James Bates (1761–1847) was born in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia and died in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James William Bates 1761–1847

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Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 10 May 1761 · Halifax, Halifax, Virginia

Died 2 Sep 1847 · Halifax, Halifax, Virginia

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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

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Biography

James William Bates was born in 1761 in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, the child of james bates and susanna winifred grimes hicks hix. James William Bates passed away in 1847 in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia.

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Census 1830 United States Federal Census
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Census 1840 United States Federal Census
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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Military U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900
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Census U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Marriage Records Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
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Marriage Records Virginia, Marriages
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Military U.S., the Pension Roll of 1835
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Census Virginia Census

Life Timeline

1761

Birth of James William Bates in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia

Birth

1847

Death of James William Bates in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Bates

This ancestor line traces from Penton Grafton, Hampshire, England (1608) to Halifax, Virginia, USA (1761) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Bates (1761–1847) was born in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia and died in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia. 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 6 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.

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James William Bates PTP

1761–1847

Halifax, Halifax, Virginia