Henry J. Yates
Mayor of Newark, New Jersey
About Henry J. Yates
Lived 1819 – 1893 (aged 73). Henry J. Yates was an American.
Henry J. Yates (December 7, 1819 – November 24, 1893) was an American politician who served as the Mayor of Newark from 1876 to 1880.
Yates was the son of manufacturer Thomas Yates. He was born in New York and at age 15 began work in Newark for William Rankin & Co. At age 24, he founded a hat company Vail & Yates which lasted until 1857. Later he was part of Yates, Wharton, & Co. also making hats.
In 1874–1875, he represented the Fourth Ward and in 1876 became Mayor.
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Who was Henry J. Yates?
Mayor of Newark, New Jersey
When was Henry J. Yates born?
Henry J. Yates was born on 7 December 1819 in New York City.
When did Henry J. Yates die?
Henry J. Yates died on 24 November 1893 in Newark.
What nationality was Henry J. Yates?
Henry J. Yates was American.
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