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Dr. Thomas Benjamin Bates

Birth	:	5 Feb 1831 Union County, South Carolina, USA
Death	:	8 Jan 1917 Union County, South Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Harveytown Cemetery, Huntington, Cabell County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.4007570, -82.4731090
Description	:	The obituary for Thomas Benjamin Bates on this page is correct, as he was born 5 Feb 1831. Thomas was a twin brother to Farr Humphrey Bates, also born on that day. Unfortunately, the gravestone birth date is in error. The 1 Jun 1830 census lists their father, Farr Bates, with no wife or children. Contributor: cherokee525 (48636922) Mary J. E. Sartor md 8 May 1866 Union Co, SC Sarah Ann I. Sartor md Oct 1874 Union Co, SC Obit: The Union Times (Friday... Read More	The obituary for Thomas Benjamin Bates on this page is correct, as he was born 5 Feb 1831. Thomas was a twin brother to Farr Humphrey Bates, also born on that day. Unfortunately, the gravestone birth date is in error. The 1 Jun 1830 census lists their father, Farr Bates, with no wife or children. Contributor: cherokee525 (48636922) Mary J. E. Sartor md 8 May 1866 Union Co, SC Sarah Ann I. Sartor md Oct 1874 Union Co, SC Obit: The Union Times (Friday 1/12/1917) Dr. Thomas B. Bates Claimed By Death "He was one of Union County's Oldest and Best Citizens--He was Surgeion in 5th S. C. Infantry During the War Between the States, and Often Related Many Historical Facts of Those Trying Days". Carlisle, Jan. 10.--Dr. T. B. Bates died at his home at Carlisle on Monday, January 8, at the age of 86 years. He was the son of Mr. Farr Bates and Mrs. Catherine Danner Bates of this county and was born Feb. 5th 1831. Dr. Bates graduated from Jefferson Medical college when he was about 20 years of age and returned to his native county to locate; here he practiced medicine for about 25 years and was an extensive and successful planter. During the war, he was surgeon in the Fifth South Carolina Infantry and never tired of telling the United Daughters of the Confederacy of "War Times," giving historical facts and assisting them whenever called upon. He was twice married; his first wife was Miss Mary Jane Sartor, of this county, who died leaving one child, Mr. W. F. Bates, of Carlisle, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Dr. Bates was married the second time to a sister of his first wife, Miss Sara Ann Sartor, who died January 7th, 1911, of this union one child survives, Mr. F. H. Bates of Albany, Ga. Dr. Bates was a man of strong convictions and high intelligence, loyal in his friendships and was held in the highest esteem by his neighbors who knew him best. He was buried Tuesday at Mt. Vernon Presbyterian church, three miles this side of Union, the services being conducted by Rev. J. F. Matheson. A large concourse of people gathered to pay a last tribute of respect to the good old doctor. The floral tributes were beautiful. Among whom were the old darkies and his faithful servants bowed in grief at the death of their kind master. newspaper article provided by Rebecca Sheehan-Plotkin

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Where is Dr. Thomas Benjamin Bates's memorial?
Dr. Thomas Benjamin Bates's memorial is located at: Harveytown Cemetery, Huntington, Cabell County, USA.
When did Dr. Thomas Benjamin Bates death?
Dr. Thomas Benjamin Bates death on 8 Jan 1917 in Union County, South Carolina, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Dr. Thomas Benjamin Bates's memorial?
Latitude: 38.4007570
Longitude: -82.4731090

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Mary Jane Elisabeth Sartor Bates

(1842 - 1872)

Sarah Ann Sartor Bates

(1844 - 1914)

Siblings

Farr Humphrey Bates

(1831 - 1883)

Catharine Sanders

(1827 - 1840)

Children

William Farr Bates

(1866 - 1955)

John S. “Jack” Bates

(1871 - 1891)

Infant Bates

(1872 - 1872)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Harveytown Cemetery
Huntington, Cabell County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4007570, -82.4731090

2. Huxham Cemetery
Cabell County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3939610, -82.4790640

3. Crawford Cemetery
Chesapeake, Lawrence County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4178650, -82.4987330

4. Union Hill Cemetery
Chesapeake, Lawrence County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4300003, -82.4646988

5. Earl Cemetery
Huntington, Cabell County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3778370, -82.4467290

6. First Presbyterian Church Columbarium
Huntington, Cabell County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4196950, -82.4409840

7. Trinity Episcopal Church Columbarium
Huntington, Cabell County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4197500, -82.4395790

8. Enslow Park Presbyterian Church Columbarium
Cabell County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4043460, -82.4312300

9. Kennedy-Duncan Family Cemetery
Huntington, Cabell County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3895120, -82.5157150

10. Chadwick and Ewing Cemetery
Boyd County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3805556, -82.4347222

11. Burlington 37 Cemetery
Burlington, Lawrence County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4114660, -82.5203420

12. Ward-Stewart Cemetery
Huntington, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3848740, -82.5196810

13. Journeys End
Huntington, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3722310, -82.5127660

14. Chesapeake Memorial Gardens
Chesapeake, Lawrence County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4372150, -82.4422510

15. Harrison Cemetery
Huntington, Cabell County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3755560, -82.4273660

16. Spring Hill Cemetery
Huntington, Cabell County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4091988, -82.4158020

17. Green Lawn Cemetery
Burlington, Lawrence County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4089012, -82.5307999

18. Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens
Huntington, Cabell County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4067001, -82.4131012

19. Powers Cemetery
Cabell County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3847120, -82.4156850

20. Flowers Cemetery
Huntington, Cabell County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3648000, -82.4274000

21. Beckner Cemetery
Cabell County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3648660, -82.4270490

22. Spring Valley Memory Gardens
Huntington, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3767400, -82.5339100

23. Mount Union Cemetery
Hodges, Cabell County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3649000, -82.4190000

24. South Cemetery
South Point, Lawrence County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4216500, -82.5397000