Robert Bull Bates (1789 – October 7, 1841) was an American lawyer and politician in the U.S. state of Vermont.
[2][3][4][5] During the War of 1812 Bates was one of two aides de camp for the commander of the Vermont Militia's 3rd Division.
[6][7][8] Active in the Episcopal Church, Bates was a delegate to the Vermont diocese's annual convention in 1826.
[9] A Democratic-Republican, Bates served in several local offices, including Justice of the Peace.
[11] In 1831 Bates was an unsuccessful candidate for the United States House of Representatives, losing to William Slade.