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Benjamin (Ben) Franklin Yates 1833–1887 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Feb 1833

Birth Location: Big Mud Creek,Floyd Co,Ky,,,

Death Date: 1887

Death Location: Carter County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Valentine Yates

Mother: Susannah Gunnells

Spouse(s): Abigail Patton, Abigail Patton, Margarett Garrett

Children(s): James Yates, George Yates, Cluster Yates, Susan Yates, Amanda Yates, Laura YATES, Vardla YATES, Robert YATES, Rebecca Yates, Jeptha Yates, Gentry Yates, William Yates, Georgia Yates, *George Yates

In 1833, Benjamin (Ben) Franklin Yates entered the world in Big Mud Creek,Floyd Co,Ky,,,, born to Valentine Fealty Yates And Susannah Gunnells. In 1850, Benjamin (Ben) Franklin Yates resided in My District, Floyd, Kentucky, USA. In 1855, Benjamin (Ben) Franklin Yates resided in Floyd. Benjamin (Ben) Franklin Yates married Abigail Abby Matilda Patton, Abigail Patton, Margarett H Garrett, and had children including Amanda E Yates, Cluster Yates, Gentry M Yates, George Anderson Yates, George F John Yates, Georgia A Yates, James Farland Yates, Jeptha Thomas Yates, Laura Yates, Rebecca Yates, Robert A Yates, Susan Yates, Vardla Yates, William D Yates. Benjamin (Ben) Franklin Yates passed away in 1887 in Carter County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1833, Benjamin (Ben) Franklin Yates entered the world in Big Mud Creek,Floyd Co,Ky,,,, born to Valentine Fealty Yates And Susannah Gunnells.
  • In 1850, Benjamin (Ben) Franklin Yates resided in My District, Floyd, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1855, Benjamin (Ben) Franklin Yates resided in Floyd.
  • Benjamin (Ben) Franklin Yates married Abigail Abby Matilda Patton, Abigail Patton, Margarett H Garrett, and had children including Amanda E Yates, Cluster Yates, Gentry M Yates, George Anderson Yates, George F John Yates, Georgia A Yates, James Farland Yates, Jeptha Thomas Yates, Laura Yates, Rebecca Yates, Robert A Yates, Susan Yates, Vardla Yates, William D Yates.
  • Benjamin (Ben) Franklin Yates passed away in 1887 in Carter County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Valentine Yates
1787–1836
Birth Location: Loves Mill (Washington County), Washington County, Virginia, USA
VY
Susannah Gunnells
1788–1860
Birth Location: Washington, Virginia, USA
SG

Spouses(s)

Abigail Patton
1835–1881
Birth Location: Kentucky
AP
Abigail Patton
1837–1881
Birth Location: Kentucky
AP
Margarett Garrett
1830–
Birth Location: KY
MG

Children(s)

James Yates
1857–1935
Birth Location: Grayson, Carter, Kentucky, United States
JY
George Yates
1853–1932
Birth Location: Prestonberg, Floyd, Kentucky, United States
GY
Cluster Yates
1860–1861
Birth Location: Floyd, Kentucky, United States
CY
Susan Yates
1856–1857
Birth Location: Bever Creek, Floyd, Kentucky, United States
SY
Amanda Yates
1862–1901
Birth Location: Floyd, Kentucky, United States
AY
Laura YATES
1874–
Birth Location: Carter, Carter, Kentucky, United States
LY
Vardla YATES
1878–
Birth Location: Carter, Carter, Kentucky, United States
VY
Robert YATES
1879–
Birth Location: Carter, Carter, Kentucky, United States
RY
Rebecca Yates
1857–1858
Birth Location: Beaver Creek, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
RY
Jeptha Yates
1870–1959
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
JY
Gentry Yates
1863–1927
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
GY
William Yates
1859–1936
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
WY
Georgia Yates
1860–
Birth Location: Kentucky
GY
*George Yates
1858–1859
Birth Location: Beaver Creek, Floyd Co., Kentucky
*Y

Benjamin Yates's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Yates
1833–1887
Birth Place: Big Mud Creek,Floyd Co,Ky,,,
Parents
Valentine Fealty Yates
1787–1836
Loves Mill (Washington County), Washington County, Virginia, USA
Susannah Gunnells
1788–1860
Washington, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John Yates
1758–1826
St Marys, St Mary's, Maryland, United States
Eleanor Mitchell
1762–1829
, , Maryland, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Yates's Descendants

