City: Cleveland
GATES, Benj. Franklin, physician; born Mountain Town, Ga., Feb. 26, 1862; son of Peter Austin and Sarah E. (Brooks) GATES; father’s occupation, farmer; descent, Dutch; educated Ellijoy Seminary, Ellijoy, Ga.; graduated Chattanooga, Tenn., March 21, 1898, from Grant University with degree of M.D.; in early life engaged in teaching in public schools; married Sarah J. CRAIGO Jan. 26, 1885; member I. O. O. F., W. O. W., examining physician W. O. W. and Rebekah; formerly postmaster Mountain Town, Ga., 1890-1893; taught public schools for 13 years; entered medical college in 1895, graduated three years later; engaged in active practice since; member of Methodist church.
