Per the 1900 census record, Robert YATES immigrated in 1870, but I could not find the immigration record of either Robert or Alice YATES. If you need the 1900 census transcribed for you, or beyond, let me know. Diana Chapman Owen 1880 US Census, Howard, Maryland YATES, Robert age 31, b abt 1849, Florist, b England, Parents b England YATES, Alice, age 30, wife, Keeping House, b England, Parents b England YATES, Charles, age 11, son, b Eng, Parents b England YATES, Samuel J., age 8, son, b Maryland, Parents b England YATES, Robert J., age 2, , son b Maryland, Parents b England Response to message Hope you are still in the spirt.LOL I am researching Robert Samuel Yates brn 1847 in Liverpool, married Alice Woodall in Preston in 1866 and immagrated to the US abt 1871.Became Mayor of Ellicott Cty for 2 terms.Would appreciate information you might find.I can find nothing about his parents Elizabeth Foster and James C Yates