Mary Bates (1671–1702) was born in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut and died in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary Bates 1671–1702

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

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 4 OCT 1671 · Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut

Died 23 OCT 1702 · Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

Father John Bates

Mother Sarah Cross

Spouse John Pettit Iii

Children John Pettit Iv

Siblings John Bates

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Biography

The story of Mary Bates began in 1671 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut. Mary Bates married john pettit iii, and had children including john pettit iv. Mary Bates passed away in 1702 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.

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1671

Birth of Mary Bates in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut

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1702

Death of Mary Bates in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Bates

This ancestor line traces from England, United Kingdom (1600) to Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut (1671) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Bates (1671–1702) was born in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut and died in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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 3 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.