Background
Bates, Theodore Cornelius was born on June 4, 1843 in N. Brookfield, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Elijah and Sarah (Fletcher) Bates.
Bates, Theodore Cornelius was born on June 4, 1843 in N. Brookfield, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Elijah and Sarah (Fletcher) Bates.
Academic education Derry, New Hampshire (U.S.)
Father of Tryphosa Bates Batcheller. Became identified with Worcester Corset Company, 1876, of which for many years was sole proprietor. Was the 1st large manufacturer of Massachusetts to adopt weekly payment system.
One of the chief promoters Worcester Electric Light Company, North. Brookfield Railroad, North. Brookfield Free Public Library, North. Brookfield Water Works System.
Trustee People's Savings Bank of Worcester, since 1876.
Member Massachusetts House of Representatives, 1879, Senate, 1883 (declined unanimous renomination to both offices). Member Massachusetts State Board of Health, 1885-1890. Congregationalist.; Mason.
Married Emma Frances Duncan, December 24, 1868.