Who was Frances Bates?

Frances Bates (1551–1599) was born in Warmfield, Yorkshire, England and died in Warmfield, Yorkshire, England. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Frances Bates 1551–1599

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 5 Apr 1551 · Warmfield, Yorkshire, England

Died 1 Apr 1599 · Warmfield, Yorkshire, England

Father Esq John Bates 16

Mother Mildred Ward

Spouse Esq Thomas Milner Of Skutterskelfe

Children John Mylner Jr, Maria Mary Milner

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Immediate Family

Parents

Esq John Bates 16

Mildred Ward

Spouse(s)

Esq Thomas Milner Of Skutterskelfe

Children

John Mylner Jr

Maria Mary Milner

Biography

The story of Frances Bates began in 1551 in Warmfield, Yorkshire, England. Frances Bates married esq thomas milner of skutterskelfe, and had children including john mylner jr, maria mary milner. Frances Bates passed away in 1599 in Warmfield, Yorkshire, England.

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Birth of Frances Bates in Warmfield, Yorkshire, England

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Death of Frances Bates in Warmfield, Yorkshire, England

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: Frances Bates (1551–1599) was born in Warmfield, Yorkshire, England and died in Warmfield, Yorkshire, England. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Frances 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.
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