The Rev. Laban Eli Bates, whose death occurred on Friday morning last and whose funeral services were held Sunday at 11 a. m. at the Baptist church in this village, was a highly respected and exemplary Christian man.
He was born in Ellisburg, Jefferson county, N. Y., July 10, 1820, and was the son of Liberty and Mary Russell Bates.
He was converted when 18; began to preach when 22; and ordained when 29 years old. He first united with the Congregational church, and the early years of his ministry were devoted largely to evangelistic work with much success. His first pastorate was at Homer, N. Y. Later he was pastor at Westmoreland some years, Redfield 3 years, and West Camden and Florence 11 years.
In 1871 he united with the Free Baptist denomination, and was pastor at Fabius 5 years, at Potter 4 years, Cowlesville 3 years, and Marilla 8 years. In these fields his labors were blessed.
Mr. Bates always took advanced ground on all moral questions, and held the standard of Christian living high. He died at the age of 76 years. A large assemblage was present at the obsequies. DeRuyter Gleaner, Thursday, August 20, 1896
"Rev. Laban Eli Bates, son of Liberty and Mary (Russell) Bates, was born July 10, 1820. He was led to Christ in 1838, began to preach in 1844, and was ordained in 1849. He first united with the Congregational church in Norway, NY, but was soon baptized and has since taught and practiced baptism by immersion. He engaged in evangelistic work with success, and later ministered to the West Camden church eleven years, and the Florence and Redfield church five years. In 1871, he united with the Free Baptists, and has been pastor at Fabius five years at Potter four years, Cowlesville three years, and at Marilla, six years, the last four begin devoted exclusively to the Marilla church. In these fields his labors have been blessed of God.
Bro. Bates has always taken advanced positions on all moral questions. As an abolitionist, he voted for Birney, with the "third party"; and in temperance work he is a staunch prohibitionist.
Feb. 19, 1849, he married Caroline D. Bronson, who passed to rest May 30, 1868. Their oldest son, since deceased, graduated from Cornell University; Charles P. practices law at Sioux Falls, Dak; Carrie is a missionary in New York City, and the four other daughters have engaged in teaching.
Sept. 19, 1874, he marrried Anne S. Dudley of Kingsfield, Maine."
--from "Cyclopedia of Free Baptists," pub. 1889, by Burgess and Ward.
He was born in Ellisburg, Jefferson county, N. Y., July 10, 1820, and was the son of Liberty and Mary Russell Bates.
He was converted when 18; began to preach when 22; and ordained when 29 years old. He first united with the Congregational church, and the early years of his ministry were devoted largely to evangelistic work with much success. His first pastorate was at Homer, N. Y. Later he was pastor at Westmoreland some years, Redfield 3 years, and West Camden and Florence 11 years.
In 1871 he united with the Free Baptist denomination, and was pastor at Fabius 5 years, at Potter 4 years, Cowlesville 3 years, and Marilla 8 years. In these fields his labors were blessed.
Mr. Bates always took advanced ground on all moral questions, and held the standard of Christian living high. He died at the age of 76 years. A large assemblage was present at the obsequies. DeRuyter Gleaner, Thursday, August 20, 1896
"Rev. Laban Eli Bates, son of Liberty and Mary (Russell) Bates, was born July 10, 1820. He was led to Christ in 1838, began to preach in 1844, and was ordained in 1849. He first united with the Congregational church in Norway, NY, but was soon baptized and has since taught and practiced baptism by immersion. He engaged in evangelistic work with success, and later ministered to the West Camden church eleven years, and the Florence and Redfield church five years. In 1871, he united with the Free Baptists, and has been pastor at Fabius five years at Potter four years, Cowlesville three years, and at Marilla, six years, the last four begin devoted exclusively to the Marilla church. In these fields his labors have been blessed of God.
Bro. Bates has always taken advanced positions on all moral questions. As an abolitionist, he voted for Birney, with the "third party"; and in temperance work he is a staunch prohibitionist.
Feb. 19, 1849, he married Caroline D. Bronson, who passed to rest May 30, 1868. Their oldest son, since deceased, graduated from Cornell University; Charles P. practices law at Sioux Falls, Dak; Carrie is a missionary in New York City, and the four other daughters have engaged in teaching.
Sept. 19, 1874, he marrried Anne S. Dudley of Kingsfield, Maine."
--from "Cyclopedia of Free Baptists," pub. 1889, by Burgess and Ward.
