Mathew Bates (1827-1885)

BATES

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 1/20/2011 at 22:04:43

From Story County Watchman September 25, 1885

Story City Haps.

Mathew Bates died at his residence near here Wednesday morning, after a lingering illness. He was one of the oldest settlers in the county and highly esteemed by all who knew him. The last rites will be appropriately observed Friday.