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Blanche Victoria Yates

Female 1897 - 1993  (95 years)


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  1. 1.  Blanche Victoria Yates was born 13 May 1897, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Reeve Thomas Yates and Emma Mary Volkmann); died 1993; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-89962
    • Occupation: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Student
    • Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Reeve Thomas Yates was born 8 Jan 1864, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (son of James Yates and Elizabeth Ann Hogue); died Feb 1956; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Elected Office: Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Reeve and councillor Preston
    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/177134860
    • Residence: 480 Queenston Rd., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-89959
    • Occupation: 1891, , Ontario, Canada; Sales Clerk
    • Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
    • Occupation: 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weaver
    • Occupation: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Boss Weaver, Woolen Mill
    • Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

    Notes:

    YATES, Thomas, "Uncle Tom":

    Born1864 Died: 1956, Feb 10
    Municipality: Preston
    Years on local council 1898-1900
    Councillor; 1914 Reeve
    Years on Waterloo County Council 1914
    Address: 480 Queen
    Occupation: Employed by George Pattinson Co., Preston, as loom-fixer, then overseer; expanded into fire insurance and real estate
    Origin: Plattsville, NY
    Migration date: 1882
    Spouse: Emma Mary Volkman
    Children: Arthur; Blanche; Mildred (m. Walter Cross); Ralph
    Religion: Anglican
    Notes: Worked 45 years for George Pattinson and Co., Preston, being foreman of the weaving room until he retired in 1926
    * 1905 - began his own insurance business
    * 1949 - wrote a witty column for the Reporter's Preston jubilee-reunion under "Uncle Tom recalls", as well as writing poetry for family and friends, particularly on special occasions; known as "Mr Preston."
    * Memory perpetuated by Thomas Yates in trophies for general proficiency in Preston public and high schools

    Businesses and Organizations:
    George Pattinson and Co., Preston
    Mutual Life Assurance Co. of Canada
    Standard Fire Insurance Company
    Waterloo Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
    London, England, Accident and Guarantee Co.
    Preston Horticultural Society - president
    Preston Public School Board
    Preston Silver Band - president
    Preston Dramatic Society
    Preston Lyceum Dramatic Company
    Preston Lawn Bowling Club - president
    Good Templars Society, Preston branch
    St John's Anglican Church, Preston - choir leader for 20 years
    Preston Crokinole Club
    Sources: obit ER 11/22/1956; obit Preston
    Times 15/2/1956pl; KPLvfcbwatco
    Photo: CDR 5/10/1979; ER 7/1/1930; KWR 8/1/1954

    Waterloo County councillors : a collective biography / Elizabeth Bloomfield, design and co-ordination and Linda Foster, research, 1995 Caribou Imprints

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    Mr. Yates remembered

    Flags flew at half mast in Preston in February, 1956 when Thomas Yates, 92, died. Mr. Yates was the last surviving member of the council in 1899 when Preston was incorporated a town. He was born in Plattsville and worked for 45 years at the Pattinson Woollen Mill. He was an alderman for four years, on the public school board for 10 years and was president of Preston Silver band and a member of the Preston Lawn bowling club.

    Thomas married Emma Mary Volkmann 18 May 1892, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Emma (daughter of John Volkmann and Marie Elisabeth Sailes) was born 3 Jul 1866, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jan 1944, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Emma Mary Volkmann was born 3 Jul 1866, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Volkmann and Marie Elisabeth Sailes); died 11 Jan 1944, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232441551
    • Name: Emma Mary Yates
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-129152
    • Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
    • Residence: 1944, 480 Queen St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    MRS. THOMAS YATES

    PRESTON, Jan. 11, Mrs. Thomas Yates, 77, died at her home, 480 Queen Street, Preston, at 8 o'clock, this morning after an illness of three years. She had been seriously ill since September. The former Miss Emma Mary Volkman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Volkman, was born in Preston. On. May 18, 1942, Mr. and Mrs. Yates celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. She was a member of St. John's Anglican Church and was a lifelong member of the Women's Auxiliary of that church. She is survived by two sons, Lieut.-Col. A. V. Yates, Deloro, R. F. Yates, Toronto; two daughters, Mrs. Walter, (Mildred) Cross, Galt, and Blanche, at home and one sister, Mrs. Minna Little, Preston. Also surviving are six grandchildren. Remains are resting at the Stager-Pass Funeral Home, Preston, until Wednesday, at 10 a.m., when removal will be made to her late residence. Services will be held at St. John's Church, at 2: 30 o'clock and interment will be made in the Preston Cemetery.

    Galt Reporter 1944

    Children:
    1. Lieut-Col. Arthur Volkman Yates was born 4 Nov 1893, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1948; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 1. Blanche Victoria Yates was born 13 May 1897, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1993; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Mildred Sarah Minnie "Minnie" Yates was born 28 Jun 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Nov 1978, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Nov 1978, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Ralph Yates was born May 1908, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  James Yates was born 1822, Stockport, England; died 25 Apr 1898, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-350460
    • Occupation: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wool Spinner
    • Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

    James — Elizabeth Ann Hogue. Elizabeth was born CALC 30 Jun 1828, , USA; died 17 Jan 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth Ann Hogue was born CALC 30 Jun 1828, , USA; died 17 Jan 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Ann Yates
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-350461
    • Immigration: 1860
    • Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

    Children:
    1. Charles Elzear Yates was born 8 Mar 1861, Thorold, Thorold Twp., Welland Co., Ontario; died 3 Mar 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 2. Reeve Thomas Yates was born 8 Jan 1864, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Feb 1956; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Gladstone Burdett Yates was born 1873, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  John Volkmann was born CALC 22 Dec 1820, , Mecklenburg, Germany; died 22 Sep 1896, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-111867
    • Occupation: 1855, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; joiner
    • Occupation: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1871, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Occupation: 1881, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Occupation: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    John married Marie Elisabeth Sailes 12 Aug 1855, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Marie was born 17 Nov 1835, Holstein, Germany; died 12 Jun 1902, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Marie Elisabeth Sailes was born 17 Nov 1835, Holstein, Germany; died 12 Jun 1902, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Marie Elisabeth Soehl
    • Name: Marie Elisabeth Volkmann
    • Name: Mary Soehl
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-129150
    • Immigration: 1852, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1855, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Retired: 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. Henry Volkmann was born 1856, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jan 1876, The Duchy of Holstein, Germany.
    2. Heinrich "Henry" Volkmann was born CALC 19 Jul 1856, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jan 1876, Bunsoh, Holstein, Germany.
    3. Matilda Volkmann was born CALC 28 Sep 1860, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Apr 1874, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Matilda Eliza Volkmann was born CALC 4 Oct 1860, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Apr 1874, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Carl "Charles" Volkmann was born CALC 17 May 1862, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Apr 1880, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Rosamond Sophia "Rose" Volkmann was born 28 Apr 1864, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Oct 1923, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 31 Oct 1923, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 3. Emma Mary Volkmann was born 3 Jul 1866, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jan 1944, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Minnie Eva "Minna" Volkmann was born 18 Jun 1871, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1951; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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