In the 1940 census Texas is listed as his birthplace.
1950 Directory lists William C Bates as a storekeeper who lived with his wife Hazel at h743 Elmwood Ave in Buffalo. He was my great uncle and is a roadblock in my research.
I have no idea when he passed away and there are no Social Security records as he was born in Canada and didn't become a US Citizen. I am hoping someone on here remembers him or where his Gas Station/ Store was located. He had 2 daughters Shirley Bates Guest and Sharon Bates Hershberger and a step son Wilmer H Bombarger. Any insight would be greatly appreciated! Thanks
In the 1940 census Texas is listed as his birthplace.
“We in America do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate.” ― Thomas Jefferson
William c Bates, 743 Elmwood is on a list of 'missing' pistol "carry permit" holders in the Buffalo Courier, July 17, 1961.
http://fultonhistory.com/Newspapers%...rm%2ehtml&.pdf
Georgia L Schlager
From the Buffalo Courier Express April 23, 1948
http://fultonhistory.com/Newspapers%...rm%2ehtml&.pdf
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Looks like the Stepson was married in 1952: http://www.fultonhistory.com/Newspap...rm%2ehtml&.pdf
Wilmer Bombarger. Sloan—Joan Magavero, 870 Lafayette.
“We in America do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate.” ― Thomas Jefferson
Oh how awesome!! That is him!! I know it said he was born in Texas but that was incorrect. I have his birth notice in Canada. He was a secretive man. I wonder when he died? Thank You so much for posting this!
Any idea when he died? My Great Aunt Violet. his siter pased in 1992 and he is mentioned in her obit as surviving.
Any ideas on where to search for a death? I have tried Ancestry.com and Find a Grave. Also looked into a few of your local funeral homes. I have not found a Social Security record but I assume he never became a US citizen and wasn't eligible.
It appears he and his wife Hazel owned 52 Leonard Street in Buffalo. The owner history is:
Owner Book-Page/Date
MILLIGAN HARRY F & W 7186-95 * 12/8/1965 *
BATES WILLIAM C & HAZEL V 8845-385 * 10/25/1979 *
BATES HAZEL V 10173-658 * 5/18/1990 *
BATES TRUST 10217-284 * 9/20/1990 *
DIGGS LARRY W & SHEILA J 10328-317 * 9/13/1991 *
Looks like his wife Hazel died in 1991:
Name: Hazel V. Bates
Birth: 30 Oct 1907
Death: Feb 1991 - Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
Civil: New York
Last edited by dtwarren; March 23rd, 2015 at 07:00 PM.
“We in America do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate.” ― Thomas Jefferson
I found your Great aunt violet's marriage license info for her 2nd marriage -
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3....-64?cc=1410397
Georgia L Schlager
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