James Yates

James Yates

• James Yates was born in February 1864 in England.
• He married Annie Eliza Baker circa 1891.
• James Yates and Annie Eliza Baker arrived circa 1895, accompanied by Abigail Annie Yates, Gwendoline Martha Yates and Theodore Markland Yates according to various censuses.
• James Yates and Annie Eliza Baker appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, at 1008 Price Street. Other members of the household included Abigail Annie Yates, Gwendoline Martha Yates, Theodore Markland Yates and Florence M. Yates.
• He was a minister, according to the 1900 census.
• James Yates and Annie Eliza Baker appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia, at 1439 Broad. Other members of the household included Abigail Annie Yates, Gwendoline Martha Yates, Theodore Markland Yates and Florence M. Yates.
• He was a minister of the gospel, according to the 1910 census.
• James Yates and Annie Eliza Baker appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Baltimore, Maryland, at 2749 Lafayette Avenue. Other members of the household included Florence M. Yates.
• He was secretary of a charitable organization, according to the 1920 census.
• James Yates appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia, at 2324 Central Avenue enumerated in the same dwelling as their daughter Abigail Rheney and her family.. Other members of the household included Gwendoline Martha Yates and Florence M. Yates.
• He was retired, according to the 1930 census.
• James Yates died on 28 October 1944 at age 80 in Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia.
• Annie Eliza Baker became a widow at his death.
• He was interred at Westover Memorial Park, Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia.
• The following appeared on 30 October 1944 in The Augusta Chronicle: Entered into rest at a local infirmary October 28, 1944 in the 81st year of his age, Major James Yates, beloved husband of Mrs. Annie Baker Yates. Funeral services will be conducted from the Salvation Army Citadel tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon at 4:00 o'clock. Captain William Goodier, Major Ernest Pickering, Dr. E. C. Sheridan and Dr. M. M. MacFerrin officiating. Interment Westover Memorial Park. Platt's Funeral Home.
• The following appeared on 25 March 1959 in The Augusta Chronicle: Entered into rest at the residence 2256 Central Ave., March 24, 1959, Mrs. Annie Eliza Baker Yates, wife of the late Major James Yates. Funeral services will be conducted from Platt's Chapel this (Wednesday) afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Brig. Paul Thronburg, Commander for the State of Georgia and Capt. John T. Polansky officiating. Interment Westover Memorial Park. Platt's Funeral Home.
• Theodore Markland Yates became a widow at his death.

• Last Edited: 9 Jun 2010