forget what a miracle God gives us with new offspring--such a gift! Although he will be called "Alex" most of the time, Hugh Sr says he will be called "Hugh Boy" in Mt. Olive! Hope everyone else is as happy as we are.
An important family member (yes, we're all pretty special) is having a birthday this Sunday, Aug.13. Uncle Eddis Jones (husband of Hilda Oates Jones) will be 84!! WOW!! The family plans to gather for the occasion at Glenda's home in Goldsboro.
July 29, 2000
Hot Fun In The Summertime.... Between July 20-26 Sandra and Paul Sasser and Gail and Dan Connell enjoyed time relaxing at New Smyrna Beach, Fla. (not far from Daytona). The week went great for the sisters and their husbands!! The beach was beautiful; the Greyhound Dog Racing was lots of fun- "Youbetcha"; The Sly Fox and J.B.'s had the best margaritas --and steak and seafood, of course; Dan and Paul had one day of great fishing with a guide, while Sandra and Gail enjoyed the beach and a great French Pastry shop. Maybe they'll share a picture from their trip with us. (The Sly Fox sounds like an interesting place for Aunt Hilda and Uncle Eddis' girls!) Gail Jones Connell
We have been in Norlina for a little over a month and we are really enjoying it! Our congregation members have been keeping us stocked with fresh vegetables. Bryan's sermons keep getting better and better, but I'm not biased or anything! I have been doing the children's sermons and this Sunday I sang a solo in church.We have been working with the youth group together and tonight we are taking them for ice cream. It's a tough job, but someone has to do it! Everyone has been very accepting of us. We also have a new puppy, Gizzie, who one of our congregation members calls our four-legged baby. She is spoiled rotten! Anyway, we would love to hear from any of the family so e-mail us at bryanhuffman@hotmail.com or duffy@ncol.com or better yet, come and see us in Norlina! Please continue to pray for our ministry together. Take care and God bless!
Duffy and Bryan
We have been in Norlina for a little over a month and we are really enjoying it. The people are very friendly and many of our congregation members are keeping us stocked with fresh vegetables. We have a new puppy, Gizzie, who one of our church-goers calls our four-legged baby! Bryan's sermons have been getting better and better, but of course, I am not biased! I have been doing the children's sermons and this morning I sang a solo in church. We have both been working with the youth group and tonight we are taking them for ice cream. It's a rough life, but someone's got to do it! Currently, I am looking for a part-time job. Anyway, we would love to hear from our family members so please e-mail us at bryanhuffman@hotmail.com or duffy@ncol.net. Better yet, come and see us sometime! Well, that's all the news here. Please continue to pray for our ministry together! Take care and God bless.
Duffy and Bryan
Ronald Oates Sr. was admitted to Goldsboro hospital on Thursday after falling twice due to weakness. On Monday, he will leave the hospital and enter the Brithaven rehab facility across from the hospital. Among other things, the pain medicine affects his balance when walking. Until his falls, he had been able to walk to the bathroom, etc. using a walker. He will be 89 next Saturday, July 29th. Ronald Jr.
Ronald Oates Sr. spent July 4th in Raleigh at the home of Ronald Oates Jr., Linda, and Nancy. Rudy and friend Sara McSwain were present along with Kathy Oates Parzygnat and husband Mark. Dad had a great day! He bounced back to have his best day in months. He even got in the swimming pool for a few minutes. He thought that he would swim a couple laps and get out. Unfortunately, he found that could not swim at all. He was a great sport and had his old sense of humor and wit back. Sadly, his health is failing very rapidly. We were hoping to have a huge 90th birthday celebration on July 29, 2001. We are afraid now that he will not make it to his 89th. It was a very special and memorable day for all of us. Ronald Jr.
Who says you can't teach an old dad new tricks...On Saturday, May 20th Rudy graduated with a Masters in Theology from Columbia Biblical Seminary--a 10+ year dream. Rebecca & Grayson, Liz & Dan, Deborah, Jessica & Joshua, Marlene & Mark Jenkins and Sarah McSwain were all there to celebrate this exciting achievement and to cheer him down the aisle. Rudy will spend the summer doing missions projects in Amsterdam & Jordan and the next year doing an internship for his church, Reynolda Presbyterian, in Winston-Salem, NC. Yeah Dad!!!
