Bates/Bateson's from Flitcham, Norfolk, England
I am researching a line of Bates from Flitcham, Norfolk some of whom changed their last name to Bateson.There was a John Bates b. app 1805, with a son Joseph Bates b. app 1844 (wife Elizabeth Ralph).They had a son James Bateson (who married Martha Jane Broughton) among many other children.The Bates seemed to have been primarily Farm Hands or Agricultural workers.
Any information anyone may have would be appreciated.
T. Skelton