George C. Bates
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Detroit Free Press columnist George C. Bates, (1812-86), was an avid member of the Whig Party. He served as a delegate to the Whig National Convention from Michigan, 1839 (member, Committee on Permanent Organization; member, Balloting Committee; member, Committee to Notify Nominees; speaker). Bates was the U.S. Attorney for Michigan, 1841-1845 and 1850-1852. He was also a candidate for U.S. Representative from Michigan’s First District in 1848. George married Ellen Marion Wolcott, the widow of Dr. Alexander Wolcott at Fort Howard. Ellen died in Detroit on Wednesday, August 1, 1860.
