Person Page 369

Margaret (née unknown) Billings¹

Biography

• Margaret (née unknown) Billings was born estimated 1690.²
• She married William Billings, son of Ebenezer Billings and Anne Comstock, estimated 1710.^1,2
• William and Margaret had 11 children.³

Other Information

• Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

1. [S695] Reitwiesner, William Addams, family web site titled "WARGS - William Reitswiesner died in Nov 2010 but his site is still being maintained", http://www.wargs.com, selected Bill Richardson, viewed May 2008 , .
2. [S204] Assumption of Researcher LSR.
3. [S889] Mortier, Chaun, compiler, family tree titled "The Owens Orchard", published by Ancestry, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID chaunee911, updated Jul 2007, viewed May 2008 , .

Prudence Billings¹

Parents

Biography

• Prudence Billings was born in 1731.²
• She married Simon Gates estimated 1755.^1,3

Other Information

• Relationship: 3rd cousin 7 times removed of Linda Sargent
• Charts/Lists: Bill Gates and Murray (Robin) Sargent, Sargent Ancestors
• Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

1. [S695] Reitwiesner, William Addams, family web site titled "WARGS - William Reitswiesner died in Nov 2010 but his site is still being maintained", http://www.wargs.com, selected Bill Richardson, viewed May 2008 , .
2. [S695] Reitwiesner, William Addams, family web site titled "WARGS - William Reitswiesner died in Nov 2010 but his site is still being maintained", http://www.wargs.com, selected Bill Gates (under other), viewed May 2008 , .
3. [S204] Assumption of Researcher LSR.

Simon Gates¹

Biography

• Simon Gates was born on 15 September 1724.²
• He married Prudence Billings, daughter of William Billings and Margaret (née unknown) Billings, estimated 1755.^1,3

Other Information

• Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

1. [S695] Reitwiesner, William Addams, family web site titled "WARGS - William Reitswiesner died in Nov 2010 but his site is still being maintained", http://www.wargs.com, selected Bill Richardson, viewed May 2008 , .
2. [S695] Reitwiesner, William Addams, family web site titled "WARGS - William Reitswiesner died in Nov 2010 but his site is still being maintained", http://www.wargs.com, selected Bill Gates (under other), viewed May 2008 , .
3. [S204] Assumption of Researcher LSR.

Israel Gates¹

Parents

Biography

• Israel Gates was born in 1764.²
• He married Ruth Eunice Gates about 1800.^1,2
• Israel and Ruth had 3 children.³

Other Information

• Relationship: 4th cousin 6 times removed of Linda Sargent
• Charts/Lists: Bill Gates and Murray (Robin) Sargent, Sargent Ancestors
• Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

1. [S695] Reitwiesner, William Addams, family web site titled "WARGS - William Reitswiesner died in Nov 2010 but his site is still being maintained", http://www.wargs.com, selected Bill Richardson, viewed May 2008 , .
2. [S695] Reitwiesner, William Addams, family web site titled "WARGS - William Reitswiesner died in Nov 2010 but his site is still being maintained", http://www.wargs.com, selected Bill Gates (under other), viewed May 2008 , .
3. [S886] Brownlee, Kim, compiler, family tree titled "Haren-Anderson / Brownlees of Torfoot / Wilcox to Charlemagne", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID brownlee, updated May 2008, viewed May 2008 , .

Ruth Eunice Gates^1,2

Biography

• Ruth Eunice Gates was born estimated 1766 in Plainfield, Connecticut.^3,4
• Father: John Gates (b 13 Dec 1745 Plainfield, CT) - Mother: Sarah Meach (b 1750.)⁵
• She married Israel Gates, son of Simon Gates and Prudence Billings, about 1800.^6,7
• Israel and Ruth had 3 children.⁵

