William was born on 9 Feb 1812 in Sydney. He was baptised on 27 Feb 1812 at St. Philips Anglican Church, Sydney (Sussex Street, Sydney, NSW). 3 birth registrations recorded
He married Mary Ann GREEN on 19 Aug 1836, and together the couple had 11 children. For more details on the family, see the Bates book referenced below.
He died on his birthday in 1871 at 77 Thomas Street, Sydney, NSW. [1]
The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Saturday 11 February 1871 page 1. [2] On the 9th instant, at his residence, Balmain, Mr. WILLIAM BATES, in his 59th year, native of Sydney.
Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Saturday 11 February 1871, page 10. [3] THE FRIENDS of WILLIAM JOHN BATES, Junior, are invited to attend the Funeral of his late beloved FATHER, William; to move from his late residence, Alice Cottage, Thames-street, Balmain, at a quarter to 3 o'clock, THIS (Saturday) AFTERNOON.
THE FRIENDS of the late Mr. WILLIAM BATES are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral. The procession will move from his late residence, Alice Cottage, Thames-street, Balmain, and proceed to the Balmain Cemetery, THIS (Saturday) AFTERNOON, at a quarter to 3 o'clock. C. KINSELA and SONS, Undertakers, George-street South, opposite Christ Church ; S. H. Rd., near Crown-st.; and Sussex-st. S., near Oddfellows' Hall.
The birth certificate of his daughter Alice Charlotte BATES notes his trade as boatbuilder. [4]
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