Joseph Yates (1851–1929)
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- Born
- 1851
- Died
- 1929
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- Names in Stone
When was Joseph Yates born? 1851.
When did Joseph Yates die? 1929.
Life story
Joseph Yates (1851–1929) was born in 1851, and died in 1929, at about age 78. A cemetery record documents Joseph's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Joseph's life.
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1861 · age 10 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 16 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 25 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 47 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 55 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 63 — World War I began
1920 · age 69 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
Questions about Joseph Yates
When was Joseph Yates born?
Joseph Yates was born in 1851.
When did Joseph Yates die?
Joseph Yates died in 1929.
How old was Joseph Yates at the time of death?
Joseph Yates was about 78 years old.
Where is Joseph Yates buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Joseph's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Joseph Yates was born?
Millard Fillmore was president of the United States when Joseph was born.
Who was president when Joseph Yates died?
In 1929, the U.S. presidents were Calvin Coolidge and Herbert Hoover.
What major events happened during Joseph Yates's lifetime?
During Joseph's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 10); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 18); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 41); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 55); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 66); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 78).
Which U.S. censuses would include Joseph Yates?
Federal censuses taken during Joseph'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 Joseph Yates are on AncestryData?
2 people named Joseph Yates are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1851
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1929
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AncestryData, "Joseph Yates (1851–1929)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/joseph-yates-1851-1929-41bb5621/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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