IRA D. BATES

Bates, Ira D. (born c.1845) — of Thompson, Windham County, Conn. Born in Uxbridge, Worcester County, Mass. Republican. Merchant; member of Connecticut state house of representatives, 1886; member of Connecticut state senate 16th District, 1887-88; store keeper.
Father: Peter Bates Jr. b. abt 1817 in Massachusetts
Mother: Mary [Bates] b. abt 1821 in New Hampshire
Spouse 1: Abby [Bates] b. abt 1842 in Maine
Children:
Gertrude Bates b. abt 1871 Massachusetts
Louisa Bates b. abt 1878 Massachusetts
Spouse 2: Lydia (Sydney) [Bates] b. abt 1864 Connecticut
Marruage: abt 1897

Sources:
U.S. Federal Census
The Political Graveyard
Submitted by Deborah Crowell