John Estes Yates was born 260 years ago – July 2, 1752 – in Caroline County, Virginia. John was the son of George Yates, IV, and Frances Fielding Lewis. John married Elizabeth Gaines in Culpeper County, Virginia, in 1772. John and Elizabeth had at least one child – John Yates. After fighting in the Revolutionary War, John moved to Adair County, Kentucky.
Categories: Family Stories, Genealogy Ramblings
We have a Yates in our plantation history. I don’t know if they are connected to yours. In our story about the dual between cousin’s, William Thornton’s mother was Catherine Yates Thornton Wellford. Great post!
Michelle
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It’s very likely – which county are you in? My John Estes Yates was born in Caroline County.
Oh wow! That is just one county over the bridge from us! We are in King George county!
Wow it’s great to see names from my tree but it seems the more I find also multiplies my questions. Right now I’m looking for info about the Lewis side. Does anyone know more? My email is 3clarkbars@gmail.com I’ll be happy to share what I’ve found so far.
Thanks!
Erik
Oh, there’s always the next elusive grandmother to chase down! But that’s what makes it so much fun! A never-ending puzzle!