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Elizabeth Bates 1610–1679

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Bates in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 10 Mar 1610 · Surrey, England
Died 18 Feb 1679 · Dorchester, Massachusetts
Father Alfred James Bates
Mother Alice Gaveiard Goverand Glover
Siblings Edward Bates, James Iii Bates Of Lydd, Johanna Bates, John Bates, Lydia Bates Williams, Margaret Bates Gibson, Mary Rachel Bates Foster 9Th Ggm, Richard Bates, Thomazine Bates, William Bates
Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Family Data Collection - Births Global, Find a Grave® Index … U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Elizabeth Bates began in 1610 in Surrey, England. Elizabeth Bates passed away in 1679 in Dorchester, Massachusetts.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  4. 4
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  5. 5
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  6. 6
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  7. 7
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  8. 8
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  9. 9
    Record North America, Family Histories

  10. 10
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

Life Timeline

1610
Birth of Elizabeth Bates in Surrey, England
Birth
1679
Death of Elizabeth Bates in Dorchester, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Bates

This ancestor line traces from Lydd, Kent, , England (1562) to , Surrey, , England (1610) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Bates (1610–1679) was born in Surrey, England and died in Dorchester, Massachusetts. 6 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth 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 3 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

Alfred James Bates
Father
Alice Gaveiard Goverand Glover
Mother

Elizabeth Bates's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Elizabeth Bates PTP
1610–1679
Surrey, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Elizabeth Bates's Descendants

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Elizabeth Bates PTP 1610–1679