Joseph Christopher Yates | |
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| 8th Governor of New York | |
| In office January 1, 1823 – December 31, 1824 | |
| Lieutenant | Erastus Root |
| Preceded by | DeWitt Clinton |
| Succeeded by | DeWitt Clinton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 9, 1768 Schenectady, Province of New York, British America |
| Died | March 19, 1837 (aged 68) Schenectady, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Ann Ellice Maria Kane Elizabeth Delancy |
| Children | 3 |
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Joseph Christopher Yates (November 9, 1768 – March 19, 1837) was an American lawyer, politician, statesman, and founding trustee of Union College. He served as the eighth governor of New York, from January 1, 1823 – December 31, 1824.