My mothers family name is Kattes. I have traced them from Texas back to Joseph Samuel Katts, born August, 1808 in Upper Alloway Creek, Salem Co, New Jersey. He married Elizabeth Clark Arones, daughter of Samuel Arones and Mary Clark in Mannington, Salem Co, NJ, March 28, 1829. The surname of 8 of their 9 children changed from Katts to Kattes (note double T and pronounced like "gates", not "cats").

Does anyone find a "fit" with this bunch. I would appreciate any help finding more Katts in this area (or anywhere). The Kattes bunch appear to be few in number. Thanks.