James Leslie Gates, b. 22 Dec 1850 in Essex County, New York, d. 25 Aug 1911 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, son of Daniel Gates & Jane Hewett. He married Lydie S. Artenzy Eyerly (1st wife) on March 16, 1872 in Neillsville, Clark County, Wisconsin. He married Katherine G. Mead (2nd wife) on July 2, 1885 in Northwood, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He married Anna Teuscher (3rd wife) on January 24, 1909 in St. Joseph County, Indiana.
John Gates, b. 1 Mar 1806 in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, d. 12 Dec 1877 in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Joel Gates & Joanna Stearns. He married Betsey W. Allen.