BATES, A.J. - A.J. Bates, retired capitalist and banker, died at his home in this city on Wednesday, October 24th, at the age of 84 years. He had been a familiar figure on the streets of Bentonville for fully sixty years. He was taken ill about a month ago and gradually grew worse. His death had been expected for several days. Funeral services, conducted by the Rev. W.T. Thompson, were held this afternoon at the M.E. church, South. Rev. Thompson was assisted by the other pastors in this city. Burial was made in the City Cemetery. Beside his widow, Mrs. Ellen S. Bates, he is survived by a half sister, Mrs. Nora Woods of Oregon, and Seth Bates of this city, a nephew. Mr. Bates was born near Dadeville, Mo. July 22, 1844. He joined the Confederate army during the Civil war adn served under General Price and General Shelby. He came to Bentonville in 1866 where he married Miss Ellen T. Sloss. Had he lived until Decmeber 13th the two would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Later Mr. Bates entered the banking business with Col. W.A. Terry and S.F. Stah and organized the Benton County Bank. He sold his interest in this institution in 1900 and became one of the organizers of the First National Bank of which he was president until 1920 when he retired from active business duties. In a series of articles published in the Record and Democrat this spring, giving a sketch of the lives of distinguished old settlers and veterans, was one in regard to the life of Mr. Bates. This article was read at the funeral today. [Benton County Record & Democrat & Sun - Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas - October 25, 1928]
BATES, A.J. - A.J. Bates, retired capitalist and banker, died at his home in this city on Wednesday, October 24th, at the age of 84 years. He had been a familiar figure on the streets of Bentonville for fully sixty years. He was taken ill about a month ago and gradually grew worse. His death had been expected for several days. Funeral services, conducted by the Rev. W.T. Thompson, were held this afternoon at the M.E. church, South. Rev. Thompson was assisted by the other pastors in this city. Burial was made in the City Cemetery. Beside his widow, Mrs. Ellen S. Bates, he is survived by a half sister, Mrs. Nora Woods of Oregon, and Seth Bates of this city, a nephew. Mr. Bates was born near Dadeville, Mo. July 22, 1844. He joined the Confederate army during the Civil war adn served under General Price and General Shelby. He came to Bentonville in 1866 where he married Miss Ellen T. Sloss. Had he lived until Decmeber 13th the two would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Later Mr. Bates entered the banking business with Col. W.A. Terry and S.F. Stah and organized the Benton County Bank. He sold his interest in this institution in 1900 and became one of the organizers of the First National Bank of which he was president until 1920 when he retired from active business duties. In a series of articles published in the Record and Democrat this spring, giving a sketch of the lives of distinguished old settlers and veterans, was one in regard to the life of Mr. Bates. This article was read at the funeral today. [Benton County Record & Democrat & Sun - Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas - October 25, 1928]
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