Background
Bates, George Dennis was born on August 18, 1866 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of George Dennis and Mary Ann (Mathews) Bates.
Bates, George Dennis was born on August 18, 1866 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of George Dennis and Mary Ann (Mathews) Bates.
Educational public schools, Akron.
Began as messenger, 2d National Bank, Akron, 1885, assistant cashier, 1892, cashier, 1902. Vice president 1st-2d National Bank, since 1911. Became president 1st Trust & Savings Bank, 1926.
Chairman of the Board First-City Trust & Savings Bank, 1929-1931.
Vice chairman First-Central Trust Company, since 1931.
Member Akron Chamber Commerce (president).
Married Laura Gaebler, August 26, 1905.