4 Apr 1858, William Yates a stover, son of James Yates a fire-man married Alice Beswick, daughter of James Beswick.
In 1861, William and Alice Yates (24 & 27) were at Alma Street, Little Leaver (no children).
In 1871, William and Alice (34 & 36) were at North Meols.
In 1881, William and Alice (44 & 47) were at 92 Tulketh Street, North Meols, Southport. William had his sister Mary Yates (32) and John Booth (38, a lodger), but no children.