Matthew H Bates (1822–1853)

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    Born
    1822
    Died
    1853

    When was Matthew H Bates born? 1822.

    When did Matthew H Bates die? 1853.

    Life story

    Matthew H Bates (1822–1853) was born in 1822, and died in 1853, at about age 31. A cemetery record documents Matthew H's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Matthew H's life.

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    The world Matthew H lived through

    1. 1825 · age 3 — The Erie Canal opened

    2. 1845 · age 23 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    3. 1846 · age 24 — The Mexican–American War began

    4. 1848 · age 26 — The California Gold Rush began

    Questions about Matthew H Bates

    When was Matthew H Bates born?

    Matthew H Bates was born in 1822.

    When did Matthew H Bates die?

    Matthew H Bates died in 1853.

    How old was Matthew H Bates at the time of death?

    Matthew H Bates was about 31 years old.

    Where is Matthew H Bates buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Matthew H's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Matthew H Bates was born?

    James Monroe was president of the United States when Matthew H was born.

    Who was president when Matthew H Bates died?

    In 1853, the U.S. presidents were Millard Fillmore and Franklin Pierce.

    What major events happened during Matthew H Bates's lifetime?

    During Matthew H's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 3); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 23); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 24); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 26).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Matthew H Bates?

    Federal censuses taken during Matthew H's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1822

    2. Death

      1853

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Matthew H Bates (1822–1853)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/matthew-h-bates-1822-1853-a681e29c/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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