Thomas Yates of Wigan circa 1808
Alice YATESb. Abt. 1847 married Swithin MEADOWSb. 1849
Alice YATES is the daughter of Thomas YATES, who had charge of sinking of some of the earliest collieries in the Park Lane district and was afterwards for a time manager of the pits.
The IGI lists an Alice YATES b. Dec. 27, 1846chr. Jan. 1, 1847 Wigan; parents: Thomas YATES and Ellen.
Other possible siblings are Rachel YATESchr. Mar. 24, 1844; Mary Ann YATESchr. Oct. 8, 1841; Alice YATESchr. Nov. 10, 1845 (died infant)
1881 Census:
39 Bridgewater St., Pemberton, Lancs.
Head: Thomas YATESAge 73 born Wigan Colliery Engine Driver
Wife: Ellen YATESAge 66 born Wigan
Son:Thomas YATESAge 26 born WiganCoal Miner
Daur: Elen PILKINGTONAge 34 born WiganCotton Spinner
Grandson: Ralph PILKINGTONAge 12 born AspullScholar