Henry Bates (politician)

Henry Bates (1823 or 1824 – November 19, 1862) of Shasta County, California was a politician affiliated with the American Party (the "Know Nothings"). He served as California state treasurer, 1856–1857. Prior to that, he was a member of the California State Assembly from the 13th district, 1855–1856. As state treasurer, he was impeached by California State Assembly and convicted in his impeachment trial before the California State Assembly, and resigned before his formal sentencing.

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