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William A. Gates

Birth	:	1 Aug 1867 Binghamton, Broome County, New York, USA
Death	:	21 Mar 1955 Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Calvary Cemetery, Clarks, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2196999, -97.8193970
Description	:	He was the son of Marcia A. Andrews and James O. Gates June 9, 1900 Clarks, Merrick Co, NE Gates, William A. b. Aug 1868 age 31 single b. NY farmer Gates, James O. father b. Mar 1822 age 78 b. NY Gates, Marcia mother b. Apr 1830 age 70 b. MI 9/7 liv April 28, 1910 Clarksville, Merrick Co, NE Coyle, Francis age 61 b. NY farmer Coyle, Julia A. age 53 b. NY 4/2 liv Gates, Marcia A. age 80 b. NY 9/5 liv Gates, William age 42 b. NY single farmer Gates, Francis C. age 39 b. NE farmer Gates, Rua A. age 27 b. NE 4/4... Read More	He was the son of Marcia A. Andrews and James O. Gates June 9, 1900 Clarks, Merrick Co, NE Gates, William A. b. Aug 1868 age 31 single b. NY farmer Gates, James O. father b. Mar 1822 age 78 b. NY Gates, Marcia mother b. Apr 1830 age 70 b. MI 9/7 liv April 28, 1910 Clarksville, Merrick Co, NE Coyle, Francis age 61 b. NY farmer Coyle, Julia A. age 53 b. NY 4/2 liv Gates, Marcia A. age 80 b. NY 9/5 liv Gates, William age 42 b. NY single farmer Gates, Francis C. age 39 b. NE farmer Gates, Rua A. age 27 b. NE 4/4 liv Gates, Elmer J. age 10 b. NE Gates, George J. age 8 b. NE Gates, Archer age 6 b. NE Gates, Amos age 2 b. NE Services held for William A. Gates Services were held Friday, March 25, at 2:00 in the Solt Chapel for William A. Gates. Rev. W. Noth and Rev. P. Nelson officiated at the service. Mrs. Art Schlondorf sang "In the Garden" and "Beyond the Sunset." Pallbearers were Andy Graves, Ed Arney, Louie Mo..., George Sweet, Elwyn Craig and M. H. Shonsey. Interment was in Clarks cemetery. William A Gates, son of James and Marcia Gates was born August 1, 1867 at Binghampton, New York, and passed away at St. Francis hospital, Grand Island March 21, 1955 at age 87 years, 7 months and 20 days. Will came to Nebraska with his parents at the age of four years and one half and most of his life was spent here in Nebraska. He was married to Mrs. Minnie L. Buck, December 18, 1930. Mrs. Gates passed away in February of 1940. William armed six miles northwest of Clarks for some forty years. He also operated a variety store in Clarks for several years. The store stood where the Swedenburg Garage now stands. Will and his brother Francis operated the first steam merry-go-round in Nebraska. Will also took care of his aged parent. He loved children and was loved greatly by his nephews and nieces. He was a good neighbor, congenial, helpful and loved by many. He was thoughtful and appreciative for acts of kindness. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, four sisters and four brothers. Will is survived by his nine nephews and five nieces and many friends.

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Where is William A. Gates's memorial?
William A. Gates's memorial is located at: Calvary Cemetery, Clarks, Merrick County, USA.
When did William A. Gates death?
William A. Gates death on 21 Mar 1955 in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William A. Gates's memorial?
Latitude: 41.2196999
Longitude: -97.8193970

Family Members:

Parent

James Orton Gates Sr.

(1822 - 1902)

Marcia Almira Andrews Gates

(1830 - 1914)

Spouse

Minnie Louise Andrews Gates

(1869 - 1940)

Siblings

Amos White Gates

(1853 - 1905)

Julia A. Gates Coyle

(1856 - 1954)

James Orton Gates Jr.

(1859 - 1905)

Francis Charles Gates

(1872 - 1954)

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