Joseph Bates may refer to: Joseph Bates (Adventist) (1792–1872), American seaman and revivalist minister Joseph E. Bates (1837–1900), mayor of Denver Joe B. Bates (1893–1965), U.S. Representative from Kentucky Joseph L. Bates (1806/7–1886), American photographer in the second half of the 19th century Morris Bates (Joseph Morris Bates, 1864–1905), English footballer and founding member of Arsenal Football Club