Other Information

• Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

1. [S695] Reitwiesner, William Addams, family web site titled "WARGS - William Reitswiesner died in Nov 2010 but his site is still being maintained", http://www.wargs.com, selected Bill Gates (under other), viewed May 2008 , This contradicts what was said when searching for Bill Richardson - the wife of Israel Gates was identified as Eunice Gates .
2. [S886] Brownlee, Kim, compiler, family tree titled "Haren-Anderson / Brownlees of Torfoot / Wilcox to Charlemagne", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID brownlee, updated May 2008, viewed May 2008 , Identifies her as Ruth Eunice .
3. [S695] Reitwiesner, William Addams, family web site titled "WARGS - William Reitswiesner died in Nov 2010 but his site is still being maintained", http://www.wargs.com, selected Bill Gates (in outher), viewed May 2008 , .
4. [S204] Assumption of Researcher LSR.
5. [S886] Brownlee, Kim, compiler, family tree titled "Haren-Anderson / Brownlees of Torfoot / Wilcox to Charlemagne", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID brownlee, updated May 2008, viewed May 2008 , .
6. [S695] Reitwiesner, William Addams, family web site titled "WARGS - William Reitswiesner died in Nov 2010 but his site is still being maintained", http://www.wargs.com, selected Bill Richardson, viewed May 2008 , .
7. [S695] Reitwiesner, William Addams, family web site titled "WARGS - William Reitswiesner died in Nov 2010 but his site is still being maintained", http://www.wargs.com, selected Bill Gates (under other), viewed May 2008 , .

Joseph Stanton Gates¹

Parents

Biography

• Joseph Stanton Gates was born in 1806 in West Greenwich, Rhode Island.¹
• Joseph Stanton Gates was a carpenter and a farmer.²
• He married Harriet (née unknown) Gates estimated 1844.^2,3
• Joseph and Harriet had 3 children.²
• He married Martha Satterlee on 5 January 1853 in Delmar, Pennsylvania.^4,1
• Joseph and Martha had 5 children.²

Other Information

• Relationship: 5th cousin 5 times removed of Linda Sargent
• Charts/Lists: Bill Gates and Murray (Robin) Sargent, Sargent Ancestors
• Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

1. [S695] Reitwiesner, William Addams, family web site titled "WARGS - William Reitswiesner died in Nov 2010 but his site is still being maintained", http://www.wargs.com, selected Bill Gates (under other), viewed May 2008 , .
2. [S886] Brownlee, Kim, compiler, family tree titled "Haren-Anderson / Brownlees of Torfoot / Wilcox to Charlemagne", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID brownlee, updated May 2008, viewed May 2008 , .
3. [S204] Assumption of Researcher LSR.
4. [S695] Reitwiesner, William Addams, family web site titled "WARGS - William Reitswiesner died in Nov 2010 but his site is still being maintained", http://www.wargs.com, selected Bill Richardson, viewed May 2008 , .

Martha Satterlee¹

Biography

• Martha Satterlee was born on 10 May 1823.²
• She married Joseph Stanton Gates, son of Israel Gates and Ruth Eunice Gates, on 5 January 1853 in Delmar, Pennsylvania.^1,2
• Joseph and Martha had 5 children.³
• She died in 1882 in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, at age ~59.³

Other Information

• Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

1. [S695] Reitwiesner, William Addams, family web site titled "WARGS - William Reitswiesner died in Nov 2010 but his site is still being maintained", http://www.wargs.com, selected Bill Richardson, viewed May 2008 , .
2. [S695] Reitwiesner, William Addams, family web site titled "WARGS - William Reitswiesner died in Nov 2010 but his site is still being maintained", http://www.wargs.com, selected Bill Gates (under other), viewed May 2008 , .
3. [S886] Brownlee, Kim, compiler, family tree titled "Haren-Anderson / Brownlees of Torfoot / Wilcox to Charlemagne", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID brownlee, updated May 2008, viewed May 2008 , .

William Henry Gates¹

Parents

Biography

• William Henry Gates was born in January 1857 in Warrentown, Pennsylvania.^2,3
• He married Rebecca Eppinhauser about 1887.¹
• William Henry Gates was a furniture merchant.⁴
• He died in 1928 in Seattle, Washington, at age ~71.⁴

Other Information

• Relationship: 6th cousin 4 times removed of Linda Sargent
• Charts/Lists: Bill Gates and Murray (Robin) Sargent, Sargent Ancestors
• Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

1. [S695] Reitwiesner, William Addams, family web site titled "WARGS - William Reitswiesner died in Nov 2010 but his site is still being maintained", http://www.wargs.com, selected Bill Richardson, viewed May 2008 , .
2. [S695] Reitwiesner, William Addams, family web site titled "WARGS - William Reitswiesner died in Nov 2010 but his site is still being maintained", http://www.wargs.com, selected Bill Gates (under other), viewed May 2008 , date of 1860 .
3. [S886] Brownlee, Kim, compiler, family tree titled "Haren-Anderson / Brownlees of Torfoot / Wilcox to Charlemagne", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID brownlee, updated May 2008, viewed May 2008 , date more accurate? .
4. [S886] Brownlee, Kim, compiler, family tree titled "Haren-Anderson / Brownlees of Torfoot / Wilcox to Charlemagne", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID brownlee, updated May 2008, viewed May 2008 , .