This past Sunday, had a nice visit from Gail Connell, Duffy and Bryan Huffman, and Brad's girl friend, Malinda. While the others enjoyed the backyard pool, Gail and I were hard at work scanning some of her collection of photos to share with the Oates Family. See "What's New" for Gail's contribution to the family. Especially, checkout the one of Glenda, Gail, and Sandra sitting on the sofa in Grandma and Granddad Oates' living room(taken about 1950). That was 50 years ago! Gosh, you girls are getting old. Ronald Jr.
Last Saturday, I visited the Oates Family Cemetery in Sampson County, located behind the Edwin Oates homesite. Tom Hopkins met me at the cemetery and we took photographs of each tomb stone and grave marker (not your normal thing to do on a Saturday afternoon). We took a walk down the corn rows towards Young Swamp to try and locate an earlier cemetery believed to be the grave site of Artesha Oates, wife of Jethro Oates (1732-1780), but gave up on that adventure until the Fall, when there is not so much under brush. Also, might need Uncle Hugh's or Jack's help in finding the exact location. Afterwards, Tom and I had a nice visit with Wanda Oates (Martin's wife) and toured Wanda's impressive high tech office in one corner of the house. Wanda and Martin maintain the cemetery. Wanda has since sent me a computer file of Jack Oates' second book which will soon be available at OatesFamily.com. Ron (Ronald Jr.) Oates
Hello all. Just an FYI. I've moved from McLean, Va. My new address is:
Tiffany N. D'Emidio 2008 16th St. NW Washington, DC 20009 My phone isn't hooked up yet but you can call my cell phone # 703.622.9370
Rudy is turning the big 60 on Wednesday the 17th. Happy Birthday Dad!!
As of June 15, 2000 Bryan and Duffy Huffman's new address will be: P.O. Box 356 Norlina, NC 27563-0356
Bryan and I are graduating from Asbury Theological Seminary on Sunday, May 21st. Bryan will be receiving his Master of Divinity degree and I will receive a Master of Arts in Christian Education. We are very excited about our future in ministry together and we hope that you will continue to pray for us as we go on this new adventure! Mom (Gail Jones Connell) is very excited that we will be close to home, only about an hour from Raleigh!
Ice Cream Party: You are invited to eat ice cream and cake on Saturday May 13 from 2:00 until 5:00 at Uncle Ronald's house in Faison. My daughter Deborah and her two kids (Josh and Jessica) are coming home from Germany and she wants to see every one. Also, dad would like to see all of the family. He has not been doing well lately and would enjoy some cheer. Help pass the word around and come eat some Bryers ice cream. If you know for sure you can come, let me know by email. Otherwise just show up. From: Rudy
Deborah Oates Sloan, Jessica and Joshua will arrive Charleston AFB on May 8 for a visit with her dad and family until May 30. She will be in Faison on Friday night May 12 until Sunday May 14. She hopes all of the family in the Faison area will stop for a visit.
Ron, thanks for making this Oates site available. It will be invaluable for all the family, especially the younger ones who have little interest in such matters now. I am Laura (Jim)Elizabeth Oates Smith, the fifth child of Edwin Oates and Laura Anderson Mitchell Oates. My husband is Philip C Smith Jr. and our children are Philip C. Smith III, Laura Melinda Smith Jones, who has already logged in, and Timothy Mitchel Smith. I have my mother's chess pie recipe and will send it to you later. Best wishes to all the Oates.
Job update! Tiffany D'Emidio accepted a Web Designer position with Burson-Marsteller on April 14th. Her new office is located at 1801 K St. NW. Contact info: Burson-Marsteller 1801 K St NW Washington, DC tiffany@pressevent.com
Dear Oates Family, Bryan and Duffy Huffman would like to let you know that we will be serving at Norlina United Methodist Church in Norlina, NC as of June 15, 2000. Bryan will be the senior pastor. We will let you know of our new address soon!
Ronald Sr. visited Aunt Serena Oates in Washington, D.C. and then spent the night at Tiffany D'Emidio's in D.C., enroute to Pennsylvania with Ann and Roger.
Ann and Roger D'Emidio are spending several days in Faison. When they return to PA, Ronald Sr. will go with them for a visit. While there, he will attend a concert by Betsy D'Emidio at West Virginia University where she is a student. Hope we can get him out more often. Ronald Jr.
Congratulations to Todd Oates, he got his Plumber Journeyman Card, three years of school and on the job training. Todd also won a plumbing contest for his Company and will be going to Maryland in May to the National Contest. Congratulations also to Mike and Michele Hewitt(Oates) they are moving to the University of Maryland, Mike will now be known as Dr. Hewitt.
