Richard Yates Jr.

Richard Yates Jr.
Yates in 1901
22nd Governor of Illinois
In office
January 14, 1901 – January 9, 1905
LieutenantWilliam A. Northcott
Preceded byJohn R. Tanner
Succeeded byCharles S. Deneen
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's at-large seat A district
In office
March 4, 1919 – March 4, 1929
Preceded byMedill McCormick
Succeeded byRuth Hanna McCormick
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's at-large seat B district
In office
March 4, 1929 – March 3, 1933
Preceded byHenry R. Rathbone
Succeeded byWalter Nesbit
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
Personal details
Born(1860-12-12)December 12, 1860
Jacksonville, Illinois, U.S.
DiedApril 11, 1936(1936-04-11) (aged 75)
Springfield, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseHelen Wadsworth
Children5
Residence(s)Jacksonville; Springfield; Harbor Springs, Michigan
Alma materIllinois College
University of Michigan
OccupationAttorney; County judge
ProfessionPolitician
Signature
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States National Guard
Years of service1885–1890
RankPrivate
UnitIllinois

Richard Yates Jr. (December 12, 1860 – April 11, 1936) was the 22nd Governor of Illinois from 1901 to 1905—the first native-born governor of the state. From 1919 to 1933, he served in the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois.

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