Church History Biographical Database
William Robert Bates
William's father, William Bates, was a merchant who came to the Valley with his family in 1862. For some reason, likely business, they all returned to England and he, his wife, and eight children are seen crossing the ocean and plains to the Valley again in 1866.
Born
1853 December 24
Date Details
Occurred On 1853 December 24
Traveled in James S. Brown Company (1862)
1862 July 28 – October 2 (Age 8) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
Date Details
Started On 1862 July 28
Joined Company
Ended On 1862 October 2
Company Arrived
Traveled in John D. Holladay Company (1866)
1866 July 16 – September 25 (Age 12) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
Date Details
Started On 1866 July 16
Joined Company
Ended On 1866 September 25
Company Arrived
Died
1880 (Age 27)