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Sydney Ward Yates 1903–1965 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Jun 1903

Birth Location: Johnsonburg, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 3 Apr 1965

Death Location: Richburg, Allegany County, New York, United States of America

Father: Ernest Yates

Mother: Arabella Ward

Spouse(s): Lillian Fitch, Beatrice Thelma

Children(s): Alan Yates, Sydney Yates, Arthur Yates, Eleanor Sherman, Richard Yates

In 1903, Sydney Ward Yates entered the world in Johnsonburg, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Ernest Stuart Yates And Arabella Ward. In 1910, Sydney Ward Yates resided in Ridgway, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA. Sydney Ward Yates married Beatrice Thelma, Lillian Pearl Fitch, and had children including Alan Ward Yates, Arthur Calvin Yates, Burton Lee Yates Sr, Eleanor Jane Sherman, Richard Grant Yates, Sydney Ann Yates, Sydney Donald Yates. Sydney Ward Yates passed away in 1965 in Richburg, Allegany County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1903, Sydney Ward Yates entered the world in Johnsonburg, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Ernest Stuart Yates And Arabella Ward.
  • In 1910, Sydney Ward Yates resided in Ridgway, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Sydney Ward Yates married Beatrice Thelma, Lillian Pearl Fitch, and had children including Alan Ward Yates, Arthur Calvin Yates, Burton Lee Yates Sr, Eleanor Jane Sherman, Richard Grant Yates, Sydney Ann Yates, Sydney Donald Yates.
  • Sydney Ward Yates passed away in 1965 in Richburg, Allegany County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ernest Yates
1876–1943
Birth Location: Wolstanton, Newcastle-Under-Lyme Borough, Staffordshire, England
EY
Arabella Ward
1881–1933
Birth Location: Brightside Bierlow, Sheffield, Yorkshire County, England
AW

Spouses(s)

Lillian Fitch
1898–1985
Birth Location: Ridgway, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA
LF
Beatrice Thelma
1909–1968
Birth Location: New York, United States
BT

Children(s)

Alan Yates
1921–1996
Birth Location: Johnsonburg, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA
AY
Sydney Yates
1926–1999
Birth Location: Johnsonburg, Elk County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
SY
Arthur Yates
1924–1935
Birth Location: Johnsonburg, Elk County, Pennsylvania, USA
AY
Eleanor Sherman
1925–2006
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States of America
ES
Richard Yates
1934–
Birth Location: Ridgway, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA
RY

Sydney Yates's Ancestors

Self
Sydney Yates
1903–1965
Birth Place: Johnsonburg, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Ernest Stuart Yates
1876–1943
Wolstanton, Newcastle-Under-Lyme Borough, Staffordshire, England
Arabella Ward
1881–1933
Brightside Bierlow, Sheffield, Yorkshire County, England
Grandparents
Alfred Yates
1855–1918
Great Malvern, Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Worcester, England, United Kingdom
Jessie Boswell
1850–1918
Little Comberton, Worcestershire, England
John Ward
1850–1923
Thorne, Yorkshire, England
Ann Richardson
1845–1935
Malton, Yorkshire, England
Great-Grandparents
George (Yates)
1787–1872
Anne Lloyd
1805–1870
William Boswell
1813–1889
Jane Teal
1813–1897
Joseph I
1816–1867
Elizabeth Robinson
1823–1902
Charles Richardson
1805–1874
Jane Wray
1820–1874
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas II
1754–1784
Ann Page
1754–1803
James Lloyd
1765–1840
Margrett Hoddell
1766–1844
Thomas Boswell
1798–1874
Mary Rickets
1800–
Thomas Teal
1781–1867
Mary Waring
1788–1865
John Jr
1786–1884
Sarah Samson
1795–
John Robinson
1806–
Elizabeth Allen
1803–
John Wray
1785–1842
Alice Wray
1785–1847

