James Bates (1582–1655) was born in Lydd, Kent, England and died in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James B. Bates 1582–1655

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Reliability Score: B

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A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 2 Dec 1582 · Lydd, Kent, England

Died 22 Nov 1655 · Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

Father John Bates (1562–1614)

Mother Mary Martine

Siblings Andrew Bate Bates, Anna Bates, Clement Bates Bate, Daniellis Bates, Edmund Bates, Edward Elder Decon Weymouth Bates, Edward Bates, Isaac Bates, Jane Bates Bate, Joanna Bates, John Isaac Bates, John Prower, Joseph Bates, Marie Mayflower Martin Prower, Martha Bates, Mary Ann Bate, Rachel Bates, Robert Bates, Solomon Prower, Thomas Bates

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Bates

1562–1614

Mary Martine

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

The story of James B. Bates began in 1582 in Lydd, Kent, England. James B. Bates passed away in 1655 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.

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1582

Birth of James B. Bates in Lydd, Kent, England

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1655

Death of James B. Bates in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Bates

This ancestor line traces from Lydd, Shepway District, Kent, England (1521) to Lydd, Kent, England (1582) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Bates (1582–1655) was born in Lydd, Kent, England and died in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. 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 James 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.
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