Background
Stirling, Yates was born on May 6, 1843 in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Son of Archibald and Elizabeth Ann (Walsh) Stirling.
Stirling, Yates was born on May 6, 1843 in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Son of Archibald and Elizabeth Ann (Walsh) Stirling.
Appointed to the United States Naval Academy from Maryland., 1860, graduate 1863.
Ensign, May 28, 1863. Promoted through grades to rear admiral, June 8, 1902. Retired May 6, 1905.
Served on Shenandoah, N. Atlantic Blockading Squadron, 1863-1865. Member Lighthouse Board, 1898-1900.
Married Ellen Salisbury Haley, August 29, 1867. Children: Helen, Marie Yates (Mistress J. Lee Taller), Yates, Margaret Yates (Mistress J. Pembroke Thom), Archibald, Alice, Walter (deceased).