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Robert Thomas Yates 1878–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 July 1878

Birth Location: Texas, USA

Death Date: 28 April 1970

Death Location: Cherokee City, Benton County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: William Yates

Mother: Nancy Norris

Spouse(s): Laura Shaw

Children(s): Ima Yates, Orvil Yates, Cole Yates, Elton Yates

In 1878, Robert Thomas Yates entered the world in Texas, USA, born to William G Yates And Nancy Catherine Norris. In 1900, Robert Thomas Yates resided in Cherokee, Benton, Arkansas, USA. In 1910, Robert Thomas Yates resided in Cherokee, Benton, Arkansas, USA. Robert Thomas Yates married Laura Bell Shaw, and had children including Cole R Yates, Elton Gerald Yates, Ima Lorene Yates, Orvil Yates. Robert Thomas Yates passed away in 1970 in Cherokee City, Benton County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1878, Robert Thomas Yates entered the world in Texas, USA, born to William G Yates And Nancy Catherine Norris.
  • In 1900, Robert Thomas Yates resided in Cherokee, Benton, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1910, Robert Thomas Yates resided in Cherokee, Benton, Arkansas, USA.
  • Robert Thomas Yates married Laura Bell Shaw, and had children including Cole R Yates, Elton Gerald Yates, Ima Lorene Yates, Orvil Yates.
  • Robert Thomas Yates passed away in 1970 in Cherokee City, Benton County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

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Robert Yates's Ancestors

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Robert Yates
1878–1970
Birth Place: Texas, USA
Parents
William G Yates
1840–1895
Shelby, Kentucky, United States
Nancy (Catherine) Norris
1845–1918
Audrain, Missouri, United States
Grandparents
Samuel (F) Yates
1810–1887
Shelby County, Kentucky, USA
Eleanor (Nellie) Wells
1807–1895
Bullitt, KY, USA
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Yates
1767–1830
Margaret Ford
1778–1821
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Major "Judge"
1728–1803
Rachel Spencer
1725–1770

Robert Yates's Descendants

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Robert (Thomas) Yates (21 July 1878–28 April 1970) m. Laura (Bell) Shaw (February 1885–1965)
  1. 1. Ima (Lorene) Yates 1914–
  2. 2. Orvil Yates 1904–
  3. 3. Cole (R) Yates 1908–
  4. 4. Elton (Gerald) Yates 1910–1985 m. Dovie (Esta) Yates 1912–1996
    1. 1. Thomas (Sylvester) Yates 1944–2000 m. Sharon (Lou) Guthrie 1948–2007
    2. 2. Joe (Elton) Yates 1938–2017

Robert Yates's Timeline

6 Records

1878
21 July 1878
Birth of Robert Thomas Yates in Texas, USA
Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 22
Robert Thomas Yates resided here in Cherokee, Benton, Arkansas, USA
Cherokee, Benton, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 32
Robert Thomas Yates resided here in Cherokee, Benton, Arkansas, USA
Cherokee, Benton, Arkansas, USA
1914
abt 1914
Age 36
Robert Thomas Yates resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 42
Robert Thomas Yates resided here in Cherokee, Benton, Arkansas, USA
Cherokee, Benton, Arkansas, USA
1970
28 April 1970
Age 92
Death of Robert Thomas Yates in Gentry, Benton, Arkansas, USA
Gentry, Benton, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 July 1878
    Event Place: Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Cherokee, Benton, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cherokee, Benton, Arkansas; Roll: 50; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 1240050

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Cherokee, Benton, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cherokee, Benton, Arkansas; Roll: T624_44; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1374057

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1914
    Record Source: Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates; Year: Abt 1879

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Cherokee, Benton, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cherokee, Benton, Arkansas; Roll: T625_54; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 15

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cherokee City, Benton, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 April 1970
    Event Place: Gentry, Benton, Arkansas, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cherokee City, Benton County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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