John Bates facts for kids
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John Lewis Bates
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| 41st Governor of Massachusetts | |
| In office January 8, 1903 – January 5, 1905 |
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| Lieutenant | Curtis Guild, Jr. |
| Preceded by | Winthrop M. Crane |
| Succeeded by | William Lewis Douglas |
| 38th Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts | |
| In office 1900–1903 |
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| Governor | Winthrop M. Crane |
| Preceded by | Winthrop M. Crane |
| Succeeded by | Curtis Guild, Jr. |
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| Born | September 18, 1859 Easton, Massachusetts |
| Died | June 8, 1946 (aged 86) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Clara Elizabeth Smith |
| Profession | Lawyer |
John Lewis Bates (born September 18, 1859 – died June 8, 1946) was an important political leader from Massachusetts. He served as the 41st Governor of Massachusetts.
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Early Life and Political Start
John Lewis Bates was born in Easton, Massachusetts. He grew up and later became a lawyer. This job often involves understanding laws and helping people with legal issues.
Bates was a member of the Republican Party. This is one of the major political parties in the United States.
Serving in the House
From 1894 to 1899, Bates was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. This is a group of elected officials who make laws for the state. Think of it like a state-level parliament.
For part of his time there, from 1897 to 1899, he was the Speaker of the House. The Speaker is the leader of the House of Representatives. They help guide discussions and make sure meetings run smoothly.
Becoming Governor
After his time in the House, Bates continued his political career.
Lieutenant Governor
From 1900 to 1903, John Lewis Bates served as the Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts. The Lieutenant Governor is like the second-in-command to the Governor. They step in if the Governor can't do their job.
Governor of Massachusetts
In 1902, Bates was elected as the Governor of Massachusetts. He held this important position from 1903 to 1905. As Governor, he was the chief executive of the state, responsible for leading the government and making big decisions.
Later Life and Other Roles
After his time as Governor, John Lewis Bates went back to his private law practice in Boston. This means he worked as a lawyer for his own clients.
Later, from 1917 to 1919, Bates was a delegate to the Massachusetts Constitutional Convention. A constitutional convention is a meeting where people discuss and make changes to the state's constitution, which is the main set of laws for the state.
Memberships
John Lewis Bates was also a member of several groups. These included the American Bar Association, which is a professional organization for lawyers. He was also part of the Freemasons, the Odd Fellows, and Beta Theta Pi. These are all social or fraternal organizations.
