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John Thomas GATES

John Thomas GATES

Male 1832 - 1904  (72 years)

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  • Name John Thomas GATES  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
    Birth 1832  Hougham, Dover, Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 6
    Christening 2 Sep 1832  St Mary The Virgin, Dover, , Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    _UID DB1F0EA586C24708A59B3EC8C791135D5265 
    Residence 1841  Dover, , Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [10
    Chapel Lane, St Mary 
    • Living with GATES Grandparents
      ALSO listed with his parents in Charlton in 1841
    1841 Census Thomas GATES Philadelphia nee HART and Family.jpg
    1841 Census Thomas GATES Philadelphia nee HART and Family.jpg
    Occupation 1851  Dover, , Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Coach Painter 
    1851 Census Thomas GATES and Grandson John Thomas GATES.jpg
    1851 Census Thomas GATES and Grandson John Thomas GATES.jpg
    Residence 1851  Dover, , Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    15 Alms House 
    • Living with Grandfather GATES
    1851 Census Thomas GATES and Grandson John Thomas GATES.jpg
    1851 Census Thomas GATES and Grandson John Thomas GATES.jpg
    Occupation 1861  Dover, , Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Mariner 
    1861 Census Betsy ROSE nee SHAPRHAM Mary AUSTEN nee ROSE John Thomas GATES Jane GATES nee AUSTEN and Family.jpg
    1861 Census Betsy ROSE nee SHAPRHAM Mary AUSTEN nee ROSE John Thomas GATES Jane GATES nee AUSTEN and Family.jpg
    Residence 1861  Dover, , Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Seven Star Street 
    • Living in the household of Betsey Rose, Janes' Grandmother
    1861 Census Betsy ROSE nee SHAPRHAM Mary AUSTEN nee ROSE John Thomas GATES Jane GATES nee AUSTEN and Family.jpg
    1861 Census Betsy ROSE nee SHAPRHAM Mary AUSTEN nee ROSE John Thomas GATES Jane GATES nee AUSTEN and Family.jpg
    Retired 1868  Dover, , Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Oxenden St 
    Occupation 1871  Dover, , Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Mariner 
    1871 Census John Thomas GATES Jane Rosina nee AUSTEN and Family.jpg
    1871 Census John Thomas GATES Jane Rosina nee AUSTEN and Family.jpg
    Residence 1871  St Mary Holy Trinity, Dover, , Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    3 Seven Star Street 
    1871 Census John Thomas GATES Jane Rosina nee AUSTEN and Family.jpg
    1871 Census John Thomas GATES Jane Rosina nee AUSTEN and Family.jpg
    Occupation 1881  Dover, , Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Mariner 
    1881 Census John Thomas GATES Jane Rosina nee AUSTEN and Family.jpg
    1881 Census John Thomas GATES Jane Rosina nee AUSTEN and Family.jpg
    Residence 1881  Saint Mary The Virgin, Dover, Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    9 Seven Star Street 
    1881 Census John Thomas GATES Jane Rosina nee AUSTEN and Family.jpg
    1881 Census John Thomas GATES Jane Rosina nee AUSTEN and Family.jpg
    Occupation 1891  St Mary The Virgin, Dover, , Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Mariner 
    1891 Census John Thomas GATES Jane nee AUSTEN Norah Amy nee MARTIN and Families.jpg
    1891 Census John Thomas GATES Jane nee AUSTEN Norah Amy nee MARTIN and Families.jpg
    Residence 1891  St Mary The Virgin, Dover, , Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    9 Seven Star Street 
    1891 Census John Thomas GATES Jane nee AUSTEN Norah Amy nee MARTIN and Families.jpg
    1891 Census John Thomas GATES Jane nee AUSTEN Norah Amy nee MARTIN and Families.jpg
    Occupation 1901  Dover, , Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    Mariner (Ret Segs) 
    1901 Census John Thomas GATES Jane Rosina nee AUSTEN and Family.jpg
    1901 Census John Thomas GATES Jane Rosina nee AUSTEN and Family.jpg
    Residence 1901  Dover, , Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    66 Bulwark Street 
    1901 Census John Thomas GATES Jane Rosina nee AUSTEN and Family.jpg
    1901 Census John Thomas GATES Jane Rosina nee AUSTEN and Family.jpg
    Residence 28 Apr 1904  Dover, , Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [11
    66 Bulwark Street 
    Death 28 Apr 1904  Dover, , Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [11, 12
    Obituary 6 May 1904  Dover, , Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [11
    Dover Express 
    • DEATH OF ONE OF CAPTAIN WEBB'S BOATMEN
      On Thursday last John Thomas Gates, who was one of the fourteen persons who accompanied Captian Webb across the Channel on his memorable swim, died at 66, Bulwark Street, Dover, at the age of 73 years. The funeral took place at St. Mary's Cemetery on Monday, the first part of the service being conducted at Trinity Church. There were a large number of wreaths, including the following: - From the widow; Will and Norah Allen and Eddie; George and Nell; Nell and Dolly; sister and family (Slough); Mr. and Mrs. F. Casbourne (Plymouth), Mr. and Mrs. H. Vallis (Woodburn Green); Fred, Willie and Alice, Horace, Bert, Norah, and Reggie; Aunt Mary and Charlie; H. Winks (Narborough, Leicester); Mrs. Longley; Mary; Mr., Mrs., and Miss Appleton; the Travelling Staff G.P.O., etc.
    Burial Dover, , Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Cowgate cemetery, Dover Behind Snargate Street
    John Thomas GATES Grave.jpg
    John Thomas GATES Grave.jpg
    Person ID I2108  Ryeland Family Tree
    Last Modified 13 Apr 2020 

