Florence Ellen Yates
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| Headstone Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 15 Jan 1878 |
| Age at Death | 30 years |
| Transcription | In loving memory of Florence Ellen beloved wife of William S. Yates who died 9 November 1908. Aged 30 years |
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Early Life
Florence Ellen Yates (nee McHugh) was born on 15 January 1878 in Panda, South Australia.
Marriage
Florence married William Samuel Yates (1876 - 1962) on 31 May 1904 at Richmans Valley, South Australia. Florence and William had a son Francis Laurence Yates (born in Yarloop) deceased 1905, and a daughter Florence. Florence had a brother (Sid McHugh), who was a State and Federal politician in South Australia.
Death
Florence died at the age of 30 years on 9 December 1908.
Other Notes
It is possible that Florence died while giving birth to her second child, a daughter Florence. Sid McHugh (Florence's brother) wrote "Florrie died...when Little Florrie was born , I can recall some of the incidents associated with that sad occasion, such as the telegram we received from her husband when she died. Will Yates wired: "Florrie died this morning - baby daughter alive." Heartbroken....Florrie's death was a great loss indeed to me. I could not believe for a time that my beautiful sister was dead. My sister was buried at a little place called Gosnells, in the West."