Obit of BATES, George R. (b.1840 d.1916), Mille Lacs Co., MN
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Obit of George R. Bates 
<The Princeton Union, Dec. 28, 1916>

    George R. Bates, a respected resident of this village, and a veteran 
of the Civil war, answered the final summons last Friday.
    Funeral services were conducted from the family residence Sunday 
afternoon by Rev. S. Johnson of the Congregational church. Six members of 
Co. G. acted as pallbearers.  Interment was in Oak Knoll cemetery.
    Geo. R. Bates was born in Quebec, Canada, February 12, 1840.  He came 
to the United States when a young man, and enlisted in Co. I of the First 
Wisconsin, at the first call for volunteers for the Civil War.  He served 
his adopted country well, and received an honorable discharge on July 9, 
1863, because of disabilities. On December 2, 1864, having fully recovered 
from battle wounds, re-enlisted and served until hostilities ceased.
    Mr. Bates was united in marriage to Miss Martha A. Howard on October 
1, 1867, and came to Minnesota with his wife about 35 years ago, locating 
on a farm in Spencer Brooke, Isanti County.  They resided in Spencer Brook 
eight years, and then removed to Princeton, which place has since been 
their home.
    Besides the widow deceased is survived by three sons, Jackson, Burdette, 
and Henry.
    George R. Bates was a companionable gentleman, a good citizen, and as 
a husband and father was all that could be desired.  His war record was a 
splendid one.  He volunteered his services at the outset of hostilities, 
and after receiving an honorable discharge re-enlisted and served his country 
with honor and credit until the close of the war.
    The widow and children take this means to express their heartfelt thanks 
to all who tendered sympathy and aid to them in their hour of sorrow.  They 
are truly appreciative.