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| Affiliation | Democratic |
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| Name | Martin W. Bates |
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Dover, Delaware , United States |
| Email | None |
| Website | None |
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February 24, 1786
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| Died | June 01, 1869
(83 years)
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| Contributor | Chronicler |
| Last Modifed | Magical Horse
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| Info | BATES, Martin Waltham, a Senator from Delaware; born in Salisbury, Conn., February 24, 1786; attended the common schools; moved to Delaware and taught school for several years; studied medicine and later studied law; admitted to the bar in 1822 and commenced practice in Dover, Kent County, Del.; member, State house of representatives 1826; delegate to the State constitutional convention 1852; elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of John M. Clayton and served from January 14, 1857, to March 3, 1859; unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1858; resumed the practice of law until his death in Dover, Del., January 1, 1869; interment in the Old Methodist Cemetery.
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