Warden Bates
Warden Bates
Warden Bates is the thirteenth child and sixth son of Gil Bates and Kelly Bates. [1]
He is the brother of Zachary Bates, Michaela Keilen, Erin Paine, Lawson Bates, Nathan Bates, Alyssa Webster, Tori Smith, Trace Bates, Carlin Stewart, Josie Balka, Katie Bates, Jackson Bates, Isaiah Bates, Addallee Bates, Ellie Bates, Callie-Anna Bates, Judson Bates and Jeb Bates.[2]
Early Life
Warden Justice Bates was born on May 19, 2003, to Gil Bates and Kelly Bates.
He was the thirteenth child and six more children came after him.
Warden is presently home-schooled.
He is being brought up as an active participant of the Institute in Basic Life Principles along with his younger siblings.[2]
Warden makes up the "Three Musketeers" with his brothers Jackson and Isaiah.
They all love going on wild adventures.
He is a natural athlete.
His family nicknames him "Tigger" because he's full of energy.
He's also a great singer and a hard worker.[1]
Career
Television
Warden appeared multiple times on the TLC show 19 Kids and Counting as a kid. [2]
TLC aired a season of the show United Bates of America, which focused on Warden's family in 2012[1]
UpTV started airing a similar show, Bringing Up Bates in 2015. Warden is regularly featured in both shows.[1]