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Merridy Belle Gates 1918–1995

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 Merridy Gates in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 17 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 16 May 1918 · Seattle, King, Washington, United States
Died 2 Feb 1995 · Seattle, King, Washington, United States
Father William Henry Gates
Mother Lillian Rice (1891–1966)
Siblings Ora L Gates, William Henry Gates Ii

Researchers connected through Merridy Gates 1918–1995

and 1 more tree owner connected with Merridy Gates 1918–1995

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Merridy Belle Gates began in 1918 in Seattle, King, Washington, United States. Merridy Belle Gates passed away in 1995 in Seattle, King, Washington, United States.

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Life Timeline

1918
Birth of Merridy Belle Gates in Seattle, King, Washington, United States
Birth
1995
Death of Merridy Belle Gates in Seattle, King, Washington, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Merridy Gates

This ancestor line traces from Stoke Neyland, Suffolk, England (1385) to Seattle, King, Washington, USA (1918) across 17 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Merridy Gates (1918–1995) was born in Seattle, King, Washington, United States and died in Seattle, King, Washington, 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 Merridy 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 17 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.

Merridy Gates's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Merridy Belle Gates PTP
1918–1995
Seattle, King, Washington, United States
Parents
Unknown
Lillian Elizabeth Rice PTP
1891–1966
Seattle, King, Washington, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Merridy Gates's Descendants

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Merridy Belle Gates PTP 1918–1995