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James William Bates 1761–1847

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have James Bates in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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, with linked records

Born 10 MAY 1761 · Halifax, Virginia, USA
Died 2 SEP 1847 · Halifax, Virginia, USA
Father James William Bates
Mother Susanna Winifred Hicks
Spouse Lavina Nance (1769–1856)
Children James Isaiah Bates, Martha Bates Whitehead
Siblings Charles Bates, Daniel B Bates, Elizabeth Bates, Fleming Bates I, John Bates, Nathanial Bates, Rev Matthew Hicks Bates, Rev Reuben Harlow Neal Bates, Samuel C Bates, Sarah Fleming Bates, Stephen C Bates, William Francis Bates
Records
1830 United States Federal Census 1840 United States Federal Census Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and … U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population … U.S., Sons of the American … Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940 Virginia, Marriages U.S., the Pension Roll of … Virginia Census Virginia, Marriages, 1660-1800
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Lavina Nance

Biography

James William Bates was born in 1761 in Halifax, Virginia, USA, the child of james william bates and susanna winifred hicks. James William Bates married lavina frances nance, and had children including james isaiah bates, martha bates whitehead. James William Bates passed away in 1847 in Halifax, Virginia, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1830 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Census 1840 United States Federal Census

  3. 3
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  4. 4
    Military U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

  5. 5
    Census U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880

  6. 6
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  7. 7
    Marriage Records Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940

  8. 8
    Marriage Records Virginia, Marriages

  9. 9
    Military U.S., the Pension Roll of 1835

  10. 10
    Census Virginia Census

  11. 11
    Record Virginia, Marriages, 1660-1800

Life Timeline

1761
Birth of James William Bates in Halifax, Virginia, USA
Birth
1847
Death of James William Bates in Halifax, Virginia, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Bates

This ancestor line traces from Penrhyn Castle, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, Wales, United Kingdom (1565) to Halifax, Virginia, USA (1761) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

James Bates (1761–1847) was born in Halifax, Virginia, USA and died in Halifax, Virginia, 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 7 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

James William Bates
Father
Susanna Winifred Hicks
Mother
James Bates in the US Census
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James Bates's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James William Bates PTP
1761–1847
Halifax, Virginia, USA
Parents
James William Bates PTP
1761–1847
Halifax, Virginia, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
James William Bates PTP
1761–1847
Halifax, Virginia, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

James Bates's Descendants

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JB
James William Bates PTP 1761–1847 m. Lavina Frances Nance PTP 1769–1856