Other formats

    TEI XML file   ePub eBook file  

Connect

    mail icontwitter iconBlogspot iconrss icon

The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

Bates, Nathaniel

Bates, Nathaniel , Farrier and General Blacksmith, Wairio. This business was established in 1881, and the shop stands on a section of half an acre of land, close to the main road. Mr Bates' residence is in Stanley Street, where he owns six acres of land. Mr Bates was born on the 1st of September, 1856, at Riverton, where he was educated and learned his trade. He worked for some years at Riverton and Otautau before establishing his present business. As a Freemason, he is attached to Lodge Wallace, Otautau; he served as a volunteer in the Riverton Rifles for five years. Mr Bates was married, in November, 1896, to a daughter of Mr John Kelly, of Makarewa, and has one son and three daughters.