John Grenville Bates Sr (/beɪtɛs/; August 20, 1880 – February 2, 1944) was a co-founder of the American Kennel Club[2] and former President and Show Chairman of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.[3] He won back-to-back dog shows with his Irish Terrier Pendley Calling of Blarney in 1930 and 1931. He was on the front cover of TIME Magazine Volume XXXI, No. 8.[4][5]
John Grenville Bates Sr. | |
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| Born | John Grenville Bates August 20, 1880 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 2, 1944 (aged 64) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Burial place | Orange, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Occupation | President of Westminster Kennel Club 1936-1937, Show Chairman 1928-1934.[1] |
| Known for | Co-founder of The American Kennel Club |
| Spouse | Anita Teresa Boulton |
| Children | John Grenville Jr, William Boulton, Towar Boulton |
| Parent(s) | Alfred Willard Bates, Catherine Cephise Towar Bates |
| Relatives | Bates family |
Early life
editBates was born to Alfred Willard Bates and Catherine Cephise Towar, the youngest of four boys.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Presidents and Chairs - Westminster Kennel Club". Retrieved January 26, 2018.
- ^ Charter and Bylaws of The American Kennel Club, inc (PDF). New York: The American Kennel Club. January 5, 1909.
- ^ "Westminster Icons - John Grenville Bates". Retrieved January 26, 2018.
- ^ "John G. Bates". Retrieved January 26, 2018.
- ^ "Animals: 1 of 3,093". Time. Retrieved January 26, 2018.
- ^ "John Grenville Bates, Sr (1880-1944)". Retrieved January 26, 2018.