HENRY D. YATES, a leading business citizen of Delaware, who is located at No. 50 North Henry Street, where he deals in coal and all kinds of masons' supplies, retains also his farm of 190 acres, located in Delaware and Berlin Townships, Delaware County, which he continued to operate until 1900.  Mr. Yates was born in Knox County, Illinois, in 1855, and is a son of Thomas and Margaret (Cunningham) Yates.  Thomas Yates was an extensive farmer and large raiser and dealer in stock.  He carried on an extensive business for many years, buying and shipping to eastern markets.  He was well known for his pronounced prohibition views.  He died in 1892, and is survived by his widow.
     Henry D. Yates was reared on his father's farm, and after completing his education engaged in agricultural pursuits and gave much attention to raising thorough-bred Holstein cattle, an industry in which he continued until 1900, when he left the farm and has since made his home at Delaware.  His ancestors came from Virginia, and his grandfather, John Yates, was one of the earliest settlers in Delaware County, where the family has ever since been one of substance and local prominence.  In 1884, Mr. Yates was married to Cornelia Thome, of Holmes County, Ohio, and they have four children:  T. Ray, Edith, Zaidee Lois and Pauline.  Mr. Yates is a Mason and a Knight of Pythias.
Source No. 1:  20th century history of Delaware County, Ohio and representative citizens - Chicago, Ill. :: Biographical Pub. Co., 1908 by James R. Lytle - Page 751

Source:  20th century history of Delaware County, Ohio and representative citizens - Chicago, Ill. :: Biographical Pub. Co., 1908 by James R. Lytle - Page 891