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Biography
Bill Yates is a part of US Black heritage.
Bill was born before 4 June, 1844, the date of the will of James Yates. He is the son of Bill and Isabella.
Last Will & Testament of James Yates:
To my Wife Lydia… (gave to her among other things "my servant man Bill and his wife Isabella; my boy Alexander, my girl Amanda, my girl Caroline, my man Loney, my old servant John and his wife Chanty, my boy Bill (son of the above named Bill)[1]
Sources
↑ Will of James Yates Sr. [brother of William], 4? Jun 1844, Robertson Co., Roll 88, Book 12, p 210-212
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