The Rev. Laban Eli Bates, whose death occurred on Friday morning last and whose funeral services were held Sunday at 11 a. m. at the Baptist church in this village, was a highly respected and exemplary Christian man.
He was born in Ellisburg, Jefferson county, N. Y., July 10, 1820, and was the son of Liberty and Mary Russell Bates.
He was converted when 18; began to preach when 22; and ordained when 29 years old. He first united with the Congregational church, and the early years of his ministry were devoted largely to evangelistic work with much success. His first pastorate was at Homer, N. Y. Later he was pastor at Westmoreland some years, Redfield 3 years, and West Camden and Florence 11 years.
In 1871 he united with the Free Baptist denomination, and was pastor at Fabius 5 years, at Potter 4 years, Cowlesville 3 years, and Marilla 8 years. In these fields his labors were blessed.
Mr. Bates always took advanced ground on all moral questions, and held the standard of Christian living high. He died at the age of 76 years. A large assemblage was present at the obsequies. DeRuyter Gleaner, Thursday, August 20, 1896
"Rev. Laban Eli Bates, son of Liberty and Mary (Russell) Bates, was born July 10, 1820. He was led to Christ in 1838, began to preach in 1844, and was ordained in 1849. He first united with the Congregational church in Norway, NY, but was soon baptized and has since taught and practiced baptism by immersion. He engaged in evangelistic work with success, and later ministered to the West Camden church eleven years, and the Florence and Redfield church five years. In 1871, he united with the Free Baptists, and has been pastor at Fabius five years at Potter four years, Cowlesville three years, and at Marilla, six years, the last four begin devoted exclusively to the Marilla church. In these fields his labors have been blessed of God.
Bro. Bates has always taken advanced positions on all moral questions. As an abolitionist, he voted for Birney, with the "third party"; and in temperance work he is a staunch prohibitionist.
Feb. 19, 1849, he married Caroline D. Bronson, who passed to rest May 30, 1868. Their oldest son, since deceased, graduated from Cornell University; Charles P. practices law at Sioux Falls, Dak; Carrie is a missionary in New York City, and the four other daughters have engaged in teaching.
Sept. 19, 1874, he marrried Anne S. Dudley of Kingsfield, Maine."
--from "Cyclopedia of Free Baptists," pub. 1889, by Burgess and Ward.
He was born in Ellisburg, Jefferson county, N. Y., July 10, 1820, and was the son of Liberty and Mary Russell Bates.
He was converted when 18; began to preach when 22; and ordained when 29 years old. He first united with the Congregational church, and the early years of his ministry were devoted largely to evangelistic work with much success. His first pastorate was at Homer, N. Y. Later he was pastor at Westmoreland some years, Redfield 3 years, and West Camden and Florence 11 years.
In 1871 he united with the Free Baptist denomination, and was pastor at Fabius 5 years, at Potter 4 years, Cowlesville 3 years, and Marilla 8 years. In these fields his labors were blessed.
Mr. Bates always took advanced ground on all moral questions, and held the standard of Christian living high. He died at the age of 76 years. A large assemblage was present at the obsequies. DeRuyter Gleaner, Thursday, August 20, 1896
"Rev. Laban Eli Bates, son of Liberty and Mary (Russell) Bates, was born July 10, 1820. He was led to Christ in 1838, began to preach in 1844, and was ordained in 1849. He first united with the Congregational church in Norway, NY, but was soon baptized and has since taught and practiced baptism by immersion. He engaged in evangelistic work with success, and later ministered to the West Camden church eleven years, and the Florence and Redfield church five years. In 1871, he united with the Free Baptists, and has been pastor at Fabius five years at Potter four years, Cowlesville three years, and at Marilla, six years, the last four begin devoted exclusively to the Marilla church. In these fields his labors have been blessed of God.
Bro. Bates has always taken advanced positions on all moral questions. As an abolitionist, he voted for Birney, with the "third party"; and in temperance work he is a staunch prohibitionist.
Feb. 19, 1849, he married Caroline D. Bronson, who passed to rest May 30, 1868. Their oldest son, since deceased, graduated from Cornell University; Charles P. practices law at Sioux Falls, Dak; Carrie is a missionary in New York City, and the four other daughters have engaged in teaching.
Sept. 19, 1874, he marrried Anne S. Dudley of Kingsfield, Maine."
--from "Cyclopedia of Free Baptists," pub. 1889, by Burgess and Ward.
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