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Sarah Bates 1677–1735

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 9 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 9 trees
Death year and location consistent across 9 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

9 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Bates 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 9 independent trees

Born 16 Feb 1677 · Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 5 Apr 1735 · Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Father John Bates (1649–1718)
Mother Mary Farewell
Siblings Elizabeth Bates, John Jr Bates, Lydia Bates, Mary Bates, Rebecca Bates

Researchers connected through Sarah Bates 1677–1735

and 8 more tree owners connected with Sarah Bates 1677–1735

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1677, Sarah Bates entered the world in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA, born to john bates and mary farewell. Sarah Bates passed away in 1735 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Family Data Collection - Births

  2. 2
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  3. 3
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  4. 4
    Marriage Records Massachusetts Town Marriage Records

Life Timeline

1677
Birth of Sarah Bates in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1735
Death of Sarah Bates in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Bates

This ancestor line traces from Boston Castle, Lincolnshire, ENGLAND (1603) to Chelmsford, MA, USA (1677) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Bates (1677–1735) was born in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 9 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, 9 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah 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.

Sarah Bates's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Bates PTP
1677–1735
Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
John Bates PTP
1649–1718
Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Ruth Lyford PTP
1621–1690
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Unknown

Sarah Bates's Descendants

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Sarah Bates PTP 1677–1735