Simon Gates 1666–1752
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Simon 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 7 independent trees
Researchers connected through Simon Gates 1666–1752
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Simon Gates began in 1666 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. Simon Gates had children including elizabeth gates. Simon Gates passed away in 1752 in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States.
Sources
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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3Record Millennium File
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4Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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5Record North America, Family Histories
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Simon Gates
This ancestor line traces from Dundonald, South Ayrshire, Scotland (1316) to Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1666) across 8 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Simon Gates (1666–1752) was born in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Simon 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.
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Simon Gates's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record