The Ford Barn

davehc · 02-21-2015, 04:34 PM

While trying to pass away the winter days , I got to wondering if any Barner's are from or near Franklin , NC . That is where I was told that my "30" Town Sedan came from , around fifteen years ago . I was wondering if anyone thereabouts would remember the previous owner , and could maybe tell me anything about him . I was told his name was Clyde Bates , and he was a Minister there , but what Church I don't know . He had a daughter named Dorthy Gregory , [ married name ] . She now lives in Michigan . Any info would be of interest to me , just for the sake of knowing a little more history of my car .
Thanks

George Miller · 02-21-2015, 07:35 PM

Not that I know off, but I use to do Parades there. I sold a couple of Town sedans in Raleigh area years ago. But have no idea were they are now.

You might Tar wheel A's in Raleigh.

4118truck · 02-21-2015, 07:50 PM

I live just up the mountain (20 miles) from Franklin. Unfortunately I don't know him, but I'll check around.

Jerry McConnell · 02-21-2015, 08:29 PM

I am from Clayton GA, 20 miles from Franklin also; family from NC. I don't recall the name, but I don't get home much anymore.

AL in NY · 02-21-2015, 08:48 PM

There's an address for Clyde Freeman Bates in Franklin, NC, but he died in 2005 (at 72). His wife Mildred is listed at that address. PM me and I'll give you her address and phone number.

Stretch Cab · 02-21-2015, 11:17 PM

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I will ask my step mom as she is from that area.

dlfrisch · 02-21-2015, 11:27 PM

I live in Spartanburg, South Carolina - I think you are SW of Asheville, NC. Close but not too close.

George Miller · 02-22-2015, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 4118truck

I live just up the mountain (20 miles) from Franklin. Unfortunately I don't know him, but I'll check around.

I did hill climbs with the Model A in Highlands NC beautiful place .

4118truck · 02-23-2015, 06:14 PM

There was a Clyde Bates that died awhile back. He and his brother ran B&B Concrete. The business is still ongoing. The number is 828-524-6483. Suggest you call and see if this was the same. If so I'm sure they will be willing to give you info. Western North Carolina folks are usually very helpful ...even to outsiders...especially if you let them know you have something in common. Just don't call and immediately start saying, " I need to know....". Ask them if they have time to help someone out? It's all the difference.

mcorrell · 02-24-2015, 09:58 AM

I will check with my father-in-law to see if he knew him. My wife is a native of Franklin. We currently live in Canton, NC which is about 50 miles north of Franklin. It is a beautiful area but a little far for us to take our '29 Coupe in its current state.

02-21-2015, 04:34 PM	#1
davehc Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Adrian , Mich. Posts: 386	Any "Barner's" In Franklin , NC ? While trying to pass away the winter days , I got to wondering if any Barner's are from or near Franklin , NC . That is where I was told that my "30" Town Sedan came from , around fifteen years ago . I was wondering if anyone thereabouts would remember the previous owner , and could maybe tell me anything about him . I was told his name was Clyde Bates , and he was a Minister there , but what Church I don't know . He had a daughter named Dorthy Gregory , [ married name ] . She now lives in Michigan . Any info would be of interest to me , just for the sake of knowing a little more history of my car . Thanks

02-21-2015, 07:35 PM	#2
George Miller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NC Posts: 2,975	Re: Any "Barner's" In Franklin , NC ? Not that I know off, but I use to do Parades there. I sold a couple of Town sedans in Raleigh area years ago. But have no idea were they are now. You might Tar wheel A's in Raleigh. Last edited by George Miller; 02-22-2015 at 08:53 AM.

02-21-2015, 07:50 PM	#3
4118truck Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Highlands, NC Posts: 40	Re: Any "Barner's" In Franklin , NC ? I live just up the mountain (20 miles) from Franklin. Unfortunately I don't know him, but I'll check around.

02-21-2015, 08:29 PM	#4
Jerry McConnell Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Athens AL Posts: 60	Re: Any "Barner's" In Franklin , NC ? I am from Clayton GA, 20 miles from Franklin also; family from NC. I don't recall the name, but I don't get home much anymore.

02-21-2015, 08:48 PM	#5
AL in NY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Upstate New York Posts: 1,162	Re: Any "Barner's" In Franklin , NC ? There's an address for Clyde Freeman Bates in Franklin, NC, but he died in 2005 (at 72). His wife Mildred is listed at that address. PM me and I'll give you her address and phone number. __________________ AL in NY

02-21-2015, 11:17 PM	#6
Stretch Cab Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lexington, NC Posts: 697	Re: Any "Barner's" In Franklin , NC ? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I will ask my step mom as she is from that area.

02-21-2015, 11:27 PM	#7
dlfrisch Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Florida - 32128 Posts: 416	Re: Any "Barner's" In Franklin , NC ? I live in Spartanburg, South Carolina - I think you are SW of Asheville, NC. Close but not too close.

02-23-2015, 06:14 PM	#9
4118truck Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Highlands, NC Posts: 40	Re: Any "Barner's" In Franklin , NC ? There was a Clyde Bates that died awhile back. He and his brother ran B&B Concrete. The business is still ongoing. The number is 828-524-6483. Suggest you call and see if this was the same. If so I'm sure they will be willing to give you info. Western North Carolina folks are usually very helpful ...even to outsiders...especially if you let them know you have something in common. Just don't call and immediately start saying, " I need to know....". Ask them if they have time to help someone out? It's all the difference.

02-24-2015, 09:58 AM	#10
mcorrell Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Canotn, NC Posts: 163	Re: Any "Barner's" In Franklin , NC ? I will check with my father-in-law to see if he knew him. My wife is a native of Franklin. We currently live in Canton, NC which is about 50 miles north of Franklin. It is a beautiful area but a little far for us to take our '29 Coupe in its current state. __________________ 1929 (early) Model A Special Coupe - restored to original 1964 Buick Wildcat convertible