James Woodson Bates | |
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| Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from Arkansas Territory | |
| In office December 21, 1819 – March 3, 1823 | |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Henry W. Conway |
| Delegate to 1836 Arkansas Constitutional Convention | |
| In office January 4, 1836 – January 30, 1836 Serving with Richard C.S. Brown and John Drennen | |
| Constituency | Crawford County |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 25, 1788 Goochland County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | December 26, 1846 (aged 58) Van Buren, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Moore Bates |
| Relations | Frederick, Edward; see Bates extended family |
| Alma mater | Princeton University |
| Profession | Attorney |
James Woodson Bates (August 25, 1788 – December 26, 1846) was an American lawyer and statesman from Sebastian County, Arkansas. He represented the Arkansas Territory as a delegate to the United States House of Representatives.