My great-great grandmother was Arminta Clear/Clair married George Allan Bates around Kentucky/West Virginia. I'm almost positive that her parents were James Clear and Tabitha Rose. James and Tabitha moved to Pikeville, Kentucky which is where Arminta was born. I found them on a census just a few years before here birth. I am not sure who James and Tabitha's parents are though.

I have found a lot of info on the Clears in Smyth County, trying to make the connection. I will send you what I have. You can email me at webmaster@easternwoodlandindian.com

Thanks,
Rebecca Frazer