Son of Martin D. Bates and Nancy Archer. Married to Eliza J. Loney on 24 Feb 1866 in Emporia, Lyon Co, KS. She later married Edward Emanuel Gibson on 11 Aug 1870 in Morris County, KS. She died in Tishomingo, Johnston County, OK, in 1930.
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From FAG Member #47340044
Martin W. Bates was born in Liberty, Indiana 3 July 1847, the son of Martin D. Bates and Nancy Archer. He came to Lyon county Kansas in 1860 with his father. In 1861, being only 13 years of age, he joined Company G, 21st Missouri infantry, and was discharged at Mobile, after serving over four years. He participated in six battles, two sieges, and many skirmishes. He lost his mother at 3 years of age.
Burlingame, February 20, 1867
Execution of Martin W. Bates for the Murder of Abel Polly in Osage Co. Martin W. Bates to-day expiated the murder of Abel Polly, by hanging by the neck. None of his family, not even his father, came to see him, or offer one word of consolation.
Father of twin girls: Alma and Alta
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Emporia Weekly News, Friday, February 24, 1866; page 3, column 2
MARRIED
In Hartford, Kansas, Feb. 12th A.D. 1866, by Eld. J. W. Lovesee, Mr. Martin W. Bates and Miss Eliza J. Loney, all of Lyon county, Kansas.
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The Daily Kansas Tribune, Lawrence, KS, 23 Feb 1867, Sat
ANOTHER MURDERER HUNG
Execution of Martin W. Bates for the Murder of Abel Polley in Osage Co.
Burlingame, February 20, 1867
Editor Tribune: This day witnessed the execution of a judgment, though righteous in itself, yet founded upon a law which, in our opinion, is far behind the progressive spirit and enlightenment of the 19th century. We are glad that some states--even more recently, the Italian nation--have blotted from their statutes one of the last remaining relics of barbarianism--the taking of life by process of law.
Martin W. Bates to-day expiated the murder of Abel Polley, by hanging by the neck. "A great triumph of law and order," says the capital punishment man. Complete proof of the want of enlightenment, and the presence of too much of that spirit which cries for blood, think we.
M. W. Bates, attended by our worthy and compassionate Sheriff, W. A. Cozine, and deputies, and spiritual advisor, the Rev. Father Joseph Perrier, priest of Lawrence, arrived here last night about 9 o'clock. The prisoner was kept in one of the lower rooms of the court house, his scaffold being erected in the audience room above.
A few minutes past 12 o'clock m., the room was cleared of the crowd of curious spectators, who repaired to the front yard, and there, in sleet and rain, anxiously awaited further ceremonies. After Deputy Mills had recalled a few of us to witness the execution, Bates, with a cross in his hands and arm-in-arm with his confessor, made his appearance, and, with his head bared, spoke at considerable length to the eager listening crowd. He opened by saying: "Dear friends, I am about to appear in judgment. If I have wronged or grievously injured any of you, I hope you will forgive me, as I feel that God, for Christ's sake, has forgiven me." He then addressed himself to the young and with great depth of feeling exorted (sic) them to obey their parents in all things as, to the disobedience of his father, he traced all his sorrows and his present pending doom. In speaking of his "dear old father," his voice faltered. He asked forgiveness of the man (John Polley) whom he had deprived of a father. He wound up by saying: "I hope to meet you all in a better land--in Heaven. Adieu."
The prisoners, guards, ministers, doctors and witnesses, then moved upstairs. The prisoner betrayed no emotions on beholding the gallows, but at the request of Father Perrier, knelt near the foot of the scoffold-stairs (sic), with cross in hand, facing the instrument of death. Those present quietly seated themselves around the room, while the last consolations of religion were offered to the doomed wretch. The Rev. J. B. Orwig, Protestant, during the ceremonies read a few passages from the Scriptures, and offered up a prayer, and was going on further when the Rev. Father interrupted him, asking Bates if it was still his wish to die in the Catholic faith. Bates's answer was, "Yes, yes"--kissing the crucifix. The priest then put his arms around the prisoner's neck, and with great warmth kissed him upon both cheeks. The prisoner did not perceptibly falter in his ascent of the scaffold; but when upon it, he again fell on his knees by one of the chairs, remaining about a minute. On taking his seat upon the trap, the Priest again kissed him and bade him adieu. Sheriff Cozine, with the assistance of Deputy Hills, then placed the rope about his neck, when they both shook his hands and bade him "good-bye." Bates thanked them for all the kindness shown, and said he "hoped to meet them in Paradise, where he soon should be."
