William Francis Bates

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About William Francis Bates

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.

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William Francis Bates's Timeline

1749
November 23, 1749
Goochland County, Virginia, United States
1776
1776
Virginia, USA
1777
July 1777
Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States
1778
January 1778
Halifax, Virginia, United States
1779
October 29, 1779
Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States
1780
1780
1780
Halifax, Halifax County, Virginia, United States
1783
1783
Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States