![Martin Van Buren Bates was 7ft 7in tall and joined the 5th Kentucky Infantry in 1861. His ferocity in battle and imposing figure saw him quickly promoted to the rank of captain. Martin Van Buren Bates was 7ft 7in tall and joined the 5th Kentucky Infantry in 1861. His ferocity in battle and imposing figure saw him quickly promoted to the rank of captain.](https://i.redd.it/zh0n6q8l24881.jpg)
Martin Van Buren Bates was 7ft 7in tall and joined the 5th Kentucky Infantry in 1861. His ferocity in battle and imposing figure saw him quickly promoted to the rank of captain.
American Battlefield Trust - Martin Van Buren Bates (AKA the Kentucky Giant) was 7ft 7in tall and joined the 5th Kentucky Infantry in 1861. His ferocity in battle and imposing figure saw
American Battlefield Trust - Martin Van Buren Bates (AKA the Kentucky Giant) was 7ft 7in tall and joined the 5th Kentucky Infantry in 1861. His ferocity in battle and imposing figure saw
![Letcher County Tourism on X: "MARTIN VAN BUREN BATES CONTEST — Did you know that Martin Van Buren Bates (dubbed the "Giant of Kentucky" was born in Letcher County? We are holding Letcher County Tourism on X: "MARTIN VAN BUREN BATES CONTEST — Did you know that Martin Van Buren Bates (dubbed the "Giant of Kentucky" was born in Letcher County? We are holding](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EZIIr_qXkAAItpy.jpg)
Letcher County Tourism on X: "MARTIN VAN BUREN BATES CONTEST — Did you know that Martin Van Buren Bates (dubbed the "Giant of Kentucky" was born in Letcher County? We are holding
Seville Historical Society - Happy Birthday to Captain Martin Van Buren Bates! According to many sources, Martin Van Buren Bates was born in Letcher County, Kentucky, on November 9, 1845*. He was
![Matrimonio del Capitano Martin van Buren Bates con Anna Swan, a St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Londra, 17 giugno 1871. Si sono incontrati in un circo di Halifax dove Martin Van Buren Bates stava suonando. Matrimonio del Capitano Martin van Buren Bates con Anna Swan, a St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Londra, 17 giugno 1871. Si sono incontrati in un circo di Halifax dove Martin Van Buren Bates stava suonando.](https://c8.alamy.com/compit/2h48ba8/il-matrimonio-del-capitano-martin-van-buren-con-anna-swan-incisione-in-legno-1871-2h48ba8.jpg)
Matrimonio del Capitano Martin van Buren Bates con Anna Swan, a St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Londra, 17 giugno 1871. Si sono incontrati in un circo di Halifax dove Martin Van Buren Bates stava suonando.
I Discovered my Great Uncle was a Giant | by Ira J. Bates | Life & Times of the Kentucky River Giant | Medium
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