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Joshua Bates 1671–1757

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 9 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 9 trees
Death year and location consistent across 9 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
  • Star tree owner

9 researchers on YourRoots have Joshua Bates in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 9 independent trees

Born 14 Aug 1671 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Died 23 Sep 1757 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Father Esther Hilliard (1642–1709)
Siblings Amos Bates, Bathsheba Bates, Benjamin Bates, Caleb Bates, Clement Bates, Daughter Bate, Eleanor Bates, Eleazer Bates, Elinor Bates, Esther Bates, Hannah Bates Chapman, John Bates, Jonathon Bates, Joseph Bates, Joseph Bates Iii, Margaret Bates, Mary Bates, Mercy Bates, Rachel Bates, Ruth Bates, Sarah Bates, Solomon Bates
Records
U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Sons of the American … Ancestry Family Tree [email protected], GEDCOM file imported on … Official records of the Union …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Joshua Bates began in 1671 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. Joshua Bates passed away in 1757 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  2. 2
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  3. 3
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

  4. 4
    Record [email protected], GEDCOM file imported on 22 Sep 1998. (Ancestry.com)

  5. 5
    Record Official records of the Union and Confederate Armies, 1861-1865

Life Timeline

1671
Birth of Joshua Bates in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1757
Death of Joshua Bates in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joshua Bates

This ancestor line traces from of All Hallows, Kent, England (1420) to Hingham, Massachusetts (Plymouth) (1671) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joshua Bates (1671–1757) was born in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 9 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, 9 researchers on YourRoots have Joshua 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 6 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

Esther Hilliard
1642–1709 · Father

Joshua Bates's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joshua Bates PTP
1671–1757
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Esther Hilliard PTP
1642–1709
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Esther Bates PTP
1619–1655
Ovenden, Halifax, Yorks., Eng.
Unknown
Unknown

Joshua Bates's Descendants

1.
JB
Joshua Bates PTP 1671–1757