Elijah Gates | |
|---|---|
| State Treasurer of Missouri | |
| In office 1877–1881 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 17, 1827 Garrard County, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | March 4, 1915 (aged 87) St. Joseph, Missouri, U.S. |
| Spouse | Maria Stamper |
| Children | 12 |
| Residence | St. Joseph, Missouri |
| 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 Siege of Vicksburg Atlanta Campaign Battle of Allatoona Battle of Franklin Battle of Fort Blakeley |
Elijah Gates (December 17, 1827 – March 4, 1915]) was an American politician, and colonel in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.