It's great to know that you're still looking.

I have a little information on the BATEYs (I leave that side of the family to my brother). I'll share what little I have and then try to get copies of my brother's stuff. I would love to know what you have.

My Grandfather is Hugh Lee BATEY. His father was of course, Shelby Alloway (I've seen it Attaway as well) BATEY. He was born 12 Nov 1886, married 17 July 1910 and died 22 Feb 1935.
Shelby's Shelby's wife was Ida Bell SMITH.

Shelby's parents were William Riley BATEY. His birth is listed 21 July 1861 in Paulding GA. William married on 17 Jan 1884 at the home of J.S. Parker in Cherokee AL. His death date is 10 Jan 1939 in Cherokee AL. He's buried at Carmel Presbyterian in AL. (I have photos' somewhere of his tombstone.)

I have Shelby's mother listed as Samantha Alice McCOLLUM. She was born 5 Sept 1861 at Patton's Chapel in Calhoun Al. She died 15 Apr 1926 in Calhoun AL.

I have more information if you're interested. Like I side, I'm interested in filling in some gaps, like all of Shelby's children.

Just let me know if you would like more information.

Happy Hunting,
GenHunter