HENRY D. YATES, a
leading business citizen of Delaware, who is located at No. 50 North
Henry Street, where he deals in coal and all kinds of masons'
supplies, retains also his farm of 190 acres, located in Delaware
and Berlin Townships, Delaware County, which he continued to operate
until 1900. Mr. Yates was born in Knox County,
Illinois, in 1855, and is a son of Thomas and Margaret
(Cunningham) Yates. Thomas Yates was an extensive farmer
and large raiser and dealer in stock. He carried on an
extensive business for many years, buying and shipping to eastern
markets. He was well known for his pronounced prohibition
views. He died in 1892, and is survived by his widow.
Henry D. Yates was reared on his father's farm,
and after completing his education engaged in agricultural pursuits
and gave much attention to raising thorough-bred Holstein cattle, an
industry in which he continued until 1900, when he left the farm and
has since made his home at Delaware. His ancestors came from
Virginia, and his grandfather, John Yates, was one of the
earliest settlers in Delaware County, where the family has ever
since been one of substance and local prominence. In 1884,
Mr. Yates was married to Cornelia Thome, of Holmes
County, Ohio, and they have four children: T. Ray, Edith,
Zaidee Lois and Pauline. Mr. Yates is a
Mason and a Knight of Pythias.
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