Catherine Ruth Maxwell Bates
Catherine Ruth Maxwell, daughter of William Maxwell and Temperance (Timpy) House, in Clarke Co., GA July 18, 1869.
Catherine was born in Carroll County, GA, March 30, 1850 and died August 28, 1926. Both are buried in the Bates-Williams Cemetery in Clarke Co., GA.
She married William Jeff Bates was born July 21, 1848, either in Habersham or White Co., GA and died May 12, 1916 in Clarke Co, GA. He was the son of John Bates and Elizabeth Allen, both of whom are buried in Gilmer Co., GA.
contributed by Jimmie Boyett.