The black cowl was then drawn over his face, he rose to his feet, the chair was removed, and the Sheriff stepped back. Slightly turning his head to the left, Bates said, "Jesus, let me be with thee in Paradise. Dear friends, good-bye, good-bye, dear"--here the sheriff touched the fatal pulley, and Martin W. Bates was launched into eternity--the expiation the death of a citizen, according to law, being fully completed. In eighteen minutes he was pronounced dead, by Drs. Brown and Hart, when he was cut down. He fell a distance of more than four feet, yet his neck was not broken.
Martin W. Bates was born in Grand county, Ind., July 3d, 1847, and was consequently 19 years old. He came to Kansas, Lyon county, where his father resides, in 1860. In 1861, being only 13 years of age, he returned to Iowa, and joined Co. "G," 21st Missouri infantry, and was discharged at Mobile, after serving over four years. He participated in six battles, two sieges, and many skirmishes. He lost his mother at two years of age. He married a girl near Emporia, a year ago this month, who, during his incarceration, bore him twin boys [sic--should say girls]. He acknowledges to many crimes and thefts committed within the last year. He told Mr. Jarboe, to-day, that he once took $60 from him, which Mr. J. said he never missed.
None of his family, not even his father, came to see him, or offer one word of consolation.
MURDOCK
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From FAG Member #47340044
Martin W. Bates was born in Liberty, Indiana 3 July 1847, the son of Martin D. Bates and Nancy Archer. He came to Lyon county Kansas in 1860 with his father. In 1861, being only 13 years of age, he joined Company G, 21st Missouri infantry, and was discharged at Mobile, after serving over four years. He participated in six battles, two sieges, and many skirmishes. He lost his mother at 3 years of age.
Burlingame, February 20, 1867
Execution of Martin W. Bates for the Murder of Abel Polly in Osage Co. Martin W. Bates to-day expiated the murder of Abel Polly, by hanging by the neck. None of his family, not even his father, came to see him, or offer one word of consolation.
Father of twin girls: Alma and Alta
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Emporia Weekly News, Friday, February 24, 1866; page 3, column 2
MARRIED
In Hartford, Kansas, Feb. 12th A.D. 1866, by Eld. J. W. Lovesee, Mr. Martin W. Bates and Miss Eliza J. Loney, all of Lyon county, Kansas.
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The Daily Kansas Tribune, Lawrence, KS, 23 Feb 1867, Sat
ANOTHER MURDERER HUNG
Execution of Martin W. Bates for the Murder of Abel Polley in Osage Co.
Burlingame, February 20, 1867
Editor Tribune: This day witnessed the execution of a judgment, though righteous in itself, yet founded upon a law which, in our opinion, is far behind the progressive spirit and enlightenment of the 19th century. We are glad that some states--even more recently, the Italian nation--have blotted from their statutes one of the last remaining relics of barbarianism--the taking of life by process of law.
Martin W. Bates to-day expiated the murder of Abel Polley, by hanging by the neck. "A great triumph of law and order," says the capital punishment man. Complete proof of the want of enlightenment, and the presence of too much of that spirit which cries for blood, think we.
M. W. Bates, attended by our worthy and compassionate Sheriff, W. A. Cozine, and deputies, and spiritual advisor, the Rev. Father Joseph Perrier, priest of Lawrence, arrived here last night about 9 o'clock. The prisoner was kept in one of the lower rooms of the court house, his scaffold being erected in the audience room above.
A few minutes past 12 o'clock m., the room was cleared of the crowd of curious spectators, who repaired to the front yard, and there, in sleet and rain, anxiously awaited further ceremonies. After Deputy Mills had recalled a few of us to witness the execution, Bates, with a cross in his hands and arm-in-arm with his confessor, made his appearance, and, with his head bared, spoke at considerable length to the eager listening crowd. He opened by saying: "Dear friends, I am about to appear in judgment. If I have wronged or grievously injured any of you, I hope you will forgive me, as I feel that God, for Christ's sake, has forgiven me." He then addressed himself to the young and with great depth of feeling exorted (sic) them to obey their parents in all things as, to the disobedience of his father, he traced all his sorrows and his present pending doom. In speaking of his "dear old father," his voice faltered. He asked forgiveness of the man (John Polley) whom he had deprived of a father. He wound up by saying: "I hope to meet you all in a better land--in Heaven. Adieu."
