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Sarah Forbes Gates 1722–1786

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 Sarah 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 14 Aug 1722 · New London, New London, Connecticut, United States
Died 27 Jan 1786 · Lyme, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
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, Nathaniel Gates, Private Simon Gates

Researchers connected through Sarah Gates 1722–1786

and 1 more tree owner connected with Sarah Gates 1722–1786

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Sarah Forbes Gates began in 1722 in New London, New London, Connecticut, United States. Sarah Forbes Gates passed away in 1786 in Lyme, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America.

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Life Timeline

1722
Birth of Sarah Forbes Gates in New London, New London, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1786
Death of Sarah Forbes Gates in Lyme, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Gates

This ancestor line traces from Nottinghamshire, England (1490) to New London, New London, Connecticut, United States (1722) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Gates (1722–1786) was born in New London, New London, Connecticut, United States and died in Lyme, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America. 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 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 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.

Sarah Gates's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Forbes Gates PTP
1722–1786
New London, New London, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Sarah Gates's Descendants

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Sarah Forbes Gates PTP 1722–1786