LOUISA BAKER
1837–1911
Born: abt 1837 · Plymouth, England
Died: 12 Jan 1911 · Bendigo, Victoria, Australia
Married: 1854 · Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Family
- Father
- JAMES BAKER
- Mother
- HANNAH SIMPSON
- Spouse
- John Yates
- Children
- John Yates
Biography
Death certificate in two parts. Probate and estate records. Correction notice published.
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Victoria Death Certificate
Victoria Wills and Probate
Louisa Yates death certificate part 2
Louisa Yates probate and estate, 1911
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Documents & Records
Yates Louisa death certificate part 1
✅ Genuine Victorian death certificate (handwritten register)
Transcription
Date: 12 January 1911 Name: Louisa Yates Address: Mistletoe Street, City of Bendigo, County Bendigo Sex: Female | Age: 74 years | Status: Widow of Miner Cause of death: Heart Failure, Senile Debility, 12 months Certifying doctor: James Boyd M.D., 8 January 1911 Father: James Baker, Butcher Mother: Johannah Baker formerly Simpson
Key facts
- Died 12 January 1911, Mistletoe Street, Bendigo
- Age 74, widow of Miner
- Cause: Heart Failure, Senile Debility
- Father James Baker listed as "Butcher" — previously unknown occupation
- Mother: Johannah Baker formerly Simpson
Yates Louisa death certificate part 2
✅ Genuine Victorian death certificate, part 2 — gives Louisa Yates burial, colonial residence, marriage, and children.
Transcription
Victorian death certificate, part 2 for Louisa Yates. Informant: William Yates, son, 53 High St, Golden Square, Bendigo. Burial: 14 January 1911, Bendigo Cemetery. Undertaker: R. S. Beclaw/Becklaw [unclear]. Minister: Rev. A. Field [unclear], Wesleyan. Born: Adelaide, South Australia. Time in colonies: 57 years in Victoria, 16 years South Australia. Marriage: Adelaide, South Australia, age not known, to John Yates. Children: Annie 52 years, Charlotte 53 years, Louisa 52 years, William dead, Alice 48 years, John 46 years, Thomas 43 years, Mabel 39 years, William 36 years, Edward 31 years.
Key facts
- Louisa Yates buried 14 Jan 1911 at Bendigo Cemetery.
- Informant was her son William Yates of 53 High St, Golden Square.
- Born Adelaide; 16 years in South Australia and 57 years in Victoria.
- Married John Yates at Adelaide.
- Children list includes Annie, Charlotte, Louisa, Alice, John, Thomas, Mabel, William and Edward, plus one William deceased.
Yates Louisa probate
✅ Genuine probate affidavit — confirms Louisa Yates died intestate and names estate value/next of kin.
Transcription
In the Supreme Court of Victoria, Probate Jurisdiction. Estate of Louisa Yates late of Bullock Creek Road, Bendigo, widow, deceased intestate. Edward Yates of Bullock Creek Road, Bendigo, miner, swears that Louisa Yates died on 12 January 1911 a widow and intestate, leaving no will. Property in Victoria not exceeding £126 6s 3d [amount partly uncertain]. The affidavit lists surviving next of kin including Annie Barrow of Adelaide, South Australia; Charlotte Cook of Brunswick Road, East Kew, Victoria; Louisa Yates of Eaglehawk, Victoria; John Yates of Bendigo [address partly unclear]; Thomas Yates of Bullock Creek/Bridgewater [unclear]; William Yates of Bendigo; Mabel Yates, single woman, Bullock Creek Road, Bendigo; and Edward Yates, son. Some addresses are difficult to read.
Key facts
- Louisa Yates died intestate on 12 Jan 1911.
- Estate value sworn under/about £126 6s 3d.
- Edward Yates, miner of Bullock Creek Road, Bendigo, acted in the probate matter.
- Next of kin list provides married names/addresses for several children.
Yates Louisa estate
✅ Genuine letters of administration/probate grant — confirms estate administration details for Louisa Yates.
Transcription
In the Supreme Court, Probate Jurisdiction. Estate of Louisa Yates late of Bullock Creek Road, Bendigo, widow, deceased intestate. On 24 February 1911, letters of administration of the estate of Louisa Yates, who died on 12 January 1911 and had estate within the jurisdiction sworn not to exceed about £126, were granted to Edward Yates of Bullock Creek Road, Bendigo, miner, the son of the deceased.
Key facts
- Letters of administration granted 24 Feb 1911.
- Louisa Yates died 12 Jan 1911.
- Administrator: Edward Yates, son, miner, Bullock Creek Road, Bendigo.
- Estate sworn not to exceed about £126.