James Yates (1812–1859) was born in Almholme, Yorkshire, England and died in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Yates 1812–1859

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 29 Jun 1812 · Almholme, Yorkshire, England

Died 25 Dec 1859 · Sheffield, Yorkshire, England

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Biography

In 1812, James Yates entered the world in Almholme, Yorkshire, England. James Yates passed away in 1859 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.

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Birth of James Yates in Almholme, Yorkshire, England

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Death of James Yates in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Yates

This ancestor line traces from Hatfield, Yorkshire, England (1781) to Almholme, Yorkshire, England (1812) across 2 generations.

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: James Yates (1812–1859) was born in Almholme, Yorkshire, England and died in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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James Yates PTP

1812–1859

Almholme, Yorkshire, England