His death certificate records Emory M. Bates, age 69 years 6 months 3 days, birthdate blank, born in Whiteburg, Letcher Co., Ky, died 9 Sep 1943 in Plumers Landing, Fleming Co., Ky, married, husband of Rosan Bates, age 60, father Robert Bates, mother’s maiden name Eliza Hall, both born in Whiteburg, Ky, cause of death chronic myocarditis, informant Earl Weaver, Plumers Landing, Ky, burial in family cemetery.

1920 census of Fleming Co., Ky, Plummers Landing, enumerated 14 Jan, lists on p. 5B as family #97:
Bates, Emery, 53, farmer; Rosa, wife, 46; Garrett, son, 23, divorced; Amanda, dau, 20; Robert, son, 19; Carrie, dau, 17; Lizzie, dau, 16; Lula, dau, 10. All born Ky Ky Ky.