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Sarah Bates 1733–1813

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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A Reliability
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Reliability Score: A
Strong — 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Bates in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 29 Aug 1733 · Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Died 27 Feb 1813 · Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Father Edward Bates (1606–1645)
Mother Mary Snow (1699–1776)
Siblings Betty Bates, Elizabeth Betsey Bates, Hannah Bates, John Bates, Joseph Bates, Nathaniel Bates, Oliver Bates

Researchers connected through Sarah Bates 1733–1813

and 2 more tree owners connected with Sarah Bates 1733–1813

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Sarah Bates began in 1733 in Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts. Sarah Bates passed away in 1813 in Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record "FamilySearch," database, \\i FamilySearch\\i0

  3. 3
    Record Massachusetts Town Death Records

Life Timeline

1733
Birth of Sarah Bates in Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Birth
1813
Death of Sarah Bates in Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Bates

This ancestor line traces from West Riding, Yorkshire, England (1556) to Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts (1733) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Bates (1733–1813) was born in Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts and died in Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts. 3 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 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 7 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
1733–1813
Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Parents
Edward Bates PTP
1606–1645
Boston, Lincolnshire, England
Mary Snow PTP
1699–1776
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Sarah Bates's Descendants

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Sarah Bates PTP 1733–1813