This week, I received about 30 very interesting photos from Uncle Jack. They were all from WWII when he was stationed in the Pacific in New Caledonia and Manila, and then in Japan at the end of the war. The collection includes two special photos of Uncle Jack and Uncle Bunk together when they met up in Nagoya, Japan in the Winter of 1945. Uncle Bunk had been stationed in France and after the war ended in Europe was sent to Manila and then on to Japan. During the same period, Uncle Ralph was stationed in England.
Within the next two weeks, I hope to post these photos to the website. Ronald Jr.
Grandparents of David Cogdell Oates were David Cogdell and Anna his wife, maiden name not known. Capt. Daniel Cogdell and wife Mary B. Cogdell had no children. Jack
Well, we have certainly enjoyed viewing all the family pictures while we were celebrating the youngest daughter's 70th birthday which will be April 10. The youngest daughter being Miriam Oates Grimes. Present at our celebration was Hilda and Eddis, Jack, Jean, Janet, Carol and Jerry Ebel, Elizabeth and Phil Burroughs, Mary Martin, Danny and John Matthew Holloman at the Holloman residence where we enjoyed good old home cooked barbecued pork and turkey. April 8, 2000
Congratulations to Nancy Oates and the CATS Small Senior All-Stars on winning the Cheerleaders of America National Championship in Jacksonville, Florida this past weekend. This was their fifth try in five years. The CATS team is made up of 20 cheerleaders from 10 Raleigh area high schools. The team is coached by the N.C. State cheerleaders coaches.
Thanks for everyone's support! My new job is going great. I am working in Morehead City, NC at the NC Division of Marine Fisheries as a Marine Fisheries Tech II. Just waiting for sunny skies and warm temperatures for the fish to start biting! It was so nice to see many of you at the wedding and I hope to see you all again real soon. This is a great web site, keep it up!
Sincerely,
Bradley Eddis Connell
Tiffany D'Emidio has just returned from India. T.P. has taken on a new status in her life.
Betsy D'Emidio has just learned that she will study opera in Lucca, Italy this summer. We are very proud and excited.
Congratulations to all the new parents-to-be and Brad's new job.
Congratulations to Brad Connell (Gail & Dan's son), Dec. college graduate, on his new job with the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries. Brad is working in Morehead City as an Environmental Science Technician.
Michele and Mike Hewitt are expecting in September, the proud grandfather is Bill Oates.
MORE BIG EARS ON THE WAY! Scott and Vanessa Oates are expecting the stork in August. Jeeeze! If Hugh Jr. is going to be a grandpa, Carol must be old as hell!
Katherine Oates celebrated her 80th birthday Jan 30,2000. John and Marilyn flew to NC for a surprise visit. Happy Bithday Mom !
Directions to Kathy's wedding: Wedding will be at Saint Raphael Catholic Church in Raleigh. It is conveniently located off the Raleigh belt-line (I 440). You take the Old Wake Forest Rd, exit (the exit just before the Six Forks Road exit). After about 1 mile, "Wake Forest Road" changes name to "Falls of The Neuse Road". The church is on the left about 2 1/2 miles from the belt-line exit. Reception follows at the North Raleigh Hilton. You will pass the Hilton just after exiting the belt-line onto Old Wake Forest Road. It is also on the left as you drive to the church.
Doris Oates just turned 70 on January 26, 2000! All her biddies are going down for the weekend to help celebrate this momentous occasion.
Katharine Blanche Oates (daughter of Hugh jr. and Kate) married Trey Browder on January 8, 2000 in Washington, DC. Katharine Just graduated with honors with a BA in Psychology from UNC-Chapel Hill and will be attending law school in the fall. Trey is currently attending Virginia Tech where he is working on his second engineering degree.
Anyone see the person in the window from picture "The Loafers Bench" I know who it is do U ?? Also not sure names are in the right order. BILL OATES (sandboates@wwnet.net)
Kathy Oates (daughter of Ron & Linda Oates) will be married to Mark Parzygnat on Saturday, February 5, 2000 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Kathy is a Junior at North Carolina State University majoring in Communications. Kathy works part-time for IBM while attending college. Mark is a graduate of N.C. State University and a software engineer at IBM. You can learn more about Kathy and Mark by visiting their wedding website at http://www.wedserv.com and Select "Visiting a WebSite". WebSite name: OatesParzygnat; WebSite password: InLove
