Edward Bates 1606–1645
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Edward Bates in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Edward Bates 1606–1645
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Edward Bates began in 1606 in Boston, Lincolnshire, England. Edward Bates married lydia fairbanks, and had children including increase bates, john bates. Edward Bates passed away in 1645 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts.
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1Record A documentary history of Chelsea : including the Boston precincts of Winnisimmet, Rumney Marsh, and Pullen Point, 1624-1824
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2Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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3Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699
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4Record Family Data Collection - Births
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5Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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6Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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7Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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8Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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9Record Massachusetts Applications of Freemen, 1630-91
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10Record FamilySearch Family Tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Bates
This ancestor line traces from Boston, Lincolnshire, England (1571) to Boston, Lincolnshire, England (1606) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Edward Bates (1606–1645) was born in Boston, Lincolnshire, England and died in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Edward in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
Related Records
Edward Bates's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record