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A Patriot of the American Revolution for VIRGINIA. DAR Ancestor # A007525
One of VA's wealthiest individuals, pre-revolution. Captain in revolution member of VA Legislature. Lost everything in revolution. Family tradition has it that he was a captain in the American revolution, but proof has not been found. It was also said that he was a man of wealth and a member of the Virginia Legislature. again proof has not been found. From a SAR application it is stated William Bates assisted in establishing American independence while acting in the capacity of Public servant, supplied corn to the Continental army.
1749 |
November 23, 1749
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Goochland County, Virginia, United States
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1776 |
1776
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Virginia, USA
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1777 |
July 1777
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Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States
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1778 |
January 1778
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Halifax, Virginia, United States
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1779 |
October 29, 1779
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Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States
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1780 |
1780
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1780
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Halifax, Halifax County, Virginia, United States
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1783 |
1783
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Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States
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