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Stephen Gates Jr, Jr. 1665–1732

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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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Stephen Jr. in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 17 Jul 1665 · Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Died 4 Nov 1732 · Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA
Father Sarah Elizabeth Woodward
Spouse Jemima Benjamin (1666–1732)
Children Mercy Laillivan Gates Twin

Researchers connected through Stephen Jr. 1665–1732

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Biography

Stephen Gates Jr, Jr. was born in 1665 in Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA, the child of sarah elizabeth woodward. Stephen Gates Jr, Jr. married jemima hananah benjamin, and had children including mercy laillivan gates twin. Stephen Gates Jr, Jr. passed away in 1732 in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA.

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Life Timeline

1665
Birth of Stephen Gates Jr, Jr. in Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1680
Stephen Gates Jr, Jr. was married in, Usa
Marriage
1683
Stephen Gates Jr, Jr. was married in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Marriage
1686
Stephen Gates Jr, Jr. was married in Stow, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Marriage
1686
Stephen Gates Jr, Jr. was married in Stow, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Marriage
1686
Stephen Gates Jr, Jr. was married in Stow, Massachusetts, USA
Marriage
1686
Stephen Gates Jr, Jr. was married in Stow, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Marriage
1688
Stephen Gates Jr, Jr. was married in Stow, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Marriage
1688
Stephen Gates Jr, Jr. was married in of Stow, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Marriage
1692
Stephen Gates Jr, Jr. was married in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Marriage
1695
Stephen Gates Jr, Jr. was married in East Haddam, Middlesex, CT
Marriage
1695
Stephen Gates Jr, Jr. was married in Preston, New London, Connecticut
Marriage
1696
Stephen Gates Jr, Jr. was married in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Marriage
1698
Stephen Gates Jr, Jr. was married in Concord, MA
Marriage
1710
Stephen Gates Jr, Jr. was married in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Marriage
1710
Stephen Gates Jr, Jr. was married in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Marriage
1713
Stephen Gates Jr, Jr. was married in Preston
Marriage
1713
Stephen Gates Jr, Jr. was married in Preston, Connecticut, USA
Marriage
1732
Death of Stephen Gates Jr, Jr. in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Stephen Jr.

This ancestor line traces from Poundisford, Somerset, England (1531) to Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA (1665) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Stephen Jr. (1665–1732) was born in Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA and died in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Stephen 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 5 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.

Stephen Jr.'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Stephen Gates Jr, Jr. PTP
1665–1732
Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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Stephen Jr.'s Descendants

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Stephen Gates Jr, Jr. PTP 1665–1732 m. Jemima Hananah Benjamin PTP 1666–1732