Home > United States of America > Connecticut > Middlesex County > East Haddam > Old Cove Burying Ground > Joseph Gates II

Joseph Gates II

View larger map

1 / 4

2 / 4

3 / 4

4 / 4

❮ ❯

Joseph Gates II

Birth	:	25 Dec 1695 Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA
Death	:	1 Nov 1770 East Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA
Burial	:	Old Cove Burying Ground, East Haddam, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4794006, -72.4736023
Inscription	:	age 73 yrs
Description	:	Joseph Gates, born December 25, 1695 (Haddam record) or December 28, 1696 (East Haddam record). He married, January 8, 1718/9, Hannah Brainerd, daughter of Deacon Daniel and Susannah Brainerd of East Haddam. He was a Selectman in 1740 and 1741 and a farmer by occupation. He was usually called "Sergeant Joseph" and he was probably the Lieutenant Joseph Gates who served in the French and Indian War during the campaign of 1756. His wife joined the First Church, November 7, 1725 and he joined, March 7, 1730/1. Joseph Gates suffered the loss of three young children in less than a... Read More	Joseph Gates, born December 25, 1695 (Haddam record) or December 28, 1696 (East Haddam record). He married, January 8, 1718/9, Hannah Brainerd, daughter of Deacon Daniel and Susannah Brainerd of East Haddam. He was a Selectman in 1740 and 1741 and a farmer by occupation. He was usually called "Sergeant Joseph" and he was probably the Lieutenant Joseph Gates who served in the French and Indian War during the campaign of 1756. His wife joined the First Church, November 7, 1725 and he joined, March 7, 1730/1. Joseph Gates suffered the loss of three young children in less than a week in 1740, followed by the death of a fourth child in 1742 and his wife's death on March 20, 1744. He died, November 1, 1770, in his 73rd year. They were buried in Cove Burial Ground. Children of Joseph and Hannah (Brainerd) Gates, born in East Haddam, CT: 1. Hannah, b. 16 Nov 1719, baptized 14 Nov 1725, m. 6 Mar 1746 Ebenezer Spencer of East Haddam. 2. Joseph, b. March 28, 1722. 3. Elizabeth, b. 12 Aug 1724, baptized 14 Nov 1725, m. Jonah Cone, b. 7 Mar 1721, son of Daniel and Mary (Barnes) Cone. She joined the Millington Church, 5 June 1748 and they were active members of the church for over fifty years. In 1762 he was appointed lieutenant in the 16th Company, 12th Regiment of the colonial militia and was promoted to captain in 1768. She died in Millington, 16 Sept 1802, age 78 and he died there, 24 July 1809. 4. Bezaleel, b. 14 Oct 1726. 5. Susannah, b. 24 Nov 1730, baptized 3 Jan 1730/1, d. in East Haddam, 25 May 1742. 6. Aaron (twin), b. 20 Oct 1733, baptized 28 Oct 1733, died in East Haddam, 14 Aug 1740. 7. Ann (twin), b. 20 Oct 1733, baptized 28 Oct 1733, died in East Haddam, 18 Aug 1740. 8. David, b. 18 Apr 1738, baptized 3 June, died, 12 Aug 1740, in East Haddam.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Joseph Gates II's memorial?
Joseph Gates II's memorial is located at: Old Cove Burying Ground, East Haddam, Middlesex County, USA.
When did Joseph Gates II death?
Joseph Gates II death on 1 Nov 1770 in East Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Joseph Gates II's memorial?
Latitude: 41.4794006
Longitude: -72.4736023

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Gates I

(1662 - 1712)

Elizabeth Hungerford Gates

(1670 - 1759)

Spouse

Hannah Brainerd Gates

(1694 - 1744)

Siblings

Deacon John Gates

(1698 - 1775)

Jonathan Gates

(1703 - 1771)

Children

Lieut Joseph Gates III

(1722 - 1808)

Elizabeth Gates Cone

(1724 - 1802)

Bezaleel (Correct spelling) Gates

(1726 - 1802)

(1730 - 1742)

(1733 - 1740)

(1733 - 1740)

(1738 - 1740)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Old Cove Burying Ground
East Haddam, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4794006, -72.4736023

2. First Church Cemetery
East Haddam, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4795303, -72.4462585

3. Congregation Rodfe Zedek Cemetery
Moodus, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5004768, -72.4671936

4. Nathan Hale Park Cemetery
East Haddam, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4583740, -72.4640579

5. Shailorville Tylerville Cemetery
Haddam, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4564018, -72.4792023

6. Haddam Center Cemetery
Haddam, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4754333, -72.5065460

7. River View Cemetery
East Haddam, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4557304, -72.4627609

8. Town Street Cemetery
East Haddam, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4597702, -72.4414368

9. Thirty Mile Island Plantation Burial Yard
Haddam, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4811821, -72.5160217

10. Moodus Cemetery
Moodus, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5069008, -72.4522018

11. Saint Bridgets Cemetery
Moodus, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5069008, -72.4507980

12. Warner Cemetery
East Haddam, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4558601, -72.4369431

13. Basin Hill Cemetery
East Haddam, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5175018, -72.4807968

14. New Rock Landing Cemetery
Haddam, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4984856, -72.5210495

15. Old Rock Landing Cemetery
Haddam, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5000000, -72.5207977

16. Beaver Meadow Cemetery
Haddam, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4606094, -72.5222321

17. Turkey Hill Cemetery
Haddam, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4449997, -72.5111008

18. Mount Parnassus Burying Ground
East Haddam, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4778000, -72.4127900

19. Second Cemetery
East Haddam, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4481010, -72.4238968

20. Bashan Lake Cemetery
East Haddam, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5071983, -72.4092026

21. Young Street Cemetery
East Hampton, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5381012, -72.5006027

22. Hungerford Cemetery
East Haddam, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4385986, -72.4041977

23. Higganum Cemetery
Higganum, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4955750, -72.5595016

24. Selden Yard Cemetery
East Hampton, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5285988, -72.5338974