Sydney Yates's Descendants

1.
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Sydney (Ward) Yates (27 Jun 1903–3 Apr 1965) m. Lillian (Pearl) Fitch (15 Oct 1898–19 Jan 1985) m. Beatrice Thelma (1909–December 1968)
  1. 1. Alan (Ward) Yates 1921–1996 m. Gertrude ("Betty") Jandrew 1923–2008
  2. 2. Sydney (Donald) Yates 1926–1999 m. Ruth (Catherine) Blose 1925–2012
  3. 3. Arthur (Calvin) Yates 1924–1935
  4. 4. Eleanor (Jane) Sherman 1925–2006
  5. 5. Richard (Grant) Yates 1934– m. Kathryn Moline 1941–2009

Sydney Yates's Timeline

11 Records

1903
27 Jun 1903
Birth of Sydney Ward Yates in Johnsonburg, Elk County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Johnsonburg, Elk County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1903
27 Jun 1903
Birth of Sydney Ward Yates in Johnsonburg, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA
Johnsonburg, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 7
Sydney Ward Yates resided here in Ridgway, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA
Ridgway, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 17
Sydney Ward Yates resided here in Ridgway, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA
Ridgway, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 27
Sydney Ward Yates resided here in Richburg, Richburg, Allegany, New York, USA
Richburg, Richburg, Allegany, New York, USA
1935
1935
Age 32
Sydney Ward Yates resided here in Richburg, Allegany, New York
Richburg, Allegany, New York
1937
27 Apr 1937
Age 34
Sydney Ward Yates resided here in Olean, New York, USA
Olean, New York, USA
1940
1940
Age 37
Sydney Ward Yates resided here in Wirt, Richburg, Allegany, New York, USA
Wirt, Richburg, Allegany, New York, USA
1950
1950
Age 47
Sydney Ward Yates resided here in Richburg, Allegany, New York, USA
Richburg, Allegany, New York, USA
1965
3 Apr 1965
Age 62
Death of Sydney Ward Yates in Richburg, Allegany County, New York, USA
Richburg, Allegany County, New York, USA
1965
3 Apr 1965
Age 62
Death of Sydney Ward Yates in Richburg, Allegany County, New York, United States of America
Richburg, Allegany County, New York, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Jun 1903
    Event Place: Johnsonburg, Elk County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For New York State, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Richburg, Allegany, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02459; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 2-49
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [4] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1971, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 088501-091500
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ridgway, Elk, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1564; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 18
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ridgway, Elk, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1341; Page: 4a; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 1375354
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] New York State, U.S., Death Index, 1957-1972, New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Death Index
    [10] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Wellsville Daily Reporter; Publication Date: 3 Apr 1965; Publication Place: Wellsville, New York, USA; ,0.058897123,0.39147562,0.23381013&xid=3355
    [11] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Richburg, Allegany, New York; Roll: 4626; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 2-20
    [12] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Jun 1903
    Event Place: Johnsonburg, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Richburg, Allegany, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02459; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 2-49
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1971, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 088501-091500
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Wellsville Daily Reporter; Publication Date: 3 Apr 1965; Publication Place: Wellsville, New York, USA; ,0.058897123,0.39147562,0.23381013&xid=3355
    [4] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Richburg, Allegany, New York; Roll: 4626; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 2-20

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Ridgway, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ridgway, Elk, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1341; Page: 4a; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 1375354

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Ridgway, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ridgway, Elk, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1564; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 18

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Richburg, Richburg, Allegany, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Richburg, Allegany, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Richburg, Allegany, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02459; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 2-49
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 27 Apr 1937
    Event Place: Olean, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Times Herald; Publication Date: 27 Apr 1937; Publication Place: Olean, New York, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Wirt, Richburg, Allegany, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Richburg, Allegany, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02459; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 2-49
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Richburg, Allegany, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Richburg, Allegany, New York; Roll: 4626; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 2-20

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Richburg, Allegany, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York State, U.S., Death Index, 1957-1972, New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Death Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Apr 1965
    Event Place: Richburg, Allegany County, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] New York State, U.S., Death Index, 1957-1972, New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Death Index
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Wellsville Daily Reporter; Publication Date: 3 Apr 1965; Publication Place: Wellsville, New York, USA; ,0.058897123,0.39147562,0.23381013&xid=3355
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Apr 1965
    Event Place: Richburg, Allegany County, New York, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Richburg, Allegany County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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