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Joseph Bates 1725–1792

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 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)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Bates 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Researchers connected through Joseph Bates 1725–1792

and 1 more tree owner connected with Joseph Bates 1725–1792

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Phoebe Powers
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Joseph Bates began in 1725 in Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts. In 1768, Joseph Bates resided in Hillsborough, New Hampshire. In 1775, Joseph Bates established residence. Joseph Bates married phoebe powers. Joseph Bates passed away in 1792 in Jaffrey, Cheshire, New Hampshire.

Sources

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    Census 1790 United States Federal Census

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Newspaper Gazetteer of Cheshire County, N.H., 1736-1885

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    Record History of Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

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    Record Index of the Rolls of Honor (Ancestor's Index) in the Lineage Books of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Vol. II

  9. 9
    Record New York in the Revolution as colony and state

  10. 10
    Record The history of New Ipswich, New Hampshire, 1735-1914 : with genealogical records of the principal families

  11. 11
    Military U.S., Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts Town Marriage Records

  13. 13
    Record Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the Revolutionary War (Images Online)

Life Timeline

1725
Birth of Joseph Bates in Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Birth
1768
Joseph Bates resided here in Hillsborough, New Hampshire
Residence
1775
Joseph Bates resided here
Residence
1783
Joseph Bates resided here in Hillsborough, New Hampshire
Residence
1788
Joseph Bates resided here in Cheshire, New Hampshire
Residence
1790
Joseph Bates resided here in Jaffrey, Cheshire, New Hampshire
Residence
1792
Death of Joseph Bates in Jaffrey, Cheshire, New Hampshire
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Bates

This ancestor line traces from West Riding, Yorkshire, England (1556) to Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts (1725) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Bates (1725–1792) was born in Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts and died in Jaffrey, Cheshire, New Hampshire. 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 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 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.

Joseph Bates's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Bates PTP
1725–1792
Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Parents
Edward Bates PTP
1606–1645
Boston, Lincolnshire, England
Mary Snow PTP
1699–1776
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Bates's Descendants

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JB
Joseph Bates PTP 1725–1792