Joseph Bates 1725–1792
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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
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Immediate Family
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.
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1Census 1790 United States Federal Census
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2Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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3Record Family Data Collection - Births
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4Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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5Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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6Newspaper Gazetteer of Cheshire County, N.H., 1736-1885
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7Record History of Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
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8Record 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
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9Record New York in the Revolution as colony and state
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10Record The history of New Ipswich, New Hampshire, 1735-1914 : with genealogical records of the principal families
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11Military U.S., Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783
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12Marriage Records Massachusetts Town Marriage Records
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13Record Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the Revolutionary War (Images Online)
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Bates
This ancestor line traces from West Riding, Yorkshire, England (1556) to Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts (1725) across 7 generations.
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.
Related Records
Joseph Bates's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record