George J. Bates

George J. Bates
George J. Bates as a Massachusetts State Representative in the early 1920s
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 6th district
In office January 3, 1937 – November 1, 1949
Preceded by	A. Piatt Andrew
Succeeded by	William H. Bates
41st Mayor of Salem, Massachusetts
In office 1924–1937
Preceded by	Denis J. Sullivan
Succeeded by	Edward A. Coffey
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives Eighteenth Essex District
In office 1919 – 1922
Personal details
Born	George Joseph Bates February 25, 1891 Salem, Massachusetts
Died	November 1, 1949(1949-11-01) (aged 58)
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Nora Jennings
Alma mater	Bentley University

George Joseph Bates (February 25, 1891 – November 1, 1949) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Massachusetts. Born in Salem, Massachusetts, he served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives 1918-1924. Bates was then elected Mayor of Salem in 1924 at the age of 33. He served as mayor until 1937, at which time he was sworn in as a Republican member of the House in the 75th Congress. He was re-elected six times.

Bates died in the crash of Eastern Air Lines Flight 537 in Washington, D.C. in 1949. He was replaced in the House by his son, William Henry Bates. He was buried at St. Mary's Cemetery in Salem. Bates Elementary School in Salem is named after George J. Bates and his son.

His daughter, Carolyn (Bates) Stanton, is the maternal grandmother of comedian John Mulaney.