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  Bates, Martin W.
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NameMartin W. Bates
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Dover, Delaware , United States
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Born February 24, 1786
DiedJune 01, 1869 (83 years)
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Last ModifedMagical Horse
Mar 02, 2011 01:39pm
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InfoBATES, Martin Waltham, a Senator from Delaware; born in Salisbury, Conn., February 24, 1786; attended the common schools; moved to Delaware and taught school for several years; studied medicine and later studied law; admitted to the bar in 1822 and commenced practice in Dover, Kent County, Del.; member, State house of representatives 1826; delegate to the State constitutional convention 1852; elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of John M. Clayton and served from January 14, 1857, to March 3, 1859; unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1858; resumed the practice of law until his death in Dover, Del., January 1, 1869; interment in the Old Methodist Cemetery.

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  01/14/1857 DE US Senate - Special Election Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/08/1836 DE District At Large Lost 47.44% (-5.12%)
  11/13/1832 DE District At Large Lost 49.32% (-1.37%)
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