The prisoners, guards, ministers, doctors and witnesses, then moved upstairs. The prisoner betrayed no emotions on beholding the gallows, but at the request of Father Perrier, knelt near the foot of the scoffold-stairs (sic), with cross in hand, facing the instrument of death. Those present quietly seated themselves around the room, while the last consolations of religion were offered to the doomed wretch. The Rev. J. B. Orwig, Protestant, during the ceremonies read a few passages from the Scriptures, and offered up a prayer, and was going on further when the Rev. Father interrupted him, asking Bates if it was still his wish to die in the Catholic faith. Bates's answer was, "Yes, yes"--kissing the crucifix. The priest then put his arms around the prisoner's neck, and with great warmth kissed him upon both cheeks. The prisoner did not perceptibly falter in his ascent of the scaffold; but when upon it, he again fell on his knees by one of the chairs, remaining about a minute. On taking his seat upon the trap, the Priest again kissed him and bade him adieu. Sheriff Cozine, with the assistance of Deputy Hills, then placed the rope about his neck, when they both shook his hands and bade him "good-bye." Bates thanked them for all the kindness shown, and said he "hoped to meet them in Paradise, where he soon should be."
The black cowl was then drawn over his face, he rose to his feet, the chair was removed, and the Sheriff stepped back. Slightly turning his head to the left, Bates said, "Jesus, let me be with thee in Paradise. Dear friends, good-bye, good-bye, dear"--here the sheriff touched the fatal pulley, and Martin W. Bates was launched into eternity--the expiation the death of a citizen, according to law, being fully completed. In eighteen minutes he was pronounced dead, by Drs. Brown and Hart, when he was cut down. He fell a distance of more than four feet, yet his neck was not broken.
Martin W. Bates was born in Grand county, Ind., July 3d, 1847, and was consequently 19 years old. He came to Kansas, Lyon county, where his father resides, in 1860. In 1861, being only 13 years of age, he returned to Iowa, and joined Co. "G," 21st Missouri infantry, and was discharged at Mobile, after serving over four years. He participated in six battles, two sieges, and many skirmishes. He lost his mother at two years of age. He married a girl near Emporia, a year ago this month, who, during his incarceration, bore him twin boys [sic--should say girls]. He acknowledges to many crimes and thefts committed within the last year. He told Mr. Jarboe, to-day, that he once took $60 from him, which Mr. J. said he never missed.
None of his family, not even his father, came to see him, or offer one word of consolation.
MURDOCK
Son of Martin D. Bates and Nancy Archer. Married to Eliza J. Loney on 24 Feb 1866 in Emporia, Lyon Co, KS. She later married Edward Emanuel Gibson on 11 Aug 1870 in Morris County, KS. She died in Tishomingo, Johnston County, OK, in 1930.
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From FAG Member #47340044
Martin W. Bates was born in Liberty, Indiana 3 July 1847, the son of Martin D. Bates and Nancy Archer. He came to Lyon county Kansas in 1860 with his father. In 1861, being only 13 years of age, he joined Company G, 21st Missouri infantry, and was discharged at Mobile, after serving over four years. He participated in six battles, two sieges, and many skirmishes. He lost his mother at 3 years of age.
Burlingame, February 20, 1867
Execution of Martin W. Bates for the Murder of Abel Polly in Osage Co. Martin W. Bates to-day expiated the murder of Abel Polly, by hanging by the neck. None of his family, not even his father, came to see him, or offer one word of consolation.
Father of twin girls: Alma and Alta
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Emporia Weekly News, Friday, February 24, 1866; page 3, column 2
MARRIED
In Hartford, Kansas, Feb. 12th A.D. 1866, by Eld. J. W. Lovesee, Mr. Martin W. Bates and Miss Eliza J. Loney, all of Lyon county, Kansas.
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The Daily Kansas Tribune, Lawrence, KS, 23 Feb 1867, Sat
ANOTHER MURDERER HUNG
Execution of Martin W. Bates for the Murder of Abel Polley in Osage Co.
Burlingame, February 20, 1867
Editor Tribune: This day witnessed the execution of a judgment, though righteous in itself, yet founded upon a law which, in our opinion, is far behind the progressive spirit and enlightenment of the 19th century. We are glad that some states--even more recently, the Italian nation--have blotted from their statutes one of the last remaining relics of barbarianism--the taking of life by process of law.
Martin W. Bates to-day expiated the murder of Abel Polley, by hanging by the neck. "A great triumph of law and order," says the capital punishment man. Complete proof of the want of enlightenment, and the presence of too much of that spirit which cries for blood, think we.
