Henry C. Bates
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Henry Clay Bates (1843–1909)
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January 29, 1843 Derby Line, Vermont |
| Died | March 12, 1909 (aged 66) Berkeley, California |
| Nationality | American |
Henry Clay Bates (January 29, 1843 – March 12, 1909) was a Vermont lawyer and politician who served as the 41st Lieutenant Governor of Vermont and as a federal judge.
Henry Clay Bates was born in Derby Line, Vermont on January 29, 1843.
He taught school in Vermont and Maine and studied law before enlisting for the Civil War. Bates served as a member of Company C, 4th Massachusetts Heavy Artillery.
After the war he was an active member of the Grand Army of the Republic.
Bates resumed his legal studies after leaving the Army, attained admission to the bar in 1866 and practiced law in St. Johnsbury.
A Republican, he served in numerous local offices, including Superintendent of Schools of Guildhall and Town Meeting Moderator of St. Johnsbury.
Bates also served as Caledonia County State's Attorney from 1880 to 1882 and 1892 to 1894.
From 1886 to 1890 Bates was a member of the Vermont Senate and served as Senate President.
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