Joseph E. Bates

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1837 – 1900

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Who was Joseph E. Bates?

Joseph E. Bates was a Denver, Colorado politician who served on the city council and as mayor.

Bates was born in Chautauqua County, New York and raised in Muskegon County, Michigan. He moved to Denver, Colorado in 1860, where he became involved in working for various businesses. He became active in city politics being elected a city councillor in 1868. Bates established enterprises including the Denver Brewery, Denver Pacific Railroad and the Denver Smelting and Refining Works. Joseph E. Bates was twice elected Mayor of Denver, in 1872 and again in 1885.

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Born
May 5, 1837
Also known as
  • Joseph Bates
Died
Sep 22, 1900

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on July 23, 2013

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