John Israel Yellott

John Israel Yellott (May 11, 1840 – November 7, 1919) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Baltimore County in 1878.

Early life John Israel Yellott was born on May 11, 1840, in Baltimore County to Sarah J. (née Maulsby) and John Yellott. His grandfather was Israel D. Maulsby. His ancestor was Jeremiah Yellott, a designer and builder of clipper ships in Baltimore. His cousin was Richard Dallam. He studied law with his uncle William P. Maulsby of Frederick and finished his studies under John E. Smith of Westminster. He was admitted to the bar before turning 20. He was appointed as state's attorney to replace N. Charles Burke, but he resigned the role after a few months. an attorney in his firm who went on to serve as a judge on the state's high court. His brother George W. Yellott was a county commissioner.