Seems like there's a few of us scattered around the baords trying to track down those illusive threads of history for the Bates & McNeills of Avoca, Canada (and Co Tyrone/Antrim Ireland). Perhaps between all of us we can make the connection once we all connect. I probably have the least amount of information, but would be happy to share what I have and what I've surmissed. If you're interested send me an e-mail and we'll start an information sharing network,
PATTY Bates