Rebecca Eppinhauser¹

Biography

• Rebecca Eppinhauser was born in October 1869 in Germany.²
• She married William Henry Gates, son of Joseph Stanton Gates and Martha Satterlee, about 1887.¹
• Rebecca Eppinhauser was a hotel proprietor.³

Other Information

• Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

1. [S695] Reitwiesner, William Addams, family web site titled "WARGS - William Reitswiesner died in Nov 2010 but his site is still being maintained", http://www.wargs.com, selected Bill Richardson, viewed May 2008 , .
2. [S695] Reitwiesner, William Addams, family web site titled "WARGS - William Reitswiesner died in Nov 2010 but his site is still being maintained", http://www.wargs.com, selected Bill Gates (under other), viewed May 2008 , .
3. [S886] Brownlee, Kim, compiler, family tree titled "Haren-Anderson / Brownlees of Torfoot / Wilcox to Charlemagne", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID brownlee, updated May 2008, viewed May 2008 , .

William Henry Gates¹

Parents

Biography

• William Henry Gates was born on 14 March 1891 in Seattle, Washington.^2,3
• He married Lillian Elizabeth Rice in 1913.^1,2
• William Henry Gates was a furniture merchant.³
• He died on 17 August 1969 in Bremerton, Washington, at age 78.⁴

Other Information

• Relationship: 7th cousin 3 times removed of Linda Sargent
• Charts/Lists: Bill Gates and Murray (Robin) Sargent, Sargent Ancestors
• Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

1. [S695] Reitwiesner, William Addams, family web site titled "WARGS - William Reitswiesner died in Nov 2010 but his site is still being maintained", http://www.wargs.com, selected Bill Richardson, viewed May 2008 , .
2. [S695] Reitwiesner, William Addams, family web site titled "WARGS - William Reitswiesner died in Nov 2010 but his site is still being maintained", http://www.wargs.com, selected Bill Gates (under other), viewed May 2008 , .
3. [S886] Brownlee, Kim, compiler, family tree titled "Haren-Anderson / Brownlees of Torfoot / Wilcox to Charlemagne", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID brownlee, updated May 2008, viewed May 2008 , .
4. [S695] Reitwiesner, William Addams, family web site titled "WARGS - William Reitswiesner died in Nov 2010 but his site is still being maintained", http://www.wargs.com, selected Bill Gates (under other), viewed Jul 2012 , .

Lillian Elizabeth Rice¹

Biography

• Lillian Elizabeth Rice was born in April 1891 in Washington.²
• She married William Henry Gates, son of William Henry Gates and Rebecca Eppinhauser, in 1913.^1,3
• Lillian Elizabeth Rice died on 27 November 1966 in Bremerton, Washington, at age 75.²

Other Information

• Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

1. [S695] Reitwiesner, William Addams, family web site titled "WARGS - William Reitswiesner died in Nov 2010 but his site is still being maintained", http://www.wargs.com, selected Bill Richardson, viewed May 2008 , .
2. [S886] Brownlee, Kim, compiler, family tree titled "Haren-Anderson / Brownlees of Torfoot / Wilcox to Charlemagne", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID brownlee, updated May 2008, viewed May 2008 , .
3. [S695] Reitwiesner, William Addams, family web site titled "WARGS - William Reitswiesner died in Nov 2010 but his site is still being maintained", http://www.wargs.com, selected Bill Gates (under other), viewed May 2008 , .

William Henry Gates¹

William Henry Gates 1925-2020

Parents

Biography

• William Henry Gates was born on 30 November 1925 in Bremerton, Washington.^2,3
• Bill served in the US Army during WW II, 1944-1946, and was a first lieutenant in the occupation of Japan.⁴
• He married Mary Maxwell, daughter of James Willard Maxwell and Adele Thompson, in 1951.^1,3
• William Henry Gates was an attorney - he founded the law firm Shidler McBroom & Gates.⁵
• When he was about to retire his son Bill asked him to help with all the appeals for charity he was receiving. He founded the William H Gates Foundation, which later became the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The major goals of the foundation were to improve health and education and alleviating poverty in America and the third world.⁴
• He died on 14 September 2020 in Seattle, Washington, at age 94.⁴
• The cause of his death was Alzheimer's disease.⁴

Other Information

• Relationship: 8th cousin 2 times removed of Linda Sargent
• Charts/Lists: Bill Gates and Murray (Robin) Sargent, LOP Second World War, Sargent Ancestors
• Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

