YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Edward Jay Gates 1923–2012 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Sep 1923

Birth Location: Muskegon, Michigan, USA

Death Date: 16 October 2012

Death Location: North Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Florence Berkema

Mother: Fay Gates

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Baker

Children(s):

In 1923, Edward Jay Gates entered the world in Muskegon, Michigan, USA, born to Florence Berkema And Fay Roderick Gates. In 1930, Edward Jay Gates resided in Laketon, Muskegon, Michigan, USA. Edward Jay Gates married Elizabeth K Baker. Edward Jay Gates passed away in 2012 in North Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America.

Find more search results for Edward Gates
EG

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1923, Edward Jay Gates entered the world in Muskegon, Michigan, USA, born to Florence Berkema And Fay Roderick Gates.
  • In 1930, Edward Jay Gates resided in Laketon, Muskegon, Michigan, USA.
  • Edward Jay Gates married Elizabeth K Baker.
  • Edward Jay Gates passed away in 2012 in North Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edward Gates's Ancestors

Self
Edward Gates
1923–2012
Birth Place: Muskegon, Michigan, USA
Parents
Florence Berkema
1899–
Michigan
Fay (Roderick) Gates
1896–1962
Laketon, Muskegon, Michigan, United States of America
Grandparents
Frank (Jay) Gates
1867–1946
Laketon Township, Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America
Amaretta (“Retta” Irene) Prowty
1870–1925
Owanawak, Wisconsin, USA
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Gates
1838–1917
Delilah McMillan
1843–1915
Roderick Prouty
1842–1894
Rachel Riley
1856–1876
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Hiram Gates
1801–1857
Margaret Gates
1805–1865
Abram McMillan
1815–1875
Melvina Pangburn
1820–1876
Bradner Prouty
1811–1850
Armaretta Fisher
1816–1889
Henry Oler
1817–1878
Mary Staples
1822–1892

Edward Gates's Timeline

3 Records

1923
28 Sep 1923
Birth of Edward Jay Gates in Muskegon, Michigan, USA
Muskegon, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 7
Edward Jay Gates resided here in Laketon, Muskegon, Michigan, USA
Laketon, Muskegon, Michigan, USA
2012
16 October 2012
Age 89
Death of Edward Jay Gates
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Sep 1923
    Event Place: Muskegon, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Michigan, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 406
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [3] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 168; Film Title: 61 Muskegon 15840-19129; Film Description: Muskegon (1946-1948)
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Laketon, Muskegon, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 Oct 2012
    Event Place: North Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Edward “Ted” Gates 16 Oct 2012

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Muskegon, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 168; Film Title: 61 Muskegon 15840-19129; Film Description: Muskegon (1946-1948)

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Muskegon, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Michigan, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 406

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 October 2012
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: North Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE