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Male William Yakes Click to view William Yakes in the family tree

William was born on February 26th, 1824 in Canada.1   William's father was Michael Yakes and his mother was Jane VanZandt.  His paternal grandparents were Daniel Yakes and Mary Nicely; his maternal grandparents were Garrett VanZandt and Elizabeth Lewis. He had six brothers and eight sisters, named John, Daniel, James, Abraham, Hiram, Solomon, Elizabeth, Mary, Susan VanZant, Susan, Nancy, Nancy Jane, Polly and Sarah.  He died at the age of 72 on February 29th, 1896 in Sanilac Co., Michigan, USA         Bk 2-Pg 134.1 


William's first family with Margaret Minnie Thibadeau**

‌William and Margaret Minnie were married in a religious ceremony about 1848 in Canada/Michigan.1   They had seven sons and four daughters, named John Nelson, Michael Wm., William F., Peter, Hannibal, Wesley, Arthur, Margaret Jane, Mary Ann, Catherine and Emeline.


William's second family

‌William were married in a religious ceremony about 1848 in Canada/Mich.1   He had six biological sons and four biological daughters, named John Nelson, Michael Wm., Peter, Hannibal, Wesley, Arthur, Margaret Jane, Mary Ann, Catherine and Emeline.

1 Joanne's Tree.1 GED.GED
Further source/citation:
World Family Tree Vol. 2, Ed. 1 @ Tree #6243

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