Frederick Bates (politician)

Frederick Bates (June 23, 1777 August 4, 1825), was an American attorney and politician. He was elected in 1824 as the second governor of Missouri and died in office in 1825. Before that he had served as a justice of the Territorial Supreme Court for Michigan Territory, was appointed by Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of the Louisiana Territory and started to build his political base in St. Louis.

Frederick Bates
2nd Governor of Missouri
In office
November 15, 1824  August 4, 1825
LieutenantBenjamin Harrison Reeves
Preceded byAlexander McNair
Succeeded byAbraham J. Williams
Personal details
Born(1777-06-23)June 23, 1777
Belmont, Goochland County, Virginia, U.S.
DiedAugust 4, 1825(1825-08-04) (aged 48)
Chesterfield, Missouri, U.S.
SpouseNancy Opie Ball
RelationsEdward (brother), James (brother); see Bates extended family
ChildrenEmily Caroline (1820–1891), Lucius Lee (1821–1898), Woodville (1823–1840) and Frederick Jr. (1826–1862)
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