Ormus Eaton Bates
Ormus Eaton Bates immigrated to Utah with his family in 1862, as evidenced by Perpetual Emigration Fund records.
In 1868, he was an out-and-back teamster for the Mumford company. His name is mentioned in William James Kimber's life history concerning his experience of crossing the plains. His name was written as "Armis Bates." Also mentioned in Kimber's account was James Rathall, adjutant to Captain Mumford.
Born
1848 January 17
Date Details
Occurred On 1848 January 17
Traveled in Company Unknown (1862)
1862 (Age 13) Pioneers in Company
Date Details
Occurred Circa 1862
Joined Company
Circa 1862
Company Arrived
Traveled in Edward T. Mumford Company (1868)
1868 September 1 – 24 (Age 20) Pioneers in Company
Roles
Teamster
Date Details
Started On 1868 September 1
Joined Company
Ended On 1868 September 24
Company Arrived
Married Augusta Eliasson
1875 March 22 (Age 27)
Died
1921 November 1 (Age 73)
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Ormus Eaton Bates (1848 - 1921) Profile