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John Gates 1681–1733

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

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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B Reliability
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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)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have John Gates 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

Born 19 Sep 1681 · St Mary's County, MD
Died 04 Feb 1733 · Charles, Maryland, USA
Father Robert Gates
Mother Dorothy Hunt
Spouse Elizabeth Elery
Children Ann Gates, Charles Gates, Daughter Gates, Dorothy Gates, Henrietta Gates, James Gates, Jane Gates, John Gates, Joseph Gates, Margaret Gates, Peter Gates, Robert Gates
Siblings Abel Carrico, Ann Gates, Catherine Gates, Elizabeth Carrico, Joseph Gates, Margaret Gates, Robert Gates, Susanna Gates, Susannah Gates

Researchers connected through John Gates 1681–1733

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Biography

The story of John Gates began in 1681 in St Mary's County, MD. John Gates married elizabeth elery, jane boarman, john unknown, mary clark, and had children including ann gates, charles gates, daughter gates, dorothy gates, henrietta gates, james gates, jane gates, john gates, joseph gates, margaret gates, peter gates, robert gates. John Gates passed away in 1733 in Charles, Maryland, USA.

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Life Timeline

1681
Birth of John Gates in St Mary's County, MD
Birth
1733
Death of John Gates in Charles, Maryland, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Gates

This ancestor line traces from Greatorex, Wormhill, Derbyshire, England (1480) to St Mary's County, MD (1681) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Gates (1681–1733) was born in St Mary's County, MD and died in Charles, Maryland, 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 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 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.

John Gates's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Gates PTP
1681–1733
St Mary's County, MD
Parents
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Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
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Unknown
Unknown

John Gates's Descendants

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John Gates PTP 1681–1733