Joseph C. Yates

Joseph Christopher Yates
8th Governor of New York
In office
January 1, 1823 – December 31, 1824
LieutenantErastus Root
Preceded byDeWitt Clinton
Succeeded byDeWitt Clinton
Personal details
Born(1768-11-09)November 9, 1768
Schenectady, Province of New York, British America
DiedMarch 19, 1837(1837-03-19) (aged 68)
Schenectady, New York, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic-Republican
Spouse(s)Ann Ellice
Maria Kane
Elizabeth Delancy
Children3
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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.