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Joseph Bates 1653–1740

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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 12 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 12 trees
Death year and location consistent across 12 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
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12 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Bates in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 12 independent trees

Born 20 Nov 1653 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Died 9 Jul 1740 · Hanover, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Father James Bates (1624–1689)
Mother Ruth Lyford (1621–1690)
Siblings Benjamin Bates, Clement Bates, Hopestill Bates, James Bates, John Bates, Mary Bates, Rachel Bates, Ruth Bates, Solomon Bates
Records
1478.FTW World Family Tree Vol. 48, …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Joseph Bates began in 1653 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. Joseph Bates passed away in 1740 in Hanover, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record 1478.FTW

  2. 2
    Record World Family Tree Vol. 48, Ed. 1

Life Timeline

1653
Birth of Joseph Bates in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1740
Death of Joseph Bates in Hanover, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Bates

This ancestor line traces from Elgin, Moray, Scotland (1473) to Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1653) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Bates (1653–1740) was born in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Hanover, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 12 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, 12 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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.
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 Bates
1624–1689 · Father
Ruth Lyford
1621–1690 · Mother
Bates US Census Records
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Joseph Bates's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Bates PTP
1653–1740
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
James Bates PTP
1624–1689
Lydd, Kent, England
Ruth Lyford PTP
1621–1690
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Bates's Descendants

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Joseph Bates PTP 1653–1740