Andrew Jackson BATES (VETERAN CSA)

PRIVATE CSA
Company K 26 Regiment Arkansas Infantry
Civil War Confederate
July 22, 1844 - October 24, 1928

Source: www.nps.gov M376 roll 2

*Obituary
Benton County Record & Democrat & Sun
Thursday, October 25, 1928

BATES, A.J. - A.J. Bates, retired capitalist and banker, died at his home in this city on Wednesday, October 24th, at the age of 84 years. He had been a familiar figure on the streets of Bentonville for fully sixty years. He was taken ill about a month ago and gradually grew worse. His death had been expected for several days. Funeral services, conducted by the Rev. W.T. Thompson, were held this afternoon at the M.E. church, South. Rev. Thompson was assisted by the other pastors in this city. Burial was made in the City Cemetery. Besides his widow, Mrs. Ellen S. Bates, he is survived by a half sister, Mrs. Nora Woods of Oregon, and Seth Bates of this city, a nephew. Mr. Bates was born near Dadeville, Mo. July 22, 1844. He joined the Confederate army during the Civil war and served under General Price and General Shelby. He came to Bentonville in 1866 where he married Miss Ellen T. Sloss. Had he lived until December 13th the two would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Later Mr. Bates entered the banking business with Col. W.A. Terry and S.F. Stahl and organized the Benton County Bank. He sold his interest in this institution in 1900 and became one of the organizers of the First National Bank of which he was president until 1920 when he retired from active business duties. In a series of articles published in the Record and Democrat this spring, giving a sketch of the lives of distinguished old settlers and veterans, was one in regard to the life of Mr. Bates. This article was read at the funeral today.

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