Elijah Gates

Elijah Gates
State Treasurer of Missouri
In office
1877–1881
Personal details
Born(1827-12-17)December 17, 1827
Garrard County, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedMarch 4, 1915(1915-03-04) (aged 87)
St. Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
SpouseMaria Stamper
Children12
ResidenceSt. Joseph, Missouri
OccupationSheriff, politician, U.S. Marshal
ProfessionArmy officer, farmer
Military service
Allegiance Confederate States of America
Branch/service Confederate States Army
Years of service1861–1865
Rank Colonel
Commands1st Missouri Cavalry Regiment
1st Missouri Brigade
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
Battle of Pea Ridge
Siege of Corinth
Battle of Iuka
Second Battle of Corinth
Battle of Champion Hill
Battle of Big Black River
Siege of Vicksburg
Atlanta Campaign
Battle of Allatoona
Battle of Franklin
Battle of Fort Blakeley

Elijah Gates (December 17, 1827 – March 4, 1915) was an American politician, and colonel in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.