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Willie Yates 1867–1938 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Nov 1867

Birth Location: Thorne, Yorkshire, England

Death Date: 16 Jul 1938

Death Location: Featherstone, Metropolitan Borough of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England

Father: Walter Yates

Mother: Anne Gravil

Spouse(s): Mary Tilley

Children(s): Louis Yates, Walter Yates, Harry Yates, Joseph Yates, Annie Yates

In 1867, Willie Yates entered the world in Thorne, Yorkshire, England, born to Walter Himsworth Yates And Anne Elizabeth Gravil. In 1901, Willie Yates resided in Purston Jaglin, Purston Jaglin, Yorkshire, England. In 1911, Willie Yates resided in Purston Jaglin, Yorkshire-West Riding, England. Willie Yates married Mary Lewis Tilley, and had children including Annie Elizabeth Yates, Harry Yates, Joseph Yates, Louis Yates, Walter Yates. Willie Yates passed away in 1938 in Featherstone, Metropolitan Borough of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England.

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Biography

  • In 1867, Willie Yates entered the world in Thorne, Yorkshire, England, born to Walter Himsworth Yates And Anne Elizabeth Gravil.
  • In 1901, Willie Yates resided in Purston Jaglin, Purston Jaglin, Yorkshire, England.
  • In 1911, Willie Yates resided in Purston Jaglin, Yorkshire-West Riding, England.
  • Willie Yates married Mary Lewis Tilley, and had children including Annie Elizabeth Yates, Harry Yates, Joseph Yates, Louis Yates, Walter Yates.
  • Willie Yates passed away in 1938 in Featherstone, Metropolitan Borough of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Willie Yates's Ancestors

Self
Willie Yates
1867–1938
Birth Place: Thorne, Yorkshire, England
Parents
Walter Himsworth Yates
1838–1907
Sheffield, Yorks
Anne (Elizabeth) Gravil
1841–1925
Thorne
Grandparents
Walter Yates
1806–1838
Campsall, Yorkshire, England
Elizabeth Brooks
1817–
Sheffield, Yorks
Great-Grandparents
Richard YATES
1766–1843
Martha Himsworth
1765–1846
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Yates
1740–1802
Priscilla Elwess
1736–1800

Willie Yates's Descendants

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Willie Yates (10 Nov 1867–16 Jul 1938) m. Mary (Lewis) Tilley (7 Jan 1868–18 Mar 1952)
  1. 1. Louis Yates 1894–1965
  2. 2. Walter Yates 1897–1960 m. Lily Booth 1899–1951
    1. 1. Willie Yates 1924–1993 m. Hilda Hall 1923–1984
    2. 2. Walter Yates 1926–1969 m. Dorothy Wynard 1930–2008
  3. 3. Harry Yates 1899–1977
  4. 4. Joseph Yates 1903–1970
  5. 5. Annie (Elizabeth) Yates 1906–1999

Willie Yates's Timeline

6 Records

1867
10 Nov 1867
Birth of Willie Yates in Thorne, Yorkshire, England
Thorne, Yorkshire, England
1901
1901
Age 34
Willie Yates resided here in Purston Jaglin, Purston Jaglin, Yorkshire, England
Purston Jaglin, Purston Jaglin, Yorkshire, England
1911
1911
Age 44
Willie Yates resided here in Purston Jaglin, Yorkshire-West Riding, England
Purston Jaglin, Yorkshire-West Riding, England
1938
13 Jul 1938
Age 71
Death of Willie Yates in Purston Jaglin, Yorkshire, England
Purston Jaglin, Yorkshire, England
1938
16 Jul 1938
Age 71
Burial of Willie Yates in Featherstone, Metropolitan Borough of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England
Featherstone, Metropolitan Borough of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England
1938
10 Sep 1938
Age 71
Willie Yates - Probate in Wakefield
Wakefield

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Nov 1867
    Event Place: Thorne, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1813-1935, West Yorkshire Archive Service; Leeds, Yorkshire, England; Reference Number: WDP22318
    [2] 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911
    [3] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4298; Folio: 90; Page: 13
    [4] England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973
    [5] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Purston Jaglin, Purston Jaglin, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4298; Folio: 90; Page: 13

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Purston Jaglin, Yorkshire-West Riding, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ryhill (near Wragby), York, England
    Record Source: England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Jul 1938
    Event Place: Purston Jaglin, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
    [3] UK, Burial and Cremation Index, Deceased Online; United Kingdom; Deceased Online Burial Indexes

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 16 Jul 1938
    Event Place: Featherstone, Metropolitan Borough of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
    [2] UK, Burial and Cremation Index, Deceased Online; United Kingdom; Deceased Online Burial Indexes

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1938
    Event Place: Wakefield
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995

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