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Rachel Bates 1696–1780

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Full name consistent across 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Rachel Bates in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 23 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 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 JUL 1696 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Died 20 NOV 1780 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Father Joshua Bates
Mother Rachel Tower
Spouse Andrew Beal
Children Abel Beal, Adam Beal, Benjamin Beal, Hannah Beal, Joshua Beal, Rachel Beal, Rebecca Beal
Siblings Bathsheba Bates, Elizabeth Bates, Isaac Bates, Jacob Bates, Joshua Bates

Researchers connected through Rachel Bates 1696–1780

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Biography

In 1696, Rachel Bates entered the world in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, born to joshua bates and rachel tower. Rachel Bates married andrew beal, and had children including abel beal, adam beal, benjamin beal, hannah beal, joshua beal, rachel beal, rebecca beal. Rachel Bates passed away in 1780 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Family Data Collection - Births

  2. 2
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  3. 3
    Record Millennium File

  4. 4
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  5. 5
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  6. 6
    Record 705.ftw

  7. 7
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1678
Birth of Rachel Bates
Birth
1695
Rachel Bates was christened in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Christening
1696
Birth of Rachel Bates in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1696
Birth of Rachel Bates
Birth
1696
Birth of Rachel Bates in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1696
Birth of Rachel Bates in Hingham, Massachusetts
Birth
1696
Birth of Rachel Bates in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Birth
1721
Death of Rachel Bates
Death
1724
Death of Rachel Bates
Death
1780
Death of Rachel Bates in Cohasset, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death
1780
Death of Rachel Bates in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Death
1780
Death of Rachel Bates in Hingham, Massachusetts
Death
1780
Death of Rachel Bates in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rachel Bates

This ancestor line traces from Préaux-Bocage, Calvados, Normandy, France (1004) to Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts (1696) across 23 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rachel Bates (1696–1780) was born in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts and died in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Rachel 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 23 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.

Rachel Bates's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Rachel Bates PTP
1696–1780
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Rachel Bates's Descendants

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Rachel Bates PTP 1696–1780
  1. 1. Joshua Beal PTP 1722–1804