Bates, Matt
Item
Title
Bates, Matt
Gender
Male
Biography
Described in William Bates 1823 will, "My yellow man Matt, about 32 years of age" Granted his freedom upon the death of William Bates. Went on to assist in Underground Railroad activity in North Bend.
Member
Birth date
circa 1791
Place of birth
Participant in
Resided in
Relationship
Slaveholder(s): Bates, William
Bibliographic citation(s)
Boone County Will Book B, page 422
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| Title | Alternate label | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 1818--Matt Bates Excluded Due to Underground Railroad Involvement | Event | |
| 1823--Freedom for Matt Bates | Event |
| Title | Alternate label | Class |
|---|---|---|
| Bates, William | Person |