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Irene Wealthy Gates 1876–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Jun 1876

Birth Location: Tulare, California, United States

Death Date: 14 Oct 1920

Death Location: Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo County, California, USA

Father: Solomon Gates

Mother: Mary Shimmin

Spouse(s): William Sinclair

Children(s): Dorcas Sinclair, Emelie Sinclair, Daniel Sinclair, William Sinclair, Baby Sinclair, Thomas Sinclair, Irene Sinclair

In 1876, Irene Wealthy Gates entered the world in Tulare, California, United States, born to Solomon Eli Gates And Mary Zerelda Shimmin. In 1880, Irene Wealthy Gates resided in Fresno, California, USA. In 1900, Irene Wealthy Gates resided in Hot Springs, San Luis Obispo, California, USA. Irene Wealthy Gates married William C Sinclair, and had children including Baby Boy Sinclair, Daniel Sinclair, Dorcas Sinclair, Emelie Sinclair, Irene W Sinclair, Thomas Sinclair, William Richard Sinclair. Irene Wealthy Gates passed away in 1920 in Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo County, California, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1876, Irene Wealthy Gates entered the world in Tulare, California, United States, born to Solomon Eli Gates And Mary Zerelda Shimmin.
  • In 1880, Irene Wealthy Gates resided in Fresno, California, USA.
  • In 1900, Irene Wealthy Gates resided in Hot Springs, San Luis Obispo, California, USA.
  • Irene Wealthy Gates married William C Sinclair, and had children including Baby Boy Sinclair, Daniel Sinclair, Dorcas Sinclair, Emelie Sinclair, Irene W Sinclair, Thomas Sinclair, William Richard Sinclair.
  • Irene Wealthy Gates passed away in 1920 in Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo County, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Solomon Gates
1835–1922
Birth Location: Mount Pleasant, Oxford, Brant District, Upper Canada
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Mary Shimmin
1850–1884
Birth Location: Wisconsin, United States
MS

Spouses(s)

William Sinclair
1874–1948
Birth Location: San Luis Obispo County, California, USA
WS

Children(s)

Dorcas Sinclair
1905–1995
Birth Location: California
DS
Emelie Sinclair
1904–1992
Birth Location: Estrella, San Luis Obispo, California, United States
ES
Daniel Sinclair
1907–1997
Birth Location: Estrella, San Luis Obispo, California, United States
DS
William Sinclair
1910–1992
Birth Location: Estrella, San Luis Obispo County, California, United States of America
WS
Baby Sinclair
1912–1912
Birth Location: Estrella, San Luis Obispo, California, United States
BS
Thomas Sinclair
1915–1950
Birth Location: Estrella, San Luis Obispo, California, United States
TS
Irene Sinclair
1918–2001
Birth Location: San Luis Obispo, California
IS

Irene Gates's Ancestors

Self
Irene Gates
1876–1920
Birth Place: Tulare, California, United States
Parents
Solomon Eli Gates
1835–1922
Mount Pleasant, Oxford, Brant District, Upper Canada
Mary (Zerelda) Shimmin
1850–1884
Wisconsin, United States
Grandparents
Hiram Gates
1802–1850
Brantford, London District, On, Canada
Sarah (Maria) Sayles
1808–1849
Townsend, Ontario, Canada
Wlliam (Edward) Shimmin
1820–1882
Isle of Man, England
Wealthy (Paul) Farwell
1825–1917
New York
Great-Grandparents
HENRY Gates
1774–1850
Martha Burtch
1783–1864
Issac Farwell
1804–1883
Mahala Daniels
1827–1874
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Charles Burtch
1745–1834
Sarah Green
1780–1864
John II
1776–1855
Phoebe Miller
1781–1863

Irene Gates's Descendants

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Irene (Wealthy) Gates (27 Jun 1876–14 Oct 1920) m. William (C) Sinclair (24 Oct 1874–22 Jun 1948)
  1. 1. Dorcas Sinclair 1905–1995 m. John (William) Hurtt 1910–1996
    1. 1. June (Irene) Hurtt 1942–2021
  2. 2. Emelie Sinclair 1904–1992 m. Ray (T) Sanchez 1897–
  3. 3. Daniel Sinclair 1907–1997
    1. 1. Edward ("Big Ed" John) Sinclair 1938–2017
  4. 4. William (Richard) Sinclair 1910–1992 m. Thelma (Eva) Negley 1914–2006
  5. 5. Baby (Boy) Sinclair 1912–1912
  6. 6. Thomas Sinclair 1915–1950
  7. 7. Irene (W) Sinclair 1918–2001 m. James (Eugene) Freeman 1908–1994

Irene Gates's Timeline

6 Records

1876
27 Jun 1876
Birth of Irene Wealthy Gates in Tulare, California, United States
Tulare, California, United States
1880
1880
Age 4
Irene Wealthy Gates resided here in Fresno, California, USA
Fresno, California, USA
1900
1900
Age 24
Irene Wealthy Gates resided here in Hot Springs, San Luis Obispo, California, USA
Hot Springs, San Luis Obispo, California, USA
1910
1910
Age 34
Irene Wealthy Gates resided here in Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, California, USA
Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, California, USA
1920
1920
Age 44
Irene Wealthy Gates resided here in Estrella, San Luis Obispo, California, USA
Estrella, San Luis Obispo, California, USA
1920
14 Oct 1920
Age 44
Death of Irene Wealthy Gates in San Miguel, San Luis Obispo, California, United States
San Miguel, San Luis Obispo, California, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Jun 1876
    Event Place: Tulare, California, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] California, Death Index, 1905-1939
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Estrella, San Luis Obispo, California; Roll: T625_144; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 44; Image: 787
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Fresno, California; Roll: 65; Family History Film: 1254065; Page: 225C; Enumeration District: 005
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hot Springs, San Luis Obispo, California; Roll: 109; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1240109
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, California; Roll: T624_104; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1374117
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Fresno, California, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Fresno, California; Roll: 65; Family History Film: 1254065; Page: 225C; Enumeration District: 005

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Hot Springs, San Luis Obispo, California, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hot Springs, San Luis Obispo, California; Roll: 109; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1240109

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, California, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, California; Roll: T624_104; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1374117

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Estrella, San Luis Obispo, California, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Estrella, San Luis Obispo, California; Roll: T625_144; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 44; Image: 787

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Oct 1920
    Event Place: San Miguel, San Luis Obispo, California, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] California, Death Index, 1905-1939
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo County, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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