Hi Mike, I assume you didn't get my e-mail I sent to you privately. Ok here goes, I am Marie's half sister Ruth, Mike is my husband, you wanted his name when you choose your adopted name. Nolan [your real dad] was my momma's ,Lois, cousin. Marie knows no more than I do on the Bates line. If Nolan is still alive, & you know where he is, the best thing is to ask him his father's name & if he knows his grand fathers name. If so let me know as it could help me to try & find Charlie's line. With you & Nolan having Ollie's name it may mean Ollie was his dad. E- mail me at
ars0805@yahoo.com
Let me hear from you Ruth.