    Father John Wilson GATES,   b. 1804, Dover, , Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1884, Dover, , Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 80 years) 
    Mother Mary Ann THOMAS,   b. 1801, Dover, , Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown 
    Marriage 23 Jun 1822  St Mary The Virgin, Dover, , Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Family ID F596  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Jane Rosina AUSTEN,   b. 1838, Dover, , Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1906, Woolwich, , Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 68 years) 
    Marriage 22 Nov 1857  Dover, , Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 12
    • Marriages Dec 1857
      Austin Jane Rosener Dover 2a 1157
      Gates John Thomas Dover 2a 1157

      Holy Trinity, Dover, Kent, England
    Children 
     1. Jane Rosanna GATES,   b. 1861, Dover, , Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
     2. William Henry GATES,   b. 9 Jan 1866, Dover, , Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 17 Jun 1943, Horsham, , Sussex, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 77 years)
     3. Sarah Ann GATES,   b. Nov 1867   d. 1868, Dover, , Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 0 years)
     4. Allen John GATES,   b. 1868, Dover, , Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1927, Dover, , Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 59 years)
     5. Charles Richard GATES,   b. 1870, Dover, , Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1872, Dover, , Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 2 years)
     6. George Austen GATES,   b. 1872, Dover, , Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Oct 1905, Dover, , Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 33 years)
     7. Ellen Jane GATES,   b. 1873, Dover, , Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
     8. Edward Samuel Rose GATES,   b. 1876, Dover, , Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
     9. Mary Jane GATES,   b. 10 Jan 1879, Dover, , Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 Apr 1959, Loughborough, , Leicestershire, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 80 years)
    Family ID F593  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 4 Feb 2015 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 1832 - Hougham, Dover, Kent, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChristening - 2 Sep 1832 - St Mary The Virgin, Dover, , Kent, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Chapel Lane, St Mary - 1841 - Dover, , Kent, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Coach Painter - 1851 - Dover, , Kent, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 15 Alms House - 1851 - Dover, , Kent, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 22 Nov 1857 - Dover, , Kent, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Mariner - 1861 - Dover, , Kent, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Seven Star Street - 1861 - Dover, , Kent, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsRetired - Oxenden St - 1868 - Dover, , Kent, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Mariner - 1871 - Dover, , Kent, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 3 Seven Star Street - 1871 - St Mary Holy Trinity, Dover, , Kent, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Mariner - 1881 - Dover, , Kent, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 9 Seven Star Street - 1881 - Saint Mary The Virgin, Dover, Kent, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Mariner - 1891 - St Mary The Virgin, Dover, , Kent, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 9 Seven Star Street - 1891 - St Mary The Virgin, Dover, , Kent, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Mariner (Ret Segs) - 1901 - Dover, , Kent, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 66 Bulwark Street - 1901 - Dover, , Kent, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 66 Bulwark Street - 28 Apr 1904 - Dover, , Kent, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 28 Apr 1904 - Dover, , Kent, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsObituary - Dover Express - 6 May 1904 - Dover, , Kent, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Dover, , Kent, England Link to Google Earth
     = Link to Google Earth 

  • Notes 
    • (Research):In 1861 John was a mariner living on Seven Stars St. Jane was born c1835 Dover. They were living with Betsey Rose, widow and her daughter Mary Austen, widow. John was listed as son-in-law. They lived on Oxenden St. in 1868 and John was a mariner. In 1871 John was a mariner living at 3 Seven Star Street, St. Mary Holy Trinity. Jane's mother Mary W. Austin widow age 71 born Plymouth was living with them as well as a lodger.

      * Some dates above do not agree with 1881 census information such as Jane's birth, and possibly Mary's age

  • Sources 
    1. [S122] William Henry Gates & Nora Amy Martin Marriage Certificate.

    2. [S85] Janis Kirby Gates & Bubber Family Histories, Janis Kirby Gates & Bubber Family Histories.

    3. [S551] 1851 British Census.

    4. [S548] 1861 British Census.

    5. [S547] 1871 British Census.

    6. [S546] 1881 British Census, (Location: www.familysearch.org).

    7. [S529] 1891 British Census.

    8. [S32] 1901 British Census.

    9. [S86] Roy Smyth, Roy Smyth.

    10. [S558] 1841 British Census.

    11. [S58] findmypast.co.uk, British Newspapers 1710-1950.

    12. [S5] Free BMD.


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