Elijah Gates

Elijah Gates
Elijah Gates
State Treasurer of Missouri
	In office; 1877–1881
Preceded by	Joseph Wayne Mercer
Succeeded by	Phillip Edward Chappell
Personal details
Born	December 17, 1827; Garrard County, Kentucky, U.S.
Died	March 4, 1915 (aged 87); St. Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
Resting place	Mount Mora Cemetery
Spouse	Maria Stamper
Children	12
Occupation	Sheriff, politician, U.S. Marshal
Profession	Army officer, farmer
Military service
Allegiance	Confederate States of America
Branch/service	Confederate States Army
Years of service	1861–1865
Rank	Colonel
Commands	1st Missouri Cavalry Regiment; 1st Missouri Brigade
Battles/wars	American 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 Bridge; Siege of Vicksburg; Atlanta campaign; Battle of Allatoona; Battle of Franklin; Battle of Fort Blakeley; ;

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Elijah P. Gates (December 17, 1827 – March 4, 1915) was an American politician and military officer. He served as State Treasurer of Missouri from 1877 to 1881.