Samuel Yates (storekeeper)

Samuel Yates
Born1829
London, England
Died14 September 1900 (aged 71/72)
Other namesKing of the North
Occupation(s)Storekeeper
Farmer
Businessman
SpouseNgāwini Yates
Yates' house and store at Pārengarenga Harbour, 1910

Samuel Yates (1829 – 14 September 1900) was an English-born New Zealander, who was a storekeeper, farmer and businessman in the far north of New Zealand in the later part of the 19th century. His land holdings were so extensive, he was known as the "King of the North".