Who was Margaret Bates?

Margaret Bates (1796–1874) was born in Wythe, Virginia, United States and died in Weston, Platte, Missouri, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Margaret Bates 1796–1874

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 1 Jul 1796 · Wythe, Virginia, United States

Died 15 Sep 1874 · Weston, Platte, Missouri, United States

Father Elijah Bates

Mother Priscilla Patrick

Siblings Elijah Bate, Eveline Bates, Ezekiel Bates, Henderson Wesley Bates, Polly Bates, Priscilla Jane Bates, Robert Patrick Bates, Susan Bates, Thomas Bates

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Immediate Family

Parents

Elijah Bates

Priscilla Patrick

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

The story of Margaret Bates began in 1796 in Wythe, Virginia, United States. Margaret Bates passed away in 1874 in Weston, Platte, Missouri, United States.

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1796

Birth of Margaret Bates in Wythe, Virginia, United States

Birth

1874

Death of Margaret Bates in Weston, Platte, Missouri, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Bates

This ancestor line traces from Montgomery, Alabama, United States (1767) to Wythe, Virginia, United States (1796) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Margaret Bates (1796–1874) was born in Wythe, Virginia, United States and died in Weston, Platte, Missouri, United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret 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 2 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.
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