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Nathaniel Gates 1737–1838

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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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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 Nathaniel Gates in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 5 Mar 1737 · Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States
Died 8 Aug 1838 · Vermont, USA
Father Caleb Gates
Mother Mary Forbes L
Siblings Asa Gates, Capt Caleb Gates, Corp Thomas Gates, Eunice Gates, Jesse Gates, Jonathan Gates, Joshua Gates, Mary Gates, Private Simon Gates, Sarah Forbes Gates

Researchers connected through Nathaniel Gates 1737–1838

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1737, Nathaniel Gates entered the world in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States, born to caleb gates and mary forbes l. Nathaniel Gates passed away in 1838 in Vermont, USA.

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Life Timeline

1737
Birth of Nathaniel Gates in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1838
Death of Nathaniel Gates in Vermont, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Nathaniel Gates

This ancestor line traces from Nottinghamshire, England (1490) to Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States (1737) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Nathaniel Gates (1737–1838) was born in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States and died in Vermont, USA. 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 Nathaniel 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 8 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.

Nathaniel Gates's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Nathaniel Gates PTP
1737–1838
Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Nathaniel Gates's Descendants

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Nathaniel Gates PTP 1737–1838