1. [S695] Reitwiesner, William Addams, family web site titled "WARGS - William Reitswiesner died in Nov 2010 but his site is still being maintained", http://www.wargs.com, selected Bill Richardson, viewed May 2008 , .
2. [S695] Reitwiesner, William Addams, family web site titled "WARGS - William Reitswiesner died in Nov 2010 but his site is still being maintained", http://www.wargs.com, selected Bill Gates (under other), viewed May 2008 , .
3. [S886] Brownlee, Kim, compiler, family tree titled "Haren-Anderson / Brownlees of Torfoot / Wilcox to Charlemagne", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID brownlee, updated May 2008, viewed May 2008 , .
4. [S44] The New York Times, New York City, Newspaper, 15 Sep 2020, article: Bill Gates Sr., who guided billionaire son's philanthropy, dies at 94.
5. [S317] Wikipedia, On-line database of general knowledge contributed by the public, www.en.wikipedia.org, article William H. Gates, Sr., viewed Oct 2012.

Mary Maxwell¹

Parents

Biography

• Mary Maxwell was born on 25 July 1929 in Seattle, Washington.²
• She married William Henry Gates, son of William Henry Gates and Lillian Elizabeth Rice, in 1951.^1,3
• Mary Maxwell died on 10 June 1994 in Washington at age 64.^2,3

Other Information

• Relationship: 7th cousin 1 time removed of Linda Sargent
• Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

1. [S695] Reitwiesner, William Addams, family web site titled "WARGS - William Reitswiesner died in Nov 2010 but his site is still being maintained", http://www.wargs.com, selected Bill Richardson, viewed May 2008 , .
2. [S695] Reitwiesner, William Addams, family web site titled "WARGS - William Reitswiesner died in Nov 2010 but his site is still being maintained", http://www.wargs.com, selected Bill Gates (under other), viewed May 2008 , .
3. [S886] Brownlee, Kim, compiler, family tree titled "Haren-Anderson / Brownlees of Torfoot / Wilcox to Charlemagne", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID brownlee, updated May 2008, viewed May 2008 , .

William Henry Gates¹

Parents

Other Information

• Relationship: 8th cousin of Linda Sargent
• Charts/Lists: Bill Gates and Murray (Robin) Sargent, Famous Ancestors/Relatives, Sargent Ancestors
• Last Edited: 16 February 2025 20:51:23

Citations

1. [S695] Reitwiesner, William Addams, family web site titled "WARGS - William Reitswiesner died in Nov 2010 but his site is still being maintained", http://www.wargs.com, selected Bill Richardson, viewed May 2008 , .

Lydia Keeler¹

Parents

Biography

• Lydia Keeler was born on 4 November 1751 in Ridgefield, Connecticut.¹
• She married Jeremiah Keeler on 2 March 1773 in Ridgeway, Connecticut.¹
• She died on 23 September 1832 in Ridgefield, Connecticut, at age 80.¹

Other Information

• Relationship: 1st cousin 7 times removed of Linda Sargent
• Charts/Lists: Kingsbury Family
• Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

1. [S695] Reitwiesner, William Addams, family web site titled "WARGS - William Reitswiesner died in Nov 2010 but his site is still being maintained", http://www.wargs.com, selected Bill Gates (under other), viewed May 2008 , .

Jeremiah Keeler¹

Biography

• Jeremiah Keeler was born in 1754 in North Salem, New York.¹
• He married Lydia Keeler, daughter of Silas Keeler and Abigail Elmer, on 2 March 1773 in Ridgeway, Connecticut.¹
• Jeremiah Keeler died on 5 May 1812 in North Salem, New York, at age ~58.¹

Other Information

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Citations

1. [S695] Reitwiesner, William Addams, family web site titled "WARGS - William Reitswiesner died in Nov 2010 but his site is still being maintained", http://www.wargs.com, selected Bill Gates (under other), viewed May 2008 , .

Polly Keeler¹

Parents

Biography

• Polly Keeler was born on 12 March 1780 in North Salem, New York.¹
• She married George Phillips Brush on 12 August 1796 in Church of Christ, Salem, New York.¹
• She died on 7 May 1865 in Nelson, Herkimer County, New York, at age 85.¹

Other Information

• Relationship: 2nd cousin 6 times removed of Linda Sargent
• Charts/Lists: Kingsbury Family
• Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

1. [S695] Reitwiesner, William Addams, family web site titled "WARGS - William Reitswiesner died in Nov 2010 but his site is still being maintained", http://www.wargs.com, selected Bill Gates (under other), viewed May 2008 , .

