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Sir Thomas Gates Governor Jamestown Virginia 1582–1635

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Virginia in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 3 independent trees

Born 20 Aug 1582 · High Easter, Essex, England
Died 2 Sep 1635 · Hingham, Norfolk, England
Father Peter Gates
Mother Lady Mary Marian Josselyn
Spouse Catherina
Children Geo Gates, John Aumon Gates, John Gates, Robert Gates, Stephen 6Th Ggf Of Bill Gates Microsoft Gates, William Gates
Siblings Mary Gates

Researchers connected through Sir Virginia 1582–1635

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Biography

Sir Thomas Gates Governor Jamestown Virginia was born in 1582 in High Easter, Essex, England, the child of peter gates and lady mary marian josselyn. Sir Thomas Gates Governor Jamestown Virginia married catherina, elizabeth deol weedon, rose gates, and had children including geo gates, john aumon gates, john gates, robert gates, stephen 6th ggf of bill gates microsoft gates, william gates. Sir Thomas Gates Governor Jamestown Virginia passed away in 1635 in Hingham, Norfolk, England.

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Life Timeline

1582
Birth of Sir Thomas Gates Governor Jamestown Virginia in High Easter, Essex, England
Birth
1592
Sir Thomas Gates Governor Jamestown Virginia was married in Hingham, Norfolk, England
Marriage
1595
Sir Thomas Gates Governor Jamestown Virginia was married
Marriage
1605
Sir Thomas Gates Governor Jamestown Virginia was married in Norfolk, England
Marriage
1613
Sir Thomas Gates Governor Jamestown Virginia was married in Hingham, Essex, England
Marriage
1622
Sir Thomas Gates Governor Jamestown Virginia was married in Jamestown, James, Virginia, United States
Marriage
1622
Sir Thomas Gates Governor Jamestown Virginia was married in USA
Marriage
1633
Sir Thomas Gates Governor Jamestown Virginia was married in Hartford, East Haddam, Middelses, Connecticut, United States
Marriage
1635
Death of Sir Thomas Gates Governor Jamestown Virginia in Hingham, Norfolk, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Virginia

This ancestor line traces from High Easter, Essex, England (1550) to High Easter, Essex, England (1582) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Virginia (1582–1635) was born in High Easter, Essex, England and died in Hingham, Norfolk, England. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Sir 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 2 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.

Sir Virginia's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sir Thomas Gates Governor Jamestown Virginia PTP
1582–1635
High Easter, Essex, England
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Sir Virginia's Descendants

  1. 1. John Gates PTP 1678–1747