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Mary Gates 1675–1737

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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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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Gates in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 2 independent trees

Born 10 Mar 1675 · Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 7 Jun 1737 · Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States
Father Thomas Gates
Mother Elizabeth Freeman (1648–1723)
Siblings Abigail Gates, Anna Gates, Bererah Gates, Caleb Gates, Charity Gats, Deborah Gates, Elizabeth Gates, George Gates, John Gates, Joseph Gates, Josiah Gates, Ruth Gates, Sarah Gates, Stephen Jr Gates

Researchers connected through Mary Gates 1675–1737

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Mary Gates was born in 1675 in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States, the child of thomas gates and elizabeth freeman. Mary Gates passed away in 1737 in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1675
Birth of Mary Gates in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1737
Death of Mary Gates in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Gates

This ancestor line traces from Coney Weston, Suffolk, England (1597) to Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1675) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Gates (1675–1737) was born in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, 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 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.

Mary Gates's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Gates PTP
1675–1737
Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Elizabeth Freeman PTP
1648–1723
Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Mary Gates's Descendants

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Mary Gates PTP 1675–1737