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John Bates 1668–1722

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Bates in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 22 Dec 1668 · Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Died 1 May 1722 · Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Father John Bates
Mother Mary Farwell (1640–1714)
Spouse Deborah Spalding
Children Betty Bates, Deborah BATES, Edward Bates, Elizabeth Bates, Hannah Bates, John Bates, Jonathan Bates, Mary Bates, Robert Bates
Siblings Elizabeth Bates, Lydia Bates, Mary Bates, Rebeckah Bates, Sarah Bates

Researchers connected through John Bates 1668–1722

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Biography

In 1668, John Bates entered the world in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, born to john bates and mary farwell. John Bates married deborah spalding, and had children including betty bates, deborah bates, edward bates, elizabeth bates, hannah bates, john bates, jonathan bates, mary bates, robert bates. John Bates passed away in 1722 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Family Data Collection - Births

  2. 2
    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

  3. 3
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  4. 4
    Record The Farwell family : a history of Henry Farwell and his wife Olive (Welby) Farwell

  5. 5
    Record Massachusetts Town Death Records

Life Timeline

1668
Birth of John Bates in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Birth
1722
Death of John Bates in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Bates

This ancestor line traces from Irnham, Lincolnshire, England (1335) to Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts (1668) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Bates (1668–1722) was born in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts and died in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts. 2 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 12 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.

John Bates's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Bates PTP
1668–1722
Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Parents
Unknown
Mary Farwell PTP
1640–1714
Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Olive Welby PTP
1604–1692
Moulton, Lincolnshire, , England

John Bates's Descendants

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JB
John Bates PTP 1668–1722
  1. 1. Deborah BATES PTP 1694–1722
  2. 2. Edward Bates PTP 1606–1645 m. Lydia Fairbanks PTP 1622–1704
    1. 1. Increase Bates PTP 1641–1717
    2. 2. John Bates PTP 1649–1718