Ray County, Missouri Biographies - Richard W. Bates (b. 1847)

Source: History of Ray County, Missouri 1881; p.629-630


RICHARD W. BATES

Richard W. Bates. The subject of this sketch was born in Ray county, Missouri, February 14, 1847.
His parents were William and Zerilda Bates. His father is a native of Virginia, he came from that
state to Ray county, in the year 1835, and is yet living here in his sixty-seventh year. His
mother (Zerilda) was born in the state of Kentucky. Our subject remained at home, with his parents,
working on the farm in summer, and attending such schools as he could have access to, in the
winter, until he attained his majority. Richard W. Bates was married in the month of January, 1871,
by Rev. Mr. Newland, of the M. E. Church, to Miss Mary Miller. She lived only about eighteen months
after marriage, and her early demise was much lamented by a large circle of friends and relatives.
Mr. Bates was again married March 22, 1877, by Rev. J. M. Wheeler, of the Baptist Church, to
Miss P. Gaut (sic Gant), daughter of Joshua R. and Winnie A. Gaut (sic Gant), natives of the state
of North Carolina. She was born in Ray county, Missouri, March 18, 1846. One child has been born to
Mr. and Mrs. Bates, named, Sallie, date of birth, October 30, 1871. Mr. Bates owns one hundred and
fifty-four acres of good land, one hundred and fifteen acres under cultivation, the rest growing
timber of good quality. He is also engaged, to a considerable extent, in raising and feeding 
livestock. Mr. Bates is a practical, successful farmer, and a good citizen.


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