George Yates (1858–1923)
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- Born
- 1858
- Died
- 1923
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was George Yates born? 1858.
When did George Yates die? 1923.
Life story
George Yates (1858–1923) was born in 1858, and died in 1923, at about age 65. A cemetery record documents George's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about George's life.
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The world George lived through
1861 · age 3 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 9 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 18 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 40 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 48 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 56 — World War I began
1920 · age 62 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
Questions about George Yates
When was George Yates born?
George Yates was born in 1858.
When did George Yates die?
George Yates died in 1923.
How old was George Yates at the time of death?
George Yates was about 65 years old.
Where is George Yates buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents George's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when George Yates was born?
James Buchanan was president of the United States when George was born.
Who was president when George Yates died?
In 1923, the U.S. presidents were Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge.
What major events happened during George Yates's lifetime?
During George's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 3); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 11); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 34); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 48); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 59).
Which U.S. censuses would include George Yates?
Federal censuses taken during George's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named George Yates are on AncestryData?
2 people named George Yates are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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Death
1923
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AncestryData, "George Yates (1858–1923)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/george-yates-1858-1923-3de6a7db/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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