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Elizabeth Gates 1671–1726

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Gates in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 3 independent trees

Born 12 Oct 1671 · Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 14 Dec 1726 · Colchester, New London, Connecticut, United States
Father Thomas Gates
Mother Elizabeth Freeman (1648–1723)
Siblings Abigail Gates, Anna Gates, Bererah Gates, Caleb Gates, Charity Gats, Deborah Gates, George Gates, John Gates, Joseph Gates, Josiah Gates, Mary Gates, Ruth Gates, Sarah Gates, Stephen Jr Gates
Records

Researchers connected through Elizabeth Gates 1671–1726

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Elizabeth Gates was born in 1671 in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of thomas gates and elizabeth freeman. Elizabeth Gates passed away in 1726 in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1671
Birth of Elizabeth Gates in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1726
Death of Elizabeth Gates in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Gates

This ancestor line traces from Hartwell, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom (1400) to Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America (1671) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Gates (1671–1726) was born in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 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 8 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.

Elizabeth Gates's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth Gates PTP
1671–1726
Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Elizabeth Freeman PTP
1648–1723
Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Elizabeth Gates's Descendants

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Elizabeth Gates PTP 1671–1726