Samuel Bates (1826-1900)

BATES

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 8/21/2011 at 17:39:45

From Story County Watchman February 23, 1900

DIED--At his residence on Monday last Saml Bates, aged 74 years, 1 month and 8 days. Mr. Bates was one of the oldest settlers of this county having held the office of county recorder for year commencing in 1866. He was a native of Ireland but came to this country at an early day. The funeral took place from the M. E. church under the ministration of Rev. Brown on Wednesday. He leaves a wife to look forward to a future reunion beyond the grave.