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Stephen Gates 1767–1812 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Dec 1767

Birth Location: Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

Death Date: 21 Apr 1812

Death Location: Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

Father: Jonathan Gates

Mother: Sarah Keeler

Spouse(s): Mary Abbott

Children(s): Eli Gates, Levi Gates, Mary Gates, Amos Gates, Lydia Gates, Harvey Gates, Anner Gates, Stephen Gates, Simeon Gates, Lyman Gates

The story of Stephen Gates began in 1767 in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. In 1790, Stephen Gates resided in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. Stephen Gates married Mary Abbott, and had children including Amos Gates, Anner Gates, Eli Gates, Harvey Gates, Levi Gates, Lydia Gates, Lyman Gates, Mary P Gates, Simeon Gates, Stephen Gates. Stephen Gates passed away in 1812 in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Stephen Gates began in 1767 in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.
  • In 1790, Stephen Gates resided in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.
  • Stephen Gates married Mary Abbott, and had children including Amos Gates, Anner Gates, Eli Gates, Harvey Gates, Levi Gates, Lydia Gates, Lyman Gates, Mary P Gates, Simeon Gates, Stephen Gates.
  • Stephen Gates passed away in 1812 in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Stephen Gates's Ancestors

Self
Stephen Gates
1767–1812
Birth Place: Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Jonathan Gates
1734–1803
Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut Colony, British America
Sarah (M) Keeler
1741–1783
Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut Colony, British America
Grandparents
Samuel Gates
1715–1798
East Haddam, Middlesex Co., Connecticut, USA
Rachel Hayes
1711–1811
Norwalk, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA
Samuel Keeler
1716–1781
Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Mary Kendrick
1716–1797
North Salem, Westchester, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Gates
1683–1737
Mary Richards
1675–1732
James Hayes
1672–1748
Mary Allen
1682–1718
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Deacon Sr
1634–1724
Sarah Olmstead
1641–1709
John Sr
1641–1688
Mary Coleborne
1650–1685
Nathaniel Hayes
1629–1707
Mary Robbins
1642–1683
Thomas Allen
1642–1683
Mercy Whitehead
1662–1720

Stephen Gates's Descendants

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Stephen Gates (31 Dec 1767–21 Apr 1812) m. Mary Abbott (1767–09 Dec 1838)
  1. 1. Eli Gates 1791–
  2. 2. Levi Gates 1794–1872
  3. 3. Mary (P) Gates 1796–
  4. 4. Amos Gates 1797–
  5. 5. Lydia Gates 1800–1869
  6. 6. Harvey Gates 1802–
  7. 7. Anner Gates 1804–1870
  8. 8. Stephen Gates 1806–
  9. 9. Simeon Gates 1809–
  10. 10. Lyman Gates 1809–1892 m. Mary Moushane 1813–1891
    1. 1. Helen Gates 1853–
    2. 2. Helen Gates 1853–
    3. 3. Amos Gates 1835–1910
    4. 4. Frances Gates 1832–
    5. 5. Jane Gates 1836–
    6. 6. Martha Gates 1839–
    7. 7. Edwin Gates 1844–
    8. 8. Delia Gates 1846–
    9. 9. Alvaretta Gates 1850–
    10. 10. Arthur Gates 1852–
    11. 11. Anna (M) Gates 1842–1922 m. John (F) Soash 1836–1921
      1. 1. Marcella Soash 1867–
      2. 2. Ross Soash 1885–
      3. 3. Venice Soash 1869–
      4. 4. Eber (J) Soash 1868–1950 m. Rosetta (Fidelia) Long 1868–1947
        1. 1. Melville (Dean) Soash 1888–1978
        2. 2. Elwood (Glen) Soash 1905–1995
        3. 3. Essie (Merle) Soash 1891–1915 m. Harvey (Faith) Friess 1890–1948

Stephen Gates's Timeline

4 Records

1767
31 Dec 1767
Birth of Stephen Gates in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
1790
1790
Age 23
Stephen Gates resided here in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
1812
21 Apr 1812
Age 45
Death of Stephen Gates in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
1812
1812
Age 45
Stephen Gates - Probate in Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Dec 1767
    Event Place: Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut; Series: M637; Roll: 1; Page: 296; Image: 302; Family History Library Film: 0568141

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Apr 1812
    Event Place: Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices
    [3] Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts
    [4] Connecticut, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Files Collection, Early to 1880; Author: Connecticut State Library (Hartford, Connecticut); Probate Place: Hartford, Connecticut
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Web: Connecticut, Find A Grave Index, 1636-2013

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Connecticut, Find A Grave Index, 1636-2013

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1812
    Event Place: Hartford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: Connecticut, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Files Collection, Early to 1880; Author: Connecticut State Library (Hartford, Connecticut); Probate Place: Hartford, Connecticut

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