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William I, James Bates 1521 – 1580 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1521

Birth Location: Lydd, Shepway District, Kent, England

Death Date: 1 March 1580

Death Location: Lydd, Shepway District, Kent, England

Father: Robert Bates

Mother: Katherine England

Spouse(s): Elizabeth (12GGM)(1519-1583), Mildred Ward

Children(s): James Bates

The story of William I James Bates began in 1521 in Lydd, Shepway District, Kent, England, with parents Robert Bates and Katherine England. As an adult, William I James Bates wed Elizabeth Warcop - Collier - Bates (12GGM)(1519-1583) and Mildred Ward. Their household included James Bates. William I James Bates's life came to an end in 1580 in Lydd, Shepway District, Kent, England.

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Parents

Robert Bates
1482 – 1542
Birth Location: Aston Clinton, Aylesbury Vale District, Buckinghamshire, England
RB
Katherine England
1486 – 1551
Birth Location: Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire, England
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth (12GGM)(1519-1583)
1519 – 1583
Birth Location: Lydd, Kent, England
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Mildred Ward
1526 – 1577
Birth Location: Lydd, Shepway District, Kent, England
MW

Children(s)

James Bates
1562 – 1614
Birth Location: Lydd, Kent, England
JB

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 1521
    Event Place: Lydd, Shepway District, Kent, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 1 March 1580
    Event Place: Lydd, Shepway District, Kent, England
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