Background
Bates, George Joseph was born on February 25, 1891 in Salem, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Thomas F. and Annie (Burns) Bates.
Bates, George Joseph was born on February 25, 1891 in Salem, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Thomas F. and Annie (Burns) Bates.
Educational public schools, Salem.
Member Massachusetts Legislature, 1918-1924. Mayor Salem, 1924-1937. Member 75th and 78th to 80th Congresses (1937-1949), 6th Massachusetts District.
Member Massachusetts Legislature, 1918-1924. Member 75th and 78th to 80th Congresses (1937-1949), 6th Massachusetts District.
Married Nora Jennings, October 31, 1911. Children: Thomas (deceased), Mary, Catherine, William, Margaret (deceased), George, Raymond, Carolyn, Francis.