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Benjamin ((Ben) Franklin) Yates (Feb 1833–1887) m. Abigail ((Abby) Matilda) Patton (1835–1881) m. Abigail Patton (abt 1837–1881) m. Margarett (H) Garrett (1830–)
  1. 1. James (Farland) Yates 1857–1935 m. Sarah (Alice) Forrest 1865–1923 m. Forst Yates 1866–
    1. 1. Ellis (H.) Yates 1895–1940 m. Edith (Gertrude) Clark 1895–1985
      1. 1. Kenneth (William) Yates 1917–2004 m. Ardath (Holland Hunter) Yates 1925–2000
        1. 1. Carolyn McClung 1947–1947
      2. 2. Owen Yates 1915–1969 m. Minnie (Lorene) Embry 1913–2005
        1. 1. Billy (E) Yates 1935–1974
        2. 2. Thelma (Manzano) Jr 1938–2003
      3. 3. Ruby (Edith) Yates 1921–1924
      4. 4. Henry (James) Yates 1923–2009 m. Bernice Yates 1926–
      5. 5. Loretta (Vernie) Yates 1925–2012 m. Jinnie (Lee) Ramey 1924–2009
        1. 1. Dave Ramey 1951–2017
        2. 2. Jim (Ramey) Jr. 1945–2009
      6. 6. Johnnie (Ellis) Yates 1928–2009
      7. 7. Leo (Carl) Yates 1930–2018
      8. 8. Curtis Yates 1934–2022
      9. 9. Annie (Alice) Yates 1919–2008 m. Mervin Embry 1918–1964
        1. 1. G (Wayne) Embry 1849–
    2. 2. Cynthia Yates 1881–1940
    3. 3. Hattie Yates 1884–1955
    4. 4. Flora Yates 1886–1968
    5. 5. Tuster Yates 1887–
    6. 6. Ollie Yates 1889–1975
    7. 7. Jennie Yates 1893–1980
      1. 1. Kay Sullivan 1918–1990
        1. 1. Jennie Sullivan 1944–2008
    8. 8. Baby Yates 1900–
    9. 9. Luster Yates 1887–1939
    10. 10. Foytha Yates 1901–1988
    11. 11. Powers Yates 1906–1974
    12. 12. Ray Yates 1909–1910
    13. 13. Will (Owen) Yates 1902–1906
    14. 14. Cynthia Yates 1883–1959
      1. 1. Mima (M.) Justice 1916–1974
        1. 1. Jackie (Harold) Dolin 1940–2007
  2. 2. George (Anderson) Yates 1853–1932
  3. 3. Cluster Yates 1860–1861
  4. 4. Susan Yates 1856–1857
  5. 5. Amanda (E) Yates 1862–1901
  6. 6. Laura YATES 1874–
  7. 7. Vardla YATES 1878–
  8. 8. Robert (A) YATES 1879–
  9. 9. Rebecca Yates 1857–1858
  10. 10. Jeptha (Thomas) Yates 1870–1959
  11. 11. Gentry (M) Yates 1863–1927
  12. 12. William (D) Yates 1859–1936
  13. 13. Georgia (A) Yates 1860–
  14. 14. *George (F. (John)) Yates 1858–1859

Benjamin Yates's Timeline

9 Records

1833
Feb 1833
Birth of Benjamin (Ben) Franklin Yates in Big Mud Creek,Floyd Co,Ky,,,
Big Mud Creek,Floyd Co,Ky,,,
1850
1850
Age 17
Benjamin (Ben) Franklin Yates resided here in My District, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
My District, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1855
Abt 1855
Age 22
Benjamin (Ben) Franklin Yates resided here in Floyd
Floyd
1860
1860
Age 27
Benjamin (Ben) Franklin Yates resided here in Prestonsburg, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Prestonsburg, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1863
1 Jul 1863
Age 30
Benjamin (Ben) Franklin Yates resided here in Polk, Illinois, USA
Polk, Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 37
Benjamin (Ben) Franklin Yates resided here in Barnetts Creek, Paintsville, Johnson, Kentucky, USA
Barnetts Creek, Paintsville, Johnson, Kentucky, USA
1879
30 Jun 1879
Age 46
Benjamin (Ben) Franklin Yates resided here in Indiana, USA
Indiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 47
Benjamin (Ben) Franklin Yates resided here in Precinct 9, Carter, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 9, Carter, Kentucky, USA
1887
1887
Age 54
Death of Benjamin (Ben) Franklin Yates in Carter County, Kentucky, United States of America
Carter County, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Feb 1833
    Event Place: Big Mud Creek,Floyd Co,Ky,,,
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Marriage Records, 1852-1914, Kentucky Department For Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Kentucky Birth, Marriage and Death Records - Microfilm (1852-1910); Roll: 994034
    [2] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 9, Carter, Kentucky; Roll: 408; Page: 618c; Enumeration District: 019
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: M653_367; Page: 9; Family History Library Film: 803367
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: My District, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: 200; Page: 411a
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: My District, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: My District, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: 200; Page: 411a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1855
    Event Place: Floyd
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Marriage Records, 1852-1914, Kentucky Department For Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Kentucky Birth, Marriage and Death Records - Microfilm (1852-1910); Roll: 994034

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Prestonsburg, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: M653_367; Page: 9; Family History Library Film: 803367

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1863
    Event Place: Polk, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Barnetts Creek, Paintsville, Johnson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 30 Jun 1879
    Event Place: Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 9, Carter, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 9, Carter, Kentucky; Roll: 408; Page: 618c; Enumeration District: 019

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911, Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Kentucky Birth, Marriage and Death Records - Microfilm (1852-1910)

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1887
    Event Place: Carter County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
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