M. W. Bates, attended by our worthy and compassionate Sheriff, W. A. Cozine, and deputies, and spiritual advisor, the Rev. Father Joseph Perrier, priest of Lawrence, arrived here last night about 9 o'clock. The prisoner was kept in one of the lower rooms of the court house, his scaffold being erected in the audience room above.
A few minutes past 12 o'clock m., the room was cleared of the crowd of curious spectators, who repaired to the front yard, and there, in sleet and rain, anxiously awaited further ceremonies. After Deputy Mills had recalled a few of us to witness the execution, Bates, with a cross in his hands and arm-in-arm with his confessor, made his appearance, and, with his head bared, spoke at considerable length to the eager listening crowd. He opened by saying: "Dear friends, I am about to appear in judgment. If I have wronged or grievously injured any of you, I hope you will forgive me, as I feel that God, for Christ's sake, has forgiven me." He then addressed himself to the young and with great depth of feeling exorted (sic) them to obey their parents in all things as, to the disobedience of his father, he traced all his sorrows and his present pending doom. In speaking of his "dear old father," his voice faltered. He asked forgiveness of the man (John Polley) whom he had deprived of a father. He wound up by saying: "I hope to meet you all in a better land--in Heaven. Adieu."
The prisoners, guards, ministers, doctors and witnesses, then moved upstairs. The prisoner betrayed no emotions on beholding the gallows, but at the request of Father Perrier, knelt near the foot of the scoffold-stairs (sic), with cross in hand, facing the instrument of death. Those present quietly seated themselves around the room, while the last consolations of religion were offered to the doomed wretch. The Rev. J. B. Orwig, Protestant, during the ceremonies read a few passages from the Scriptures, and offered up a prayer, and was going on further when the Rev. Father interrupted him, asking Bates if it was still his wish to die in the Catholic faith. Bates's answer was, "Yes, yes"--kissing the crucifix. The priest then put his arms around the prisoner's neck, and with great warmth kissed him upon both cheeks. The prisoner did not perceptibly falter in his ascent of the scaffold; but when upon it, he again fell on his knees by one of the chairs, remaining about a minute. On taking his seat upon the trap, the Priest again kissed him and bade him adieu. Sheriff Cozine, with the assistance of Deputy Hills, then placed the rope about his neck, when they both shook his hands and bade him "good-bye." Bates thanked them for all the kindness shown, and said he "hoped to meet them in Paradise, where he soon should be."
The black cowl was then drawn over his face, he rose to his feet, the chair was removed, and the Sheriff stepped back. Slightly turning his head to the left, Bates said, "Jesus, let me be with thee in Paradise. Dear friends, good-bye, good-bye, dear"--here the sheriff touched the fatal pulley, and Martin W. Bates was launched into eternity--the expiation the death of a citizen, according to law, being fully completed. In eighteen minutes he was pronounced dead, by Drs. Brown and Hart, when he was cut down. He fell a distance of more than four feet, yet his neck was not broken.
Martin W. Bates was born in Grand county, Ind., July 3d, 1847, and was consequently 19 years old. He came to Kansas, Lyon county, where his father resides, in 1860. In 1861, being only 13 years of age, he returned to Iowa, and joined Co. "G," 21st Missouri infantry, and was discharged at Mobile, after serving over four years. He participated in six battles, two sieges, and many skirmishes. He lost his mother at two years of age. He married a girl near Emporia, a year ago this month, who, during his incarceration, bore him twin boys [sic--should say girls]. He acknowledges to many crimes and thefts committed within the last year. He told Mr. Jarboe, to-day, that he once took $60 from him, which Mr. J. said he never missed.
None of his family, not even his father, came to see him, or offer one word of consolation.
MURDOCK
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From FAG Member #47340044
Martin W. Bates was born in Liberty, Indiana 3 July 1847, the son of Martin D. Bates and Nancy Archer. He came to Lyon county Kansas in 1860 with his father. In 1861, being only 13 years of age, he joined Company G, 21st Missouri infantry, and was discharged at Mobile, after serving over four years. He participated in six battles, two sieges, and many skirmishes. He lost his mother at 3 years of age.
Burlingame, February 20, 1867
Execution of Martin W. Bates for the Murder of Abel Polly in Osage Co. Martin W. Bates to-day expiated the murder of Abel Polly, by hanging by the neck. None of his family, not even his father, came to see him, or offer one word of consolation.
Father of twin girls: Alma and Alta
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Emporia Weekly News, Friday, February 24, 1866; page 3, column 2
MARRIED
In Hartford, Kansas, Feb. 12th A.D. 1866, by Eld. J. W. Lovesee, Mr. Martin W. Bates and Miss Eliza J. Loney, all of Lyon county, Kansas.
