Henry C. Bates
| Henry C. Bates | |
|---|---|
| Henry Clay Bates (1843–1909) | |
| Judge for the 9th District of the Court of First Instance, Manila | |
| In office 1901–1907 | |
| Preceded by | New position | 
| Succeeded by | James Ross | 
| 42nd Lieutenant Governor of Vermont | |
| In office 1898–1900 | |
| Governor | Edward C. Smith | 
| Preceded by | Nelson W. Fisk | 
| Succeeded by | Martin F. Allen | 
| Member of the Vermont House of Representatives | |
| In office 1896–1897 | |
| Preceded by | John C. Clark | 
| Succeeded by | Truman R. Stiles | 
| President pro tempore of the Vermont State Senate | |
| In office 1886–1890 | |
| Preceded by | Laforrest H. Thompson | 
| Succeeded by | Frank A. Dwinell | 
| Member of the Vermont State Senate | |
| In office 1886–1890 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Clay Ide | 
| Succeeded by | Albro F. Nichols | 
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 29, 1843 Derby Line, Vermont | 
| Died | March 12, 1909 (aged 66) Berkeley, California | 
| Resting place | Smithland Cemetery, Smithland, Iowa | 
| Nationality | American | 
| Occupation | Attorney | 
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States (Union) | 
| Branch/service | Union Army | 
| Years of service | 1864-1865 | 
| Rank | Private | 
| Unit | Company C, 4th Massachusetts Heavy Artillery | 
| Battles/wars | American Civil War | 
Henry Clay Bates (January 29, 1843 – March 12, 1909), frequently known as H. C. Bates, was a Vermont lawyer and politician who served as the 42nd lieutenant governor of Vermont and as a judge of the Insular Government of the Philippine Islands.