John Bates (1706–1724) was born in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts and died in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Bates 1706–1724

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

Born 29 Nov 1706 · Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Died 22 May 1724 · Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Father John Bates

Mother Deborah Spalding

Siblings Betty Bates, Deborah Bates, Edward Bates, Elizabeth Bates, Hannah Bates, Jonathan Bates, Mary Bates, Robert Bates

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Bates

Deborah Spalding

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

The story of John Bates began in 1706 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts. John Bates passed away in 1724 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts.

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Life Timeline

1706

Birth of John Bates in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Birth

1724

Death of John Bates in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Bates

This ancestor line traces from Sheffield, West Riding, Yorkshire, England (1575) to Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1706) across 5 generations.

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: John Bates (1706–1724) was born in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts and died in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts. 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 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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