George Yeates (1814–1892)
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- Born
- 1814
- Died
- 1892
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was George Yeates born? 1814.
When did George Yeates die? 1892.
Life story
George Yeates (1814–1892) was born in 1814, and died in 1892, at about age 78. 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
1825 · age 11 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 32 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 47 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 51 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 55 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 62 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 78 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
Questions about George Yeates
When was George Yeates born?
George Yeates was born in 1814.
When did George Yeates die?
George Yeates died in 1892.
How old was George Yeates at the time of death?
George Yeates was about 78 years old.
Where is George Yeates 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 Yeates was born?
James Madison was president of the United States when George was born.
Who was president when George Yeates died?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when George died.
What major events happened during George Yeates's lifetime?
During George's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 11); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 34); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 51); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 57); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 78).
Which U.S. censuses would include George Yeates?
Federal censuses taken during George's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1814
Death
1892
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