Anah Babcock Yates Papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 2014-016

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Anah Babcock Yates was a historian and genealogist, one of the first people to research the history of Rochester, New York through archival sources. Her papers include genealogical research, correspondence, clippings, photographs, legal documents, a hair album, information on early (white) Rochesterians, documents on Ebenezer Allen, early probate records, and genealogy information. The papers date from 1839 into the 1930s.

Dates

Creation: 1839-1932

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish, reproduce, distribute, or use in any current or future manifestations must be obtained in writing from the Rochester Public Library Local History and Genealogy Division.

Biographical Note

Anah Fredericka Babcock was born in 1869 in Millport, Chemung County, New York, but moved to Rochester as a child. In 1890, she married Frederick W. Yates of Rochester. A prominent historian and genealogist, she was one of the founders of the Rochester Historical Society and state genealogist for the New York Genealogical Society. Her newspaper column, "Rochester Family Records", ran in the Post-Express from 1910 to 1913, documenting much of the early history of the Rochester area. She also involved with the Women's Educational and Industrial Union, the conversion of the former State Industrial School site into Edgerton Park, and in World War One relief efforts. Anah Babcock Yates died on August 9, 1932 and was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery.

Extent

0.9 Cubic Feet (3 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The provenance of this collection is unknown.

Bibliography

Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 01 June 2020), memorial page for Anah Frederica Babcock Yates (1869–9 Aug 1932), Find a Grave Memorial no. 8504236, citing Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA ; Maintained by Graveaddiction (contributor 46528400) .

"Mrs. Anah Babcock Yates." Democrat & Chronicle (newspaper), Rochester, New York. August 12, 1932, page 14.

"Mrs. Frederick W. Yates, Prminent Club Woman, Dies." Democrat & Chronicle (newspaper), Rochester, New York. August 10, 1932, page 13.