John Grenville Bates

John Grenville Bates Sr.
Born John Grenville Bates
(1880-08-20)August 20, 1880
New York City, New York, U.S.
Died February 2, 1944(1944-02-02) (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(s) Anita Teresa Boulton
Children John Grenville Jr, William Boulton, Torne Boulton
Parent(s) Alfred Willard Bates, Catherine Cephise Towar Bates
Relatives Bates family

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]

Early life

John Grenville was born to Alfred Willard Bates and Catherine Cephise Towar, the youngest of four boys.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Presidents and Chairs - Westminster Kennel Club". Retrieved January 26, 2018.
  2. ↑ Charter and Bylaws of The American Kennel Club, inc (PDF). 260 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016: The American Kennel Club. January 5, 1909.
  3. ↑ "Westminster Icons - John Grenville Bates". Retrieved January 26, 2018.
  4. ↑ "John G. Bates". Retrieved January 26, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Animals: 1 of 3,093". Retrieved January 26, 2018.
  6. ↑ "John Grenville Bates, Sr (1880-1944)". Retrieved January 26, 2018.
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