Joseph E. Bates (May 5, 1837 – September 22, 1900) was an American politician who served on the city council and as mayor.Joseph E. Bates at Find a Grave
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Chautauqua County, New York Chautauqua County is the westernmost County (United States), county in the U.S. state of New York (state), New York. As of the United States Census 2020, 2020 census, the population was 127,657. Its county seat is Mayville, New York, Mayville, an ...

and raised in Muskegon County, Michigan. He moved to Denver, Colorado in 1860, where he became involved in working for various businesses. He became active in city politics being elected a city councilor in 1868. Bates established enterprises including the Denver Brewery, Denver Pacific Railroad and the Denver Smelting and Refining Works. Joseph E. Bates was twice elected Mayor of Denver, in 1872 and again in 1885.

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1837 births 1900 deaths Colorado Mining Boom American brewers Mayors of Denver Colorado Republicans People from Chautauqua County, New York People from Muskegon County, Michigan 19th-century American politicians 19th-century American businesspeople {{Colorado-mayor-stub

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