The Biographical Dictionary of America/Bateman, Kate Josephine

​BATEMAN, Kate Josephine, actress, was born in Baltimore, Md., Oct. 7, 1842. She at a very early age began her theatrical career, appearing for many years with her sister as one of the "Bateman Children." When just passing out of her teens, she began to attract much attention, one of her best roles being that of "Leah, the Forsaken." After several years of remarkable success in America, she went to Europe, where she attained equal distinction. There in 1866. she was married to Mr. George Crowe, and for two years retired from the stage, having accumulated considerable wealth by her professional work and good management of her funds. In 1868 she returned to the stage in London, playing "Mary Warner"; in 1872 she had great success as "Media," as she had in 1875 when she acted "Lady Macbeth." to Mr. Irving's "Macbeth." In 1876 she retired.

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