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The Daily Kansas Tribune, Lawrence, KS, 23 Feb 1867, Sat
ANOTHER MURDERER HUNG
Execution of Martin W. Bates for the Murder of Abel Polley in Osage Co.
Burlingame, February 20, 1867
Editor Tribune: This day witnessed the execution of a judgment, though righteous in itself, yet founded upon a law which, in our opinion, is far behind the progressive spirit and enlightenment of the 19th century. We are glad that some states--even more recently, the Italian nation--have blotted from their statutes one of the last remaining relics of barbarianism--the taking of life by process of law.
Martin W. Bates to-day expiated the murder of Abel Polley, by hanging by the neck. "A great triumph of law and order," says the capital punishment man. Complete proof of the want of enlightenment, and the presence of too much of that spirit which cries for blood, think we.
M. W. Bates, attended by our worthy and compassionate Sheriff, W. A. Cozine, and deputies, and spiritual advisor, the Rev. Father Joseph Perrier, priest of Lawrence, arrived here last night about 9 o'clock. The prisoner was kept in one of the lower rooms of the court house, his scaffold being erected in the audience room above.
A few minutes past 12 o'clock m., the room was cleared of the crowd of curious spectators, who repaired to the front yard, and there, in sleet and rain, anxiously awaited further ceremonies. After Deputy Mills had recalled a few of us to witness the execution, Bates, with a cross in his hands and arm-in-arm with his confessor, made his appearance, and, with his head bared, spoke at considerable length to the eager listening crowd. He opened by saying: "Dear friends, I am about to appear in judgment. If I have wronged or grievously injured any of you, I hope you will forgive me, as I feel that God, for Christ's sake, has forgiven me." He then addressed himself to the young and with great depth of feeling exorted (sic) them to obey their parents in all things as, to the disobedience of his father, he traced all his sorrows and his present pending doom. In speaking of his "dear old father," his voice faltered. He asked forgiveness of the man (John Polley) whom he had deprived of a father. He wound up by saying: "I hope to meet you all in a better land--in Heaven. Adieu."
The prisoners, guards, ministers, doctors and witnesses, then moved upstairs. The prisoner betrayed no emotions on beholding the gallows, but at the request of Father Perrier, knelt near the foot of the scoffold-stairs (sic), with cross in hand, facing the instrument of death. Those present quietly seated themselves around the room, while the last consolations of religion were offered to the doomed wretch. The Rev. J. B. Orwig, Protestant, during the ceremonies read a few passages from the Scriptures, and offered up a prayer, and was going on further when the Rev. Father interrupted him, asking Bates if it was still his wish to die in the Catholic faith. Bates's answer was, "Yes, yes"--kissing the crucifix. The priest then put his arms around the prisoner's neck, and with great warmth kissed him upon both cheeks. The prisoner did not perceptibly falter in his ascent of the scaffold; but when upon it, he again fell on his knees by one of the chairs, remaining about a minute. On taking his seat upon the trap, the Priest again kissed him and bade him adieu. Sheriff Cozine, with the assistance of Deputy Hills, then placed the rope about his neck, when they both shook his hands and bade him "good-bye." Bates thanked them for all the kindness shown, and said he "hoped to meet them in Paradise, where he soon should be."
The black cowl was then drawn over his face, he rose to his feet, the chair was removed, and the Sheriff stepped back. Slightly turning his head to the left, Bates said, "Jesus, let me be with thee in Paradise. Dear friends, good-bye, good-bye, dear"--here the sheriff touched the fatal pulley, and Martin W. Bates was launched into eternity--the expiation the death of a citizen, according to law, being fully completed. In eighteen minutes he was pronounced dead, by Drs. Brown and Hart, when he was cut down. He fell a distance of more than four feet, yet his neck was not broken.
Martin W. Bates was born in Grand county, Ind., July 3d, 1847, and was consequently 19 years old. He came to Kansas, Lyon county, where his father resides, in 1860. In 1861, being only 13 years of age, he returned to Iowa, and joined Co. "G," 21st Missouri infantry, and was discharged at Mobile, after serving over four years. He participated in six battles, two sieges, and many skirmishes. He lost his mother at two years of age. He married a girl near Emporia, a year ago this month, who, during his incarceration, bore him twin boys [sic--should say girls]. He acknowledges to many crimes and thefts committed within the last year. He told Mr. Jarboe, to-day, that he once took $60 from him, which Mr. J. said he never missed.
None of his family, not even his father, came to see him, or offer one word of consolation.
MURDOCK
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