Last revised: 23 Dec 2009

William Bates
(1737 - 1811)

Born 1737 Orange Co. (now Montgomery Co), Virginia
Died 1811 Wythe Co., Virginia

William Bates helped gain American Independence while acting in the capacity of Patriot by signing a petition making Watagua Settlement into Washington Co., North Carolina. He also served as an Ensign in the 3rd Virginia Continental Line.