George Phillips Brush¹

Biography

• George Phillips Brush was born on 31 August 1775 in Smithtown, New York.¹
• He married Polly Keeler, daughter of Jeremiah Keeler and Lydia Keeler, on 12 August 1796 in Church of Christ, Salem, New York.¹
• George Phillips Brush died on 6 September 1829 in North Salem, New York, at age 54.¹

Other Information

• Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

1. [S695] Reitwiesner, William Addams, family web site titled "WARGS - William Reitswiesner died in Nov 2010 but his site is still being maintained", http://www.wargs.com, selected Bill Gates (under other), viewed May 2008 , .

Emeline (Emily) Brush¹

Parents

Biography

• Emeline (Emily) Brush was born on 3 March 1821 in Spencertown, New York.¹
• She married Harvey Woodworth on 19 February 1840.¹

Other Information

• Relationship: 3rd cousin 5 times removed of Linda Sargent
• Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

1. [S695] Reitwiesner, William Addams, family web site titled "WARGS - William Reitswiesner died in Nov 2010 but his site is still being maintained", http://www.wargs.com, selected Bill Gates (under other), viewed May 2008 , .

Harvey Woodworth¹

Biography

• Harvey Woodworth was born on 18 April 1813 in Fenner, New York.¹
• He married Emeline (Emily) Brush, daughter of George Phillips Brush and Polly Keeler, on 19 February 1840.¹

Other Information

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Citations

1. [S695] Reitwiesner, William Addams, family web site titled "WARGS - William Reitswiesner died in Nov 2010 but his site is still being maintained", http://www.wargs.com, selected Bill Gates (under other), viewed May 2008 , .

Louisa Mary Woodworth¹

Parents

Biography

• Louisa Mary Woodworth was born on 28 September 1842 in Hopewell, New York.¹
• She was also known as Mary Louise Woodworth.¹
• She married Thomas George Maxwell on 7 March 1858.¹
• She died in 1870 in Nebraska at age ~28.¹

Other Information

• Relationship: 4th cousin 4 times removed of Linda Sargent
• Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

1. [S695] Reitwiesner, William Addams, family web site titled "WARGS - William Reitswiesner died in Nov 2010 but his site is still being maintained", http://www.wargs.com, selected Bill Gates (under other), viewed May 2008 , .

Thomas George Maxwell¹

Biography

• Thomas George Maxwell was born in May 1835 in Massachusetts.¹
• He married Louisa Mary Woodworth, daughter of Harvey Woodworth and Emeline (Emily) Brush, on 7 March 1858.¹

Other Information

• Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

1. [S695] Reitwiesner, William Addams, family web site titled "WARGS - William Reitswiesner died in Nov 2010 but his site is still being maintained", http://www.wargs.com, selected Bill Gates (under other), viewed May 2008 , .

James Willard Maxwell¹

Parents

Biography

• James Willard Maxwell was born on 8 September 1864 in Iowa.¹
• He married Belle Oakley on 23 October 1889.¹

Other Information

• Relationship: 5th cousin 3 times removed of Linda Sargent
• Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

1. [S695] Reitwiesner, William Addams, family web site titled "WARGS - William Reitswiesner died in Nov 2010 but his site is still being maintained", http://www.wargs.com, selected Bill Gates (under other), viewed May 2008 , .

Belle Oakley¹

Biography

• Belle Oakley was born in April 1872 in Dunkirk, New York.¹
• She married James Willard Maxwell, son of Thomas George Maxwell and Louisa Mary Woodworth, on 23 October 1889.¹

Other Information

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Citations

1. [S695] Reitwiesner, William Addams, family web site titled "WARGS - William Reitswiesner died in Nov 2010 but his site is still being maintained", http://www.wargs.com, selected Bill Gates (under other), viewed May 2008 , .

James Willard Maxwell¹

Parents

Biography

• James Willard Maxwell was born on 27 February 1901 in Nebraska.²
• He married Adele Thompson about 1927.¹

Other Information

• Relationship: 6th cousin 2 times removed of Linda Sargent
• Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

1. [S695] Reitwiesner, William Addams, family web site titled "WARGS - William Reitswiesner died in Nov 2010 but his site is still being maintained", http://www.wargs.com, selected Bill Gates (under other), viewed May 2008 , .
2. [S935] Dowling, T, compiler, family tree titled "Dowling Family Genealogy", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID dowfam3, updated Sep 2008, viewed Sep 2008 , .