Bates House Is Example of Henderson's Rich History
OLIVER BATES was born 7 Aug. 1763 in Shelburn, Franklin co. Mass, the son of JOHN and MARTHA FOSTER BATES. He was a soldier of the Revolutionary War, enlisting July 1, 1778 in Capt. Prichard’s Co, Col. John Creaton’s Massachusetts Regiment and was discharged April 7, 1779. He enlisted July 1, 1780 served as a private in Capt. William Taylor’s Company, in the Second Massachusetts Regiment commanded by Col. Badlam and was discharged Jan. 1, 1781. He was allowed his pension which was executed April 23, 1818 and at that time was 55 and living in Henderson, Jefferson County New York. ( File #S-44598).
The Oliver-Cyrus Bates Home was placed on the State and National Register of Historic Sites, in July 2004 and was the first site in the town of Henderson to be so Recognized. The National Register Information System ID is 04000710. The site may have been part of the Underground Railroad and Orson Pratt, one of the original 12 Apostles of the Mormon Church was married to Sarah Bates on July 4, 1836 on the site.
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The Oliver-Cyrus Bates Home was placed on the State and National Register of Historic Sites, in July 2004 and was the first site in the town of Henderson to be so Recognized. The National Register Information System ID is 04000710. The site may have been part of the Underground Railroad and Orson Pratt, one of the original 12 Apostles of the Mormon Church was married to Sarah Bates on July 4, 1836 on the site.