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https://fairhaventours.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Jos-Bates-Sr.jpg480624Deacon Joseph Bates Sr. (1750-1828) A prominent businessman and native of Wareham, Joseph Bates Sr. moved with his family to what is now known as the Joseph Bates Boyhood Home, at 191 Main Street, Fairhaven, in 1793. He was a veteran of the American Revolution and commanded a local militia during the War of 1812. […]