John Bateman (Australian settler)
John Bateman | |
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Walter Bateman and his father John Bateman's gravestone in Fremantle Cemetery | |
| Born | 1789 |
| Died | 3 April 1855 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Known for | early pioneer, merchant and whaler |
| Children | nine |
John Bateman (1789 – 3 April 1855) was an early colonist at Fremantle. He was the postmaster, general store owner and an investor in the Fremantle Whaling Company. The suburb of Bateman is named after him and his family.